The LUMIX S5 Announced Today!

The LUMIX S5 Announced Today!

Well, the day is finally here…. And it’s Perfect! The new Full Frame #LUMIXS5 was released to the public and I can’t be more delighted! I’ve had the immense pleasure of shooting with it for a couple weeks and, oh my, it’s great to have the quality and clarity and depth of field of the…

Wow Images from the 20-60mm For the LUMIX S1

Wow Images from the 20-60mm For the LUMIX S1

I had the distinct honor as a Lumix Global Ambassador to photograph with the new Lumix 20-60mm L mount Lens for the Lumix S series cameras and build the promotional images for the launch! Since I started shooting full frame earlier this year and enjoying the Lumix S1, I’ve certainly grown to love the full…

#12	Touch Focus/Rack Focus

#12 Touch Focus/Rack Focus

Being able to touch your screen and select the area you want to focus on is just so convenient, but what is super nice is being able to do Rack-Focusing during video! Start rolling video and touch a spot…it focuses….then touch a new spot…the focus shifts ever so smoothly and instantly you have compelling video!…

#11 Self Timer Modes (+ a secret)

#11 Self Timer Modes (+ a secret)

I know this is minor and some may think silly, but when you do a self timer and run to get in the picture, it is an effort- [or more like a gamble!], so I like the feature to set it for 10 second delay with ONE photo or THREE photos! So much easier when…

#8 Video Function is Seamless (like stills)

#8 Video Function is Seamless (like stills)

Many of you do not yet shoot videos, so  you might feel like this doesn’t apply to you, but in my mind’s eye, I see the future of photography branching out and including videos. I honestly believe the modern photographer (or the next generation) is going to need to be fluent in BOTH stills and…

#7 Weather Sealed

#7 Weather Sealed

It might not seem like much, but sometimes, being weather-flexible is the key to some terrific images.  I have photographed soccer games in the pouring rain for an hour in Texas with no problems. It was the only day and the only game I could attend- I’m so thankful that it was possible and we…

#6 Silent Mode

#6 Silent Mode

Sometimes you just want to shoot and not let people know – or just not intimidate people with the camera or interrupt the intimate or solemn moments. Silent Mode is perfect for that! You can silently capture and enjoy the moments without feeling like the elephant in the room! As photographers, don’t we all wish…

#5 iA = intelligent AUTO

#5 iA = intelligent AUTO

iA~INTELLIGENT AUTO: It’s ridiculous how smart these cameras are. Pretty much smarter than you and I put together. We’ve had “P” mode for a while, where we set the ISO and the focus modes and let the camera make all the other judgment calls for us. Relatively reliable, but I rarely used it. Enter INTELLIGENT…

#4 Face Detection Auto Focus

#4 Face Detection Auto Focus

..oh, and FOLLOW FOCUS TOO: As a portrait photography (primarily) I rely on being able to focus on the face, and hopefully I am able to hit the eyes with my focus node….But sometimes we miss it when people are moving. With our DSLRs we are moving that little focus spot around to stay on…