Panasonic Lumix GH5 Three years after starting my photography and videography journey, I bought a Panasonic Lumix GH5. I got a phenomenal bargain in near-perfect condition from a friend. He added extras that made the deal even sweeter. These days, there's many people that want to get into cinematic videos and GH5 happens to be one of those ideal cameras people lust over. … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a GH5 (get a G85 instead)
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Dragonflies and Sensors: The Quest for Image Quality (Canon vs. Panasonic)
Widow Skimmer Dragonfly Background I've been shooting birds locally at the Colleyville Nature Center for the past year. I use my Canon 7D Mark II with Sigma 150-600. Sometimes I get there and there's hardly any birds around. So then I resort to shooting the next best thing… and that's dragonflies! So this recent obsession led me to attempt to capture the best dragonfly … [Read more...] about Dragonflies and Sensors: The Quest for Image Quality (Canon vs. Panasonic)
How to load GH5 4:2:2 files into DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere
The problem DaVinci Resolve (free version) can't load 4:2:2 10-bit files. You'll need the Studio version if you want to skip this hassle. The search begins After searching both Google and YouTube, I came across this video from GuyWithCamera that converted the files into ProRes. He later modified the script to also creates proxies. For the full video, see … [Read more...] about How to load GH5 4:2:2 files into DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere
Ten Panasonic Lumix G Professional Features
I'm going to cover 10 amazing features on the Panasonic Lumix cameras to take your photography and video to the next level. Photography First up is photo transfer. Did you know you can send pictures wirelessly to your phone, tablet or computer as you take them? No cables are needed with the photo transfer feature. To send to your phone or tablet, use the wi-fi feature. … [Read more...] about Ten Panasonic Lumix G Professional Features
Panasonic ImageApp Hack (April 1, 2020)
Panasonic ImageApp showing DPAF Panasonic Firmware Updates Everyone knows that Panasonic Lumix cameras suffer when it comes to Video Auto Focus. For photography, it's pretty snappy... but video AF is far from good. Panasonic released firmware updates in November of 2019. Most of these updates were for the GH5 and G9. Taking inspiration from Enable CineLike D Hack, I … [Read more...] about Panasonic ImageApp Hack (April 1, 2020)
2020 Panasonic G7 Review
I owned this camera for two years and decided it's time to write a review. I paid $550 for a G7 bundle with 14-42mm lens in November 2017. Right now, you can pick up the G7 with two lenses for $500. That's less than what I paid and you get an additional lens! Since owning this G7, I've shot short films, family videos, and taken tons of pictures with this camera. Don't … [Read more...] about 2020 Panasonic G7 Review
My favorite camera of 2019
Recently, someone asked me… what's your favorite camera? Well, I have the mindset that you should use the right tool for the job. But after this question. It dawned on me that there was one camera that I reached for more often than the others. So my favorite camera of 2019? Before I state which one that is, you got to realize that I'm choosing from the cameras I have … [Read more...] about My favorite camera of 2019
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Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 (Canon EF) on Panasonic MFT with Viltrox EF-M2
Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 If you can say the title three times in a row, your Panasonic Lumix will magically get DPAF.-OpenFilmmaker After purchasing the Viltrox EF-M2 for the Sigma 18-35mm, I started looking at other lenses for our Micro Four-Thirds system. The goal was an inexpensive, wide aperture lens. The Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 at $46 seemed to meet both requirements. So … [Read more...] about Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 (Canon EF) on Panasonic MFT with Viltrox EF-M2
5 amazing vlogging features on the Panasonic Lumix cameras
Panasonic Vlogging Features 1. Auto ISO If you're a hand-held vlogger, one thing that might drive you nuts is the constant adjustment to exposure. Ain't no vlogger got time to adjust exposure!-OpenFilmmaker.com Well if you have a manual lens, then set your shutter speed and record away with this cool trick! You can also use this priority mode with native, automatic … [Read more...] about 5 amazing vlogging features on the Panasonic Lumix cameras