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5/30/2018 1 Comment

Camera and Inspiration #14 | PPN | Hands on inspiration with Olaf Sztaba - a visual poet and more

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Camera and Inspiration #14 | PPN | Hands on inspiration with Olaf Sztaba - a visual poet and more

A creative discussion with our guest Olaf Sztaba. We talk about what can inspire you - once you see nothing interesting to take pictures of anymore.

This is episode #14 of the Camera and Inspiration show at “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” for May 2018.

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Olaf Sztaba picked up his first camera 35 years ago and it ignited his passion for “seeing” - and it turned into his lifetime journey with photography. Many call him a visual poet. His images and writings about creativity, seeing, and simplifying visual scenes are published online and offline in blogs and print media.

Olaf picked Trent Parke as the PPN inspirational photographer of the month. Trent is a four times World Press Photo Award winner and a member of Magnum Photo. But Olaf especially admires the creative vision and longtime projects that Trent creates mainly in camera and not through extensive post-processing. Marco picked Trent’s book “Minutes to Midnight” in the PPN - Camera and Inspiration episode #3. You can find out more about Trent Parke on his Magnum profile page: https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/trent-parke/

In the main part of the show, Olaf and Marco share some hands-on tips on how to motivate you to go out and see new things even in your familiar surroundings. Try new approaches, allow emotions in your photo shoots, take risks, create questions with your photos, and subtract objects from your images are just a few tips that they cover.

Here are the links to Olaf’s work and social media accounts:

Web: https://olafphotoblog.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/olafphoto
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olaf_photo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olaf.sztaba

Marco’s inspirational photo book of the month is called: “Seeing Simplified” - by Olaf Sztaba.

Link to book: https://gumroad.com/l/nfnp
Published by OLI Publishing Inc. (212 pages)

This book is a creative and visual guide and gives you a lot of optical food for thought. The book should be a constant companion on your smartphone or tablet. And if you are ever in a situation, maybe in your own town, and you see nothing interesting to take a photo of, just open a random page of Olaf’s book and challenge yourself to take an image in that style. And this is not to merely copy Olaf’s style, but it may trigger one of those a-ha moments that burns itself into your memory and makes you aware of something, that you may have overlooked all of those years before. Olaf has worked hard for decades to collect these moments and this book gives you a shortcut to decades of photographic experience and inspiration. For only $24.95 - you really should not pass on this opportunity and buy Olaf’s book.

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For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam

About this show:
On the monthly “Camera and Inspiration” podcast show of the PPN - Photo Podcast Network, Marco and usually a guest discuss the essence of photography and how to photograph with more intent. Determining the “why” before the “how” in photography is essential to understanding your subject better and create stronger images. In each episode, they introduce you to an inspirational photographer of the month and also share an inspirational photo book of the month.

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Marco Larousse is a journalist and a fine art, street and documentary photographer, a educator, speaker, and podcast producer of photography related topics - MarcoLarousse.com. Marco has a background in photography of 30+ years.

Marco's approach to photography is "reduce to the basics and focus on the story and the subject." Growing up with the limitations that film photography has taught him, he still enjoys the basic approach to photography today. For Marco the camera is a tool and a mere extension of his instincts.

Marco is Co-Founder, Host and the Producer at Photo Podcast Network.

Contact Marco on: Twitter @HamburgCam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/

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5/23/2018 0 Comments

More Gear Show #14 | PPN | Which mobile flash should you use and why

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The More Gear Show topic this month is: Which mobile flash and modifier should you use with your camera and why?

This episode is sponsored by:

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Gear and techniques discussed in this episode:

Yongnuo RF-603 II Wireless Flash Triggers are an inexpensive and basic option to remotely trigger your flash wirelessly.

Yongnuo RF-603 II - Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KON4ZG
Yongnuo RF-603 II - B&H: https://bhpho.to/2s8S97v

Yongnuo YN-622C II is a more sophisticated wireless transceiver that supports E-TTL for some camera / flash combinations:

Yongnuo YN-622 II - Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2x44Juc
Yongnuo YN-622C II - B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GHBUDC

Godox TT685 flash available for many camera brands:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GKj12S
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2J1SaEE

Godox X Pro E-TTL Wireless Flash Trigger:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GHDDsA
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2x57V9d

Godox S-Type Speedlite Bracket for Bowens:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2IEAT5c
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Godox Octa Softbox with Bowens Speedring and Grid (37.4”):

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GIVIq5
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IY5R7w

MagMod light modifiers for mobile strobes:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GJuMGT
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IH3SVI

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on:
Website: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/

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5/16/2018 1 Comment

We Shoot Mirrorless #14 | PPN | Firmware Frenzy, Medium Format Love, and Vacation Cams

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We Shoot Mirrorless #14 | PPN | Firmware Frenzy, Medium Format Love, and Vacation Cams.

Firmware frenzy, medium format love, and vacation cams are some of the topics that Marco and Scott discuss on episode #14 of the “We Shoot Mirrorless” podcast for May 2018.

This show is sponsored by:

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Marco was interviewed about street photography and his work in the current issue of the German photography magazine “PHOTO HITS” 6/2018 (in German): https://shop.fotohits.de/catalogsearch/result/?q=foto-hits-magazin-6-2018

SmugMug acquired Flickr and Scott and Marco think that this could be a good thing for the photography community.

If you want to attend a 1 on 1 street photography workshop in Hamburg, Marco now offers this option. Check it out: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/

Marco draws the four winners for the PPN 1st birthday giveaway. 3 cool photo presents are gifted to 3 PPN listeners. These are the prices:

Panasonic announced the TS7/FT7 camera. It’s the first rugged compact water- and shockproof camera to have a built-in EVF.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2L1InfT

Fuji announced the GF 250mm f4 R LM OIS WR medium format lens. It gives an EFV of around 200mm, focuses via a linear focus motor and its OIS is rated at 5-stop shake reduction, according to Fuji. The minimum focus distance is 1.4m or 55” and it weight 1.4kg or 3.14lb.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2wRqttw

Fuji released a 1.4x teleconverter for the new 250mm f4 lens, boosting the FOV to 277mm at f5.6..And they have also released macro extension tubes for the Medium Format GF system. The MCEX-18G WR is 18mm long while the MCEX-45G WR is 45mm. Both are weather sealed.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2wRqttw

Fuji updated the X-T2 with FW version 4.0. Some of the added features are:

Automatic focus bracketing up to 999 frames focus shift. (Stich later)
F-log recording to SD card (previously only possible over HDMI)
1080/120p high speed mode (plays back in Slow Motion)
Improved Phase Detect AF performance reducing the low light focus acquisition from +0.5EV to -1.0EV,
Flicker reduction (especially indoor sports in fluorescent light)
Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD

The Fuji X-T20 was upgraded to FW version 2.0, The X-E3 to FW version 1.20, the X100F to FW version 2.10, and the X-H1 to FW version 1.02.

Fuji FW update website: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html

Olympus has also released FW updates to some of their OM-D series cameras:

http://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/ .

Hasselblad has released the XCD 21mm f4 lens for the X1D camera. It has a 17mm EFV with f4-f32 aperture range.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2rKZR7F

Hasselblad also updated the FW and added some features to the X1D camera with FW version 1.21. Some of the new features are:

Interval timer. Exposure bracketing. Shutter speed limit for Auto ISO in P and full Auto mode. AF support for almost all HC/HCD lenses when using the XH lens adapter.
https://www.hasselblad.com/x1d/firmware/

Sony released minor FW upgrades for two of their top cameras.

a7R III FW version 1.10 adds Pixel Shift Multi Shooting interval of 0.5sec (1-30 seconds previously). Adds support for bracketing during silent shooting with uncompressed RAW. Adds support for turning of the peaking display level for S-Log shooting and improves the overall stability of camera.
https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM3&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

a7 III FW version 1.01 implements bug fixes and improves the overall camera stability.
https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7M3&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

Tamron launches 28-75mm f2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony e-Mount. The lens was designed with a focus on IQ, compact size, and Silent AF. It weighs 550g or 19.4Oz. The new stepping motor is claimed to be fast, accurate, and silent, and the lens is moisture resistant.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2rMI8wq

Casio is pulling out of the digital compact camera market and Marco is going down memory lane as his first ever digital camera was a Casio QV-10.

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Mirrorless question of the month:

Hi Scott and Marco, I am currently shooting wildlife with a Nikon D500 and D7200, the D500 is everything have always wanted for a wildlife shooting camera. I use mostly a tamron 150-600 lens, however, at the end of the day, my arm is so tired if I do a lot of shooting. I have been seriously thinking about changing to either the oly OM_D Mll or the panasonic G9. From reviews, I have read either camera is a toss up for my needs. The panasonic feels great in the hand. My main question does one brand of lenses work better on the competitors camera than the other? Both brands seem to have good long lenses for wildlife Oh by the way I am from Clearfield, UT. and I have a sony a6500 for street shooting and for doing landscapes. I did try the sony 100-400 on it, and I did not care for that set up. Thanks for your help.

Question by: Mark from Clearfield, Utah, USA.

We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless

We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Pics from Paul - Title: Bicycle and Bicycle (click here).

Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes.

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam
For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne

About this show:
On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

This month's PPN mirrorless photo & photographer pick: "Bicycle and Bicycle" by Pics from Paul

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5/8/2018 0 Comments

Q&A #12 | PPN | Choosing a Camera System, Silver or Black Cameras, and Photo Contests

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This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #12 for May 2018.

Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html

This episode is sponsored by:
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You can still enter our PPN Birthday giveaway by telling us which was your favorite PPN episodes so far and why? Just enter your short comment to the show notes of the “We Shoot Mirrorless episode #13”

Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I know that you are a Fuji shooter and have invested into this system for a few years. But if you would be free to buy a new mirrorless camera system today, which one would you pick and why? And BTW, I loved your interview with Jeff Widener, it was very inspiring. Thank you for all the work and great PPN content!
Question from: Edward, Toronto, Canada

2. I have a very simple and maybe a bit superficial question: Some of the camera bodies that I’m looking at right now are offered in black or silver. Should I just pick the one I like better or can you think of strategic reasons which one could be better?
Question from: Liz, San Diego, California

3. Hi Marco, I have started to become a more serious photographer about 3 years ago. I share my images on Instagram and Flickr and have received many likes and some positive comments so far. Now I have been invited to submit my images to a photo competition. What are your thoughts on photo competitions? Are they any good to make me more famous and expand my network or are they a waste of time and money?
Question from: Adrian, Melbourne, Australia

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And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes.

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam, Instagram, or Facebook.

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