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Panasonic G9 First Impressions in 2022
Please excuse my voice on this one. I’ve been battling a cold recently. My first impression is that this camera has a ton of features! Seriously, setting up a new camera is a process. I have a tech background and forgot how many little settings can get squeezed into the menus. Thankfully, the G9 has…
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Capture Stock Footage for Local News Stations
This might sound like an odd idea, but it really isn’t. Some stock agencies such as Shutterstock, Pond5, and Dreamstime allow uploading Editorial footage. About six months ago there was a high-profile court case in my area (Johnson County, Kansas). I noticed the local news stations were using the same few pictures of the courthouse.…
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Top 5 Business Lessons from Stock Photography
For the past two years, I’ve been uploading images to stock photography agencies such as Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, and Pond5. The experiment has had mixed results. From a financial point of view, I would call it a massive failure. For skills and education, I would call it a subtle success. Let’s get the financial part…
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Is the Panasonic 14-140mm the Best Travel Lens for Micro Four Thirds
This is a great lens. It has metal construction and feels great. The zoom range of 14-140mm covers a range sufficient for most situations. I like to travel light and often only have this single lens mounted on my camera. It keeps things simple and this setup works great. I’ve yet to think….gosh this lens…
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Is the Olympus E-M1 Mark II a Good Camera in 2022
The Olympus E-M1 Mark II was released in late 2016. Can a 6-year-old camera hang with the latest and greatest models? You might be surprised by some of the technology Olympus, now OM System was using back then. Micro Four Thirds (MFT) in general has been ahead of its time and often criticized for being…
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Budget YouTube Microphone Comparison: B-1, SM58, XM8500, Lark M1
This is a comparison of the Behringer B-1, Shure SM58, Behringer XM8500, and the Hollyland Lark M1. Microphones Behringer B-1 Shure SM58 Behringer XM8500 Hollyland Lark M1 Audio Interface Behringer U-Phoria UM2 These were all recorded under the same conditions which was an untreated room. Unfortunately, the heater picks up a decent amount of noise,…
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Hollyland Lark M1 Lavalier Microphone Review
The Hollyland Lark M1 wireless microphone system is a great value for the price. Having the charging case makes these mics super convenient and portable. They hook up using a TRS output from the receiver. No need to pair Bluetooth or anything like that. These are super simple and ready to go whenever you feel…
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Reaction to OM System OM-5
OM System OM-5 Olympus E-M5 Mark III The first thing to pop out to me about this camera is the fact DJI has a gimbal called the OM 5. That gets a little confusing when there are two products targeted at the photographers that use the same name. Sure you could argue the existing DJI…
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 Mark II for Portrait Photography
Olympus EM1 Mark II vs Canon RP – Portrait Example My wife wanted to take some family photos while we were out for a portrait session. The Fall leaves were beautiful and I already had my gear out. Doesn’t take much to convince me to snap some pictures. To be completely clear, I don’t see…
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Goocong Flexible Tripod Review
It’s hard to believe I bought this for under $10. In fact, it was only $7.50 on a Prime deal. Check the current price here. The build quality of this tripod is solid. I’ve bought similar items and this exceeded my expectations for sure. The legs have solid wire inside that holds the position well.…
