The quest for noise reduction Just last week, I was looking at Topaz Denoise... and today a photographer, Jay Gosdin, sent me a promo code (NN50PLUS) for 50% off for ON1 NoNoise. So I played around with it for a little bit and so far, I'm impressed. Let's take a look at this image I edited today. You can click the images to view full-size: Here's the original RAW file … [Read more...] about ON1 NoNoise AI 2021 – First Impressions
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GX-85 in 2021: 10 Reasons to buy this camera
https://youtu.be/91gwOgwb-sA Would you rather watch a video than read? Well, here's 10 reasons to get the GX-81 in 2021. While the Panasonic Lumix GX-85 was released in 2016, the camera still holds it's weight several years later. Let's take a look at some of the features that make this camera stand out and why it makes a great buy in 2021. Portability This camera … [Read more...] about GX-85 in 2021: 10 Reasons to buy this camera
One day in Sugarland, Texas featuring Cullinan Park Conservancy
My family and I visited Sugarland over a weekend in March 2021. Here's some nature footage taken while there. I was considering selling the GX85, but this trip made me realize (again) that this small, portable camera with great 4K footage is going to stay. Hope you like! It's hosted on my nature channel: Manny's Animal Kingdom. Subscribe if you like nature … [Read more...] about One day in Sugarland, Texas featuring Cullinan Park Conservancy
Ten things you shouldn’t say to a photographer!
You take amazing pictures, you must have a great camera!Can't you just edit that out?Hey, can you take a pic real quick?Those are great, now you can take all our event photos!I didn't bring a camera because I can get all your photos!My cell phone has more megapixels than yours!I'll give you free exposure (instead of payment)!When are these going to be on Facebook?Let me take … [Read more...] about Ten things you shouldn’t say to a photographer!
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a GH5 in 2021
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 in 2021