Panasonic G9: 1 Year Later... does it hold up?
The Panasonic G9 is still a powerhouse camera that came out in late 2017. These are my thoughts about it after using it for over a year. I still love this camera and highly recommend it. Watch the video to learn why I think it's still an INCREDIBLE value for money!
Watch my 2020 Panasonic G9 Review.
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Sony A6100 - The Camera To Get In 2020
The Sony A6100 is a great deal for anyone getting into photography or video in 2020. With fast hybrid AF the Sony A6100 brings high speed, accuracy and tracking performance to meet the stringent autofocus demands of 4K movies. More effective use of the focal plane phase-detection system enables more stable AF, while the contrast-detection AF system contributes to overall accuracy.
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All images have been tweaked moderately in Lightroom.
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Below are a few example from raw images to images shot on an iPhone. The first image is the before and second is the after.
*Note: Photos have been process using Lightroom like most photos on the blog.
The Accessory I Wish I Got Sooner For My Sony A7ii
In the video I said this was a Neewer grip but it is a Powerextra battery grip.
The Sony A7ii isn't known to have great battery life but this $60 battery grip from Powerextra will solve that for you. And as a bonus you get two extra batteries.
Powerextra Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2Z4xbZ5
Sony A7ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Camera Bundles:
Panasonic GX85 - https://amzn.to/3gxlRuk
Canon M50 - https://amzn.to/3iHcgTu
Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2Z7GpDL *This was $849 at the time of the recording.
My 2020 iPad Setup:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3bZ8VdX
Magic Mouse 2 - https://amzn.to/36uSyoq
Brydge Keyboard - https://ebay.to/3d7EWBW
Logitech Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3ekBynv
iPad Stand - https://amzn.to/3d4YXcx
Sd Card Reader - https://amzn.to/2X7xXUl
USB Reader - https://amzn.to/2ZKLrqq
Magic Trackpad 2 - https://amzn.to/2YJYTsA
My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
My 2020 Panasonic G9 Gear: https://youtu.be/IAYjHSP9IAg
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2YVEp1O
Batteries - https://amzn.to/35TiZ6P
Panasonic 12-60mm - https://amzn.to/3csFVfI
Sigma 25mm F1.7 - https://amzn.to/2WL4DkW
Sigma 60mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35TGpJj
Panasonic 45-210mm - https://amzn.to/2yEYsad
2017 iPad Pro Long Term Review
The iPad Pro has changed the way I edit pictures and videos. In this video I talk about how I use it and answer the question is a 3 year old iPad Pro still worth it.
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The First Micro 4/3 Lens You Should Buy | Panasonic 25mm F1.7
The Panasonic 25mm F1.7 is the first lens I recommend to any new photographer. It’s great for portraits to landscapes. 25mm on a micro 4/3 camera is about the focal length of the human eye. Because it’s not a zoom lens you have to ‘zoom’ with your feet.
This lens goes with me everywhere. I love the out of focus bokeh this lens produces. The best part is the lens only costs $149. Paired with my Panasonic G9 it is an awesome combination.
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Take better pictures and videos with your phone with Sirui lenses
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Portrait - https://amzn.to/2ZpnJMQ
Macro - https://amzn.to/2ZmvRSW
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Valkit 9.7 iPad case with kickstand
Valkit 9.7 iPad case - https://amzn.to/2yFMYQ1
Other gear I use:
Panasonic G7 - https://amzn.to/2GScx4R
Olympus OM-D E-M10 - https://amzn.to/31oCO2m
Canon G5x - https://amzn.to/31klI5U
Olympus 12-60 Lens - https://amzn.to/2Yo6iAu
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Smartphone to Camera - 3 cameras I recommend
Panasonic G7 - https://amzn.to/2GScx4R
Olympus OM-D E-M10 - https://amzn.to/31oCO2m
Canon G5x - https://amzn.to/31klI5U
Olympus 12-60 Lens - https://amzn.to/2Yo6iAu
▶ Check out my gear on Kit: https://kit.com/Mobileographer
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Made With iPad | The iPad accessories I use
Got a new or old iPad? These are the accessories I use to help me create videos and edit pictures on my 2017 iPad Pro. But no matter what iPad you have you can find something to help you create.
Zugu Case - $56
My Favorite Camera Accessories
These are camera accessories I like. Gear doesn't necessarily make your work better.
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Gear Review: YI Lite Action Camera
Small action cameras have been around for a LONG time. But I never had a real use for them in my workflow. I would watch videos that people created with them and appreciate how amazing they are. But I’m not doing any surfing, extreme hiking, rock climbing, or other adventure sport. Once in a while I would think it would be cool to have one when we go snow tubing or something, but those times are rare. The other reason I’ve waited is the price of a good action camera has always been a bit more than I wanted to spend on something like this.
However in the last couple of years I’ve been using my phones for more and more photography and video related project. As Chase Jarvis once said “The best camera is the one you have with you.” While these phones are getting better and in some cases doing things a traditional camera can’t. I am always afraid of breaking them or leaving it behind somewhere.
Shoes: Converse Men's Fastbreak 83 Mid
Low top shoes never appealed to me. But the other day I decided to try on a pair of Converse Men's Fastbreak 83 Mid. The pair I picked up is made of canvas and leather accents. They come in several different colors. I really like the minimal design of Converse shoes. My foot doesn’t feel like it’s in a cast.
The best thing I got in 2018...Zhiyun Smooth-Q 3 | $90
The Zhiyun Smooth-Q 3 has been the best camera equipment I bought this year. I love how smooth my video looks. It's easy to use and setup and the results are amazing. It's a very easy way to make your home videos look much better. No more shaky video. Get it here!
Samsung Chromebook Plus - A Creatives Review
This is my quick review of the 2017 Samsung Chromebook Plus.