Dec 18, 2017
On this episode #9 “We Shoot
Mirrorless” podcast episode for December 2017, Marco invited guest co-host Joseph
Linaschke, also known as
PhotoJoseph on social media, to discuss these new products and
mirrorless topics:
This show is sponsored
by: COSYSPEED and
PhotoShelter
- Joseph introduces himself and shares why and
when he switched to mirrorless cameras for his professional
work.
- Panasonic announced a new camera. The LUMIX DC
G9 has the latest 20.3 MPix m4/3 sensor (same as GH5 but tweaked
and improved jpg image processing quality. It shoots up to 20 fps
with continuous AF and its 5-axis sensor stabilization reduces
shake up to 6.5 stops (it supports Dual IS, too). It has 225 AF
points and an AF point selector joystick. The EVF has a huge
magnification of 0.83x OLED EVF with 3.68 Mio dots next to a 3”
fully articulating tilt-screen. Images can be stored on two UHS-II
SD card slots. And connectivity options include HDMI, Mic,
Headphone, Flash Sync, USB3, wired remote and WiFi 802.11ac
standard. It shoots video in UHD 4K 60fps using the full sensor
without an extra video crop.
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2AYk4hr
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2yKV9rM
- Joseph also explained how the Panasonic LUMIX
G9 compares to the LUMIX GH-5.
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yL4no4
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2k5LUhw
- And
they talked about some of the other cameras from the Panasonic
LUMIX lineup like the
G7: B&H https://bhpho.to/2yL3rjz
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2BzTAmg
G85: B&H https://bhpho.to/2AYRJI6
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2ziSitN
GX85: B&H https://bhpho.to/2yKLEZX
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2owB5Kb
- Panasonic also announced the Leica DG Elmarit
200mm f2.8 OIS Tele Prime lens with a 400mm equivalent FOV in 35mm
terms. It supports Dual IS and has 3 linear motors for speed. There
is also a 1.4 TC available to boost the range up to a 560mm FOV in
35mm terms. The lens is also freeze proof and weather
sealed
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2AZDfaT
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2yMLAZG
- Leica
announced the compact CL camera. It’s and L-mount camera with a 24
MPix APS-C sensor. And compared to the Leica TL2, which heavily
relies on a touchscreen menu control operation, the Leica CL is a
bit more conventional with two exposure dials, a 4 way-controller
and a few physical buttons. The CL also has a built-in EVF with
2.36 Mio dots (this has to be purchased as an extra attachment for
the TL) and it has a small “current settings” LCD on top next to
the shutter release. The rear LCD is also touch
sensitive.
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2AYmKeZ
- Leica
also released the Noctilux-M 75mm f1.25 ASPH lens. This lens will
offer a very shallow depth of field and should produce an amazing
bokeh. The Minimum focus distance is 85cm or 3 ft, but the weight
of approximately 1kg or 2.3 pounds is quite massive.
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yKT5jN
- Sigma
introduced the new 16mm f1.4 DC DN lens that will be shipping now
for Sony APS-C (classic 24mm FOV with f1.4) and m4/3 cameras (32mm
FOV equivalent). It has a stepping motor for fast and silent AF
that should work well for still as well as video work. It’s dust
and splash proof and has 9 rounded aperture blades for a circular
bokeh wide open. The lens is also treated with an advanced lens
coating to minimize flare and ghosting. The lens weighs 405g or
14.3 oz
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yM5vrD
Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2yM994B
- Fujifilm updated the FW for many interchangeable lens cameras
in the past month. The
biggest upgrade came to the X-T2 with FW upgrade 3.0. The biggest
improvement was made to the AF tracking algorithm for moving
subjects. According to Fuji, it enhances the AF-C to track subjects
twice as fast as previous FW as well as the ability to track moving
objects up to 50% smaller than before. The FW also ads the ability
to use “Fujifilm X Raw Studio”, improves radio flash controller
usability, ads RGB histogram highlight warnings, and fixes a
problem in Auto ISO setting with exposure compensation set to
C.
Fuji’s FW site:
http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html
- This
is the link to Joseph’s Panasonic LUMIX and GH5 training that he
mentioned on the show:
http://GH5Training.com
Mirrorless question of the
month:
Hello Scott and
Marco,
I have a question for Marco. I'm
in process of selling my Nikon D300s camera (way to heavy for my
age and use) with the intention to get a Fujifilm X-T2. I plan
to get the EF-x500 flash too, primarily for fill light for indoor
shooting. However, I have read that this flash does not work well
and it dies after a few uses (poor manufacturing or design flaw..!)
the word is the OEM manufacturer "Nissin Digital i60A" flash does a
much better job. I know from the podcast that you don't use flash
much. But I wanted to know your understanding/recommendation on to
which flash to get - the Fujifilm EF-x500 or Nissin Digital i60A or
a different one? I'll appreciate any advice.
From: Viguen from West Hills,
Ca.
- 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
Co-Host Joseph
Linaschke
Joseph’s Website:
www.joseph.info
Joseph’s Twitter:
@PhotoJoseph
Joseph’s Instagram:
www.instagram.com/photojoseph
Joseph’s YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/photojoseph
Joseph’s Panasonic LUMIX and GH5
training: http://GH5Training.com
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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
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