Studio Vlog EP - 01
This week I share a few things that have been on my mind.
Jay MySelf - https://amzn.to/2XG0X5k
Jay Maisel and Scott Kelby - https://members.kelbyone.com/author/jaymaisel/
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
JUNE 30, 2020
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.
Learn From My Vacation Mistakes | Photography Life
In this video I share three lessons I learned from our camping trip.
Gear I use:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
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Below are a few images from Vega State Park. All images were processed 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.
You're Kit Lens Is Better Than You Know
I never buy anything based on specs alone. A product is about the holistic experience and pure numbers are never a sign of a successful product. I look for the intangible emotional and experiential connection with the devices I chose to buy.
When I got the Sony A7ii it came with a 28mm-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens. They go for $350 new and under $200 used. It’s not a lens many people buy on it’s own. The only other lens I’ve bought so far is the Samyang 24mm f2.8. However I’ve been very impressed with images I’ve gotten on this lens. I didn't have time to do go anywhere special to test the lens but I have taken many photos of everyday life for the past few months.
I find the focal length perfect for my everyday photography. While the lens if far from perfect I think most people could use this lens for a while before upgrading something else.
*Note: Photos have been process using Aperture like most photos on the blog.
I’ve used it for some client work.
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.
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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
How to Edit Panoramic Portraits in Lightroom
In this video a show how to create stunning panoramic portraits in Lightroom Classic. This will also work with Lightroom cc on the desktop. This is a great way to create something different with our everyday photography.
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
Sony A7ii: How It Changed My Photography
The Sony A7ii kit, once a high end camera that many dreamt of owning. Today it's yesterdays news and can be found at the bottom of the used section for very little money.
The Sony A7ii, once a high end camera that many dreamt of owning. Today it's yesterdays news and can be found at the bottom of the used section for very little money. The Sony A7ii kit is the best entry level camera for the price. In this video I share 5 ways the Sony A7ii body changed the way I shoot. The 24 megapixels in the Sony a7ii is still amazing for a 6 year old camera.
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 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
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 3 iPad Accessories For Editing Pictures and Video
In this video I’m sharing 3 accessories that help edit pictures on the iPad. The 2017 iPad is an amazing platform for editing pictures.
In this video I share 3 accessories that help edit pictures on the iPad. The 2017 iPad is an amazing platform for editing pictures. With IOS 13, an Apple pencil, magic trackpad or mouse and Brydge keyboard I can comfortably edit pictures for a long time. The best part about the iPad is how versatile it is.
Products links:
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 Panasonic G9 Review - https://youtu.be/IAYjHSP9IAg
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2YVEp1O
Batteries - https://amzn.to/35TiZ6P
Panasonic 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 - 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
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
Topaz DeNoise AI and Topaz Sharpen AI Changed My Workflow
Topaz DeNoise and Topaz Sharpen are two Lightroom plugins that have changed the way I edit my pictures. They make sharpening and removing noise such a breeze.
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Products links:
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
My 2020 Panasonic G9 Review - https://youtu.be/IAYjHSP9IAg
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2YVEp1O
Batteries - https://amzn.to/35TiZ6P
Panasonic 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 - 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
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
Is The Panasonic G9 Still Worth It In 2020?
Is the Panasonic G9 still worth is in 2020. I believe this is the best bang for the buck in the micro four thirds camera world.
My 2020 Panasonic G9 Review
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The Best Every Day Sony A7II Lens | Samyang 24mm F2.8
This is the lens I use every day on my Sony A7II. It is a great lens that is tack sharp and ultra-small.
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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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Sony A7ii in 2020 | A Few Weeks Later
Is a 6-year-old full-frame camera still worth it in 2020? This was the first full-frame camera to have built in-body image stabilization which frankly is insane to think of for 2014.
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 85 mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut
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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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Luck vs Skill
Every now and then luck and timing come together and it’s magical. This was taken at Barr Lake State Park.