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The Other Lens

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Panasonic Lumix G X 35-100mm f/2.8

The new Panasonic Lumix G X 35-100mm f/2.8 lens was introduced at a pre Photokina press conference today in Cologne Germany. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon. This new lens has a constant F/2.8 aperture and completes the new professional X Lens set. It is built from the same construction as the highly regarded Panasonic Lumix X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power O.I.S.. See my review. Like it’s 12-35mm brethren, this lens has O.I.S., is weather sealed, small and lightweight but will come in at a slightly more expensive price at $1499. The 35mm equivalent is 70 to 200 mm. It … Continue reading →

GH3 Videos – Updated

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GH3 Top

The GH3 has been introduced and is available for pre-order from Amazon. My thoughts on this exciting new camera later. Here are some GH3 Videos on Vimeo: Panasonic GH3 presentation video [UPDATE: PRICE $1299.99 samys] from van gogh on Vimeo. Panasonic GH3 launch film: Genesis from Philip Bloom on Vimeo. Panasonic GH3: Behind the scenes from Philip Bloom on Vimeo. Panasonic Lumix GH3 Prototype first Shots from E.Pampuri TRACTOfilm/Machineurs on Vimeo. Here is one on YouTube:

GH3 Size

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GH3 Size vs GH2

The GH3 is getting bigger that it’s older brother the GH2. The GH3 is about the same size of the Canon Rebel T4i Here is the Front of the camera GH3 Back The top is where it gets interesting.  They have relocated the stereo mic’s to the top back of the HotShoe.  There is a WiFi icon.  I am so glad they relocated the White Balance, ISO and Exposure Compensation buttons to just behind the Front Control Wheel.

Panasonic News – GH3 and Lumix G X 35-100mm f/2.8

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Lumix G X 35-100 on a GH3

Here is a Picture of the new Lumix G X 35-100 constant aperture f/2.8 lens It is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Here is the 35-100 on the GH3 Panasonic GH3 Pansonic also has posted and removed a video of the GH3 on YouTube. It is now available for pre-order on Amazon I guess we will have to wait til Monday to see it again.  The link worked on the 9/13/12.   Phillip Bloom has added a video on Vimeo he shot for Bruce Logan shot with the GH3 prototype: https://vimeo.com/groups/gh3/videos/49420579 Here are some of the specs that have … Continue reading →

Interview: Kyle Hart – Rhino Slider

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I recently intervied Kyle Hart of Rhino Camera Gear, an innovative camera accessory manufacturer. He has a Kickstarter project: The Rhino Slider: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rhinocg/rhino-slider-for-dslr-cameras http://www.rhinocameragear.com

No Need To Resist – The Panasonic Lumix X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH.

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Yes, there is nirvana.  If you have following my site you would know that I have been very excited about two new lenses from Panasonic.  One of them has been introduced and it is just now becoming available in the US.  Amazon had a dealer that discounted the lens so out came my debit card and a little over a thousand dollars later I ordered it.  Two days later it arrived!  I have a brand spanking new wonder lens: the Panasonic Lumix X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power O.I.S.  It has not been left off of the camera. The New Normal This … Continue reading →

It Is In The Cards

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I don’t know if you have had as much trouble with cheap SD cards as I have. I have a couple of Patriot 16gig cards that have fallen apart or are very cracked. The write protect switch has fallen off so the card can’t be written too. My ADATA cards don’t keep speed even though they have a Class 6 on them. Flimmsy little guys. I have even had problems with Kingston and Transend cards with the hack. Sometimes you get what you pay for. A Different Card I decided I wanted to be dealt a different card, one that … Continue reading →

Frugal Thunderbolt Drives

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Until recently, there have only been a few thunderbolt external hard drives and they are quite expensive. I have recently purchased the LaCie Little Big Disk 2 Terabyte disk array. These are medium priced spinning drives. The solid State ones are considerably more expensive but offer much higher Reads and Writes. I was look for a drive that was faster than my Firewire 800 solution for Final Cut Pro 7 and X editing. To install the Thunderbolt drive all you do is plug-in the Thunderbolt Cable to the Mac and the drive. Then I plug in my external monitor to … Continue reading →

I could not resist! The Olympus E-M5 (UPDATE: SOLD)

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A few weeks ago, I could not resist!  I put my hands on an Olympus OM-D (EM-5) and I loved it right away.  It left the store with me.  I have been testing it on real shoots.  We just got back from Train Mountain near Klamath Falls, OR.  This the worlds largest miniature train layout.  It is 7 1/2 gauge with over 32 miles of track on 200 acres.  The camera did a great job.  I shot both stills and movies. When Olympus first announced the camera I was impressed but was not that excited.  I loved my Pansonic DMC-GH2.  … Continue reading →

Photography Restrictions

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“PopPhoto.com is reporting that specific guidelines for amateur photographers at the London (Olympic) Games have been announced. The maximum permissible lens length is 30 cm (about 11.8 inches), and “large cameras,” tripods, and monopods won’t be permitted (along with golf umbrellas, clothing emblazened with political statements, and—thank you, Olympic Police—vuvuzelas).” A few years ago I tried going to a Seattle Mariners game with an Olympus E-3 and an old used Tamron SP 300mm f2.8 lens that I just bought on eBay.  They would not let me in with the lens saying that it was to big and too long.  They … Continue reading →