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8/15/2019 0 Comments

We Shoot Mirrorless #26 | PPN | Micro Four Thirds is NOT DEAD!

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Due to popular demand, we share our thought on claims that the M4/3 system is dead. Marco invited Scott Bourne back on the show to step on their virtual soapbox and discuss some of the claims about the demise of the M4/3 system now that so many new Full-Frame mirrorless camera systems have entered the market. And in the second half of the show, they cover some mirrorless news, a mirrorless listener question, and pick the mirrorless photographer and photo of the month.

This show is sponsored by:
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The claim “Micro Four-Thirds is dead, ranks pretty high on the clickbait charts these days, but there are plenty of facts and arguments that contradict these claims. For example, some people may see the introduction of the Full-Frame S1 camera system by Panasonic LUMIX as proof, that Panasonic will abandon their M4/3 camera system. While looking at Fuji and Sony who run two complete camera systems with different sensor sizes successfully next to each other, such a move can simply be seen as a move to grow market share catering to more photographers. Besides that, different sensor sizes do have certain advantages over the other and some of these are covered in this episode.

Some cameras and lenses matching this conversation:

Olympus OM-D E-M1X
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2CEmWhH 

Panasonic LUMIX G9
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9B0u 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KxmzJy 

Panasonic GH5
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JQLhr1 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/31t1AP4 

Olympus ED 300mm f4 IS PRO lens
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JQ4kBB 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2yOsSTB 

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4 ASPH O.I.S.
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JEkV7s 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2YUw4I9 

LUMIX S1
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0pLK 

LUMIX S1R
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ 


Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Scott and Marco both tested the first iteration of Hasselblad’s mirrorless FF camera about 3 years ago. The upgraded second version of this camera has improved in especially in the speed and usability department. A huge rear LCD and higher resolution EVF next to quicker start-up time and less blackout time between shots. Marco was also really impressed by the new USB-C option to tether the camera directly to your iPad Pro and run Hasselblad’s Phocus 2 app as an instant preview and editing extension to your workflow. And another nice fact about the camera is that the price has been reduced considerably compared to the release price of the previous version.
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZLIOlG 


Hasselblad CFV II
Scott and Marco have fond memories of working with their analog V500 Hasselblad systems. And now Hasselblad revives the system with the CFV II 50C digital back. It attaches to old analog V500 cameras and turns them into a digital medium format camera system. But with the addition of the new tiny 907X body, the CFV II tunes into a very compact medium format camera for the new Hasselblad XCD lens system. And conveniently, that setup allows for autofocus, too.

Hasselblad 907X Special Edition
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZPYrZ4 


Olympus Tough TG-6 Camera
Summertime is rugged camera time and Olympus added some improved features to this latest iteration of the TG-system that Marco and Scott discuss.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZMwIsx 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TpmH1R 


Olympus 150-400mm f4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO lens
Scott shares some thoughts on the future Olympus tele-zoom lens that may be the next game-changer in wildlife photography.



Mirrorless question of the month:
What’s your views on attracting birds for photography? For me bating is out of the question but what about calling birds with your phone with an app is that acceptable?
Question by: Rick, Toronto, Canada


Marco adds a mirrorless component to the question:
What are Scott’s two suggested bird photography setups right now?

1. Budget set:
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LpfCct  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/31o0LqO

Olympus ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II lens
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZJDKOB
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2YC53Ol 

2. Pro set:
Olympus OM-D E-M1X
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2CEmWhH   

Olympus ED 300mm f4 IS PRO lens
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JQ4kBB 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2yOsSTB 
 

  • 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: Paul Stuart  - Title: Arctic Tern. See his image at the bottom of this page.


Links to Scott Bourne:
Web: https://scottbourne.online 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourne.scott/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottbourne 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottbourne 
Podcast: https://picturemethods.com/category/podcasts/ 


Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com 
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 
Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/ 

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork 


Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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

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.
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This month's PPN mirrorless photo & photographer pick: "Arctic Turn" by Paul Stuart

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Marco Larousse is a journalist and  fine art, street and documentary photographer,  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 and Co-Founder and Curator of the German Street Photography Festival.

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

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8/7/2019 2 Comments

Q&A #23 | PPN | How to deal with mixed light situations and the impact of lens diffraction on image quality

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Episode summary: How can you deal with mixed lighting situations in a location and avoid different color casts in your images? What is lens diffraction, when does it occur, and should you even worry about it? And an alternative to Photomechanics for quickly sorting through your images. 

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


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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I have been shooting my first events and weddings this year. I shoot in color and often with a flash. Most of the time the color and white balance on the subject is pretty spot on, but the background with artificial room light is sometimes completely off and looks distracting. How can I get more consistent results throughout the frame?
Question from: Helen, Portland, Oregon

Gear and apps discussed in this question:

Rogue Gels Filter Kit (Set of 20):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZuHmnv 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2T5A5bs

MagMod Professional Flash Kit:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZISYUd  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MF2unx

App with info for Gel Color Filters: 
Lee Swatch for iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id882232668
Lee Swatch for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leefilters.com


2. Hi Marco, when shooting landscapes in bright conditions, I usually step down my 
wide-angle lenses really far for a maximum depth of field. For example, 
the Fujifilm wide-angle lenses go down to f/22. However, I've heard of a 
quality impairing effect called diffraction which sets in at small 
apertures. What is this? Should I use f/22 at all? If not, what is your 
recommendation for landscapes and what is the purpose of f/22 on a lens?
Question from: Peter, near Koblenz, Germany

Links for this question:
Lens Diffraction & Photography explained by Cambridge Color: https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/diffraction-photography.htm
What is Lens Diffraction by Expert Photography: https://expertphotography.com/lens-diffraction/ 


Update regarding PPN Q&A #14 - Topic: Photomechanic
Hi Marco. I very much enjoyed this episode, which was full of good, real-life advice on interesting topics. I have an additional suggestion for the question on workflow from Victor, in Dayton, Ohio. I do a lot of amateur wildlife and sports event photography, and even a full day’s street shooting can generate hundreds of images to review. I have tried Photo Mechanic on a month’s free offer, but I also tried the Faststone Image Viewer, which is free for amateur or educational use.
Photo Mechanic does a range of extra things as you described in the show, but Faststone works in the same way by showing just the embedded jpeg extremely quickly and letting you move or copy the good images for later ingestion by your raw processor, and for my purposes this meant I could save the £170 cost of Photo Mechanic. One tip common to both programs: the embedded jpegs aren’t very large files, so although they are both great for a quick scan to weed out poorly composed and exposed shots, I find critical sharpness needs checking in the full raw file, so only use them to chuck out obviously unsharp images. I hope that’s useful, especially for non-professional listeners.
Update from: Mark, UK

Link to Faststone Image Viewer (only for Windows): https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm 


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Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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.


Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com 
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ 
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts 
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/PPN-GooglePodcast
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Author

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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7/15/2019 0 Comments

Camera and Inspiration #26 | PPN | Street Photography with a System - with Siegfried Hansen

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Street Photography with a System - with Siegfried Hansen

This episode is sponsored by:
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For the “Street Photography with a System” episode, Marco invited Siegfried Hansen to the show. Siegfried was born in Northern Germany and picked up a camera to become a street photographer 20 years ago after visiting a photo exhibition by André Kertész.
He developed a unique photography style that leads to many publications and exhibitions of his work all over the world. He has solo published two books and has contributed to at least 13 more book publications. He is also a member of the prestigious In-Public (now called UP Photographers) street photography collective and some may have seen him appear in the Sky Arte TV Show “Master of Photography” in 2017.

He is also one of the co-founders of the German Street Photography site and the German Street Photography Festival.

On this episode, Marco and Siegfried discuss how you can improve your street photography by working with a system and how going back to the same places over and over again increases your chances of getting a great shot.

Siegfried established the catchy P.I.L.O.T. system to help you structure your street photography approach:

P = Place
I = Inspiration
L = Layers
O = Objects
T = Theme


Siegfried picks Ernst Haas (born 1921 in Vienna, Austria - died 1986 in New York) an early adopter of Kodachrome color film at a time where most photographers were still using B&W film. His unique style of capturing graphic scenes and reflections in cities quickly attracted the attention of magazines and publishers. He was invited to join Magnum and even became Mangum's president in 1960. Ernst Haas photo books are very popular up to today and are often sold out. In September 2019 a new book of his will be published by Magnum and his estate. http://ernst-haas.com 


Links to Siegfried Hansesn’s work and social media accounts:

Website: https://siegfried-hansen.de 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siegfried_hansen/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/siegfried1961 
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/streetphotography/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/siegfried.hansen.1 ​
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Inspirational Photo Book Pick of the Month:

Siegfried picks:

“Ernst Haas: Color Correction” 

Hardback, 232 pages, Published by: Steidl
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2jNm98T 
Publishers Website:https://steidl.de/Books/Color-Correction-0318264155.html  

The book shows complex, clever and vibrant color images that were never exhibited during Haas’s lifetime.

Marco picks:

“Hold the Line” by Siegfried Hansen

Link: https://www.verlag-kettler.de/programm/hold-line#/ 

Hold the Line is a beautiful and clever street photo book with a collection of lines, symmetry, and color in public space. It has 56 pages and was published by Kettler in May 2015. The book is sold out and now fetches quite high prices on the used photography book market. So this is a reminder that sometimes it’s worth to get the photo book right away when it’s still available.
 



Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com 
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm 
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ppnphotopodcastnetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts 


Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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.

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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Author

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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5/3/2019 0 Comments

Camera and Inspiration #25 | PPN | On Talking Creativity - with Jeffery Saddoris

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For the “On Talking Creativity” episode, Marco invited Jeffery Saddoris to the show. Jeffery was born in California and became a technical theater major in college. After working on scenery and costume design at different theaters in the US, he changed directions and became an instructor for HTML and Photoshop - which eventually led him to become an Art Director at Universal Studios.

Since High-School, he has always explored photography and painting as a hobby and merged both passions together in mixed media art. After many years of practicing and teaching photography, he wanted to share and discuss the creative process in photography and art with the world. He started the website Faded & Blurred, which was a leading source of photographic inspiration from 2009-2015, and still is a great resource today.

Jeffery joined NY photographer Bill Wadman in 2012 to co-host the popular weekly photography podcast “OTP - On Taking Pictures” which ran for 6 years and 326 episodes. Now Jeffery runs his own series of podcasts on creativity like “Process Driven”, Iterations”, or “In Between”.

He’s also the author of a great photography guide “Photography by the Letter” (link: https://jefferysaddoris.com/photography-by-the-letter/ ).

Jeffery’s current short bio states: Serial Conversationalist, Podcaster, Author, Photographer, Painter.

And on this episode, Marco and Jeffery discuss the creative struggles and sources of inspiration that artists and non-artists constantly encounter in their lives.

Jeffery picks Alexey Brodovitch (1898-1971) as his inspirational photographer/artist of the month. http://www.iconofgraphics.com/Alexey-Brodovitch/


Links to Jeffery Saddoris work and social media accounts:

Website: https://jefferysaddoris.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferysaddoris/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jefferysaddoris
Podcast: https://jefferysaddoris.com/everything/ ​

Mixed media art by Jeffery Saddoris

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Inspirational Photo Book Pick of the Month:

Marco picks:

“Photography by the Letter” by Jeffery Saddoris
Link: https://jefferysaddoris.com/photography-by-the-letter/

Jeffery’s book is a comprehensive A-Z field guide for photographers. It’s visually a joy to look at and you can tell that he has spent a long time on composing the drawings and charts to explain the subject matter in a very organized and visual way.

The book is structured in a way that you can look up a subject by the letter - for example, “A” like Angle of View or Aspect Ratio and read and look at the explanation and the accompanying drawings. And the subject matter ranges from old analog terms to modern digital photography terms.


For example, you’ll find out how a bellow is used and how it relates to our modern macro extension tubes and Tilt-Shift lenses. And this makes this book a fun resource to explore for a photography beginner as well as a seasoned pro. This book will simply make you a more educated photographer. And it also inspires you to take action with photo exercises.


The eBook is $20 and the hard copy is $30. Or you can currently pick up both in a digital bundle special for $40. https://jefferysaddoris.com/photography-by-the-letter/


Jeffery picks:

“Avedon’s France: Old World, New Look”

Hardback, 792 pages, Published by: Abrams & Chronicle Books
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2VAcHqh
Publishers Website: https://www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk/book/9781419726002-avedons-france-old-world-new-look/  

Richard Avedon was fascinated with France. And this book showcases a collection of spectacular and fun photographs by the master image maker and artist.



Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ppnphotopodcastnetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts


Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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.

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.

Author

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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4/25/2019 0 Comments

We Shoot Mirrorless #25 | PPN | Ricoh GR III, Lumix G95, Leica Q2, Fuji, Sony, Sigma, Huawei P30, and more

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This show is loaded with new mirrorless camera hands-on experiences and news. For this show, Marco has invited back his friend, journalist, and reviewer of cameras and photographic equipment Angela Nicholson.


This show is sponsored by:

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Angela flew all the way to Rome to test out the new Fuji X-T30 camera. The new X-T30 replaced the X-T30 and gains some features of the top of the line X-T3, like the 26.1 MP BSI sensor, the AF-joystick, and a faster AF. But some features as lacking from the big brother like the second SD-card slot, the high res EVF, and the dedicated ISO dial. Angela has used the camera and shares her experience with it and how it compares to the X-T3.
Just after we were done recording, Fuji issued a FW 1.01 update to lessen the effect of the X-T30 “accidental Q-button engagement.” After installing and testing the Q-button update, Angela has added her findings at the bottom of the X-T30 review at CameraJabber.com: https://camerajabber.com/fujifilm-x-t30-review/

Fuji X-T30
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IpXtPa
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2NnJPLr


Fuji released FW update 3.0 for the X-T3. The main improvements cover face and eye detect AF accuracy. Face AF priority has also been added - you can now select the face to focus and meter for when there are multiple people in the frame. And another improvement enables faster AF speed for subjects at a distance.

X-T3 FW update on Fuji’s website:
https://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/xt3/index.html



Fuji Camera Remote App for iOS update. With this update to App V4.0 Marco thinks that the software has finally been improved from “painful to use” to “somewhat usable.” Marco discusses in the show what he thinks is still lacking from the program and urges all camera manufacturers to invest more effort in the features and usability of their smartphone apps. “If they want to compete with the constantly improving cameras on smartphones, they need to make their apps to be desirable to use and easy to pair to multiple devices.


Panasonic has released the Lumix G95/G90. Angela has had a hands-on with the camera and shares if this Lumix camera is more for the photographer, the videographer, or a truly 50-50 usable hybrid camera.

Panasonic Lumix G95/G90
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GuOg3T


Angela also had a longer hands-on with the Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R cameras and chimes in with her experience and opinion of those cameras in comparison to other FF mirrorless cameras on the market. And she also shares if she would prefer the S1 or S1R in her camera bag.

Panasonic Lumix S1
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0pLK

Panasonic Lumix S1R
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ


Ricoh introduced the new GR III camera. Both, Angela and Marco have tested the new compact mirrorless camera from Ricoh with its new 24MP APS-C sensor and newly rendered 28mm EFV lens. The rear LCD now is touch-enabled but there are a few things that Marco would have liked to see improved in this latest update to match this camera better to the target audience of street and travel photographers.

Ricoh GR III
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GwfHdw
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2IEkOvN


Leica has introduced the Q2. The updated Q still has the fantastic fixed 28mm f1.7 lens but gained an almost 100% bump in resolution with the new full-frame sensor moving up from 24MP to 47MP! With this higher resolution, Leica implemented a third native crop mode to the camera. Next to the 35mm (30MP) and 50mm (14.7MP) in-camera crop modes the added 75mm crop still produces a 6.6MP image. The electronic viewfinder was also updated from LCD to OLED and the capacity of the battery was also improved. But the update did not implement two of Marco’s “like to have seen” features of a tilt-LCD and dedicated ISO dial.

Leica Q2
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Gv1pdl


Sigma will make 11 of their Art lenses available for L-mount in 2019. This should make Lumix and Leica SL owners very happy because Sigma’s Art lenses are high quality at reasonable prices. The L-mount availability will include the 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 105mm f1.4 DG HSM lenses as well as the 14mm and 135mm f1.8 and the 70mm f2.8 macro ART lenses.

And Sigma is also introducing the MC-21 mount converter that will allow some of their SA and EF-mount lenses to adapt to the L-mount system.

Sigma L-Mount lenses and MC-21 adapter:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GuR5Sx


Sony FW updates for a7 III and a9 cameras. The FW 3.0 for a7III and a7R III adds real-time Eye AF, Animal Eye AF plus interval shooting of 1-9999 exposures in 1 to 60 seconds intervals. The a9 FW 5.0 offers a new AI driven AF for better object recognition and real-time eye tracking plus some changes to the menu settings based on user requests.

Sony FW update website

a7 III: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7m3#downloads

a7R III: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7rm3#downloads

a9: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-9-series/ilce-9#downloads


Huawei P30 introduction. Angela has tried the new Huawei P30 smartphone with 4 built-in cameras and lenses. This smartphone offers a lot of versatility and features for photographers. The low-light quality is very good and even the computational DOF simulation of an up to f 0.95 lens does an impressive job of rendering fine detail and correctly applying it sharply to the subject or blurred to the background. But the P30 does seem to have some color issues in 4K video mode due to the new RYYB vs. the traditional RGGB pixel layout. But this should be fixable in a future FW update.

Huawei P30
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GuSJnb
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Vm5729



Mirrorless question of the month:

Hi! One question about RAW converter and workflow with Fuji. What's the best process to get from Fuji RAW to Lightroom?
1. Directly import RAWs to LR?
2. Convert RAW files with Adobe DNG Converter and then import dng in LR?
3. Use Iridient (or others) instead of Adobe Converter?
Regards Daniel
Question by: Daniel, Cologne, Germany


  • 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: David Queenan  - Title: Travelling Back & Forth.
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This month's PPN mirrorless photo & photographer pick: "Travelling Back & Forth" by David Queenan
Links to Angela Nicholson:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angenicholson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angenicholsonmedia/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson

Links to Camera Jabber:
Web: CameraJabber.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerajabber
Twitter: https://twitter.com/camerajabber
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerajabber/

Links to SheClicks:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheclicksnet/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheclicksnet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheclicksnet/   


Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1
Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork



Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.


And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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.

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.

Author

Marco Larousse is a journalist and  fine art, street and documentary photographer,  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 and Co-Founder and Curator of the German Street Photography Festival.

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

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4/15/2019 0 Comments

Q&A #22 | PPN | When is it ok to work for free and when should you consider a full-frame camera over APS-C or m4/3?

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Episode summary: Is there ever a time when it is ok to work for free as a photographer, and if so, when would you make that exception?
And with all of the new fancy full-frame cameras on the market, when would you consider a full-frame camera over a smaller APS-C or m4/3 camera?


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



This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum Luminar 3 - Supercharge your image editing and organizing
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3


Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, You have mentioned in the past that photographers should not work for free because images have value and there is quite a high direct cost involved with photography (like camera, lens, training, storage, software, computer, etc.). But would you consider to work for free for a charitable non-profit organization? I have been approached by a local organization and would like to hear your opinion if I should make an exception here? Love the shows! Regards, Soeren
Question from: Soeren, Stockholm, Sweden



2. Hi Marco, I enjoy your Podcast very much. I am considering the Fuji XT3, but you mentioned on your recent podcast that you would consider a full frame camera for large prints. So just how big can you print with the Fuji APS-C ( XT-2 or XT-3) cameras that you would consider museum quality? Especially, with the new algorithm in Photoshop to up-Res your pictures or even using On1 Software "Resize".
Question from: Rick G., Miami, Florida

Gear discussed in this question:

Fujifilm X-T3:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GioWhA

Panasonic S1R:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ



Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

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Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/PPN-GooglePodcast
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Author

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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4/1/2019 0 Comments

Camera and Inspiration #24 | PPN | From passion to profession in photography - with Ian MacDonald

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Ian MacDonald
After his career change from being a paramedic and EMS educator, Ian MacDonald turned his photography hobby into his main job. Today, he is a portrait, wedding, and street photographer as well as a photography educator. And Fujifilm made him one of their brand ambassadors. On this episode, Ian shares why he switched to photography and shares helpful tips on how he made it a successful job transition.


As Ian mentioned in the show, he just finished a blog post about this topic that you can check out here: 

ianmacdonaldphotography.com/2019/03/31/thoughts-on-becoming-a-working-creative/


​Images by Ian MacDonald:
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Links to Ian MacDonald’s work and social media accounts:
Website: https://ianmacdonaldphotography.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmacdonaldphotography/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanMPhotography



​Inspirational Photo Book Pick of the Month:

“Elliott Erwitt - Personal Best”

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2WvRIBD
Publishers Website: https://teneues-books.com/personal-best-7

Elliott Erwitt is one of the few photographers who has managed to be successful and very well regarded in different genres of photography. He was a great commercial advertising and fashion photographer. And only a few commercial photographers also managed to be this highly regarded in the documentary and art photography community. He is also an incredible street photographer with an eye for the humor in a situation. And his dog photo series in New York is legendary.


Book description from the publishers’ website:

(The book contains) ...unique images from a photographic master that will make you smile but also think


One of the all-time greats, Elliott Erwitt is a master whose photographs have defined the visual history of the 20th century - and the 21st. Although his work spans decades, continents and diverse subjects, it is always instantly recognizable. Spontaneous and original, Erwitt’s visions are imbued with true artistry and no trace of artifice. In this definitive collection, the master shares those works he considers his personal best. As you browse this carefully curated retrospective, you’ll feel nostalgia, wonder—and a lasting sense of life’s rich potential. (source: https://teneues-books.com/personal-best-7)

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Marco was interviewed on "Behind the Shot" and talked about the creative thought process behind one of his most famous images:

​Links to Marco Larousse:

Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com 
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm 
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ppnphotopodcastnetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts 


Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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.

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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Author

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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3/19/2019 0 Comments

We Shoot Mirrorless #24 | PPN | m4/3 vs. Full Frame Lumix S1R - with Daimon Xanthopoulos

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Panasonic has added a new FF camera line next to there established m4/3 cameras that are very popular by photographers and videographers alike. On this episode, we cover the advantages of each system and how a professional documentary photographer incorporates the system into his workflow.


This show is sponsored by:

Skylum Luminar3 - The cutting edge photo editor
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3

and

COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world.
http://bit.ly/Streetomatic



For this show, Marco has invited Daimon Xanthopoulos to talk about his work and why he has decided on using Panasonic LUMIX cameras for his work. Daimon is an amazing documentary photographer and visual artist whose photos and visual stories are being published worldwide. He is also a Panasonic Lumix ambassador but speaks on his own behalf on this episode.


Mirrorless gear discussed in this episode:

Panasonic Lumix S1
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0pLK

Panasonic Lumix S1R
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f1.4 lens
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2InALHr

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f4 Macro O.I.S. lens
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IqOopm

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f4 O.I.S. lens
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0FdG

Panasonic Lumix G9
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2FkeqXC
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9B0u

Panasonic Lumix GH5
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2HpssJK
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JQLhr1

Panasonic Lumix GH5S
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Hus2BP
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jn0f8c


YouTube Video:
Magic of Hawaii - Short video by Daimon filmed with the Lumix S1R in 4K60P
https://youtu.be/RRk7OCz86Y0
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Daimon Xanthopoulos working with the Panasonic Lumix S1R in Hawaii
Mirrorless question of the month:

Hi Marco! You have talked about your first experience with the Panasonic Lumix S1R in a previous show. I am currently using the Lumix G9 for my sports and portrait work. What do you think would be my real-world advantages if I add an S1R to my bag? I do about 50% sports and 50% portrait and people photography right now and my sports photos are mainly used for web- and newspaper distribution while my portraits are usually also printed and framed for my clients.
Thanks, Justin.
Question by: Justin, Jacksonville, Florida


Mirrorless photo and photographer of the month:

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.

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Marco has picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Pascal van Gerven - Title: Elin B&W. See his image at the bottom of this page.​
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This month's PPN mirrorless photo & photographer pick: "Elin B&W" by Pascal van Gerven
Links to Daimon Xanthopoulos:
Web: http://daimon.nl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daimonx/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daimon.xanthopoulos

Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1
Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork



Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.


And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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

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.

Author

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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3/8/2019 2 Comments

Photography and Gear #23 | PPN | Cameras for fast and easy video production

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PPN listeners have requested a show regarding gear for good and easy ways to record VLogs, B-Roll, or “selfie videos” to share on platforms like YouTube. On this episode, Marco shares three of the cameras that he regularly uses for easy video production and explains the advantages and disadvantages of each system.

This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum Luminar3 - The cutting edge photo editor
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3
(use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)


These are the cameras and accessories that Marco covers on this show:

SmartPhone Lenses
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IWLOYd  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2VJBeVY

SmartPhone Rig and Accessory Holder
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IYAhI9  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2VO6mnD

Rode external VideoMicro
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ktSr5b   
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2C9sQrP  

Audio Technica ATR3350 Lavalier Microphone
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2KSTfMb   
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2VGW5cD

Canon LEGRIA mini X (discontinued)
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IYzruZ
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2EU76lr

DJI Osmo Pocket
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IscOi4  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TjrwNo



Grip and Tripod + Accessory Holder for DJI Osmo Pocket
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IYBlvD  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TlDh6c  

Filter Set (ND & Pola) for DJI Osmo Pocket
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IYLBDV  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TpxlsC  
Video shot with the DJI Osmo Pocket
VEGAS Video Editor for PC
Website: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/ 


LumaFusion Professional Video Editor for iOS
Website: https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios/  

Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com 
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/ppnphotopodcastnetwork
Video shot with an iPhone 7
Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.
And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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 Apple Podcasts.
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Author

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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2/21/2019 0 Comments

We Shoot Mirrorless #23 | PPN | Fuji X-T30, Canon EOS RP, Sony a6400, Lumix S1, Olympus E-M1X, DJI Osmo Pocket, and more

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This show is loaded with mirrorless news and hands-on experience with some of the new cameras. For this show, Marco has invited back his friend, journalist, and reviewer of cameras and photographic equipment Angela Nicholson. She is also the co-founder of CameraJabber.com


This show is sponsored by:

Skylum Luminar3 - The cutting edge photo editor
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3

and

COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world.
http://bit.ly/Streetomatic


Fuji X-T30 - Fuji has introduced the replacement for the X-T20. The new X-T30 gains some features of the top of the line X-T3, like the 26.1 MP BSI sensor, the AF-joystick, and a faster AF. But some features as lacking from the big brother like the second SD-card slot, the high res EVF, and the dedicated ISO dial. Angela has used the camera and shares her experience with it.

Fuji X-T30
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IpXtPa
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Fuji announced the XF 16mm f2.8 lens. This lens is a much smaller and lighter version of the XF 16mm f1.4 lens. Its built quality is similar to the XF23, 35, and 50mm f2 range of lenses and at about 40% of the weight and 40% of the price of the XF 16mm f1.4 this lens may be worth a second look if you like to add a classic 24mm field of view lens to your bag.

Fuji XF 16mm f2.8 R WR lens
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Fuji has also announced the GF 100-200mm f5.6 LM OIS WR tele-zoom lens for the Fuji GFX medium format camera. This lens will yield an EFV of 80-160mm in FF terms.

Fuji GF 100-200mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR
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In April, Fuji will offer a FW update for the X-T3. FW 3.0 will improve the AF speed and face & eye-detection accuracy. A new face-select AF option, when you have multiple faces in the screen, will also be added.


Panasonic has released the final specs of the Lumix S1 and S1R full frame cameras. Marco has used a pre-production review unit of the S1R for a couple of days and shares the specs and some info on the usability and purpose of this camera.

Panasonic Lumix S1
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Panasonic Lumix S1R
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To go along with the new Lumix S1 cameras, Panasonic has also released three new lenses for the new L-mount. The S PRO 50mm f1.4, the S 24-105mm f4 Macro O.I.S., and the S PRO 70-200 f4 O.I.S. lens. Each lens fills an interesting niche in terms of focal length, weight, features, and price.

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f1.4 lens
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Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f4 Macro O.I.S. lens
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Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f4 O.I.S. lens
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Canon has countered the trend of making new mirrorless full frame cameras larger and introduced the compact entry-level EOS RP with a 26 MP sensor.

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And Canon will bring out these 6 new RF-mount lenses in 2019:

RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM (super compact!)
RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM


Angela shares her hands-on experience with the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera and for whom this camera has actually been made.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera
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Sony has announced the a6400 APS-C that replaces the a6300. The compact 24 MP camera has been pimped with a processor and AF system that Sony claims is the world’s fastest autofocus. And with the speed, they have also added real-time eye AF and real-time tracking. This APS-C camera sounds like the cropped version of an a9, but we are wondering if the rangefinder style shape is really appealing for whom this speedy APS-C camera is targeted at?

Sony a6400 camera
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Angela has tried and then bought the DJI Osmo Pocket camera with its built-in gimbal and 12MP photo and 4k60p video at 100Mbps feature.

DJI Osmo Pocket camera
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Mirrorless question of the month:

Hi! I mostly shoot weddings and families with a Nikon D750 and have an X-T10 for fun. I want to switch completely to the Fuji X-T2. There are other mirrorless brands but they just don’t interest me and I don’t want full frame due to the size of the lens. The one thing that is holding me back is the time between shutter actuation on the X-T10. I know Marco uses the X-T2 and was curious if he has noticed it on that camera. The X-T10 has a slight delay between shots and would not work in my professional work. Thanks in advance and I love all of your podcast.
Question by: Shaun, Indiana, 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: Amy Hoogerbrugge - Title: The male cat named Moana. See his image at the bottom of this page.

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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.

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This month's PPN mirrorless photo & photographer pick: "The male cat named Moana" by Amy Hoogerbrugge

Author

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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