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
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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!
Ten Reasons Panasonic Lumix G85 is the best vlogging camera
You can always stay in focusEasy to use touchscreenPlethora of available lensesThe microphone input lets you get closerStunning 4k ResolutionIn-camera Panning and Zooming (get rid of your slider)First-class in-body image stabilization (get rid of your gimbal)Focus pulling made easyCheck that exposure with zebra patternsPanasonic ImageApp (mobile app) for the win! … [Read more...] about Ten Reasons Panasonic Lumix G85 is the best vlogging camera
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
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)