Monthly Archives: May 2018

Panasonic Lumix Firmware updates released

May
30
2018
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As mentioned in my previous blog, the firmware updates for the Lumix G9, GH5 and GH5S are now downloadable from: http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index.html

 

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Lumix GH5, GH-5S and G9 Firmware updates announced – (Availability May 30, 2018)

May
24
2018
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Panasonic yesterday announced new firmware updates for the Lumix DC-GH5 (Firmware Version 2.3), DC-GH5S (Firmware Version 1.1) and DC-G9 (Firmware Version 1.1) to further enhance their performance and usability. The firmware updates will be downloadable on May 30, 2018

The new firmware includes the following upgrades: 

LUMIX DC-GH5 Firmware Ver.2.3 

  1. Improvement of AF performance 
  2. Improvement of Body I.S.(Image Stabilizer) performance
  3. mprovement of sound recording performance
  4. New functions
  5. Other improvements

LUMIX DC-GH5S Firmware Ver.1.1 

  1. Improvement of AF performance 
  2. Improvement of sound recording performance
  3. New functions
  4. Other Improvements

LUMIX DC-G9 Firmware Ver.1.1 

  1. Improvement of AF performance 
  2. Improvement of Body I.S.(Image Stabilizer) performance
  3. Improvement of High Resolution Mode
  4. Improvement of sound recording performance
  5. New functions
  6. Other improvements

The new firmware programs will be available at LUMIX Customer Support Site on 30 May, 2018. 

http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

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Black Swamp – Biggest Week in Birding

May
09
2018
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Went out to the boardwalk in Magie Marsh to see if I could capture a few images of the tiny warblers that migrate through the “Warbler Capital of the World” near Toledo, Ohio.

Not an easy place to photograph but I feel good that the Lumix G9 paired with the Leica DG Elmar 200 mm f/2.8 prime and the 1.4X teleconverter performed exceptionally well.  Most important was my ability to severely crop and get a very usable image.

Yellow Warbler – Lumix G9, Leica 200mm f/2.8 and 1.4 X teleconverter. Exposure triad: f/5.6, 1/800 sec, ISO 200 – hand-held

 

Yellow Warbler before cropping.

The image below is another example of a severe crop.

Tennessee Warbler (Female) with Insect. Lumix G9, Leica 200mm f/2.8 and 1.4 X teleconverter. Exposure triad: f/5.6, 1/800 sec, ISO 200 – hand-held.

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CanAm Photo Expo the last evening

May
02
2018
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If you want to attend a truly great educational photography/videography expo then consider CANAM 2019.  This year the expo was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  The 2019 Expo will be in Buffalo, NY.  Three intense days of non-stop programs.

Got a little time for some images on the last evening before returning to Boston.

Ice at the base of American Falls (Niagara Falls). Panasonic Lumix G9 with the Leica 100-400 at 100mm. Exposure triad: F/9, 2 sec., Iso 320

 

Horseshoe Falls (Niagara Falls) taken from the 12 floor of the Sheraton Hotel that overlooks all three falls. Panasonic Lumix G9, Leica 100-400 at 137mm. High-resolution capture (80 Megapixels). Exposure triad: F/8, 1 sec, ISO 320.

 

Bridal Veil Falls (Niagara Falls). Panasonic Lumix G9, Leica 100-400 at 350mm. Exposure triad: F/8, 1.6 sec, ISO 200

 

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