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Effective Altruism Forum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 2:18

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The Charity Commission has concluded its inquiry into Effective Ventures Foundation UK, published by Rob Gledhill on May 22, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The Charity Commission for England and Wales has concluded its statutory inquiry into Effective Ventures Foundation UK (EVF UK), which was originally launched in 2023 following the collapse of FTX. The full report on the inquiry can be found here, and the Commission's press release on the inquiry can be found here. The inquiry's scope was to examine: The extent of any risk to EVF's assets. The extent to which the trustees were complying with their legal obligations to protect the charity's property The governance and administration of the charity by the trustees.[1] We are pleased that "the inquiry found that the trustees took appropriate steps to protect the charity's funds and complied with their legal duties acting diligently and quickly following the collapse of FTX." The Commission's report notes the full cooperation of EVF's trustees and that they "sought to act in the charity's best interests." Although the Commission noted that there had been a "lack of clarity" around historical conflicts of interest and a lack of formal process for identifying conflicts of interest, "in practice no issues arose" and "there is no evidence to suggest that there were any unmanaged conflicts of interest regarding funds the charity received from the FTX Foundation or that any trustee had acted in a way contrary to the interests of the charity." They also note that subsequent to FTX's collapse, "Both the finance and legal teams at the charity have been strengthened and policies have been bolstered or created with more robust frameworks." I'm pleased that the charity commission recognises the improvements that have been made at EV. This report doesn't change EV's strategy to decentralise, as previously announced here. 1. ^ For further context, the Charity Commission is a regulator in the UK whose responsibilities include: preventing mismanagement and misconduct by charities; promoting compliance with charity law; protecting the property, beneficiaries, and work of charities; and safeguarding the public's trust and confidence in charities. A statutory inquiry is a tool for the Commission to establish facts and collect evidence related to these responsibilities. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

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“The Charity Commission has concluded its inquiry into Effective Ventures Foundation UK” by Rob Gledhill

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 2:10

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has concluded its statutory inquiry into Effective Ventures Foundation UK (EVF UK), which was originally launched in 2023 following the collapse of FTX. The full report on the inquiry can be found here, and the Commission's press release on the inquiry can be found here. The inquiry's scope was to examine: The extent of any risk to EVF's assets. The extent to which the trustees were complying with their legal obligations to protect the charity's property The governance and administration of the charity by the trustees.[1] We are pleased that “the inquiry found that the trustees took appropriate steps to protect the charity's funds and complied with their legal duties acting diligently and quickly following the collapse of FTX.” The Commission's report notes the full cooperation of EVF's trustees and that they “sought to act in the charity's best interests.” Although [...] The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: May 22nd, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/gGadLX9Dc7XPqLhZc/the-charity-commission-has-concluded-its-inquiry-into --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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#552: ドリキン、M4 iPad Pro買わないってよ！

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 140:37

今回の会話では、主に2つのテーマが取り上げられました。1つ目は、マウスのトラブルについての話題でした。コイチさんが自作PCのマウスの不具合に悩んでいたところ、マウスのスイッチの問題が原因だったことが判明しました。また、マウスのチャタリング現象についても言及されました。2つ目のテーマは、GR86のオーダーに関する話題でした。コイチさんがGR86を注文したものの、生産の遅れにより7月には納車されないことがわかりました。さらに、GR86のモデルの変更やフィーチャーの追加についても言及されました。 2023年11月7日にM3チップが搭載されたiPadが発売され、約7ヶ月後にM4チップが登場する予定であることが明らかになった。M4チップはニューラルエンジンの増強が売りであり、AIタブレットとしての性能向上が期待されている。また、M4チップはチップレットアーキテクチャを採用し、最先端のプロセスルールで作られることが予想されている。これにより、より高性能なチップを実現することが可能となる。M4チップの発表により、iPadの興味が高まっている。今回の会話では、Intelの新しい半導体事業「Intel Foundry」や、Appleの次世代プロセッサー「M4」について話が展開されました。Intel Foundryは、他社のチップを製造することを目指しており、最先端のプロセッサーを作れる能力を持つことが注目されています。一方、M4は、AppleのAI戦略の一環として期待されており、AIを活用した新しい機能やユーザーインターフェースの改善が期待されています。また、Appleの周辺機器もUSB-Cに移行する可能性があることも話題となりました。今回の会話では、主に以下のテーマが話されました。まず、TSMCがSYCパッケージングを行っており、それがAppleによって使用される可能性が高いことが話題となりました。また、炭酸水の話題や自作PCワークショップの告知もありました。さらに、自動運転タクシーの体験や運転手不要の利点についても話されました。サンフランシスコでの無人タクシー体験や自動運転の可能性について話しました。タクシーの匂いや運転手の運転スタイルについても触れました。また、日本での無人タクシーの導入やシェアライドの重要性についても話しました。自動運転の進化により、タクシーのデザインやサービスの質も向上する可能性があると述べました。最後に、チップの文化やウーバーの評価システムについても言及しました。関連リンク天と地と - Wikipediabackspace.fm Storeプロセスノードに加えて新技術も売り込む！　Intelが半導体の「受託生産」で使う“武器”【後編】（1/5 ページ） - ITmedia PC USERTSMC working on next-generation chip packaging which might be used on Apple's M4 chip - GizmochinaAmazon | by Amazon 天然水ラベルレス 500ml ×24本バナジウム含有富士山の天然水ミネラルウォーター | by Amazon | ミネラルウォーター通販IntelとAMD、自作PCにはどちらのCPUを選んだらいい？　西川善司さん講師の「AI時代の自作PCワークショップ」第2回を5月15日に実施します | テクノエッジ TechnoEdge「みやーんと一緒に！未来の移動手段、完全自動運転タクシーWaymo体験」第2380話 - YouTubeChapters00:00 朝の様子と朝食06:56 音声加工のためのスクリプト更新09:09 新しいマイクの受け取り14:10 写真集の購入とモノクロ写真の魅力15:28 カメラ関連の荷物の受け取り15:52 新しいカメラケースとEVFの紹介28:16 Vlogスタイルの進化とAI活用講座の開始See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 127:13

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EA - Is it time for EVF to sell Wytham Abbey? by Arepo

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 3:48

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Is it time for EVF to sell Wytham Abbey?, published by Arepo on January 26, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The purchase of Wytham Abbey was originally justified as a long term investment, when people were still claiming EA wasn't cash constrained. One of the arguments advanced by defenders of the purchase was that the money wasn't lost, merely invested. Right now, EA is hella funding constrained... In the last few months, I've seen multiple posts of EA orgs claiming to be so funding constrained they're facing existential risk (disclaimer: I was a trustee of CEEALAR until last month). By the numbers given by those three orgs, 10% of the price of Wytham would be enough to fund them all for several years. This is to say nothing of all the organisations less urgently seeking funding, the fact that regional groups seem to be getting funding cuts of 40%, of numerous word-of-mouth accounts of people being turned down for funding or not trying to start an organisation because they don't expect to get it, and the fact that earlier this year the EA funds were reportedly suffering some kind of liquidity crisis (and are among those seeking funding now). Here's a breakdown of the small-medium size orgs who've written 'we are funding constrained' posts on the forum in the last 6 months or so, along with the length of time the sale of Wytham Abbey (at its original £15,000,000 purchase price) could fund them: Organisation Annual budget* Number of years Wytham Abbey's sale could fund org Source EA Poland £24-48,000 312-614 Link Centre for Enabling EA Learning & Research £150-£300,000 50-100 Personal involvement AI Safety Camp £46-246,000 48-326 Link Concentric Policies £16,500** 900** Link Center on Long-Term Risk £600,000 24 Link EA Germany £226,000*** 66 Link Vida Plena's 'Group Interpersonal Therapy' project £159,000 94 Link Happier Lives Institute £161,000 93 Link Riesgos Catastróficos Globales £137,000 109 Link Giving What We Can £1,650,000 9 Link All above organisations excluding GWWC (assuming max of budget ranges) £1,893,500 7.9 All above organisations including GWWC (assuming max of budget ranges) £3,543,500 4.2 * Converted from various currencies ** Their stated 'funding gap' for the year. It sounds like that's their whole planned budget, but isn't clear *** They were seeking replacement funding for the 40% shortfall of this, which they've now received ... but in five years, EA probably won't need the long-term savings Wytham Abbey was meant to be a multi-year investment. But though EA is currently funding constrained as heck, the consensus estimate seems to be that within half a decade the movement will have multiple new billionaire donors - so investing for a payoff more than a few years ahead rapidly loses value. Also (disclaimer again noted) CEEALAR has hosted retreats for Allfed and Orthogonal, and is due to host the forthcoming ML4Good bootcamp, so is already serving a similar function to Wytham Abbey - for a fraction of the operational cost, and less than 2% of the purchase/sale value. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

EA - EA orgs' legal structure inhibits risk taking and information sharing on the margin by Elizabeth

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 7:28

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: EA orgs' legal structure inhibits risk taking and information sharing on the margin, published by Elizabeth on November 5, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. What is fiscal sponsorship? It's fairly common for EA orgs to provide fiscal sponsorship to other EA orgs. Wait, no, that sentence is not quite right. The more accurate sentence is that there are very few EA organizations, in the legal sense; most of what you think of as orgs are projects that are legally hosted by a single org, and which governments therefore consider to be one legal entity. The king umbrella is Effective Ventures Foundation, which hosts CEA, 80k, Longview, EA Funds, Giving What We Can, Asterisk magazine, Centre for Governance of AI, Forethought Foundation, Non-Trivial, and BlueDot Impact. Posts on the castle also describe it as an EVF project, although it's not listed on the website. Rethink Priorities has a program specifically to provide sponsorship to groups that need it. LessWrong/Lightcone is hosted by CFAR, and have sponsored at least one project themselves (source: me. It was my project). Fiscal sponsorship has a number of advantages. It gets you the privileges of being a registered non-profit (501c3 in the US) without the time-consuming and expensive paperwork. That's a big deal if the project is small, time-limited (like mine was) or is an experiment you might abandon if you don't see results in four months. Even for large projects/~orgs, sharing a formal legal structure makes it easier to share resources like HR departments and accountants. In the short term, forming a legally independent organization seems like a lot of money and effort for the privilege of doing more paperwork. The downsides of fiscal sponsorship …are numerous, and grow as the projects involved do. The public is rightly suspicious about projects that share a legal entity claiming to be independent, so bad PR for one risks splash damage for all. The government is very confident in its belief that you are the same legal entity, so legal risks are shared almost equally (iamnotalawyer). So sharing a legal structure automatically shares risk. That may be fixable, but the fix comes at its own cost. The easiest thing to do is just take fewer risks. Don't buy retreat centers that could be described as lavish. And absolutely, 100%, don't voluntarily share any information about your interactions with FTX, especially if the benefits to doing so are intangible. So some amount of value is lost because the risk was worth it for an individual or small org, but not to the collective. [it is killing me that I couldn't follow the rule of three with that list, but it turns out there aren't that many legible, publicly visible examples of decisions to not share information] And then there are the coordination costs. Even if everyone in the legal org is okay with a particular risk, you now have an obligation to check with them.The answer is often "it's complicated", which leads to negotiations eating a lot of attention over things no one cares that much about. Even if there is some action everyone is comfortable with, you may not find it because it's too much work to negotiate between that many people (if you know anyone who lived in a group house during covid: remember how fun it was to negotiate safety rules between 6 people with different value functions and risk tolerances?). Chilling effects A long, complicated (but nonetheless simplified)example The original version of this story was one paragraph long. It went something like: A leader at an EVF-sponsored project wanted to share some thoughts on a controversial issue, informally but in public.The comments were not riskless, but this person would happily have taken the risk if it affected only themselves or their organization. Someone at EVF said no. Boo, grrr. I sent that versi...

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191: Is the DJI Action 4 the Best Action Camera?

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 45:14

DJI Action 4 and DJI Mavic Air 3. Canon rumors, R5 ii, R5C, and new EVF. David makes thumbnails, and Connor becomes a diver.

Workflows with Fer Juaristi

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 43:52

Try Imagen today with 1,500 FREE edits by visiting workflowspodcast.com. This offer ends soon!Already in a trial? Subscribe today, and we will add $20 of AI edits to your account!In this episode, Scott speaks with portrait and wedding photographer Fer Juaristi about his photographic and photography business workflows.Hailing from Mexico, Fer Juaristi has always been creative at heart. Beginning in music as a drummer and then falling in love with photography. He approaches wedding photography with the aim to blur the personal and the artistic. As Fer experiments, he brings other photographers along for the journey with his educational content and workshops. (00:00) - 020 (03:29) - What is one thing that you do for the photographic process that has saved you time? (06:31) - What is one thing that you do for the business that saves you time or money? (09:32) - What is one thing that you do for editing that has saved you time? (11:36) - What is one thing that you do after a session that has increased business? (19:57) - Can you share an outlined breakdown of your workflow from lead to delivery? (33:15) - What does the future of AI in photography look like to you? (37:10) - How did Imagen impact your life? Discussed in this episode- EVF vs screen perspective offers new angles and adaptation.- CRM that simplifies business processes- Quick deliveries of previews and controlling the narrative- A beautiful place isn't everything for weddings- Personalized pricing, customized links, and consultations- Slow down and prioritize quality photos- Overcoming weaknesses, photography challenges, and underdog mentality- Profile adjustments for Talent AI Profile personalization Hey photographers, break free from post-production headaches! Snap up 1,500 FREE edits today by visiting workflowspodcast.com. Already in a trial? Subscribe today, and we will add $20 of AI edits to your account!Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.Available NowSince releasing the Subject Mask beta in the Imagen app, we've received so much incredible feedback. Now we are heating things up with Subject Mask Settings. Now you can control every aspect of your Subject Mask similarly to our Profile Adjustments feature.With the new feature, you can: Choose your desired settings before editing Adjust the settings after an edit Re-download your project with the updated Subject Mask Settings in place (no re-edit required) Also, like Profile Adjustments, the new Subject Mask Settings is instant satisfaction. Get real-time results with the settings you save.Learn more about what is new here.

EA - Open Board recruitment should be a norm by Jack Lewars

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 2:25

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Open Board recruitment should be a norm, published by Jack Lewars on June 23, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Better governance would not necessarily have prevented prominent scandals in EA. However, stronger accountability and governance mechanisms would almost certainly have mitigated them, and possibly even prevented them entirely. Governance standards are generally quite poor in EA. If you audited EA organisations using a checklist of things like whistleblowing protections, managing conflicts of interest, Board function and Board composition, I think most Boards would be 'amber' or 'red' against wider governance norms. This unnecessarily increases the risk of future scandals. Unless this is reformed, we should expect more scandals that hurt people, organisations and the community, and which prevent us achieving the goals of the EA community. One of the easiest fixes here is Board composition. You want a Board that has: enough members that it can continue to function well if ~2 people are unavailable for some reason (therefore 6-8 people, given that some members may be conflicted on some issues) at least some people with relevant expertise, particularly the ability to interpret internal financial reports; to manage, assess and hold accountable the CEO; and to create strong governance processes a mixture of inside and outside views of the organisation (and the EA community) to reduce blind spots These things are much less likely to be achieved if the recruitment process for Boards is entirely done via personal networks and direct, unconditional invitations to join the Board. This approach is especially likely to fail tests two and three. Accordingly, I think it's really important that there have been at least three open calls for trustee recruitment this year. Rethink Priorities led the way in January, and One for the World (my organisation) and EVF are conducting open searches at the moment. This is a significant positive step and should become a norm. It can also be really inspiring. In our latest round, we had more than 20 people who met our bar for 'would be a values-aligned, valuable Board member'. Also, some of them were so impressive that we wouldn't have approached them directly, believing that they would be unlikely to accept. Epistemic status: reasonably high. There are well-established governance norms based on more than a century of real-world experience; it seems highly unlikely that EA is exempt from these. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

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A PM Perspective: What's So Special About Warren Buffett?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 22:17

Join Guillaume Roux-Chabert, from IBKR Singapore and Stefano Grasso, Portfolio Manager for the Enhanced Value Fund in Singapore to discuss three famous Warren Buffett's letters to shareholders – 1977, 1999 and 2018. Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanograsso/ EVF@8vantedge.com Berkshire Hathaway Letters: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html

How Does Value Investing Strategy for Commoditized Sector Work?

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Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 22:40

Guillaume Roux-Chabert from Interactive Brokers Singapore joins with Senior Portfolio Manager – Stefano Grasso, MBA, Enhanced Value Fund. Over 20 years of investing experience, most recently in commodity trading with Eni as head of the Singapore Office (APAC). Prior experience with McKinsey and Company in Milan and London. Disciple of Warren Buffett and passionate about value investing philosophy. Sponsor Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanograsso/ EVF@8vantedge.com

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EA - More Centralisation? by DavidNash

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 3:15

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: More Centralisation?, published by DavidNash on March 6, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Summary I think EA is under centralised There are few ‘large' EA organisations but most EA opportunities are 1-2 person projects This is setting up most projects to fail without proper organisational support and does not provide good incentives for experienced professionals to work on EA projects EA organisations with good operations could incubate smaller projects before spinning them out Levels of Centralisation We could imagine different levels of centralisation for a movement ranging from fully decentralised to fully centralised. Fully decentralised, everyone works on their own project, no organisations bigger than 1 person Fully centralised, everyone works inside the same organisation (e.g. the civil service) It seems that EA tends more towards the decentralised model, there are relatively few larger organisations with ~50 or more people (Open Phil, GiveWell, Rethink Priorities, EVF), there are some with ~5-20 people and a lot of 1-2 person projects. I think EA would be much worse if it was one large organisation but there is probably a better balance found between the two extremes then we have at the moment. I think being overly decentralised may be setting up most people to fail. Why would being overly decentralised be setting people up to fail? Being an independent researcher/organiser is harder without support systems in place, and trying to coordinate this outside of an organisation is more complicated These support systems include Having a manager Having colleagues to bounce ideas off/moral support Having professional HR/operations support Health insurance Being an employee rather than a contractor/grant recipient that has to worry about receiving future funding (although there are similar concerns about being fired) When people are setting up their own projects it can take up a large proportion of their time in the first year just doing operations to run that project, unrelated to the actual work they want to do. This can include spending a lot of the first year just fundraising for the second year How a lack of centralisation might affect EA overall Being a movement with lots of small project work will appeal more to those with a higher risk tolerance, potentially pushing away more experienced people who would want to work on these projects, but within a larger organisation Having a lot of small organisations will lead to a lot of duplication of operation/administration work It will be harder to have good governance for lots of smaller organisations, some choose to not have any governance structures at all unless they grow There is less competition for employees if the choice is between 3 or 4 operationally strong organisations or being in a small org What can change? Organisations with good operations and governance could support more projects internally - One example of this already is the Rethink Priorities Special Projects Program These projects can be supported until they have enough experience and internal operations to survive and thrive independently Programs that are mainly around giving money to individuals could be converted into internal programs, something more similar to the Research Scholars Program, or Charity Entrepreneurship's Incubation Program Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

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EA - EA Organization Updates: January 2023 by Lizka

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 18:33

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: EA Organization Updates: January 2023, published by Lizka on February 14, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. These monthly posts originated as the "Updates" section of the EA Newsletter. Organizations submit their own updates, which we edit for clarity. Job listings that these organizations highlighted (as well as a couple of other impactful jobs) are at the top of this post. Some of the jobs have pressing deadlines. You can see previous updates on the "EA Organization Updates (monthly series)" topic page, or in our repository of past newsletters. Notice that there's also an “org update” tag, where you can find more news and updates that are not part of this consolidated series. The organizations are in alphabetical order. Job listings Consider also exploring jobs listed on “Job listing (open).” Against Malaria Foundation Senior Operations Manager (Remote, £50,000 - £60,000) Effective Institutions Project Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer (Remote, $75,000+) Charity Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Founder in Biosecurity and Large-Scale Global Health (Remote Program/ 2 weeks in London/ Stipends + up to $200,000 in seed funding, apply to the Incubation Program by 12 March) GiveWell Senior Researcher (Remote / Oakland, CA, $181,400 - $199,800) Senior Research Associate (Remote / Oakland, CA, $127,000 - $139,900) Content Editor (Remote / Oakland, CA, $83,500 - $91,900) Open Philanthropy Cause Prioritization Interns (Summer 2023) (Remote, $1,900 / week, apply by 26 February) Senior Program Associate - Forecasting (Remote, $134,526, apply by 5 March) Associated roles in operations and finance (Most roles remote but require US working hours, $84,303 - $104,132) Rethink Priorities: Expression of Interest - Project lead/co-lead for a Longtermist Incubator (Remote, flexible, $67,000 - 115,000, apply by 28 February) Organizational updates 80,000 Hours EVF's recent update - announcing interim CEOs of EVF - highlights changes to 80,000 Hours' organisation structure. 80,000 Hours' CEO, Howie Lempel, moved to Interim CEO of Effective Ventures Foundation in the UK in November, and Brenton Mayer has been acting as Interim CEO of 80k in his absence. This month on The 80,000 Hours Podcast, Rob Wiblin interviewed Athena Aktipis on cancer, cooperation, and the apocalypse. 80,000 Hours also shared several blog posts, including Michelle Hutchinson's writing on My thoughts on parenting and having an impactful career. Anima International Anima International's Bulgarian team, Nevidimi Zhivotni, recently released a whistleblower video interviewing a former fur farmworker. As a result, part of the video was shown on Bulgaria's national evening news programme and a member of the team was interviewed live on air. This represents the first time that fur has been covered in depth as a topic on prime-time television in the country. Further north in Poland, Anima International's Polish team Otwarte Klatki launched one of its biggest projects as part of the Fur Free Europe campaign. In the video, we see celebrities reacting to being shown footage from fur farms. It's worth remembering that Poland is one of the world's top fur producers. Finally, the team in Norway is gearing up for the Anima Advocacy Conference (Dyrevernkonferansen) 2023. The conference is dedicated to effective animal advocacy and was the first with such a focus when it launched a few years ago. For more information and to get tickets, you can go here. Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative (BERI) Elizabeth Cooper joins BERI as Deputy Director starting March 1. She'll help run BERI's university collaborations program, as well as launching new BERI programs in the future. Centre for Effective Altruism Forum team You can see an update from the Forum team here: “Community” posts have their own section, subforums are closing, and more (F...

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EA - Should EVF consider appointing new board members? by BurnerAcct

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 1:54

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Should EVF consider appointing new board members?, published by BurnerAcct on February 5, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. From Announcing Interim CEOs of EVF: The EVF UK board consists of Will MacAskill, Tasha McCauley, Claire Zabel, Owen Cotton-Barratt, and Nick Beckstead. The EVF US board consists of Nick Beckstead, Rebecca Kagan, and Nicole Ross. Given their ties to the FTX Foundation and Future Fund, Will MacAskill and Nick Beckstead are recused from discussions and decision-making that relate to FTX,[4] as they have been since early November. Will MacAskill and Nick Beckstead had significant enough ties to FTX to be recused from EVF FTX-related decision-making, a significant and legally complex element of the boards' current responsibilities. Claire Zabel oversees significant grant-making to EVF organizations through her role at Open Phil, some of which have come under fire. While it is common for funders to serve on boards, it is not necessarily best practice. Nicole Ross is an employee of EVF organization CEA, where she serves as Head of Community Health and Special Projects. It is atypical for non-executive employees to serve on boards where they have oversight and control over their own managers. I do not know relevant details regarding McCauley, Cotton-Barratt, or Kagan. All board members are, to my knowledge, European and American. All listed are, to my knowledge, reputable and generally ethical individuals. However, these connections represent a larger intermingling in EA that is concerning and representative of a culture rife with conflicts of interest. Should EVF consider appointing new board members? Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

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EA - Who owns "Effective Altruism"? by River

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 0:59

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Who owns "Effective Altruism"?, published by River on February 1, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. I've noticed a bit of confusion among EAs about whether CEA (or technically EVF) owns the phrase "effective altruism". I've heard a couple of EAs claim they have the trademark, or asserted some kind of ownership right against a scammer once. And I do have the impression that CEA tries to manage the EA brand in a way that suggests that they feel like they own it.However, I checked the US Patent and Trademark Office's database, it shows trademarks on "Centre for Effective Altruism" and "Effective Altruism Global", but not "effective altruism". Is it even possible to have a trademark on the name of a philosophy? Is there some other area of law that is relevant? Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

EA - Announcing Interim CEOs of EVF by Owen Cotton-Barratt

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 10:52

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Announcing Interim CEOs of EVF, published by Owen Cotton-Barratt on January 30, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Overview Effective Ventures Foundation USA (“EVF US”) has appointed Zachary Robinson as its Interim CEO as of today. We're also taking this time to announce that Effective Ventures Foundation (“EVF UK”) appointed Howie Lempel as its Interim CEO back in November. EVF UK and EVF US together act as hosts and fiscal sponsors of many key projects in effective altruism, including the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA), 80,000 Hours (80k), Longview Philanthropy, etc. These charities (EVF UK and EVF US) previously did not have the position of CEO, and project leads (for CEA, 80k, etc.) reported directly to EVF boards for management oversight. The FTX situation has given rise to a number of new challenges. In particular, there are financial and legal issues that occur at the level of the charities (EVF UK and EVF US), not at the project level, because the projects are not separate legal entities. Because of this, we've chosen to coordinate the legal, financial, and communications strategies of the projects under EVF much more than before. In response to the new challenges from FTX, the boards became much more involved in the day-to-day operations of the charities. But it's not ideal to have boards playing the role of executives, so the boards have now also appointed Interim CEOs to each charity. The Interim CEO roles are about handling crises and helping the entities transition to an improved long-term structure. They are naturally time-limited roles; we aren't sure how they might change, or when it will make sense for Howie and/or Zach to hand the reins off. The announcement of these Interim CEOs doesn't constitute any change of project leadership; for example, Max Dalton will continue as leader of CEA, the community-building project which is part of EVF. Meta remarks This post is written on behalf of the boards of EVF. It's difficult to write or act as a group without either doing things that not everyone is totally behind, or constraining ourselves to the bland. In the case of this post, it is largely the work of the primary authors; other board members might not agree with the more subjective judgements. The impetus for getting this post out now was a desire to empower the CEOs to speak on behalf of the entities; there are some time-sensitive updates they expect to share soon. Edit: Howie has now shared one There's a lot to say about what FTX's collapse means for EA and EVF; in many ways we're still in the early days of wrestling with what this means for us and our communities. This post isn't about that. However, we know that this is the first major public communication from the EVF boards, and we don't want the implicature to be that we don't think this is important or worth discussing. We're hoping to write more soon about why we haven't said more, how we're seeing the situation, and how EVF's choices may have impacted EA discourse about FTX. About Howie and Zach Howie Lempel has been Interim CEO of EVF UK since mid-November. To take this on, Howie took leave from his role as CEO of 80k, one of the largest EVF projects. In light of Howie's move, Brenton Mayer was appointed as Interim CEO of 80k in December. Brenton was previously Director of Internal Systems at 80k. Before he worked at 80k, Howie went to Yale Law for two years. He left Yale to join Open Philanthropy while it was still being incubated at GiveWell, working as their first Program Officer for Global Catastrophic Risks. Howie has also worked on white collar crime at the Manhattan DA's office and on U.S. economic policy as a research assistant at the Brookings Institution. In addition to his role as CEO of 80k, he's also known in the EA community for his personal podcast episode on mental he...

EA - Reflections on Wytham Abbey by nikos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 6:43

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Reflections on Wytham Abbey, published by nikos on January 10, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. In April 2022, CEA (now EVF) bought Wytham Abbey (a 1480 manor near Oxford) as a conference venue. The purchase was mostly funded by Open Philanthropy. To many, Wytham Abbey looked somewhat more luxurious and expensive than strictly necessary for an event location, which sparked some discussions. At least on Twitter, public perception isn't quite what one might have hoped for: Even among EAs, the purchase seems to have left some (many?) with mixed feelings. In this post I'm sharing some loosely connected thoughts and reflections about the purchase. Context I think it's important to understand the Wytham Abbey purchase in a larger context. In recent years EA has attracted vastly more funding than before. This likely affected the way decisions were made. It probably led to less due diligence on (some) individual decisions, a greater willingness to spend money on more risky bets and changed trade-offs between money on the one hand and time and convenience on the other hand. The until recently very comfortable funding environment also influenced the decision to buy Wytham Abbey. All of this may be good or bad or both at the same time. But it definitely changed EA. People have raised concerns about a perception of lavish spending and potentially grift, lack of transparency or questionable epistemics and motivated reasoning. Some argued that EA was not living up to its own standards. The EA movement as a whole was criticised in the past for making self-serving trade-offs, arguing that luxury/convenience = productivity. Wytham Abbey seemed to reinforce existing sentiments (If you look at the comments on the Wytham Abbey discussion post I can see why you could walk away with an impression that some of the commentators engaged in motivated reasoning). EA relies on trust and a positive perception both from outside and on the inside to be a healthy community that can operate effectively. Sure, things that look bad can still be good overall. But even leaving aside the obvious point that things often look bad because they actually are bad, decisions that alienate people inside and outside the movement can cause long-lasting damage. There is only a limited time that EA can say "we know decision XY may look bad on the surface, but we thought a lot about it and think it's the right call and we need you to trust us on this". Whether or not you agree with the criticism outlined above, it is important to take it into account. Communicating to the outside I feel EVF's communication (or lack thereof) made the Wytham Abbey purchase look unnecessarily bad. The first issue is the lack of any formal announcement (even though money for this project was committed in November 2021 and the purchase went through in April 2022). I've only heard about this recently through a tweet from Émile Torres, an article in the New Yorker from August 2022, and a discussion post on the EA Forum. My impression is that Émile's tweet surprised many EAs and put CEA/EV in a difficult spot where they found themselves having to defend against criticism and attacks. An open and upfront announcement and explanation of the reasoning could have saved them a lot of trouble. Grants not being announced immediately is not exceptionally unusual. There often is a certain delay and in addition there seems to be a backlog of old grants that also need to be published. This is understandable. Owen Cotton-Barratt adds that they didn't want to create hype and felt a natural time to make the purchase public was when they would be ready to start applications for events. I'm not convinced by that argument and with hindsight knowledge I think it's fair to call this a mistake. The second issue is the lack of transparency on the reasoning ...

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Allah'ın iki oğlu! / Kerem Önder

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 52:05

“Yahudiler, 'Üzeyr Allah'ın oğludur' dediler; Hıristiyanlar, 'Mesih Allah'ın oğludur' dediler. Bu, daha önce inkar edenlerin sözlerine benzeterek ağızlarında geveledikleri sözdür. Allah onları yok etsin, nasıl da uyduruyorlar!” Tevbe 30 “İbn Abbas şöyle demiştir: "Bir grup yahudi Hz. Peygambere geldiler. Bunlar Sellam İbn Müşkim, Nu'mân İbn Evfâ ve Mâlik İbn es-Sayf idi. Onlar şöyle dediler: "Sen, kıblemizi terkettiğin ve Uzeyr'in Allah'ın oğlu olduğunu kabul etmediğin sürece, sana nasıl ittiba ederiz?" İşte bunun üzerine bu ayet-i kerime nazil oldu.." Bu iki görüşe göre de bu mezhebi, itikadı benimseyenler, yahudilerin bazısıdır. Ancak ne var ki Cenâb-ı Hak, cemâat ismini müfred, tek kimse hakkında kullanma hususunda Arapçada cari üslûba binâen, bu sözü {bu kimselere değil de) bütün yahudilere izafe etmiştir. Onların bu sözü söylemelerinin sebebi, İbn Abbas (r.a)'ın rivayet ettiği şu husustur: "Yahudiler Tevrat'a aldırmadılar ve hak olmayan şeylere göre amel ettiler. Bunun üzerine Allah Teâlâ da onlara Tevrat'ı unutturdu ve onu, onların hafızalarından sildi. Bu sebeple Hz. Uzeyir, Allah'a çok yalvarıp yakardı da, Tevrat onun kalbine ve hafızasına yeniden döndü. O, bununla kavmini inzâr etmeye başladı. Yahudiler Uzeyr'i denediler ve onun samimi ve emin olduğunu gördüler. Bunun üzerine, "Bu iş, ancak Allah'ın oğlu olduğu için Uzeyir'e müyesser oldu" dediler. Kelbî şöyle dedi: "Buhtunnasr, bütün yahudi âlimlerini öldürdü. Yahudilerin içinde Tevrat'ı bilen hiç kimse kalmadı." Bununla, "Bu, hiçbir aklî delile dayanmayan bir sözdür" manası kastedilmiştir. Binâenaleyh bu, hiçbir gerçekliği olmayıp, sadece onların ağızlarından çıkmış bir lafızdır" demektir. Velhasıl onlar, dilleriyle bir söz söylediler, ama bu sözün akıl yanında hiçbir değeri yoktur. Çünkü ihtiyaçtan, şehvetten, zevciyyet hayatından, parçaları bulunmaktan münezzeh olduğu halde Allah Teâlâ'nın bir çocuğu bulunduğunu söylemek, akıl yanında hiçbir değeri olmayan, bâtıl bir sözdür. Bunun benzeri de, "(Onlar) ağızlarıyla kalblerinde olmayanı söylüyorlardı" Hatta biz iyi düşünürsek, puta tapanların küfrünün, hristiyanların küfründen daha hafif olduğunu anlarız. Çünkü puta tapan, "Bu put, âlemin yaratıcısı ve âlemin ilâhıdır" demiyor, aksine onu, Allah'a ibadetine vasıta yapıyor. Ama hristiyanlara gelince, onlar Allah hakkında hulul ve ittihadı kabul ediyorlar ki, bu son derece çirkin bir küfürdür. Böylece, hulule inananlarla diğer müşrikler arasında bir farkın bulunmadığı sabit olmuş olur. Bununla "Yahudi ve hristiyanların bu sözü, müşriklerin, "melekler Allah'ın kızlarıdır" şeklindeki sözlerine benzer" manası kastedilmiştir. Buradaki "Onlar" zamiri, hristiyanlara aittir. Yani, "Hristiyanların "Mesih (İsa), Allah'ın oğludur" şeklindeki sözleri, yahudilerin "Uzeyir, Allah'ın oğludur" şeklindeki sözlerine benzer" demektir. Çünkü yahudiler, hristiyanlardan daha öncedir. "Döndürülüyorlar" demektir. Bunun masdarı olan "îfk", dönmek manasınadır. Nitekim, "Adam hayırdan döndü, vazgeçti" denilir. Yine "hayırdan dönmüş adam" manasında, denilir. Buna göre ayetteki tabiri, "deliller apaçık olduğu halde, onlar nasıl da haktan dönüp sapıtıyor ve Allah'a çocuk isnad ediyorlar, hayret!" demektir. Ayette bulunan bu "şaşma" manası, insanlar açısındandır. Yoksa Allah Teâlâ, hiç bir şeye şaşıp hayret etmez. Ayetteki bu üslûb, Arapların hitab üslublarına göre getirilmiştir. Allah Teâlâ onların hakkı bırakıp bâtılda ısrar edişleri karşısında, Hz. Peygamberi hayret etmeye davet etmiştir.” Razi "Onların, Rahman olan Allah'a oğul isnâd etmelerinden neredeyse gökler parçalanacak, yer yarılacak, dağlar parçalanıp çökecektir." (Meryem 91) İsa Allah'ın oğludur dediklerinde arş çatlayacaktı! Tüm yıldızlar 1. kat semadır. Sonra 6 kat sema daha vardır. Sonra Kürsi vardır. 7 kat semanın kürsi yanındaki durumu, çölün ortasındaki bir yüzük gibidir buyurdu Efendimiz Ebu Zer'e. Arş'ın yanında Kürsinin durumu da bunun gibidir.

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EA - Keep EA high-trust by Michael PJ

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 6:56

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Keep EA high-trust, published by Michael PJ on December 22, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. (Status: not draft amnesty, but posting in that spirit, since it's not as good as I'd want it to be but otherwise I probably won't ever post it) In my experience, EA so far has been a high-trust community. That is, people generally trust other people to behave well and in accordance with the values of the community. Being high-trust is great! It means that you can spend more time getting on with stuff and less time carefully checking each other for bad behaviour. It's also just nicer: It feels good and motivating to be trusted, and it is reassuring to support people you trust to do work. I feel like a lot of posts I've seen recently have been arguing for the community to move to a low-trust regime, particularly with respect to EA organizations. That includes calls for: More transparency ("we need to rigorously scrutinise even your small actions in case you're trying to sneak bad behaviour past us") More elaborate governance ("there is a risk of governance capture and we need to seriously guard against it", "we don't trust the people currently doing governance") Sometimes you have to move to low-trust regimes. It's common that organizations tend to move from high-trust to low-trust as they grow, due to the larger number of actors involved who can't all be assumed to be trustworthy. But I do not think that the EA community actually has the problems that require low-trust, and I think it would be very costly. Specifically, I want to argue: Low-trust regimes are expensive, both in terms of resources and morale The people working in current EA orgs are in fact very trustworthy The EA community should remain high-trust (with checking) Low-trust is costly Low-trust regimes impose costs in at least three ways: Costlier cooperation Costlier delegation General efficiency taxes The post Bad Omens in current EA Governance argues that due to the possibility of conflicts of interest we should break up the organisations which currently share ops support through EVF. This is a clear example of 1: if we can't trust people then we can't just share our resources, we have to keep everyone at arm's length. You can read in the comments various people explaining why this would be quite expensive. Similarly, you can't just delegate power to people in a low-trust regime. What if they abuse it? Better to require explicit approval up the chain before they do anything serious like spend some money. But if you can't spend money you often can't do things, and activity ends up being blocked on approval, politics, and perception. When you actually try to get anything done, low-trust regimes typically require lots of paper trails and approvals. Anyone who's worked in a larger organization can testify to how demoralizing and slow this can be. Since any decision can be questioned after the fact, there is no limit to how much "transparency" can be demanded, and how many pointless forms, proposals, reports, or forum posts can end up being produced. I think it is very easy to underestimate how destructive this can be to productivity. Finally, it is plain demoralizing to be in a low-trust regime. High-trust says "Yes, we are on the same team, go and attack the problem with my blessing!". Low-trust says "I guess I have to work with you but I'm expecting you to try and steal from me as soon as you have the opportunity, so I'm keeping an eye on you". Where would you rather work? Current people in EA organisations are trustworthy (Disclaimer: I know quite a lot of people who work in EA organisations, so I'm definitely personally biased towards them.) The FTX debacle has led to a lot of finger-pointing in recent months. A particular pattern has been posts listing large numbers of questions about the behaviour of p...

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EA - Bad Omens in current EA Governance by ludwigbald

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 3:14

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Bad Omens in current EA Governance, published by ludwigbald on December 20, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Edit: Please do scroll down and read the comments by Giving What We Can staff, who added context and clarified errors that remain in this post.I originally wanted to write a comment to the forum post CEA Disambiguation, which contains further context, but I believe this warrants its own post.The Effective Ventures Foundation (formerly known as CEA) (I'll call them EVF) runs many projects, including 80.000 hours, Giving What We Can, Longview Philanthropy, EA Funds, and the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA), which in turn seems to run this forum.It is very strange to learn that these organizations are not independent from each other, and the EVF board can exert influence over each of them. I believe this structure was set up so the EVF board has central control over EA strategy.I think this is very bad. EVF can not be trusted to unbiasedly serve the EA community as a whole, it misleads donors, and it exposes effective altruism to unnecessary risks of contagion. An example (misleading donors): As "Giving What We Can", EVF currently recommends donations to a number of funds that are run by EVF: Longview Philanthropy: Longtermism Fund several Funds run by Effective Altruism Funds Through the "EA Funds Longterm Future Fund", EVF has repeatedly paid out grants to itself, for example in July 2021 it paid itself $177,000 for its project "Centre for the Governance of AI". Another example (biased advertising): On/, which serves as an introduction to EA, the EVF links to its own project 80000hours, but not to the competing Probably Good.In both examples, the obvious conflicts of interest are stated nowhere. What should we do? I have not thought hard about this, but I have come up with a few obvious-sounding ideas. Please leave your thoughts in the comments!This is what I think we should do: I think we should break up the EVF into independent projects, especially those that direct or receive funding. Until that happens, we should conceive of EVF as a single entity. We need to push for more transparency. EVF's "EA Funds"-branded funds publicly disclose their spending, which is commendable! EVF's "Longview Longtermism Fund" does not. Funds should definitely disclose their conflicts of interest. We should champion community-run organizations like EA Germany e.V. or the Czech EA Association, and let them step into their natural role of representing the community. GWWC members should demand control over their institution. We should continue the debate about EA's governance norms. In order to de-risk the community and to represent our values, we should establish democratic, transparent and fair governance on all levels, including local groups. We probably should rethink supporting community leaders that consolidate their power instead of distributing it. DFTBA,Ludwig PS: the same consideration applies for effektiveraltruismus.de, which is run by an EA donation platform, and not by EA Germany. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

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EA - CEA's work in 2022 by MaxDalton

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 20:52

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: CEA's work in 2022, published by MaxDalton on December 21, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. CEA and the EA community have both grown and changed a lot in the year since our last org-wide update. We (the CEA Executive Office team) have written this post to update the community on the work CEA has done in 2022. What is CEA? CEA (The Centre for Effective Altruism) is dedicated to nurturing a community of people who are thinking carefully about the world's biggest problems and taking impactful action to solve them. We hope that this community can help to build a radically better world: so far it has helped to save over 150,000 lives, reduced the suffering of millions of farmed animals, and begun to address some of the biggest risks to humanity's future. We do this by helping people to consider their ideas, values and options for and about helping, connecting them to advisors and experts in relevant domains, and facilitating high-quality discussion spaces. Our hope is that this helps people find an effective way to contribute that is a good fit for their skills and inclinations. We do this by... Running EA Global conferences and supporting community-organized EAGx conferences. Funding and advising hundreds of local effective altruism groups. Building and moderating the EA Forum, an online hub for discussing the ideas of effective altruism. Supporting community members through our community health team. We also produce the Effective Altruism Newsletter, which goes out to more than 50,000 subscribers, and run EffectiveAltruism.org, which hosts a collection of recommended resources. Attendees at EAG London in April Our priority is helping people who have heard about EA to deeply understand the ideas, and to find opportunities for making an impact in important fields. We think that top-of-funnel growth is likely already at or above healthy levels, so rather than aiming to increase the rate any further, we want to make that growth go well. (This is a shift from our thinking in 2021. The main reason for this shift is that we think that the growth rate of EA increased sharply in 2022.) You can read more about our strategy here, including how we make some of the key decisions we are responsible for, and a list of things we are not focusing on. One thing to note: we do not think of ourselves as having or wanting control over the EA community. We believe that a wide range of ideas and approaches are consistent with the core principles underpinning EA, and encourage others to identify and experiment with filling gaps left by our work. Our legal structure CEA is, like Giving What We Can, 80,000 Hours and a bunch of other projects, a project of the Effective Ventures group — the umbrella term for EVF (a UK registered charity) and CEA USA Inc. (a US registered charity), which are separate legal entities which work together. (We know the US charity name is confusing! To make matters even more complicated, until recently EVF was also known as CEA — that confusion is why EVF changed its name.) 2022 in summary 2022 was a year of continued growth for CEA and our programs. What went well? Growth of our key public-facing programs Many of our programs scaled up very rapidly, while maintaining (in our opinion) roughly constant quality. Some examples of this (with more examples and details below): Events: The number of connections made at our events grew by around 5x this year, which should help many more people find a way to contribute to important problems. Online: Engagement on the EA Forum grew by around 2.9x, helping the spread of important new ideas and richness of discussion. Groups: 208 organizers went through our University Groups Accelerator Program (10x growth for a new program starting from a low base), receiving 8 weeks of mentorship designed to accelerate EA journeys for organ...

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EA - I'm less approving of the EA community now than before the FTX collapse by throwaway790

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 3:55

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: I'm less approving of the EA community now than before the FTX collapse, published by throwaway790 on December 16, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. This is mostly a counterpoint to Will Aldred/Duncan Sabien's post. I'm not really an EA; haven't taken the pledge, don't work at an org, have been to no EA meetups in my life, (haven't been a speaker at EA Global). However, I have been close to the EA community for a while, agreeing with many of its goals and donating to many of its key causes. Reading Duncan's post made me want to defend the case for why I'm less approving of the EA community than before. I want to be a little specific about what I'm less approving of. EA™ - CEA / EVF (I'd never heard it called EVF before FTX) Will MacAskill personally Donation practices during the "funding overhang" era There are some people/orgs I am more approving of: Peter Wildeford (and Rethink Priorities more generally) Rob Wiblin Dustin Moskovitz I'm not going to say anything about Peter/Rob/Dustin in this post, although the amount I approve them more does not change the net effect, which is less approving of EA. Lots of the reasons I am less approving of EA now than I was prior to FTX collapse are things I could have known. However I am aware of them because of the FTX collapse. Others might have already been aware of everything I'll mention, in which case I would agree with Duncan - with few exceptions, the communities reaction to the FTX collapse has been very good and I largely approve. So, what have I learned since the FTX collapse which makes me approve less of EA? Will MacAskill: Initial reactions thread I read this as both minimizing the event and distancing himself from SBF, which is not credible in light of: Elon relationship - you don't go and bat for someone with the richest guy in the world unless you are confident in who you're batting for Their long history of a close relationships (shared board memberships, his earlier mentorship etc) Guzey's review (this episode is why I'm posting as a throwaway) Equivocal statements during the early crisis: Will MacAskill Holder Karnofsky (note the edit and Alexander Berger's comments before blaming Holden) There were more statements I was annoyed with at the time, but I can't remember enough of the specifics to search them right now. If I remember them, I will add them here. (Part of my praise for Rob was his statement was in sharp contrast of what was coming out at the time) Wytham Abbey - I don't especially want to relitigate this but it makes me think less of EA - you can read many takes on EAF - probably the fairest place to start is the reasoning for why it was bought. People who received funding in dubious ways and didn't say anything (North Dimension donating on behalf of FTX Future fund) EA (generally) treating FTX as something which "happened" to them, rather than being something they were intimately involved in. (Initial funding for Alameda coming from the EA community, ...) I suspect (but can't prove) that the EA orgs are using the excuse of legal advice / legal threats to avoid saying things they don't want to say for other reasons. (And my suspicion is that this is because they have done something which could be bad) People in the community knew SBF's image was manufactured to some degree but didn't say anything (general take from forum - summarized in this New Yorker piece) EA's earlier relationship with a sketchy billionaire (and the degree to which this was covered up) All of these things put together are enough for me to downgrade my opinion of EA. I've put this together from off the top of my head, so there are likely other things which have affected my view over the last month. To be clear - I am still very much in favor of EA principles, the EA community and will continue to donate to EA causes but will ...

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#230 Iconic Images and THE iconic Fujifilm camera

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Stroke Alert September 2022

Stroke Alert

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On Episode 20 of the Stroke Alert Podcast, host Dr. Negar Asdaghi highlights two articles from the September 2022 issue of Stroke: “Transdural Revascularization by Multiple Burrhole After Erythropoietin in Stroke Patients With Cerebral Hypoperfusion” and “Silent Infarcts, White Matter Integrity, and Oxygen Metabolic Stress in Young Adults With and Without Sickle Cell Trait.” She also interviews Dr. Timo Uphaus about his article “Revacept, an Inhibitor of Platelet Adhesion in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis.” Dr. Negar Asdaghi: Let's start with some questions. 1) Can performing multiple burrholes improve misery perfusion in patients with moyamoya disease? And if yes, how do the results compare to that of a direct EC-IC bypass surgery? 2) The glycoprotein VI antagonist Revacept provides lesion-directed thromboinhibition at the site of atherosclerotic plaque rupture without causing systemic platelet inhibition. In other words, it works where it should work without causing the systemic side effects of antiplatelet therapies. Is Revacept the future of carotid-related stroke treatment? 3) And finally, how should we counsel the family members of a patient with sickle cell anemia who are found to have sickle trait carrier state? Is sickle cell trait a risk factor for development of ischemic stroke? We're back here with the Stroke Alert Podcast to answer these questions and cover the latest in Stroke because, without a doubt, this is the best in Stroke. Stay with us. Welcome back to another issue of the Stroke Alert Podcast. My name is Negar Asdaghi. I'm an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and your host for the monthly Stroke Alert Podcast. For the September 2022 issue of Stroke, we have a number of articles that I'd like to highlight. As part of our International Stroke Early Career and Training section, or the InterSECT series, we have an important article by Drs. Kathryn Hayward and Aaron Davis to discuss the importance of science visualization as a simple, but not a simplistic way to improve scientific communications with the public. The authors stress that the ability to communicate complex scientific information in an easily understandable format to those unfamiliar with the subject is not an obligation on the part of the scientists, rather, an opportunity for the scientific community to elevate knowledge translation for all. In a separate article in this issue of the journal, we learned that the presence of early venous filling, or EVF, post-endovascular thrombectomy, defined as presence of contrast opacification of any cerebral vein before the late arterial phase, is an important angiographic marker that has been associated with an increased risk of post-reperfusion hemorrhage and worse clinical outcomes. In an original contribution, Dr. Wagih Ben Hassen from the Department of Neuroradiology at Université de Paris and colleagues looked at the predictive ability of TAGE score to determine the odds of development of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after thrombectomy. TAGE score, "T "for time from onset to successful recanalization of over 270 minutes, "A" for ASPECTS score either equal or less than five or ASPECTS of six to seven, "G" for blood glucose level of higher than seven millimole per liter, and "E" for EVF, or presence of early venous filling. The authors found that presence of each of these variables within the TAGE score were independently associated with increased odds of post-thrombectomy symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and together, a higher TAGE score had a great prognostic value in predicting development of reperfusion hemorrhage. I encourage you to review these articles in detail in addition to listening to our podcast today. Later in the podcast, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Dr. Timo Uphaus from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, on the results of a phase II clinical trial of symptomatic carotid stenosis patients treated with a novel glycoprotein VI inhibitor, Revacept. But first, with these two articles. Bypass surgery is often performed for treatment of cerebral hypoperfusion, typically in the setting of chronic cerebral arteriopathies, such as moyamoya disease, moyamoya syndrome, or non-moyamoya steno-occlusive disorders causing perfusion-dependent ischemia. In the adult population, the direct extracranial to intracranial bypass surgery, also referred to as EC-IC bypass, is the preferred procedure to improve cerebral perfusion as compared to all other currently performed indirect procedures. This is for many reasons, but one being that direct bypass can immediately improve cerebral blood flow, whereas the indirect methods rely on gradual collateralization and new angiogenesis, a process that's not only slow, but especially in the adult population, is often suboptimal, even if we can wait. On the other hand, a direct EC-IC bypass requires subspecialized surgical expertise in tertiary levels of stroke, neurosurgical, and neurointensive care, and the procedure could be challenging, especially if it's done in the setting of acute stroke where the patient is neurologically unstable. Cranial multiple burrhole surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that was actually incidentally discovered to improve transcranial angiogenesis in moyamoya disease. In 1984, a group of investigators from Japan reported their findings on a pediatric moyamoya case that had bilateral frontal burrholes for a completely different indication, which was drainage of an intraventricular hemorrhage, and three months later, unexpectedly, was found to have marked neurovascularization via the burrholes on the follow-up angiogram. Further experience over the next 30 years, mostly in children, would show that multiple burrholes truly have the potential to provide vascular ingrowth over the entire brain convexity in the ipsilateral hemisphere. Now, how does this even work? Well, performing burrholes can simply break the barrier, so to speak, between the intracranial space, where there is misery perfusion for whatever the etiology, be Moyamoya or atherosclerotic disease, and the extracranial vascular system that's already overactivated in this setting, and breaking the barrier and disruption of the meninges can stimulate transdural collateralization. But we have to keep in mind that this is not a secure and robust transdural anastomosis that, for example, a direct bypass provides. So, what do we know about the safety and efficacy of multiple burrhole surgery in the adult population? In this issue of the journal, Dr. Ji Man Hong from the Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, in Ajou University in South Korea and colleagues studied whether performing multiple burrholes, combined with high-dose systemic erythropoietin that's also known to enhance the angiogenetic potential of endothelial cells, improves cerebral perfusion in adult patients with perfusion-dependent acute ischemic stroke. So, let's look at their study. This was a single-center, prospective, randomized trial, which included 42 patients enrolled within two weeks from their acute ischemic stroke from an intracranial steno-occlusive disorder causing hypoperfusion. The median age of patients was 55 years of age, and median NIH Stroke Scale was under five at presentation. So, this is truly an adult population, obviously, median age was over 50, and a mild stroke population as expected for a bypass cohort. 26% of their cohort had a diagnosis of moyamoya disease, and over 70% had other steno-occlusive disorders, most likely occlusions related to atherosclerosis, although this we cannot know for sure because the exact etiology was not specified in the paper. Patients were randomized one-to-one to either receive multiple burrholes alone over the area of hemodynamic insufficiency under local anesthesia, or in combination with high-dose systemic erythropoietin, which was administered intravenously at 33,000 units per day for a total of a hundred thousand units administered over three consecutive days. So, everybody got surgery. The treatment group also got erythropoietin, and the control did not receive that. The two groups of patients were similar with regards to demographics, risk factors, stroke severity, and baseline perfusion parameters, and all received comparable stroke care. The primary outcome of the study was the rate of successful revascularization, which was determined on follow-up angiogram at six months. So, now, on to their findings. So, number one, on their follow-up angio at six months, the combined multiple burrhole and erythropoietin patients had a higher percentage of successful hemispheric and trans-burrhole revascularization rates as compared to those who just had received multiple burrholes. But we have to note that when we look at the details, the rate of excellent revascularization that was defined as improved angiographic reperfusion in greater than 66% of the affected area was only achieved in a third of patients, and only in 23% of multiple burrholes cases alone. Close to half of patients who received both multiple burrholes and erythropoietin had either poor or fair revascularization, which was defined as improvement in angiographic perfusion in less than 33% of the affected area. So, obviously, these are important numbers and percentages to keep in mind as we try to understand the results of the study. Next finding: In terms of perfusion imaging outcomes, the perfusion parameters were only available in half of their study population. On six months follow-up, the combined group had significant improvement in time-based perfusion parameters in the ipsilateral hemisphere. So, that included improvement in the mean transit time and time-to-peak maps, but not in the cerebral blood flow and cerebral blood volume maps. Next, in terms of adverse events, there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of risk of hemorrhage or infarct recurrence and other adverse events. However, in general, a number of important complications were noted in their study, including procedure-related brain hemorrhage in 14% of patients in the combined group and 14% systemic complications in the erythropoietin treated group, which again deserves further assessment. And finally, I think one of the most important findings of the study was to evaluate serological biomarkers of angiogenesis, including matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9, vascular endothelial growth factor, granulocyte colony stimulating factor, and interleukin 6. They compared these biomarkers at baseline and then remeasured them again at six months, and the most important finding was that the levels of MMP-9 were significantly increased in patients in whom successful revascularization was achieved, whereas these levels were similar at baseline if we went back and retrospectively divided the group into two groups of patients who would or would not receive successful revascularization at six months. MMP-9 is an important angiographic factor, but whether it can be used as a serological marker of complete revascularization remains to be seen. So, in summary, what we learned from the study is that the combination of multiple burrholes and erythropoietin therapy is potentially efficacious and possibly safe, though both of these outcomes need further confirmation in larger studies for patients with moyamoya disease and other steno-occlusive disorders causing perfusion dependence. And, in general, it's fair to say that combined approaches in revascularization therapies, be using two indirect approaches, such as the method we just reviewed today, or perhaps combining direct bypass with an indirect approach, may improve the overall revascularization success in this population and may be the way to move forward in the future. Sickle cell disease refers to an inherited group of hemoglobin disorders characterized by the presence of hemoglobin S either from homozygosity for the sickle mutation resulting in hemoglobin SS or compound heterozygosity with another beta-globin variant, for example, sickle beta thalassemia or hemoglobin SC disease. Now, as we know, even though this is a genetic hemoglobin problem, sickle cell disease creates a multi-system condition, and it's a major risk factor for stroke, with vaso-occlusive events accounting for much of its morbidity and mortality. Now, the question is, if sickle cell disease is a major risk factor for stroke, how about the much more common sickle cell trait carrier state? Sickle cell trait is about 20 times more common than sickle cell disease, is generally considered a benign condition, but some clinical events such as exercise-related injury, renal complications, and venous thromboembolism have been reported to occur more commonly in sickle trait carriers. If sickle trait is, in fact, a risk factor for ischemia, then it's conceivable that there would be similar, but perhaps to a milder extent, neuroimaging findings of sickle cell disease in individuals with this carrier state. In this issue of the journal, in the study titled "Silent Infarcts, White Matter Integrity, and Oxygen Metabolic Stress in Young Adults With and Without Sickle Cell Trait," Drs. Yan Wang and Andria Ford from the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine and colleagues report on the results of a prospective multimodal MRI study to measure various cerebrovascular structures, hemodynamic, metabolic functions, and silent infarct burden in young adults with and without sickle cell trait. So, the cohort composed of 49 healthy young adults without any known risk factors with either hemoglobin AA, which composed their control group with a total of 24 participants, or hemoglobin AS, which gave them their sickle trait cohort with 25 participants. The median age of their participants was 33 years of age, and the groups were matched in regards to age, sex, demographics, and baseline laboratory values, with the exception that the sickle trait group had a higher methemoglobin levels and creatinine concentration as compared to controls. All participants underwent various MR imaging, including ASL perfusion imaging with volumetric analysis and diffusion tensor imaging, and then they compared various values between control and sickle trait group. Now, let's look at their findings. Number one, as compared to control, participants with the carrier state had similar normalized whole brain gray and white matter volumes. What does normalized volume mean? Well, volume normalization is done in volumetric analysis to adjust for differences in the head size between different participants. So, so far, so good. No differences in size of white or gray matter in those patients who are sickle cell trait carriers. Next finding, using diffusion tensor imaging, they measured fractional anisotropy and mean diffusivity values for white matter tracts in both groups. Now, we've covered the meanings of fractional anisotropy and mean diffusivity in our podcast a number of times, but just a quick reminder. In general, when we have a structurally organized tissue, such as white matter tracts, the diffusion of hydrogen molecules is unidirectional in these tracts and, therefore, restricted in all other directions as white matter tract is intending to do so. Now, if we have a disruption to these tracts, for whatever the etiology, we can simply think of this disruption, allowing hydrogen molecules to now freely diffuse in various directions. And this would result in an increase in mean diffusivity values that is determined by diffusion tensor imaging, and a decrease in fractional anisotropy values. And I really want to stress that this is a very simplified formula to understand the values of FA and mean diffusivity for just the white matter tracts. But the damages to the gray matter actually creates differences in FA and mean diffusivity that are a bit different than what I just mentioned for the white matter tracts. Now, we have to keep this in mind if we're reviewing articles that deal with damages to other structures in the brain than the white matter tracts. Now, coming back to our study, for this study, comparing the FA and mean diffusivity values for the white matter tracts, it turns out that these values were similar between those with sickle trait and controlled individuals. So, also good news. Next, they examined regional white or gray matter or whole brain cerebral blood flow, oxygen extraction fraction, and cerebral metabolic oxygen demand, and similarly found no differences between control and healthy sickle trait carrier adults. Next finding, in terms of intracranial vascular imaging, there were two asymptomatic aneurysms found in this study, one in each cohort, and they found no differences in the two groups in terms of the prevalence of significant cerebral vasculopathy, which means equal or greater than 50% intracranial stenosis in either groups. So, also very, very good news so far. Finally, eight people in the control group and 11 people in the carrier group had evidence of silent cerebral ischemia. That is a high percentage. That means that the prevalence of silent ischemia was 33% in the control group versus 44% in the sickle trait group. This was not statistically different. It's interesting that the authors mentioned that the prevalence of silent ischemia was low, but I think it's actually alarming if we have a cohort of patients with a median age of 33 and found that one in three of them actually have evidence of silent ischemia on neuroimaging. But the good news is that the volumes of these lesions were exceedingly small, under 0.2 mL on volumetric analysis, and not different in size between the two groups. But when they did the analysis restricted to those who had silent ischemia, it turns out that these silent, incidentally found ischemic lesions were ever so slightly larger in those with sickle trait, as compared to the control cohort. The median volume of incidental silent ischemic lesions was 0.29 mL in sickle trait individuals as compared to 0.07 mL in control. So, very small differences, which may or may not become meaningful in larger cohorts. So, in summary, based on the best neuroimaging capabilities we have to date, we can conclude that unlike sickle cell disease, individuals with sickle trait do not seem to be at an accelerated risk of neurological injury if they are otherwise healthy. But we also have to keep in mind that somehow those incidental cerebral ischemic lesions were ever so slightly bigger in individuals with sickle trait than their control counterparts. And this finding also reminds us of other studies in the literature to suggest that sickle trait may not be a direct risk factor for ischemic stroke, but may be a modifier for increased ischemic risk. For example, in patients with diabetes, those with sickle trait have been found to be at a higher risk of ischemic events, or in the elderly population, individuals with APOE4 genotype have been shown to experience greater cognitive decline if they have sickle trait as compared to their age-matched individuals with the same genotype. So, the take-home message is that sickle trait is a benign condition, but may be a modifier of brain injury if it's combined with something else or other risk factors. So, it's safe to say that, as always, prevention and treatment of these risk factors are paramount in all, but especially in sickle carrier individuals, to maintain brain health. It's long been known that patients with carotid disease are at increased risk of first and recurrent ischemic events. The risk of carotid-associated ischemic stroke in each patient is dependent on a number of factors and traditionally predicted by two important pieces of information. Number one, the actual degree of carotid stenosis, and number two, whether or not that carotid artery has already caused an ischemic event, rendering them the designation of symptomatic as opposed to asymptomatic carotid disease. We've also known for some time now that in patients with symptomatic disease, the risk of recurrent stroke is up front. It's quite high, especially in the first two weeks after the index event. More recently, we've learned that there are other factors over and above the absolute degree of carotid stenosis that we should be paying attention to. Features such as plaque morphology, complex plaques with calcified segments of type of soft plaques, and the presence of intraluminal thrombi have all been associated with plaque instability. In these unstable or so-called "hot plaques," further embolization is thought to occur due to activation of circulating platelets by exposed collagen at the site of ruptured plaques. The presence of microembolic signals, as detected by transcranial Doppler studies, can assist with identifying these active plaques. What is the best antithrombotic regimen in the very hyperacute stage after presentation with acute ischemic stroke? Some of these decisions will depend on the type of presenting symptoms and whether the patient had received acute reperfusion therapies or not, but in routine practice, some patients are treated with dual antiplatelet therapy. Some are on monotherapy alone, especially if there are plans for endarterectomy, and this, in part, is influenced by the surgeon's practice patterns and so on. And some patients are actually treated with anticoagulation either alone or in combination with concurrent antiplatelet therapies. And, of course, we also have the intravenously administered options, the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and the glycoprotein VI antagonists, with growing potentials for usage in the acute setting of ischemic stroke, which are likely more and more to be used in the hyperacute stage of stroke. In this issue of the journal, in the study titled "Revacept, an Inhibitor of Platelet Adhesion in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis," we learn about the role of Revacept, a glycoprotein VI antagonist, in patients with symptomatic carotid disease as part of a multicenter phase II randomized trial. I'm joined today by the first author of this randomized study, Dr. Timo Uphaus, all the way from Germany to learn about this newer class of antithrombotic agents and discuss the results of the trial. Dr. Uphaus is an Assistant Professor of Translational Neurology at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. He's one of the principal investigators of the Revacept randomized trial and is involved in multiple ongoing studies, including the prospective multi-centered German Stroke Registry to evaluate the safety and efficacy of endovascular thrombectomy in clinical practice and the prospective Gutenberg Stroke Study to evaluate biomarkers in patients undergoing endovascular therapy. Welcome to our podcast, Timo. Thank you so much for joining us. Dr. Timo Uphaus: Great to be with you. Thanks for the invitation. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: So, we'd like to learn more about Revacept first. How's this agent different from our usual antiplatelet agents? Dr. Timo Uphaus: Oh, the mechanism of action of Revacept is quite unique, as you already mentioned. In contrast to available agents mediating inhibition of platelet activation in the whole circulation, Revacept is solely inhibiting platelet function really at the site of the plaque rupture. And this is achieved by shielding the exposed collagen after plaque rupture to the bloodstream so that platelets aren't able to be activated at this subendothelial exposed collagen. And to really go in more mechanistic detail, Revacept is a fragment crystallizable region, also called FC fragment, fused to the glycoprotein VI, short GPVI receptor, which is an endogenous platelet collagen receptor. And this construct binds to the exposed collagen of unstable carotid plaque and acts as a physical barrier, reducing platelet activation, subsequent platelet binding, and aggregation on the carotid plaque. And this collagen-dependent, really, site-specific inhibition of platelet function might be as effective as available agents without side effects due to impairment of systemic platelet function, such as intracerebral hemorrhage. Concerning the administration route, Revacept is administered as an intravenous infusion of about 20 minutes, and, to go in more pharmacological details, Revacept exhibits a half-life of seven to 14 days and can also be administered several times in a row. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: So, Timo, that's a lot of information, and I'm going to try to summarize it for our listeners. This is a very interesting drug as it works differently than our usual antithrombotics. It's a site-specific antiplatelet agent. So, as you mentioned, it is administered intravenously, but even though it's systemically administered, it goes right where the action is, to the so-called unstable plaque, and prevents the adhesion of platelets to the underlying exposed collagen. So, now, this agent is a newer therapy for us in the field of stroke, but it's not so new for cardiologists. Can you please briefly tell us about the cardiac literature and the current applications of Revacept in patients with, say, acute myocardial infarction or coronary artery disease? Dr. Timo Uphaus: Well, we all know and experience that coronary and also carotid artery disease are commonly also linked in patients and can also occur simultaneously. And concerning the cardiac literature on Revacept, collagen-dependent platelet inhibition was recently also evaluated in patients with stable coronary artery disease undergoing elective PCI in the ISAR-PLASTER trial. And this was a phase II randomized clinical trial, including more than 300 patients who were allocated to receive either placebo or Revacept. And at the end, Revacept failed to show efficacy for the primary endpoint, which was a composite of death and also myocardial injury. Nonetheless, and this is an important point to mention, is that there were only few bleeding events within this trial and that there were no signs for increased bleeding rates after treatment with Revacept, which is always an issue when you're evaluating a new thrombocyte inhibition. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: So, just to recap, this agent has been recently studied and as part of a randomized trial in patients undergoing PCI with active coronary disease, and even though the primary results of the ISAR-PLASTER trial was neutral in terms of efficacy, did show us a signal towards safety in terms of bleeding, which is important. So, there seems to be a lot of action happening in the cardiology world. Now, moving from heart to brain, what did we know about the efficacy of Revacept in stroke prior to the current trial? Dr. Timo Uphaus: So, Revacept was really intensively studied in preclinical animal models, and these are also the basis for this trial now, phase II. And just to give you an example, what was studied in animal models so far, in animal model of a vascular atherosclerosis, Revacept dose twice weekly, over four weeks, was able to improve endothelial dysfunction and also vascular morphology on histology analyses. And importantly, within this study, no influence of Revacept on bleeding time alone, or also in combination with various antiplatelet drugs, could be observed. And another example is a study which made use of middle cerebral artery occlusion, and within this model, treatment with Revacept improved functional outcome, cerebral infarct size, and also edema formation compared to vehicle treatment. And Revacept also showed an effect on immune cell infiltration, which was demonstrated by reduced infiltration of macrophages within the CNS. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: So, just to recap, there seems to be a lot of positive signal for efficacy of Revacept in patients with an active plaque rupture, whether from the coronary literature or the preclinical studies in stroke, which brings us nicely now to your current study. Please tell us what kinds of patients were included in your trial and the inclusion criteria. Dr. Timo Uphaus: So, the Revacept/CS/02 study is, as we already mentioned, the first randomized trial examining GPVI inhibition in patients with stroke or symptomatic carotid artery disease as we did. And it is an international, randomized, placebo-control, double-blind, exploratory phase II study with three arm randomization and the treatment groups were placebo, 40 milligram Revacept, and also 120 milligram Revacept. So, we examined two treatment dosages. And who was enrolled in the study, in brief? 148 patients with recent symptomatic carotid artery disease were randomized to receive either high or low dose Revacept or placebo before they underwent then afterwards treatment of this ICA stenosis. It is important to mention that patient characteristics were balanced between these three treatment groups, and also that the treatment regimen was at the discretion of the treating physician, meaning the treatment regimen of the ICA stenosis, which could have been carotid endarterectomy, carotid angioplasty and stenting, and also best medical treatment. And moving on to inclusion criteria, the initial symptoms qualifying for symptomatic carotid artery disease had to be within the last 30 days prior to screening. And the grading of the ICA stenosis had to be at least 50% according to ECST criteria. And what is some of our pitfall of the study is that the initial study design only included those patients presenting with detection of microembolic signals, which were detected by transcranial Doppler examination at the screening examination. But due to the low percentage of patients who presented with MES at screening, this protocol had to be changed, and all patients in whom transcranial Doppler was possible were then, after this protocol changed, eligible for participation within the study. And what is the consequence of this protocol change? Well, that the primary efficacy endpoint of the study, which was reduction of microembolic signals after treatment, was no longer accessible, so that it was somehow switched to a number of new ischemic lesions on diffusion-weighted imaging and, therefore, the number of new DWI lesions detectable on MRI performed after the revascularization procedure compared to the MRI at screening served as new, now exploratory efficacy endpoint. And last, with regard to exclusion criteria, patients under dual antiplatelets or anticoagulation, or who received intravenous thrombolysis within the last 48 hours before screening, were eligible. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: Okay. So, a lot of information again, so I'm going to try to recap it. And also some changes that had to be done during the trial administration, as is always the case for practical reasons. So, we have a trial of symptomatic carotid artery patients. Symptomatic carotid artery defined as percentage of stenosis over 50% in patients that had a relevant TIA or stroke in the past 30 days prior to enrollment, where patients were enrolled into three arms of either placebo or receiving 40 milligram or 120 milligram of Revacept over 20 minutes infusion. And, as you mentioned, just a note that initially the trial only enrolled patients that had a positive microembolic signal as detected by transcranial Doppler, but over the course of the randomization in the trial, this was changed to anyone that had a TCD emboli detection studied prior to randomization. So, with that, I think we're ready to hear about the primary outcomes of the study. Dr. Timo Uphaus: Concerning this new exploratory efficacy end point, we were able to report a numerical reduction of new diffusion-weighted imaging lesions after treatment with 120 milligram Revacept. This effect was found to be significant within the main statistical analysis, which was a Poisson regression, but was not validated by respective sensitivity analysis, so that these findings at the end needs to be judged with caution. Nonetheless, we see a clear trend that number of new diffusion-weighted imaging lesions is decreased after treatment with 120 milligram Revacept. And concerning clinical outcomes, we assessed the combined safety and efficacy endpoint, which includes occurrence of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, hemorrhagic stroke, as well as myocardial infarction or necessary coronary intervention deaths and any bleeding complications. And for this combined safety and efficacy endpoint, we observed a 45% risk reduction of the treatment with 120 milligram Revacept compared to placebo treatment over the course of the study. And with a 66% risk reduction, this effect was even more pronounced than the subgroup of patients with more than 70% ICA stenosis. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: All right. So, just to summarize, on the outcome of reduction of DWI positive lesions, there was a numeric reduction of the number of positive DWI lesions in patients that were enrolled to a higher dose of Revacept. That was not statistically significant in the Poisson regression analysis that you mentioned in the paper. So, this numeric reduction should be judged and needs to be further reevaluated in future studies, but obviously a very positive signal towards efficacy for Revacept. And the high dose Revacept seemed to reduce the combined primary safety and efficacy end points of the study, and that needs statistical analysis. So, very, very, very positive results. If I should say one more time, a very positive results for high dose Revacept in this study. So, now, moving on, you have discussed a number of subgroup analyses that were pre-specified in the trial. Can you please briefly tell us what we learned from the subgroup analysis? I guess you already alluded to it, over 70% stenosis carotid disease, but I'll let you take away the question. Dr. Timo Uphaus: Yeah, for sure. So, as you already mentioned, we analyzed subgroups, such as degree of ICA stenosis, prior statin treatment, and also different carotid interventions. And with regard to new diffusion-weighted imaging lesions on follow-up MRI, there were no effect of subgroups on the percentage of patients who suffered from new DWI lesions. However, the combined clinical safety and efficacy end point showed fewer outcome events after treatment with 120 milligram Revacept in the following subgroups: first, degree of ICA stenosis above 70%; second, patients with prior statin therapy; and last, but not least, patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: So, again, a lot of signal for efficacy of high dose Revacept in these subgroup analyses, specifically for those with a higher grade of stenosis, which are truly the subgroup of patients with carotid disease that are at higher risk of imminent recurrent ischemic events, so, those people at a lower combined safety and efficacy end point, so combined risk of TIA, stroke, hemorrhagic events, as you mentioned. And also there seems to be an improvement or reduction in the total primary outcomes in patients that had plans for endarterectomy. And the way I read it was perhaps that in routine practice, these patients were less likely to be aggressively treated with, for instance, dual antiplatelet therapy, so they really needed that additional push to try to prevent the number of recurrent events until such time that they get their surgical treatment. So, I think we are going to see a lot more in the future on studies of these particular subgroups of patients. Now, just to end the interview, we have two more questions for you, Timo. What should be our top two take-away messages from your study? Dr. Timo Uphaus: So, I would say, take-home messages are, first, collagen-specific inhibition of GPVI through Revacept in patients with recently symptomatic carotid artery disease, in addition to standard of care medical treatment, is safe without any signs of increased bleeding rates. And second, Revacept showed a trend towards reduction of new ischemic lesions on diffusion-weighted MRI imaging, and altogether, I guess this paves the way for future phase III trials, not only in carotid artery disease, but probably in diseases with underlying rupture plaque embolization pathologies. And maybe I, at the end, I would add that change your primary efficacy endpoint wisely when you're studying a randomized trial. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: Right? So, a lot of important comments that you made. Very important comment on the site-specific therapies. We are used to giving drugs either intravenously or orally that affects just about everything systemically, has a systemic effect. And many of the adverse events of the drugs that we currently administer are because of those systemic side effects. Here, we have a new therapy that is very site-specific, so it goes right where the problem is. And I think the future of medicine, in general, will be the usage of therapies with such site-specific properties. So, more of that in the future, I'm sure. And you already answered the next question, which was whether there will be a phase III trial for Revacept. So, we look forward to the results of that future randomized trial. So, with that, Dr. Timo Uphaus, it was a pleasure interviewing you on the podcast today. Dr. Timo Uphaus: Thanks again for the invitation. It's been great talking to you. Dr. Negar Asdaghi: Thank you. And this concludes our podcast for the September 2022 issue of Stroke. Please be sure to check out this month's table of contents for the full list of publications, including our Literature Synopsis on the latest developments in reperfusion therapies, covering the results of the newly published AcT randomized trial with a head-to-head comparison of tenecteplase to alteplase in treatment of patients with acute ischemic stroke, to the results of the CHOICE trial on the effects of intra-arterial alteplase following successful thrombectomy. The synopsis is sure a great way to keep updated on the latest in the field. And now, to end this podcast, I'd like to remind us that September 8 is the International Day of Literacy. Even today, though hard to believe, it's estimated that there are more than 750 million adults around the world who cannot read. Let's think about it for a second. Illiteracy impacts all aspects of life, but especially an individual's health. Studies have shown that people with inadequate literacy have less health-related knowledge, receive less preventative care, have poorer control of their chronic illnesses, and are hospitalized more frequently than others. But most may not know that illiteracy can also be acquired. How can we lose our ability to read and write? This concept is, of course, far too familiar for stroke neurologists, as a variety of stroke syndromes can cause alexia with agraphia, the very literal acquired illiteracy. So, as the world of education gathers on September 8 to celebrate the basic human right to literacy, in the world of vascular neurology, we celebrate stroke prevention and the right to keep our ability to read and write. And, of course, there's no better way to do so than staying alert with Stroke Alert. This program is copyright of the American Heart Association, 2022. 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An Excellent Camera That's Overkill for Most: Sony a1 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 26:39

The Sony a1 shows that electronic shutters are the future. Sony stunned the photography industry when they announced their new flagship camera, the Sony a1. Sony is back to innovating again when it comes to silicon, and this is incredibly exciting. On paper, this camera with its new stacked sensor should impress even the most hard-headed photographers out there. Still, we all know that specs on a piece of paper don't always equate to great real-world performance. We've had our hands on the new Sony a1 for a week, and we've put it to the test in some tough conditions. Will the wow factor from the spec sheet carry over into the wild when we test it? Find out in our full review of the Sony a1. Table of Contents Pros and Cons Pros Cons Too Long, Didn't Read Gear Used Tech Specs Sony a1 – Innovations Sony a1 – Ergonomics Top Panel Camera Back Camera Left Camera Right Sony a1 – Build Quality Sony a1 – Ease of Use The Electronic Shutter Is Nuts IBIS Performance Sony a1 – Autofocus Human and Human Eye AF Animal Autofocus Bird Autofocus Sony a1 – Metering Sony a1 – Image Quality RAW File Versatility JPEGS High ISO Pixel Shift Multi Shot Sony a1 – Extra Image Samples Sony a1 – Conclusions Likes Dislikes Pros and Cons Pros Sony's a1 shows that stacked sensors are the future Detail rich images with great dynamic range Excellent ergonomics (the best Sony camera to date) The a1 features the new touchscreen menu system Fantastic overall autofocus performance 30 frames per second with the electronic shutter with virtually no rolling shutter or banding issues 1/400th mechanical shutter speed with compatible TTL flashes and triggers Sony's 9.44 million dot EVF is a work of art Excellent build quality Good battery life 8K video Excellent performance with CFexpress A cards Cons It has the same old 1.44 million dot LCD The LCD is not fully articulating Bird AF is a work in progress Multi Shot mode is inconsistent Autofocus suffers a little in very low light situations It's $6,499 Too Long, Didn't Read The Sony a1 is a camera designed for professionals who need the best in stills and video. 50MP images at 30 frames per second with autofocus make this camera a must-have for pro sports, pro wildlife, and photojournalists. It's pricey at $6,499. However, if you need a solid camera that can produce high-resolution images by the bucket load and 8K video, the Sony a1is a no-compromise camera that delivers. Gear Used We used the Sony a1 with the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM and the Sony 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM OSS. Also used was a Sony CFexpress A memory card. Tech Specs All of the technical specifications have been taken directly from the official Sony website: 50.1-MP 35 mm full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with integral memory Advanced BIONZ XR engine boosts speed by up to 8x 30fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking Movie-making with 8K 30p and 4K 120p Wide AF coverage with 759-point phase-detection and 425-point contrast-detection AF points Battery life (stills) – Approx. 430 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) Image Quality Modes – RAW (Compressed / Lossless Compressed / Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard / Light), HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard / Light) Viewfinder – 9.44 million dots LCD 1.44 million dots Human face and eye AF, animal body and eye AF, and a new Birding AF mode Flash Sync. Speed – (Mechanical Shutter), (Flash Sync. Priority) is (ON) or (AUTO):1/400 s (35 mm full-frame), 1/500 s (APS-C), (Flash Sync. Priority) is (OFF):1/320 s (35 mm full-frame), 1/400 s (APS-C), (Electrical shutter), 1/200 s (35 mm full-frame), 1/250 s (APS-C) Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation Continuous Drive Speeds – AUTO/Electronic Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi+: 30fps, Hi: 20fps, Mid: 15fps, Lo: 5fps,10111213 Mechanical Shutter: Continuous shooting: Hi+: 10fps, Hi: 8fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 3fps Sony a1 – Innovations The Sony a1 features a brand new stacked with high-speed RAM stacke...

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They Finally Did It! Full Frame Rangefinder Style! Sony a7c Review

The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 18:30

The Sony a7c is the company's first rangefinder-style camera with a full-frame sensor at heart. I'm incredibly elated that Sony made a camera like the Sony a7c. The entire industry is lacking rangefinder-style cameras. Putting a full-frame sensor into one is the icing on the cake. Maybe it will mean other brands follow suit. Sony made a few sacrifices to create the Sony a7c. This is a real innovation that was proven long ago with the RX1 series. But this camera is different; you can swap the lenses out. The image stabilization isn't up to par with the other Sony a7 camera bodies. And in some ways, I feel the autofocus isn't either. You're also missing a joystick. But otherwise, the Sony a7c has a whole lot going for it. Editor's Note: Our original review was published with pre-production firmware. We've updated this review with firmware version 2.0. Sony a7c Pros and Cons Pros It's tiny This is Sony's first rangefinder-style full-frame camera, and it reminds me so much of the Mamiya 6 Good image quality overall I adore the shutter sound Weather resistance is excellent for shooting in the rain The colors from the images are lovely High ISO output is outstanding, especially in print Focus peaking seems better than previous cameras, but it's still not Canon's Cons No joystick I really wanted the Sony a7r III sensor: that was the most perfect one Sony's IBIS isn't as good as Canon's or Fujifilm's The IBIS in the Sony a7c isn't as good as that of the higher-end Sony a7 models No touchscreen menu I'd really like a frontal exposure dial Sony needs to revamp its delayed shooting option to focus on a subject right before it's going to fire I don't feel like this is the same autofocus as the other Sony a7 cameras. Sony's autofocus needs to be revamped to accurately focus on people of color with dark hair and against dark backgrounds Needs dual card slots 1/200th flash sync Dynamic range isn't that great in Capture One Sony is still prone to getting dust on the sensor with this camera Gear Used with the Sony a7c We tested the Sony a7c with Sony 35mm f1.8 FE Sony 28-60mm f4-5.6 Fotodiox M to E mount adapter 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 7Artisans 28mm f1.4 Samyang 14mm f2.8 II Samyang 85mm f1.4 II Profoto B10 Sony 85mm f1.4 GM Sony a7c Tech Specs Here are the tech specs in brief 24 Megapixel Backside illuminated full-frame sensor 20% smaller and 30% lighter than other Sony a7 series cameras 5 stop of IS Weather sealing 4k video features 10 frame per second in mechanical and electronic shutter The same battery as the newer Sony a7 series cameras Variable angle LCD screen Magnesium alloy body with weather resistance Ergonomics Here it is in silver! Many of us have been waiting a long time for a rangefinder-style mirrorless camera boasting a full-frame sensor. And it's here! Admittedly, I think I made it look more gorgeous in the photos than it is in real life. Personally speaking, my heart belongs to the Fujifilm X Pro 3. And the silver on both cameras is very similar. The front of the Sony a7c has the full-frame E mount area. There are no buttons on the front except for the lens release. I wish Sony put more buttons on the front of their cameras. It would help them feel more like, well, real-cameras! I also wish the front of the grip still had the extra dial. The top of the Sony a7c has three controls. Around the shutter release is the on/off switch. It shares the right side with the mode dial that includes the dreaded Auto mode. There is also a video record button nestled between the shutter release and the exposure compensation dial. To the left of all this is the hot shoe. The back of the camera is incredibly comfortable. It's missing a joystick, and some folks won't like that. Changing the autofocus point with the wheel at the back is more annoying and slower than a dedicated joystick. The LCD screen is the variable angle type. To the right of all this are control buttons and the other exposure dials. To the top left of it is the EVF. It's ni...

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Luch Radioshow - Take @ Megapolis 89.5 FM 17.05.2022 #364

Luch Radioshow

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 62:29

Luch Radioshow every monday 23:59 on Megapolis 89.5 Fm Moscow Луч радиошоу. Каждый понедельник в 23:59 на Megapolis 89.5 Fm Moscow More info: www.luchdnb.ru vk.com/a.take vk.com/antontake vk.com/declinednb vk.com/declineaudio soundcloud.com/declinednb vk.com/luchdnb fb.com/luchdnb promodj.com/luchdnb vk.com/megapolisfm www.mixcloud.com/luchradioshow Luch Radio Podcasts iTunes: bit.ly/luchpodcast TuneIn: bit.ly/luchtunein Телеграмм канал, подписывайтесь: t.me/luchdnb Массовое распространение и поддержка подкаста, категорически приветствуется! При любом упоминании ставьте хэштеги: #luchdnb #лучднб #лучрадиошоу #megapolisfm #luchradioshow #megapolis895fm #895fm #atake #antontake #declinednb Tracklist: Alegria, EVF, Yankoveeaq & Vex Seven - Falling In Dreams Minor Forms - Watch This Teej, Trex & Medic MC - Hot One Melinki & D'cypher - I Should Zero T & Onj - We Juggle Different (feat. Terrell King) Particle - That Hz Ben Soundscape - Trippin' Ninive - Mandala Teej - Section 17 KarmasynK - Digging Under (Enta Remix) High Frequency - Punchline (Creatures Remix) Arkala Dre - The Place Solace - Liminal Space L0G1N - Nuan Ninive - Don't Touch My Drumset Arkala Dre - Faith Kolectiv - The Feels Kolectiv & Wreckless - Stop & Search Jam Thieves - Coyote Wingz - Nothing Lasts Qua Rush, Invadhertz & Flipz MC - Run Away Hajimari - Strain Zero T & Onj - Darkness (feat. Steo) Captivate - Perception Jaskin & Uneven - Pathways Metafloor - Visionary

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The Image Doctors #137

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 42:17 Very Popular

Hands-on with the Olympus OM System OM-1 Rick recently got his hands on the new OM System (formerly known as Olympus) OM-1 mirrorless camera. This new micro 4/3 format camera delivers many features worthy of “flagship” designation, including an improved EVF, subject-detect AF, and up to 120fps RAW capture. There are also some areas for … Continue reading The Image Doctors #137 → The post The Image Doctors #137 appeared first on Jason P. Odell Photography.

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Wild Z4 Rumour, Z6 III / Z7 III / Z8 when? Z 24-120 f/4 S kit? Z9 Deliveries update - The Nikon Report #59

The Nikon Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 26:09

Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. Rebecca Danese: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin Production: Konstantin Kochkin Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk Nikon Report #59 Nikon launched March rebates in the USA https://bit.ly/3pJHXRz Nikon India added a new Nikon Z6 II camera kit with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens https://bit.ly/3sMTX6r RUMOURS: The NEW Camera & Asobinet reports that Nikon is developing an FF mirrorless "Z 4 (provisional)" without EVF? https://bit.ly/3sMwbaW https://bit.ly/3hNJaTg The new camera website also expects the Z6III to be released in August-October 2022. As well as reports that Z8 as well as Z5 II are currently in development. https://bit.ly/3IVCDSv Z9 Coverage: Z9 Deliveries According to Thom Hogan. https://bit.ly/3KqVFjQ Z9 Tests: Bill Maynard Nikon Z9 120 FPS For Birds In Flight Stills https://bit.ly/3Cmjl6b Luka Esenko of YT published a video called “Pelicans in Flight - Nikon Z9 video AF test” https://bit.ly/3Mtp7rw Alik Griffin published the Best Memory Cards Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II with tests https://bit.ly/3HTI6rE Nikon Tech Support updated the list of Approved memory cards for Nikon Z cameras https://bit.ly/35VXruG Nikon issued an update on Changes of Directors and Officers within the company. https://bit.ly/3pJ696z Australian photographer Matthew Abbott won Nikon - Walkey Press Photographer of the Year. https://bit.ly/34k5i4C Nikon Vertical Movie Award 2022 winners have been announced. https://bit.ly/3CjRdir Nikon expands lineup of C3 eMotion intelligent actuator units for robotic joints used in collaborative robot https://bit.ly/3pN6vJd 3rd Party: Viltrox released a silver set of their 23/33/56mm f/1.4 DX lenses for Nikon Z https://bit.ly/3vImOLe BackBlaze published the 2021 Drive Stats Review: The SSD Edition https://bit.ly/3pN6IMv Ilford film, paper and chemicals will increase in price later this month https://bit.ly/3pImurS Reviews: PhotographyBlog reviewed a Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 lens https://bit.ly/3tAn9wH Z 24-120mm f/4 S - Field Review by Grays https://bit.ly/3HNjxwn Why the 100-400mm Lens is INCREDIBLE for Landscape Photography by Nigel Danson https://bit.ly/37bNPMX Nikon 400mm 2.8 TC VR S + Z 9 For Portraits Matt Irwin https://bit.ly/3ISkN2S Weekend Read & Watch Grays Livestream with Matt Irwin https://bit.ly/3HWpVlm Nikon Zfc A Love story from Prague by Jasin Boland https://bit.ly/3vRes49 Sony World Photography Awards 2022 shortlist. https://bit.ly/3hLvmc3 Thanks for watching! #nikon #z9 #nikonz9 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grays-of-westminster/message

My Beautiful Dream of the Perfect Leica Camera

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 3:34

If you look at the state of Leica cameras right now, you'll see a carefully selected set of items. Their cameras are great in so many ways. But for lots of photographers, they're still not perfect. I'm not talking about the folks who won't buy them, to begin with. But I'm geeking out here with the folks who adore Leica cameras from the start. In this post, I discuss my idea for the perfect Leica camera. It addresses some of the problems found in the Leica M11 and even some with the Leica Q2. Most of all, it feeds into the gear acquisition syndrome that we have; but doesn't encourage us to be irresponsible. You can view this article and much more with minimal banner ads in our brand new app for iOS, iPadOS, and Android. And for $24.99/year, you can have a banner-ad-free experience. Take the Leica Q2 Leica designed and built the Leica Q system many years ago. And for some, it's the perfect camera. The Leica Q2 has improved over that. Wedding photographers and others talk it up. Every time it's in my hands, I fall for it just a little more. It feels like a Leica M but in a much more modernized way. The Leica M is an exquisite camera. And by all means, before we go on, please understand that I'm not saying that Leica should get rid of the other M-series cameras. But instead, let's call this the Leica Q-CL. I'm calling it this because the Q2 is smaller than an M. Anyway, though, we're starting out with the body and full electronics of the Leica Q2. Give it a the Leica M-Mount We're removing the excellent autofocusing lens on the Leica Q2, and we're replacing it with an M-mount. Indeed, the lens is part of what makes the Q2 special. It's sharp, versatile, can shoot macro stuff, and autofocus quickly with the latest firmware updates. But instead, we're removing the Leica Q2's lens, and we're giving the Leica Q-CL an M-mount. This means that it can shoot so many different lenses, like the 50mm f2 Summicron-APO and a bunch more. On top of that, we're using an EVF. If Leica adds a joystick, it will make selecting the focusing area much more straightforward. A photographer will be able to magnify anywhere in the frame, focus, and then shoot. What would be even more tempting is giving the Leica Q-CL internal 64GB storage. Let's also be very honest here; it doesn't need autofocus. If you're buying a Leica camera, then you understand the tactile functionality of it. You're purchasing a passion product that can still take beautiful photos. Leica cameras are a tactile experience that Sony, Canon, and Nikon can't even comprehend. If someone says that they're paying all that money and that there is no autofocus, they just don't get it. That's fine. Weather Seal the Mount Finally, Leica would add some sort of weather-resistant to the mount. And if we're really dreaming big, then they'll also start delivering a line of Leica M-mount lenses that have complete weather sealing. We know that it's possible, and we know that Leica's durability is undoubtedly very high. But let's get official! Even if you're not taking your camera out into the rain, the weather-resistant would still keep the functionality very high and for a longer time.

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Three Great Cameras in One. Leica M11 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 23:44

I didn't read the rumors of the Leica M11 purposely before I went into the meeting with Leica. To that end, I was genuinely surprised as to what I saw and experienced. For one week, I had personal play-time with the Leica M11. And overall, this has to be the best Leica M digital camera yet. The company gave us a ton of versatility while also giving us the Leica M9's colors back. It's almost the perfect M-camera. But even better, you'll be very happy staring at the colors. You can view this article and much more with minimal ads in our brand new app for iOS, iPadOS, and Android. Editor's Note: This statement is from Leica: “All images were shot using a pre-production camera, so may not fully represent final image quality.” We were told that pretty much everything else is final. Table of Contents Too Long, Didn't Read Pros and Cons Pros Cons Gear Used Innovations Tech Specs Ergonomics Build Quality Ease of Use Focusing Metering Image Quality JPEG Quality RAW File Versatility High ISO Output Extra Image Samples Edited Unedited Conclusions Likes Dislikes Too Long, Didn't Read The Leica M11 is a fantastic camera that's basically three cameras in one. Shooting at 60MP gets you tons of details. At 36MP you'll get a balance of details and high dynamic range. At 18MP, you'll get a small RAW file and lots of dynamic range. It also feels great in the hand. But it's also time for Leica to think about true weather sealing, building in an EVF, and a new style of viewfinder. Pros and Cons Pros Leica M9's colors have returned! Extended dynamic range as the megapixels go down– Aluminum version and Brass version.– Brass version has some nice heft to it– Maybe it's just that my unit isn't busted but the viewfinder is wonderful– New Leica Fotos update– Integrated USB port for charging and all other applications like tethering– I'm assuming this is the Sony a7r IV's sensor, which is fine because the autofocus on that camera annoyed me. And Leica is giving this the M9's color, so I honestly can't complain. – If you have a lens that won't resolve this sensor then you can use the lower megapixel options. This is also the best camera I've used with the 7Artisans 50mm f1.1. At the highest resolution, this lens can resolve the sensor.– Editing the files even feels like Slide film!– Capture One does a slightly better job of editing the RAW files for dynamic range while Lightroom gets better colors; at least that's the case for the pre-production firmware version we've tested. Cons $8,999 I don't know how I feel about the removal of the traditional bottom plate. In Adobe Lightroom, the dynamic range isn't all that great at high ISOs. If you shoot like you're shooting slide film, this is just fine. But I can see how folks will think this is traditionally a “con” vs a “pro.” You lose a lot of dynamic range at high ISOs and 60MP settings. All of it comes back in droves at the lower megapixel settings Sunny 16 metering is a tad wonky. Gear Used We tested the Leica M11 with the: 7Artistans 50mm f1.1 Funleader Contax 35mm f2 Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Innovations This is the first camera with an internal 64GB storage that acts as a second SD card. But more than that, this is a camera that gets more dynamic range the lower the megapixels go. Otherwise, this is just a Leica M through and through. We're not sure if this is the Sony a7r IV's sensor, and Leica won't say where the sensor came from. But we can attest that they've actually done something to make it stand out. Tech Specs 60MP BSI CMOS Full Frame Sensor Maestro II processor 4.5 fps shooting Aluminum (530 grams with battery) or brass body (640 grams with battery) option ISO 64 to 6400 on the ISO dial Silver or Black Special IR + UV filter cut and placed onto the sensor, it's incredibly thin 2.3MP LCD screen on the back 64GB of internal storage memory Single SD card slot USB-C charging 3GB of buffer memory At lower resolutions, the dynamic range increases from 14 stop to 15 stops Multi-field metering Erg...

#217 Does my tail look big in this? Zooms and portraits

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 60:48

Kev plays Mystic Meg with the rugby scores from the weekend just gone, but did he fortune tell correctly? This week, the IBIS debate continues; just how useful is it? Making zoom decisions, EVF colour shifts, setting up a portrait business, we enthuse over the magical musical instrument photographs of Charles Brooks, choosing lenses for a personal project, Insta v Flickr, learning to shoot weddings by the book and more. Our guest this week is Canadian aviation photographer Simon Blakesley returning for part 2 of his conversation with us.

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Nueva Canon EOS R5C. Especial para videógrafos

Fotógrafo Nocturno

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 33:56

¡Y venga cámaras nuevas al mercado! Llega la Canon EOS 5RC que viene para convertirse en la cámara Full Frame pensada para Cine 8K. Y ojo, que Canon promete que no va a sufrir el calentamiento del sensor que parece que ocurría con otras cámaras. Es por esto, por el disipador de calor que la cámara es un poco más ancha de lo normal. Esta cámara está destinada a ese fotógrafo que quiere el todo en uno. Foto y vídeo en una sola cámara. Interesante, ¿verdad? Su precio ronda los 5.000€ y algunas de sus características son: Sensor CMOS Full Frame de 45 Mp, procesador DIGIC X, Dual Pixel AF (con enfoque al ojo y seguimiento inteligente), montura RF, visor EVF. Puedes reservarla en: https://fotografiarte.es/catalogo/canon-eos-r5-c-comprar-canon-r5-c/16423-reservar-canon-eos-r5c-disponibilidad-canon-r5c.html?aff=5 ¡Dentro podcast!

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Güneydoğu Seferi 6 - 12 Ekim | Sinerji Kendiyas |

Synergy Kendiyas

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 21:46

İstanbul Eyüp Sultan Camii'nde rüya görmek GAZİANTEP İmam Gazali Hz. Yuşa As Makamı PirSafa Hz. ŞANLIURFA Eyüp Aleyhisselam İbrahim Aleyhisselam Bediüzzaman Hz. İlk Defnedildiği Yer MARDİN Sahabe-i Kiram Muhammet Zırrar Ra (Hz. Ali'nin Süt Kardeşi) Sahabeden Hatun Havle Bint' Evf'ın Hazreci Ra SİİRT İsmail Fakirullah Hz. İbrahim Hakkı Hz. Veysel Karani Hz. DİYARBAKIR Zülkifl Aleyhisselam Elyasa Aleyhisselam Harun Asefi Hz. Ömer İbn-i Pirican Hz. SİVAS Şems-i Sivasi Hz. İhramcızade İsmail Hakkı Toprak Hz. TOKAT Mühür Kesen Hz. Yasin Hz. (Mühür Kesen Hz. Kardeşi) KASTAMONU Şeyh Şaban-ı Veli Hz. ÇANKIRI Yağlı Dede Hz. Molla İsmet Efendi BOLU Tokad-ı Hayreddin Hz. DÜZCE Şeyh Aliyyil Müslihiddin Hz. İSTANBUL Ömer Nasuhi Bilmen Hz. Mehmet Akif Ersoy #synergykendiyas #türbe #peygamber #evliya #maneviyat #Allahdostu #güneydoğu #gaziantep #şanlıurfa #mardin #siirt #diyarbakır #sivas #tokat #kastamonu #çankırı #bolu #düzce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SynergyKendiyas İnstagram: https://instagram.com/synergykendiyas Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_xe-4OhrGjeQkX9dWA96fQ

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Güneydoğu Seferi 6 - 12 Ekim | Synergy Kendiyas |

Synergy Kendiyas

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 21:46

stanbul Eyüp Sultan Camii'inde başlayan yolculuğumuz GAZİANTEP İmam Gazali Hz. Yuşa A.s. Makamı PirSafa Hz. ŞANLIURFA Eyüp Aleyhisselam İbrahim Aleyhisselam Bediüzzaman Hz. İlk Defnedildiği Yer MARDİN Sahabe-i Kiram Muhammet Zırrar R.a. (Hz. Ali'nin Süt Kardeşi) Sahabeden Hatun Havle Bint' Evf'ın Hazreci R.a. SİİRT İsmail Fakirullah Hz. İbrahim Hakkı Hz. Veysel Karani Hz. DİYARBAKIR Zülkifl Aleyhisselam Elyasa Aleyhisselam Harun Asefi Hz. Ömer İbn-i Pirican Hz. SİVAS Şems-i Sivasi Hz. İhramcızade İsmail Hakkı Toprak Hz. TOKAT Mühür Kesen Hz. Yasin Hz. (Mühür Kesen Hz. Kardeşi) KASTAMONU Şeyh Şaban-ı Veli Hz. ÇANKIRI Yağlı Dede Hz. Molla İsmet Efendi BOLU Tokad-i Hayreddin Hz. DÜZCE Şeyh Aliyyil Müslihiddin Hz. İSTANBUL Ömer Nasuhi Bilmen Hz. Mehmet Akif Ersoy Yine İstanbul'da son buldu. Güneydoğu'nun Manevi zenginlikleriyle Ruhumuza şifa olan seferimizi ve Manevi Hocalarımızın nasihatlerini sizler ilede paylaşmak istedik. İyi Seyirler. Kandiliniz Mübarek olsun

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Another day , Another Pod! Episode 537

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 15:32

#4DFWDAdidas #CrownCruiser #Fujifilm Another day , Another Pod! Episode 537 Adidas 4DFWD 3d printed shoes are out and looking sharp. Adidas has been pushing this tech for a couple of years and still going strong so must be worth the test.Feel progress every time you lace up with adidas 4DFWD, 3D printed midsole technology, designed to move you forward. When a foot impacts the ground, it applies braking forces. The 4DFWD midsole reduces these forces by redirecting the impact into forward motion. With every step, 4DFWD compresses forward, providing a smooth transition and a unique running experience. $360 aud available now online ! Electric bikes are getting bigger every month, this is not really my thing as more of a racer. But if your into that sort of bike the Crown Cruiser has an insane 160km range the creators are saying! Which is the best ive seen in a bike yet. It also has the pedals there for when you feel like doing something, or the police swing past in australia as you need that for legal reasons just don't tell them it does 50kmh as thats 25kmh over the allowed speed for electric here. Now you can buy the 250w version and be fully legal your speed just drops down to max of 25kmh. But thats not all 2000 lumen built in headlight, you can swap your battery outs well for even more range. built in wireless charging for your phone , which also unlocks the bike for you only and also tracks it and also controls alarm with custom message if someones trying to nick it ! And yes the carbon fibre frame has a lifetime wty too! Have a fall the bike will recognise this and lethal the ambulance for you ! They really have thought of it all very well done, hence why its backed by UK govt agency's ! $4300 aud on indigogo now go check it out. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/crowncruiser-carbon-fiber-e-bike#/ Fujifilm has released a new camera! The Fujifilm GFX50S Mark II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera comes in at $6500 aud. So about the same price as an R5 or the soon to be released R3. adding on to the existing model you now get 6.5stops of IBIS, 3.69m dot EVF, dual SD card slots, 3D horizon level, 200mp Pixel Shift mode, 6 custom modes on the dial. It comes in at 900 grams so reasonably light for a medium format camera. and also now has eye AF too. You'll get all Fujifilms standard film simulations too. I really is a lot of camera for that money Medium format cameras continue to drop in price and the specs keep going up. I foresee in the next 5 years Medium format being the pro choice and full frame the entry level. Fuji has great colours and this should be a fantastic Landscape/Portrait camera as all its missing is the speed only 8fps RAW so fairly slow. Available to preorder now for late Sept shipping ! Shimoda Core units link - https://shimoda-designs.j8ujgp.net/c/2884568/1017837/10250 NEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITE, SUPPORT THE DREAM!! Here's the link :- https://thirty4media.squarespace.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com Catch us on our social pages- https://www.youtube.com/c/34Media Instagram- @34_media Facebook- @34MediaAustralia Twitter- @34_mediaOZ Ebay link to support the channel - https://ebay.us/MNIK4y --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/34media/message

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Episode 153: Weekly News and Rumors for the Week of May 23, 2021

Liam Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 47:24

In this episode I cover the latest news and rumors from: https://www.canonrumors.com https://nikonrumors.com https://www.fujirumors.com https://www.sonyalpharumors.com Canon The Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L USM will be announced this year [CR2] Patent: Eye-control focus in an EVF, this will appear in the Canon EOS R3 Is a Canon RF 60mm f/1.0L USM on the way? [CR1] These are all of the third party lenses for the Canon RF mount Atomos brings 8K 30p ProRes RAW to the Canon EOS R5 with the Ninja V+ Nikon New image noise removal solutions: Topaz Labs DeNoise AI v3.1 and ON1 NoNoise AI Announced: 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 fisheye (full-frame) and 55mm f/1.4 II (APS-C) lenses for Nikon Z-mount Nikon wins some awards Nikon temporary suspends orders for the Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens, many other products are out of stock (and have been for a while) Kipon tilt adapter for Nikon F-mount lens to Nikon Z mirrorless camera Viltrox will announce 6 new autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount (three APS-C and three full-frame) Fuji Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 Technical Analysis, DOF Calculators, Comparison with GF110mmF2 and More 7artisans 55mm F1.4 II and 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 II for Fujifilm X Mount Announced DPR Fujinon XF18mmF1.4 Review: Gold Award! TIPA AWARDS 2021: Awards for Fujifilm, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Panasonic, Pentax, Tamron, Laowa and More Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 Pre-Order at B&H Photo and Additional Reviews RUMOR UPDATE: Affordable GF Zoom Lens Coming Second Half 2021 Sony Reports about Sony A1 issues First leaked images of the new Sony 28mm f/1.8 G lens RUMOR: Sony ZV E-mount camera price will be around $899 (900 Euro) New Sony A1 test Also be sure to join the Liam Photography Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/liamphotographypodcast/ You can reach the show by call or text @ 470-294-8191 to leave a comment or request a topic or guest for the show. Additionally you can email the show @ liam@liamphotographypodcast.com and find the show notes at http://www.liamphotographypodcast.com. You can find my work @ https://www.liamphotography.net on and follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @liamphotoatl. If you like abandoned buildings and history, you can find my project @ http://www.forgottenpiecesofgeorgia.com. and http://www.forgottenpiecesofpennsylvania.com. Please also stop by my Youtube channels Liam Photography Forgotten Pieces of Georgia Project Forgotten Pieces of Pennsylvania Project

#190 HOW to become a Fujifilm Ambassador? & ‘Mail to Messy'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 73:06

Free Brewdog has appeared, but we promise to present the show sober! This week, the big question: Just HOW can you become a Fujifilm brand ambassador? We also talk custom settings, how to ‘raise' the buttons on the back of your cameras, mask wearing on jobs, EVF v OVF, keeping or selling cameras, the state of Kev's kit and we ask; “Is every picture a story?” We return to the subject of a 'new' Instagram dawn too. Book of the week is Joel Meyerowitz with Wild Flowers and our guest is Matt Searles, a phenomenal photographer from New Zealand, who takes his camera on a mail run each day producing the most incredible documentary and landscape pictures of Mesopotamia.

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Another day , Another Pod! Episode 491

Picture This: Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 19:34

#Landrover #CanonR3 #Eternals #usb-c Another day , Another Pod! Episode 491 New land rover Discovery released in australia , so went and had a gander at it, as always been a fan of eh shape. plenty of options except paint ! Possibly the worst colours ive ever seen in an offering and no 2 tone which is a land rover classic ! decked out with all the fruit its will hit around the 150000 aud which is a lot but its good quality leather wood grain etc not plastic rubbish that you'll get form similar priced imports form the states like eh f 150 which won be anywhere near as nice interior but cost more ? no electric or even hybrid is something the company should of addressed before wasting the time to release this. Its really just a MEH! car i guess no excitement at all so i guess its a loss ? New photos of the R3 form canon rumours shows the huge EVF its massive and would be so good to use as a semi blind old fart. I w oddly love hat on the new models gong forward makes a big difference if your eyes aren't 20/20. the whole package oozes excitement and just making people drool for its release ! USB-C is geting a power upgrade form 100w to 240 w rating which will be huge for powering these big laptops and devices. A big step and one thats need to keep up with all the hi tech gear rolling out . Look for the "EPR " label that has to be printed or embedded on the cable to show its the extended power range variety ! Kelly Clarkson the singer is taking over the day time slot form Ellen's departure form TV! Huge shoes to fill and be interesting to see how this singer handles the big time pressure of day time tv at that level ! Marvels Eternals trailer has just been released and it looks fantastic! Coming in November this year , with Anjelina Jolie in ether and other big names i can t wait to see how it ties into the marvel universe ! NEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITE, SUPPORT THE DREAM!! Here's the link :- https://thirty4media.squarespace.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com Catch us on our social pages- Insta-@nightcliff_34 Facebook-@tigersfishingclub twitter-@NightcliffT http://www.youtube.com/c/NTFCMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray/message

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Misleading specs trick camera buyers!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 23:01

Camera specs aren't always what they seem. We've already discussed crop factor but we're not done picking apart specs yet! Tricky specs could be keeping you from making the best gear choices for yourself. So settle in with a nice cuppa while Tony & Chelsea talk about AA filters, T-stops vs f-stops, focus breathing, EVF latency, buffer time vs size, real-world FPS, and the other camera spec details that can help you become a more informed buyer.

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Is a New DSLR Totally Out of the Question? (Pentax K-3 III) - TDS Podcast

The Digital Story Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 32:46

Is a New DSLR Totally Out of the Question? (Pentax K-3 III) - TDS Podcast This is The Digital Story Podcast #788, April 27, 2021. Today's theme is "Is a New DSLR Totally Out of the Question? (Pentax K-3 III)." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue With all the mirrorless announcements from Sony, Canon, Nikon, and others, it seems as though the DSLR is going the way of the film camera. But there's one holdout against this trend, Pentax, and the just-announced Pentax K-3 Mark III has some truly interesting features, including outstanding high ISO performance. So, are the reports of DSLR death are greatly exaggerated? We'll explore this idea on today's TDS Photography Podcast. Digital Photography Podcast 788 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Is a New DSLR Totally Out of the Question? (Pentax K-3 III) I must admit, I'm a bit fascinated by this camera. Let's start by taking a look at some of its highlight features. High ISO Performance - Specs say 100 to 1,600,000. More on this in a few minutes. 1.05x-Mag. Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder The pentaprism's design has also been updated to use high-refraction glass, optimized coatings, and a distortion-correcting element to reduce aberrations and promote high clarity and color fidelity. 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor - Sports a BSI design that promotes low noise, smooth tones, and accurate color rendering throughout the sensitivity range, from ISO 100-1600000, to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Up to 12 fps Continuous Shooting Real-Time Scene Analysis System - Using the high-density RGBIr sensor and the PRIME V image processor, the K-3 Mark III can use the Real-time Scene Analysis System to optimize exposure and AF accuracy by detecting subjects' faces and eyes with image recognition technology. This system relies on Deep Learning, an AI-based technology, for more accurate subject detection and scene judgement. 5-axis SR II Shake Reduction system provides 5.5 stop-effective image stabilization - Beyond controlling camera shake, the SR II mechanism also benefits stills applications by enabling a Pixel Shift Resolution feature and an AA Filter Simulator function. Pixel Shift Resolution shifts the sensor in small increments in sequential shots in order to capture full color information at each pixel site, then composites these sequential frames to produce a single image with richer detail and resolution. The AA Filter Simulator, on the other hand, utilizes microscopic vibrations during the capture process to help mitigate moir� in order to produce clean renderings of fabrics and other high-frequency materials. This system works in conjunction with the sensor that lacks an AA filter, so you have the choice between gaining the most resolution or reducing moir� under specific scenarios. SAFOX 13 Phase-Detection AF - Updated with more points and improved coverage, the SAFOX 13 autofocus sensor is a phase-detection focusing system that uses 101 individual points, including 25 cross-type sensors in the middle of the image frame. This array benefits focusing speed and accuracy in a variety of lighting conditions, down to -4 EV. Additionally, a new 307000-pixel RGBIr sensor and new tracking algorithm also promote more accurate tracking of subjects, even when moving at varying speeds or in irregular directions. So I was studying this article on Petapixel titled, A High ISO Shootout: Pentax K-3 III vs. Sony a7 III, and was amazed at the ISO performance of the Pentax. "Image quality is outstanding up to ISO 6400 and still looks clean at ISO 12800 in my opinion. Even ISO 25600 looks good enough to print up to A3 if like me you don't mind some grain. Heck, if all you need is a small postcard print and the noise is not a bother, you can go as high as ISO 204,800 in some cases and still get an acceptable image." "For this comparison, I decided to go with the highly regarded Sony a7 III. Please note that is nothing more than a look at how far APS-C technology has come in that it can compete with a larger sensor. This is not a brand comparison. Looking at ISO 100-1600, there is no visible difference between both cameras. "Even going up to ISO 6400 and ISO 12800, I can't see any advantage on either side. ISO 25600 is where I am really surprised. The APS-C PENTAX looks slightly cleaner to me than the full-frame camera. Looking at the maximum ISO of the Sony at 204800, they are both pretty much the same. Neither is usable for this shot, but one is not worse than the other though the PENTAX does better on the color." Interesting Notes I think for some folks, the feeling is that they will have outdated technology if they purchase a DSLR in 2021. But after reviewing the features in the Pentax K-3 Mark III , that doesn't seem to be the case. So then it really comes down to form factor, EVF, and what feels better in the hands. A compact DSLR isn't very much bigger than most full frame mirrorless cameras. You can use Live View on the 3.2" LCD for a preview of the image, and the optical viewfinder the rest of the time. I'm not saying that the K-3 Mark III is going to spark a DSLR comeback. But it's nice to see a competent camera for those who still enjoy a quality optical viewfinder and the feel of a DSLR. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras We have more time around the house than ever. And you finally dove into that bedroom closet that's been begging for some organization. If you found a film camera that you're no longer using, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on

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Another Day, Another Pod! Episode 453

The Digital Story Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 15:40

#SigmaFPl #CanonXF505 #Merch Another day , Another Pod! 453 Sigma had a big leak dropped overnight with their new FP-l camera dropped. Based on the FP series this now has a dedicated EVF and a huge new Sony sensor rumoured to have 60 mp and expands to 120 mp in a special mode!! pricing around the $900 aud so super cheap too this could be a big deal for sigma who has video credentials but lacked any stills rep form their FP range last time around ! rumoured to be dropping tomorrow!!! Canon announced the XF505 video camera and should be released with the rest of their gear at theNAB show in the 2nd half of his year using the 1" sensor form the 705 this will be another dedicated film beast to play with at an entry level. 15x integrated zoom BP-a batteries so nothing super new but a solid performer coming again. The EF lenses are set to die out sooner rather then later ! with the first to go is the 200mm L series F2 already not available in some stores ! Canon has a strange patent with touch bar on side of lens doing the rounds as well has some positives, but also the negatives too interesting none the less.. Winters coming time to order some sweet merch to keep you warm over the cold nights ! get on it and help support my addiction !

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A Growing Interest in Fixed-Lens Cameras - TDS Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 32:02

This is The Digital Story Podcast #781, March 9, 2021. Today's theme is "A Growing Interest in Fixed-Lens Cameras" I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Whether it's a super-compact Sony RX-100, a handsome Canon G5X, or a posh Leica Q2, fixed-lens cameras are more and more part of the conversation among photographers who want to combine imaging power with portability. On today's show, we'll examine some of the thinking behind their popularity and my recommendations if you're in the market for one yourself. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 781 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In A Growing Interest in Fixed-Lens Cameras One of the most popular questions during the recent iPhone Pro Workshop was inquires about great fixed lens cameras to complement an advanced smartphone (itself a fixed-lens device). The thinking being, I really like my iPhone, but I also want an excellent digital camera. And if I don't have to buy a bunch of lenses and accessories, I can spend a bit more on the camera itself. That perfectly reasonable thinking. Another viewpoint was" "I already have an interchangeable lens system that I like. I don't plan on starting over. But I would like a more compact camera for those times I don't want to lug my system around." Yet another common sense approach. There is something appealing about a camera that only needs a spare battery as a accessory. It's easy to grab on the way out the door, stash in your jacket pocket, and call it a day. Plus, there are some great cameras to choose from. Here are my five favorite fixed lens models, ranging from the most expensive to downright affordable. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II $3,298 - The Sony RX1R gets the nod over the Leica Q2 because of its more versatile 35mm Zeiss lens (compared to 28mm), lower price tag (compared to $4,995), and tilting LCD. This is a beautiful full frame 42MP camera that will be used and cherished for years to come. Fujifilm X100V $1,399 - I think Fujifilm comes closest to the Leica rangefinder look and feel of any competitor, but without the steep price tag. Start with the Hybrid 0.52x OVF with 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF, add an impressive 35mm equivalent f/2 lens, tilting LCD, and a 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 Sensor, and you have an impressive work of art that happens to take great pictures. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII $1,298 - If you want a more versatile zoom, then the RX100 is a top quality choice. Its 24-200mm Zeiss optic has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at the wide end. Plus you get a 20.1MP 1" Exmor RS BSI CMOS Sensor, popup EVF, tilting LCD, and Fast Hybrid AF System with 315 Phase-Detection Points - all packed into a compact package that you can stash in your front jeans pocket. Ricoh GR III Digital Camera with GW-4 Wide Conversion Lens Kit $1,149 - This super-compact and discreet GRIII provides plenty of punch with its 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a fast f/2.8 28mm prime lens with image stabilization. You don't get a tilting LCD or integrated flash, but you do get an accessory 21mm wide lens for some very exciting imagery, especially in the urban environment. Canon PowerShot G5 X $899 This handsome, compact Canon is a great deal. For $700, you get a 20.2MP 1" CMOS sensor, 24-120mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 at the wide end, terrific image stabilization, tilting LCD and pop up EVF, plus in-camera charging. - There are other excellent contenders such as the Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II ($797) that didn't make the top five for features such as a fixed LCD, that may not be an issue for you. Any of these choices would make an excellent single-camera companion to your smartphone, and provide lots of enjoyment along the way. My Writing on Medium.com I now have more than 25 published articles on Medium.com. And if you haven't visited the site, and enjoy good writing on a variety of topics, I suggest that you may want to take a look. You can just go to the home page and enter "Derrick Story" in the search field. And if you like what you read, then follow me! Second Session of Integrating iPhone into a Pro Photography Workflow Online Workshop - April 21 to May 15, 2021 The first session of "Integrating iPhone into a Pro Photography Workflow" Online Workshop has sold out. But now I've posted a second session that begins April 21, 2021. If you're interested in attending, just go to catalog page. In this workshop you will explore: Working with just one digital camera and an iPhone. Taking advantage of a versatile fast prime lens on your digital camera and using iPhone for additional focal lengths. Perfecting a RAW workflow with the iPhone. Leveraging Apple ProRAW for those who have iPhone 12 Pro. Building a kit that allows you to travel lighter without compromising capability. Post processing tips and techniques using Photos on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Investigating other software and workflows to augment your imaging prowess. You can sign up by visiting the workshop catalog page. Sennheiser MKE 200 review You can read the entire article on Digital Camera World. The Verdict: The Sennheiser MKE 200 is an instant upgrade microphone that will level up your camera or smartphone audio recording. For novices looking to match it with their mobile, Sennheiser doesn't offer the suite of solutions Shure does with the pricier MV88+ -- a mount, mini tripod, and an app to manage audio recording. What saves the MKE 200, therefore, other than its value is that it also doubles up as a DSLR or mirrorless camera microphone, and works a treat at improving audio capture at a relatively low cost. Pros: Instantly upgrades audio capture quality, Battery-free solution, Smartphone and camera support. Cons: Confusing front to back design, No on-body gain control. Compact, the Sennheiser MKE 200 weighs just 48g, and measures 69 x 60 x 39mm. No batteries required, it's a plug and record solution, and it's totally fuss-free. There aren't any gain control settings on the mic, it's available in black and black alone, and the one visual flourish comes in the form of its blue coiled cables. The Sennheiser MKE 200 attaches to a cold shoe adapter, which makes it ideal for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Smartphone users will want to pick it up with a phone mount sporting one, so factor that into the cost of your microphone setup. Alternatively, you can thread the mic onto a tripod, so if you have a dual tripod mount, you could also be sorted. EV Explorers for Those Who Are Interested in Electric Cars I've created a new group on DerrickStoryOnline titled EV Explorers. The tagline for this group is: "Bringing Curiosity and Nimbleosity to the World of Electric Vehicle Transportation." Here we can share information, tips, discoveries and more about using electric vehicles for our photography adventures. If you want to join this group, click on this link for an invite. We're going to keep this as a private group for now, but you are invited to join us. I'll be sharing my story of going through the process of buying the VW ID.4. We're also going to talk about travel tips with EVs, and the different models available in 2021 including Tesslas, the Ford Mustang Mach, the Bolt EUV, and emerging car manufacturers as well. As the group and our knowledge grows, we'll see where this takes us. I'm sure we'll have meetups and workshops that focus both on EV travel and photography. I have secured the domain EVexplorer.com if a dedicated website seems appropriate. Really, there is no limit to this. The bottom line is that we've been a part of the photography revolution that has moved us to smartphones and mirrorless cameras. Now it's time for the automobile revolution to get us where we want to go without killing the very planet we want to enjoy. If this sounds appealing to you, then join us at EV Explorers. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras We have more time around the house than ever. And you finally dove into that bedroom closet that's been begging for some organization. If you found a film camera that you're no longer using, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on

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Another day , Another Pod! Episode 436

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 22:03

#Blackmagic #Loawa #starlink #Nasa Another day , another Pod! 436 Loawa released a new 11mm F4.5 FF lens for the RF mount $700 usd and as with all their lenses oozing quality! But that price makes it a tough decision being a MF lens?? Black Magic's new 6K pro camera is out and significant upgrades over the old version. Light weight super strong Carbon Fibre Poly Comp body! SSD direct record tech built in ND filters !! optional EVF, bigger battery 1500 Nit HDR screen so many high quality options , hopefully another to keep this Aussie company in touch with the likes of Sony and Canon ? Best feature only $2500 usd !! Sony dropped a Video specific version of the A7S3 beast of a camera in a compact body format for $4000 usd will sell well due to the big brother doing so well ! Nasa Landed the new Peserverance rover on Mars the other day Amazing effort for the space giants. Great to see so many exciting things happening in the space race ! Mcdonalds Denmark hired a michelin starred chef to design a burger called the "Homestyle Bernaise Burger" and it sold out in 2 weeks ! Great to see some quality being invested into to the Burger market ! new back stretcher kickstarter affiliate link ! https://tpr-pain-relief-nirvana-for.kckb.st/c80c262b NEED MERCH !! Here's the link :- https://teespring.com/stores/34-media Come see me at my website - thirty4media.squarespace.com Buy us a cup of tea at our PayPal at - hankshouse@yahoo.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com Catch us on our social pages- Insta-@nightcliff_34 Facebook-@tigersfishingclub twitter-@NightcliffT http://www.youtube.com/c/NTFCMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray/message

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#168 Life on the photobus! Photofilms, 35mm cameras and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 75:42

This week, will Fujifilm ever release a 35mm film camera, why is my EVF showing a blue tint/hue, should you ever trust a corrupt memory card, Fujifilm app help please and what is character in a camera; does everything need to be so sharp? Kev’s showbiz wedding stories, photofilms versus slideshows, why Kev could be tempted to the dark side (Apple), X RAW Studio and dynamic range tips. The book of the week is Women Street Photographers, and Daniel Meadows is our guest for part one of a conversation with Mullins.

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#StopClickbait

Photo-Op

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 16:31

Is this the end of the clickbait headline? No, probably not. We do rapid fire answers to photo related clickbait articles, in an attempt to #StopClickbait. We cover everything from tips for landscape photography to the scourge of the EVF. Join us, and let's force websites to make high quality content if they want the clicks. Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlanteshttps://photo-op.showhello@photo-op.show See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Another day, Another Pod ! Episode 395

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 18:10

#R5S #MavicPro3 #Panasonic #rain Another day , another vlog! 395 First rains of the wet season have arrived and perfect timing the crazy heat is here and getting a bit out of control! Canon Eos R5S is apparently out in the field in testing mode with ambassadors !! Very cool look for a larger EVF as the difference as the 90MP sensor in side you won be able to see ! maybe late next year after the R1 is had its big release ? Sigma haas another Mirrorless lens to release on Dec the 1st ! set your reminder on the you tube page and watch ye another Sony lens get unveiled !DJI Mavic Pro 3 we've already talked about the arrival early next year no confirmed dates in reality. Bu one of the many floating around is an interchangeable lens set up ? This would be fantastic , they already have a great relationship with hasselblad, could this be what they have been working on making a compact lens set designed specifically for the Mavic Pro range ?? Def a game changer if this rumour plays out. You tube #shorts is becoming bigger each week and you've probably noticed ive been dabbling with it. trying to give a little more contact with the mining side and show off the amazing weather we get in wet season here. stay tuned more to come with this new playlist ! Panasonic has designed a air pods vacuum for cleaning them up around train stations in japan! WOW thats some expensive rubbish !! DJI Black Friday sale deals https://click.dji.com/AItOeQTX3d7ZmE5zABVwrw?pm=link HUGE XMAS SALE ON MERCH !! USE CODE "TIGERXMAS" FOR 10% OFF Ends 30/11/20 be quick ... Here's the link :- https://teespring.com/stores/34-media ***DONT CLICK THIS LINK ****:) https://bit.ly/31PE0ys Come see me at my website - thirty4media.squarespace.com Buy us a cup of tea at our PayPal at - hankshouse@yahoo.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com Catch us on our social pages- Insta-@nightcliff_34 Facebook-@tigersfishingclub twitter-@NightcliffT http://www.youtube.com/c/NTFCMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray/message

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Another Day, Another Pod! Episode 360

GLAS - Fotografie & Internet

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 28:03

#canon #m50 #lenovo #subway Another day , another vlog! 360 Canon's RF 85mm lens should hit shops this week after long delays due to covid 19. M50 specs rumours for the series 2 are out and look good, as i thought all internal or software updates no hard wars e updates. 32.5mp, dicing x or better, DPAF version 2 , 14FPS , 4K 60 fps no crop !, no IBIS,EVF form R6, 1 sd slot. Google new feature hold for me will handle your telstra calls when they put you on hold for 30 mins ! Subway been smashed by irish judge after testing of bread for contents it was deemed to be cake not bread as 10%sugar !!!! Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Nano laptop is their lightest ever and only weighs 902 grams !! a tad more then iPad pro 12" but has keyboard etc all the latest features , 5g , wifi 6 17 hrs of battery life 16gb ram 1tb ssd $1400 usd a great buy for those working on the move that need laptop utility's with iPad weight ! Come see me at my website - thirty4media.squarespace.com Thinking about trying out Luminar 4 to help with your workflow here's my affiliate link https://skylum.grsm.io/34media You will get a US$10 discount with your referral discount code - LUMINAR-FRIEND. Important note: use it only with your referral link. Draft top can top removal device link and 10% code below - https://drafttop.kckb.st/b0d9a0b2 10PERCENT-AVARKH Need a sugar free hit to keep you editing all night try out this aussie company ! Legion Energy- Great tasting flavours, provide 3 separate ranges FOCUS , HYDRATE & REST ! use this link for $5 off your purchase. https://bit.ly/3cwsISh I've got Merch available, plenty of options great for gifts ! Here's the link :- https://teespring.com/stores/34-media Buy us a cup of tea at our PayPal at hankshouse@yahoo.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com Catch us on our social pages- Insta-@nightcliff_34 Facebook-@tigersfishingclub twitter-@NightcliffT http://www.youtube.com/c/NTFCMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray/message

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GLAS #147: Die größte Erkenntnis nach dem Kauf einer Leica

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 13:26

"Oh, ist das noch eine Analoge?" Das ist mit einer der häufigsten Sätze, der mir zugerufen wird, wenn ich mit der Q2 unterwegs bin. Ich schätze mal wegen ihrer kompakten Bauform und dem leichten angehauchten Vintage Look. Das Interesse ist dann meist sehr groß an der Kamera, doch nach der Schnelligkeit des Autofokus, der Akkuleistung oder dem EVF hat mich noch niemand gefragt. Leica scheint hier einen ganz anderen Anspruch an die Fotografie bei Menschen zu wecken, als andere Hersteller das tun und nach 1 1/2 Jahren mit der Q2 kann ich das bestätigen. Ein Versuch dieser Erkenntnis auf den Grund zu gehen. Viel Spaß! Brrrrrr

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Another Day, Another Pod! Episode 348

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 27:31

#Sony #A7C #LGwing #ARM #Canon #lumecube Another day , another vlog! 348 Sony's big release - The A7C compact Full Frame camera is no game changer. Its more of what has made Sony the best in video in the hybrid market, just less! Thats not a bad thing but at rumoured $2100 usd its 140gram weight saving really isn't worth the extra money then the current A73 which has all the same features and a better grip and a EVF thats actually useable. Pros are that form factor will be great for gimbals as now smaller shape will be easier to balance. The battery life has been fixed now 215 mins record time Sony claiming, which is impressive! Down side is that it uses old functions , eve waste of time should off been a hot shoe type like canons version for those that want it , and really no photographers are gong to buy this its a video camera that can take photos. The lens is well a travel lens and useless for the vlogging crowd its meant for. 28mm is way to big to use this in any sort of blogging terms! The new compact flash looks great small powerful and should be great for the system if a photographer was actually going to use this it might do well! Again this will be used for video not photo's? Nividía has brought ARM for 40 Billion usd ! this will be huge for their AR tech they are heavily into as the mobile platform is what runs the AR world. AMD released pictures of its new 6000 series graphics card inside Fortnite the game today ! releasing in Oct 28th the new 3 fan design, usd some smart marketing tricks to hit the people who are most likely to buy this, well played AMD. Insta 360 continues to kick goals and release great updates and this new one released today should see some great new features available to users. The LG WING phone released on unbox therapy today and at first it looked gimmicky , but on closer inspection this has a great chance to offer some new ways of doing tasks. with a huge array of ways to use the spring loaded twin screen, if you're a multitasker then this phone could be the one you NEED! 6'8" main screen square 3.9" second screen. fast charging , low light tech for night video which is great. pop up selfie cam so you can film interview style mode as well. fine print in display so no notch to speak of. And the best feature from a you tubers perspective is that the spring loaded swivel also works as a functioning gimbal with pan, tilt etc very cool. Canon Power shot Zoom available on Makuake in Japan a kickstarter type of business is a lanyard hanging portable video and photo machine for the family. 12 mp sensor 10 fps shooting, iso 100-3200 , 100-400 mm zoom with 800mm digital 1080 24fps , face af and optical stabilisation. 144grams this is a serious lightweight and around 300 usd look for these on ebay next year ! or if they do well next xmas in the states ! Come see me at my website - thirty4media.squarespace.com Need a sugar free hit to keep you editing all night try out this aussie company ! Legion Energy- Great tasting flavours, provide 3 separate ranges FOCUS , HYDRATE & REST ! use this link for $5 off your purchase. https://bit.ly/3cwsISh I've got Merch available, plenty of options great for gifts ! Here's the link :- https://teespring.com/stores/34-media Buy us a cup of tea at our PayPal at hankshouse@yahoo.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com Catch us on our social pages- Insta-@nightcliff_34 Facebook-@tigersfishingclub twitter-@NightcliffT http://www.youtube.com/c/NTFCMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray/message

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Another Day, Another Pod ! Episode 343

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 17:50

#LouBrock #Gigabyte #Freewell #Googlemaps Another day , another vlog! 343 RMIT in melbourne have created a worlds first artificial skin the can feel pressure and heat and cold ! A massive tech breakthrough! Google Maps will be adding full dark mode soon to the application. Which will be great dfor driving at night for safety ! Freewelll are selling anamorphic lens covers for the Cosmo pocket and the mavic air 2 It looks really good and a great way to cheaply add some quality to your film! $40 usd form freewell.com Gigabyte has released 2 new laptops that are smikoo ! the Aero which is aimed at creators with an OLED display that looks fantastic ! all the power and ports you could ever want too. And the 15G which is the worlds lightest and thinest laptop with a mechanical keyboard and again has all tehfruit you can imagine like rtf 2080 as options ! Canon rumours have dropped a beast of a rumour with the "R5S " is apparently in the hands of testers at present. The camera is rumoured to have a 90 MP sensor bigger and better EVF as well I'm guessing somewhere around the 10 g's usd and should be out in 2021 . A sad day for baseball fans and especially us cardinal fans ! our beloved LOU BROCK has passed away at age 81 !

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M80 - Bola ao Lado

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020

O "Bola ao Lado" entra em modo férias e, por isso, recuperamos alguns dos melhores momentos deste podcast. Esta semana recordamos dois grandes convidados: António Félix da Costa, campeão mundial de Formula E, e António Raminhos, humorista e benfiquista.

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スノーさんのフォトスクランブル　377回キヤノン　 EOS R5 R6 が出た！

PodcastStation Scramble

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 52:59

スノーさんのフォトスクランブル　377回　　20.07.10収録キヤノン　 EOS R5 R6 が出た！　梅雨前線による豪雨で九州〜中部地方まで多くの被害が出ておりますがリスナーの皆様どうぞ、お気をつけ下さい。（7/10現在です）　さて、キヤノンから発売が発表された、ミラーレス一眼、R5とR6について、現物は見ていないのですが、キヤノンの製品比較サイトを見ながら、あーでも、こーでもと話しをして見ました。　高画素化も気になりますが、全体のバランスや、EVFの画質、応答性等は実機を見てみないとわかりませんねー。気になるお値段もー(T_T) 新製品紹介のサイトはこちらから。 R5 https://cweb.canon.jp/eos/your-eos/product/eosr/r5/ R6 https://cweb.canon.jp/eos/your-eos/product/eosr/r6/

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Another day, Another Pod! episode 290

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 24:15

#sigma #canon #apple #owc #donglelife Another day , another vlog! 290 Sigmas big launch ! Was only 1 lens WTF? Although it looks great and I'm sure it is. Jared Colin tested it today and pictures looked great with a song camera. But this was supposed to be a big product release and all the fuss was over one stinking lens!! Talk about oversell. The 100-400 F5-6.3 DG DN OS $949 usd avail mid July. And they kindly threw in couple of teleconverters as well? The other day they released the 3 primes that the ef-m mount got last october without even telling anyone but this one telephoto lens for sony cameras is some sort of a big deal ! Sony already has this length in its g master range so its not a new lens just a cheaper version. Had me Befuzzeled and pissed off for wasting my time telling you all about it and sitting and watching it for no reason. Canon on the other hand, Thanks to WWW.canonrumors.com we finally have the release date 9th of July for the fleet of gear they are releasing which are R5,R6 6 lenses and 2 teleconverters ! Now thats a release Sigma .... Also price and specs for the under estimated R6 details below. This is said to be a high ISO monster more aimed at the photographers where as the R5 is more video centric. Canon EOS R6 Specifications: (New information in BOLD) 20mp full-frame CMOS sensor IBIS 12fps mechanical and 20fps electronic. Oversampled 5K Video 4K @ 60p FullHD @ 120p Canon Log 10-bit Zebras AF identical to the EOS R5 No RAW video mode Dual SD UHS-II slots Head detection AF Animal detection AF Identical 5 million dot EVF as the EOS R5 No top-down screen Build quality not as good as the EOS R5 Bluetooth 4.2 (EOS R5 to get Bluetooth 5.0) LP-E6NH Battery (Same as the EOS R5) Announcement July 9, 2020 New apple 5600M graphics card in the 16"MacBook pro was tested today and doubles the performance for double the cost ! for the extra 1000 dollars aussie you get double the speed and the new style memory tech. So if your a big time video maker long term will probably see your laptop last another 2 years for just another grand out of pocket ? Draft top can top removal device link and 10% code below - https://drafttop.kckb.st/b0d9a0b2 10PERCENT-AVARKH Need a sugar free hit to keep you editing all night try out this aussie company ! Legion Energy- Great tasing flavours, provide 3 separate ranges FOCUS , HYDRATE& REST ! use this link for $5 off your purchase. https://bit.ly/3cwsISh Here's where you can find all our podcast's:- https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/show/2LmG3hU5V3GfCFat8rZBOm Breaker-https://www.breaker.audio/another-day-another-pod Radio public-https://radiopublic.com/another-day-another-pod-WlyLv7 I've got Merch available, plenty of options great for gifts ! Here's the link :- https://teespring.com/stores/tigers-media Buy us a cup of tea at our PayPal at hankshouse@yahoo.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com Catch us on our social pages- Insta-@nightcliff_34 Facebook-@tigersfishingclub twitter-@NightcliffT http://www.youtube.com/c/NTFCMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray/message

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Another day, Another Pod! episode 285

Picture This: Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 14:29

#ps5 #sony #nikon #nividia #3080 #gaming #blm #chrislilly #gonewiththewind Another day , another vlog! 285 The PS5 release today was an abysmal joke on sony's behalf 2 hours of game ads followed by 5 mins of pictures of the "#WHITEELEPHANT" Consoles. There are 2 versions one being digital. W eave no idea what that means as they explained ZERO! There is a wireless headset, wireless controllers a HD camera for some reason and a wireless charging dock for controllers and 2 ugly playstation's. This was the Biggest clickbait ever, and i was extremely pissed off by the end of the joke ! Nikon rumors have said we will be getting 2 more models form them this year a Z5 with a separate EVF you may have to buy ? and a Z30 . hopefully more details will follow. Big Leak of the new RTX 3080 graphics card from Nividia last night. opposing fans a strange feature too boot . Chris lilly an aussie comedian , Little Britain and Gone with the wind have all been pulled form TV as they offend the Black lives matter movement apparently ! wow . how does comedy offend some one is this the end of all comedians if any of them offend any race form now on TV stations will have to pull them as they have set precedent otherwise they will be the racist ones. Getting a bit looney toons to be worrying about tv shows. talk to the politicians their job is to work out your grievances don't piss off the rest of the world by getting rid of our favourite tv shows not going to win any support by doing that. Just more 2020 crazy times what will be next ? Need a sugar free hit to keep you editing all night try out this aussie company ! Legion Energy- Great tasing flavours, provide 3 separate ranges FOCUS , HYDRATE& REST ! use this link for $5 off your purchase. https://bit.ly/3cwsISh Here's where you can find all our podcast's:- https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/show/2LmG3hU5V3GfCFat8rZBOm Breaker-https://www.breaker.audio/another-day-another-pod Radio public-https://radiopublic.com/another-day-another-pod-WlyLv7 I've got Merch available, plenty of options great for gifts ! Here's the link :- https://teespring.com/stores/tigers-media Buy us a cup of tea at our PayPal at hankshouse@yahoo.com Want to send something to us, flick us an email to get the address details, cheers ! hankshouse@yahoo.com http://www.youtube.com/c/NTFCMedia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-kendray/message

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Here's Canon's hybrid DSLR/mirrorless design (TECHNICAL)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 15:47

Canon's building a new camera (a Canon 5D Mk V?) that attaches both DSLR and mirrorless lenses with NO adapter - the best of both worlds. I think I figured out their design. Watch a video of this episode: http://sdp.io/Hybrid Go to http://squarespace.com/Tony & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “TONY” Enter our Mavic Mini giveaway at http://FreeSDP.com Music provided by Epidemic Sound (affiliate): https://bit.ly/2MwDey7

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Intro To Early Vertical Forearm (EVF)

MySwimPro Swimming Technique & Training Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 11:40 Very Popular

EVF is one of the most commonly referenced concepts in the technical swimming and coaching world, yet most are unsure what exactly Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) is. To learn more, check out this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday!

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Intro To Early Vertical Forearm (EVF)

MySwimPro Swimming Technique & Training Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 11:40

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We Shoot Mirrorless #28 | PPN | 4 new mirrorless cameras and more.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 62:02

Marco has invited back his friend and long-time mirrorless camera reviewer and expert Mathieu Gasquet. Mat and his significant other - Heather - are also the founders of www.MirrorLessons.com / and www.MirrorlessComparison.com. This show is sponsored by: COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. http://bit.ly/STREETOMATIC and Skylum Luminar - The cutting edge photo editor http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 Marco’s Street Photography exhibition: “Poetry of coincidence” will be shown at ErsteReihe.Hamburg Gallery from November 21st to December 7th. Google Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/PGaP9uhmHibQTURE6 Nikon Z50 Nikon is entering the mirrorless APS-C sensor market with this camera. This camera uses the Z-mount and offers a 21MP CMOS sensor with a 209-point Hybrid AF System. But unlike the Z6 & Z7 it does not have in-body image stabilization. But it’s also smaller and lighter than the Full Frame Z-Siblings while still offering Nikon-like grip and ergonomics. The 90° tilt-up and 180° tilt-down LCD is unique but may interfere with tripods if you want to use the LCD as a selfie screen. Nikon Z50 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2reW1Xv Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/35iefpW Olympus E-M5 III The new E-M5 III shares a lot of features of the E-M1 MK II. It has a 20MP m4/3 sensor with a 121-point phase and CDAF and a 50MP high-res mode as well as 30 fps burst and 10fps with continuous AF shooting modes. On the video side it shoots 4K up to 24p and Full HD up to 60p is supported. The EVF now moved from an LCD to an OLED system which should improve the viewing experience. And Olympus continues to make their cameras more weatherproof - a feature that I have started to appreciate - when it works - in recent months. The E-M5 MK III is now IPX-1 rated. Bluetooth has also been added for better connectivity with your mobile devices. Olympus E-M5 III B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Xzrfol Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2XxmnjB Sony a9 II After 2.5 years in production, Sony’s flagship sports camera gets a refined update. While the sensor and amount of AF pixel stayed the same, the new processor improves overall responsiveness and AF tracking reliability. The mechanical shutter can now shoot 10 fps. A second UHS-II SD card slot also improves the ability to offload the images fast to SD-cards. But the upgrade from 100 Mbit to a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port plus implementation of 5GHz ac Wi-Fi also helps to offload the images quickly to the photo agencies. Sony a9 II B&H: https://bhpho.to/34cqILW Leica SL2 Leica announced an update to their Full Frame SL camera line. The camera has a 47MP FF CMOS sensor with CDAF and now finally a 5-axis IBIS is built-in. A 187MP high res mode enables the user to create huge high-quality prints. And a 5.76M-dot OLED EVF is also a useful improvement. The camera allows for 10 fps burst shooting with mechanical shutter and locked AF which drops to 6fps in continuous AF mode. And pretty much all of these are the specs of the Panasonic Lumix S1R, too. But the Leica does have a different body design and it has a beautiful top plate LCD as well as 2 SD-card slots instead of the 1 SD and 1 XQD slot on the S1 and S1R. What’s lacking on the Leica is a tilting LCD screen. At launch, the SL2 is priced at $6000 US and is about twice the price of the Lumix S1R. Leica SL II B&H: https://bhpho.to/2KDRAg3 Panasonic Lumix S1R B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ Mirrorless question of the month: Hello Marco, I have my Olympus EM-10 for 3 years now. Time to upgrade? Not so sure, I'm wondering if I rather keep it until I will start to see mechanical or electronic issues? The new EM-10 and 5 mark III are more capable (better image stabilization, more pixels, better Continuous autofocus...) but I still enjoy my ''old'' camera and knows its limitations. I think I would rather invest the money in lenses, travels or workshops, no? What do you think? Question by: Christophe, Canada We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Andrew Ha - Street Meat (click for the link to the image on Flickr). See his image at the bottom of this page. Links to Mathieu Gasquet (Mat): Web: mirrorlessons.com Web: mirrorlesscomparison.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrorlessons/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirrorlessons Twitter: https://twitter.com/MirrorLessons Links to Marco Larousse: Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com Twitter: @HamburgCam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/ Links to PPN: Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm Twitter: @Photopodcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link. And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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We Shoot Mirrorless #27 | PPN | Talking about new mirrorless cameras with Angela Nicholson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 65:45

Marco has invited back his friend, journalist, and reviewer of cameras and photographic equipment Angela Nicholson to talk about the latest news from the world of mirrorless cameras. This show is sponsored by: Skylum Luminar - The cutting edge photo editor http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 and COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. http://bit.ly/STREETOMATIC Canon has released the EOS M200. The new M200 replaced the M100 entry-level APS-C camera. It still has a 24MP APS-C sensor and a 180° touch LCD. But the new Digic 8 processor is supposed to improve the AF with Dual Pixel AF and eye detection. Canon EOS M200 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IWGxxG Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2BmvCc8 Canon PowerShot G5X MK II The G5 X MK II is a high-end compact camera with a 20MP 1” sensor. It has a fixed 24-120mm f1.8-2.8 zoom lens. But one of its special features is a pop-up EVF and flash. The touch-LCD tilts up 180° and 90° down and on the video side, the camera shoots 4K/30p and up to 120p in full HD video. Canon PowerShot G5X MK II B&H: https://bhpho.to/33Dx6ek Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MmgfH2 Fuji announced the development of the X-Pro 3. This new iteration of the X-Pro line from Fuji will have a better Hybrid Electronic- and optical viewfinder and it finally gets a tilt-LCD. But as much as Marco has been wanting this feature on the X-Pro line, he has quite some concerns if the way that Fuji implemented it will be very convenient in real-life situations. Fuji also announced the development of an XF 50mm f1.0 lens. But this lens will come instead of the long-time announced XF 33mm f1.0 lens. Why did they change their mind and was this a good decision? Marco’s Fuji X-T2 has issues with the weather sealing and the Fuji Cam Remote app continues to have serious issues. Fuji has also announced an update to the entry-level X-A5 that is now called X-A7. The camera has a new 24MP APS-C bayer pattern sensor with 8.5 times more phase-detection AF-Pixel than the previous X-A5. The camera has only 4 buttons: A shared drive/trash bin, a replay, a shared Menu/OK, and a display button. Plus an AF-Joystick that helps to operate the camera next to the 3.5” touch LCD. The camera will be available in 4 colors and will hit the stores on October 24th. Fuji X-A7 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2nYdB0U Sony introduced the a7R IV. This is a 61MP full-frame camera that also offers a high-res mode with 240MP. The OLED EVF as 5.7 Mio. dot and the 4K video mode does not add a crop to the width of the sensor. Sony a7R IV B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BqoYS9 Sony also added the new entry-level a6100 and the flagship a6600 to their APS-C lineup. The a6100 is a stripped-down a6400 with a lower resolution EVF. The new a6600 has IBIS, faster tracking AF and uses bigger Z-type batteries that hold about twice the capacity compared to the smaller W-series that the other a6000 cameras are using. Sony a6100 B&H: https://bhpho.to/31pU9rm Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/35IAFlj Sony a6600 B&H: https://bhpho.to/35E6onz Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2OVAb5q Panasonic has released the Lumix S1H camera. This is the video-centric version for the S1 lineup. The full-frame camera has a dual native ISO sensor with 24MP that allows fro 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording at 4K/60P. Compared to the S1 siblings with one SD and one XQD memory slot, this camera has 2 SD card slots. Panasonic Lumix S1H B&H: https://bhpho.to/2qkXbjT Panasonic Lumix S1 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0pLK Panasonic Lumix S1R B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ Panasonic also added the Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f2.8 lens to the lineup. B&H: https://bhpho.to/31nSBy7 Mirrorless question of the month: With the latest smartphone camera improvements does it still make sense to buy a compact camera to always have with you when your big main camera stays at home? And if you favor a compact camera, which one would you recommend? Question by: Luis, Madrid, Spain Recommended cameras in the answer: Sony RX VII B&H: https://bhpho.to/2J1b1OV Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2oOECnK Panasonic Lumix LX100 II B&H: https://bhpho.to/35Hmk8L Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MppHcM Canon PowerShot G5X MK II B&H: https://bhpho.to/33Dx6ek Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MmgfH2 Canon EOS M200 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IWGxxG Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2BmvCc8 We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Helen Hooker - Racing into the golden hour. See his image at the bottom of this page. Links to Angela Nicholson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angenicholson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angenicholsonmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson Links to Camera Jabber: Web: CameraJabber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerajabber Twitter: https://twitter.com/camerajabber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerajabber/ Links to SheClicks: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheclicksnet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheclicksnet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheclicksnet/ Links to Marco Larousse: Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com Twitter: @HamburgCam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/ Links to PPN: Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm Twitter: @Photopodcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link. And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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How Lensrentals Uses 3D Printing

The Lensrentals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 33:30

We used to dream of all the things we could and should 3D print and today we’re actually making them! Kris Steward joins Roger Cicala to discuss how a 3D printer he bought from Kickstarter lead to a room full of printers here at Lensrentals. He tells us the items he’s making, from beefing up battery doors to figuring out workarounds and bringing new items for Lensrentals into existence. It started with making our own gaskets and we’re currently printing 67 unique items. They range from things for products we couldn’t source for repair purposes, we’d make to ensure the product you rented was as close to how it would be if you bought it. Gear mentioned in this episode: Printers: Prusa Mk 3S Prusa Mk 3S MMU 2.0 Materials: PETG, (polyethylene terephthalate) Which has a high melt point so it’s high enough we can ship it and it won’t deform. Software: Kris recommends using a parametric based CAD software TinkerCad is free and what Kris started with Fusion360 is where Kris has settled and what he uses currently To get started yourself on a less immersive level: Check your cities local maker spaces if you’re looking to get something 3D printed for the first time. 3Dhubs is based out of Chicago and professionally prints for you Shapeways 3D prints professionally and ships out of Europe Spotlight on the Panasonic S1 Joey loves that the tech previously available in only M4/3 is now available to use in a full-frame camera. It’s a big beefy camera which feels great in hand Buttons are all laid out smartly EVF is nice and clear and bright Inbody stabilization is everything you’ve come to expect from Panasonic and works incredibly well. Joey can handhold shots down to 1/4 a second. AF and tracking work really well and better than the SL1 Important to tweak it to your style of shooting before heading out into the field, which is easy to do With the advent of the L-mount, there will be more lenses, such a the Sigma Art and Leica L mount and M-mount too! The Lensrentals Podcast is hosted by Roger Cicala. Our sound engineers are Ryan Hill and Julian Harper. Other contributors include: Sarah McAlexander, Joey Miller, Drew Cicala, John Tucker, and SJ Smith. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

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Mindful Collective Update

Neil Wilkins Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 8:43

In this episode I give you a 'fly on the wall' glimpse of what went on behind the scenes today in our workshop with EVF. The sound quality is not great but I hope you will get a feel for some of the exciting developments in how we are creating the Mindful Business Model and now positioning Purpose at the heart of the organisation framework for successful businesses of the future. We have moved Product up a level to its own position in the new marketing mix and have ensured that value creation is front of mind for marketers in their role both strategically and tactically. Let me know what you think at https://neilwilkins.online/2019/09/25/mindful-collective-update/

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We Shoot Mirrorless #26 | PPN | Micro Four Thirds is NOT DEAD

Latitude Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 65:40

Due to popular demand, we share our thought on claims that the M4/3 system is dead. Marco invited Scott Bourne back on the show to step on their virtual soapbox and discuss some of the claims about the demise of the M4/3 system now that so many new Full-Frame mirrorless camera systems have entered the market. And in the second half of the show, they cover some mirrorless news, a mirrorless listener question, and pick the mirrorless photographer and photo of the month. This show is sponsored by: COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. http://bit.ly/STREETOMATIC Skylum Luminar3 - The cutting edge photo editor http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 The claim “Micro Four-Thirds is dead, ranks pretty high on the clickbait charts these days, but there are plenty of facts and arguments that contradict these claims. For example, some people may see the introduction of the Full-Frame S1 camera system by Panasonic LUMIX as proof, that Panasonic will abandon their M4/3 camera system. While looking at Fuji and Sony who run two complete camera systems with different sensor sizes successfully next to each other, such a move can simply be seen as a move to grow market share catering to more photographers. Besides that, different sensor sizes do have certain advantages over the other and some of these are covered in this episode. Some cameras and lenses matching this conversation are: Olympus OM-D E-M1X B&H: https://bhpho.to/2CEmWhH Panasonic LUMIX G9 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9B0u Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KxmzJy Panasonic GH5 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JQLhr1 Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/31t1AP4 Olympus ED 300mm f4 IS PRO lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JQ4kBB Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2yOsSTB Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4 ASPH O.I.S. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JEkV7s Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2YUw4I9 LUMIX S1 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0pLK LUMIX S1R B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ Hasselblad X1D II 50C Scott and Marco both tested the first iteration of Hasselblad’s mirrorless FF camera about 3 years ago. The upgraded second version of this camera has improved in especially in the speed and usability department. A huge rear LCD and higher resolution EVF next to quicker start-up time and less blackout time between shots. Marco was also really impressed by the new USB-C option to tether the camera directly to your iPad Pro and run Hasselblad’s Phocus 2 app as an instant preview and editing extension to your workflow. And another nice fact about the camera is that the price has been reduced considerably compared to the release price of the previous version. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZLIOlG Hasselblad CFV II Scott and Marco have fond memories of working with their analog V500 Hasselblad systems. And now Hasselblad revives the system with the CFV II 50C digital back. It attaches to old analog V500 cameras and turns them into a digital medium format camera system. But with the addition of the new tiny 907X body, the CFV II tunes into a very compact medium format camera for the new Hasselblad XCD lens system. And conveniently, that setup allows for autofocus, too. Hasselblad 907X Special Edition B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZPYrZ4 Olympus Tough TG-6 Camera SSummertimeis rugged camera time and Olympus added some improved features to this latest iteration of the TG-system that Marco and Scott discuss. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZMwIsx Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TpmH1R Olympus 150-400mm f4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO lens Scott shares some thoughts on the future Olympus tele-zoom lens that maybe the next game-changer in wildlife photography. Mirrorless question of the month: What're your views on attracting birds for photography? For me bating is out of the question but what about calling birds with your phone with an app is that acceptable? Question by: Rick, Toronto, Canada Marco adds a mirrorless component to the question: What are Scott’s two suggested bird photography setups right now? Budget set: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LpfCct Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/31o0LqO Olympus ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZJDKOB Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2YC53Ol Pro set: Olympus OM-D E-M1X B&H: https://bhpho.to/2CEmWhH Olympus ED 300mm f4 IS PRO lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JQ4kBB Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2yOsSTB We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Paul Stuart - Title: Arctic Tern. See his image at the bottom of this page. Links to Scott Bourne: Web: https://scottbourne.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourne.scott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottbourne Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottbourne Podcast: https://picturemethods.com/category/podcasts/ Links to Marco Larousse: Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com Twitter: @HamburgCam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/ Links to PPN: Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm Twitter: @Photopodcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link. And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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First thoughts on the a6400 and iPad Pro

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 54:31

Links talked about in this episode: https://brentbergherm.com/course-info/ https://brentbergherm.com/workshops/ww-print/ Time to talk about two pieces of gear. The iPad Pro and a mobile workflow opportunity that it provides, and the Sony a6400. Let’s talk about the 6400 first. I took it with me to my conference in April 2019 to San Francisco. I was there for a web design conference, but I landed at about noon on Sunday and went straight for Cataract falls in the Marin Headlands area. Took only this camera Was concerned about leaving the Canon kit behind. This is a very capable camera, but I’m just so used to my Canon and three lenses. Took a small bag that went into my computer bag. Took two batteries and my normal ThinkTank photo pixel pocket secure with my cards. It charges via USB plugged straight into the camera. Let’s look at a few Specs of the camera. Sony E mount, crop sensor 24MP ISO to 32,000, extendable to 102,400 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter to 1/4000thsec. Silent shutter, is completely silent Tons of video options, all the way up to 4K and full HD at 60fps I’ve yet to do any video with this camera. 425 Phase Detect AF sensors 425 Contrast Detection Areas Viewfinder resolution almost 2.4MP Monitor resolution 921,600 dot Tilting screen (up and down, flips up but not flippy screen. Rather annoying that it is hard to operate with an arca swiss plate attached) USB 2 micro b for charging L Weight: 14.22 oz, 403g (with battery and memory card) All in all, not a bad camera for less than $900. Quite respectable in fact. There’s a few things I couldn’t get used to, or couldn’t yet figure out. Screen resolution is too low. Hand keeps turning off screen when I reach toward the camera, the sensor for the viewfinder senses the hand, turns off screen. Kind of annoying. I know I can switch it to be only the rear screen or the viewfinder. I don’t want that. I want a sensor that actually senses it’s on a tripod and that when something approaches it it should leave the screen on. Then, when I have it in one hand or both hands, and that sensor is tripped, it should then go back and forth between EVF and the screen. But I like it when I want to use the viewfinder. Viewfinder is too low resolution as well. The AF system is good, but I couldn’t intuitively figure out how to change it so I can manually select which AF spot I want. I had to rely on the ability to touch the screen to override the camera’s auto selection of AF points. But when using the viewfinder, I was out of luck. Probably just my inexperience, and my being used to the Canon system. But it should be more intuitive to make that selection. On my 5D4, it’s a quick flick of the joystick item. Comparisons to the Canon 5D4 In one sense it’s rather unfair to make a comparison because these are two totally different cameras. But that too is my point. I’ll be looking at image quality soon, so that ultimately tells the whole story, but for now, let’s look at the physical differences. I use a Pro Media Gear L bracket with my 5D4, it makes this package a massive beast to behold. But I do like it and it has worked well for me. But I’m very much interested in a smaller kit. I want to travel more and take more pictures, and I do know that the girth of the camera does cause me to not get it out sometimes. I bought the Sony with the 18-135 lens. Together they weigh 25.72 oz or 1.6 pounds. Not bad. The Canon with the 24-70 I shoot weighs in at about 48 oz. or 3 pounds. That’s nearly twice the weight. The Sony is rated with the battery, the Canon is not. Add the battery and my L bracket and I’m saving half the weight when going with the Sony. Image Quality: I just completed working on several images in LR. Before I get too far into this I gotta say one thing, This is not a direct comparison of the same exact scenes between the Canon and the Sony. I did not take my Canon so I only had the Sony to shoot and think about on this trip. Thoughts: Golden Gate Bridge at night: Came out very well. I shot mostly in the 100, 200 and 400 ISO range and I let the shutter speed go on up to 10 seconds or so. I did a lot of experimenting so I’m just going off of the two that made it to my keepers file thus far. I’m really impressed with the flexibility of these files. I can push them up in LR easily about ½ stop more than my Canon with the same amount of noise build up. Past 400 though and it starts to fall apart in my opinion. And by “fall apart” I really mean that you can see the noise, it’s still very well controlled, but it’s certainly there. Pretty much on par with the Canon. This is impressive given that the Pixel area of the Sony is 15.13 µm²and the Canon is 28.73 µm² Story behind shooting these images Woke up at about 4:30 a.m. Drove to the Marin Headlands area, specifically, to the Battery Spencer overlook. Arrived way before sunrise. Had the place to myself. Looked at a few options for framing. Decided to largely hang out a bit to the left of the battery area so I could have a slightly better angle on the bridge and the city behind it. Got plenty of shots with it pitch black. However, my favorite shot is the ones where just a bit of blue is starting to come through. Reds of the bridge are not feeling all that “original” or natural. Not sure if this is a lighting issue, a Sony issue or something else. I was able to manipulate the colors in post to get them pretty good, but to begin with they were awful. I’ve never had this problem with my Canon. Initially, however, I’ll chalk this up to just loads of experience with the Canon, and preconceived expectations. As the sun continued to rise it looked promising. I wanted to catch the harsh light on the bridge with the city behind. But the fog rolled in on the horizon. It remained mostly clear where I was, but over the main land area it got a bit thick. So I went over to the edge of the ridge and shot the sun coming through the clouds. It was quite good actually. Very pleased with how those came out. I was able to frame up Alcatraz with a large ship, and with the sun poking through the clouds and reflecting off the water, it was rather sweet. I then got back on the main road and headed down towards Point Bonita Lighthouse. There were signs posted saying it’s only open for a few hours on Sunday afternoon, but I had no idea they’d close a tunnel that is the only access to the area and you can’t even see it from the trail. I was a bit disappointed. I then drove to the Battery Alexander Parking lot and walked to the beach that leads to Bird Island. It was all right, but nothing too exciting. I just shot a few wet sand texture and pattern studies. One afternoon I walked downtown after the conference and I got on top of a parking garage and shot an old fashioned street car. I zoomed in and framed it up tight, the curvy lines, windows and the pattern of the road made for a striking composition. I really like the guy in the back window. You can see his face and that’s the only major human element in the shot. And then finally, I got the sailboat with the ridge behind it. I like the simplicity of this shot. Waterfall shots. Actually, before I shot the bridge and downtown I went to Cataract falls a bit further north. It was an excellent hike. But it was also the first time shooting with this camera in CA. I had shot it a bit before with two listeners who met me in Clarkston, WA, and we went to Hell’s canyon and did a bit in the Palouse area. Anyway, I got a few images that worked, but I was really spending too much time getting used to the camera, most of what I got wasn’t worth much. But it was still a valuable experience. Really the only true keeper is a B&W vertical panoramic with a log crossing over the top portion of the frame and the water flowing into a small pool area with rocks surrounding it. The files held up really well to how far I have to push them when doing a shot like this. B&W helps too, but still, it’s a good quality image. Lens quality The 18-135 is a quality lens. I was almost surprised at how good it is. I could easily trust most of my shots to this lens. I tried it with severe backlighting, side lighting and some of my favorite types of subjects, and they were rendered quite well. I’m not done testing, and my opinion may change, but so far so good. I did not do quality tests at various focal lengths, I’m just speaking candidly from what I was able to see from these initial images. Can I actually do it, make the switch? It’s hard to make the switch just now. I think the lower res screens and EVF bothered me too much. I need something like the EOS-R with a higher resolution viewfinder and flippy screen. The FujiFilm X-T3 has a much higher resolution EVF at 3.69mp, but the rear screen is only barely a few more pixels at 1.04mp. The canon EOS R has the same resolution EVF as the FujiFilm but it has a 2.1MP rear flippy screen. So if I’m looking for the best experience in shooting, and I did notice the lower res rear screen was annoying, then the Canon EOS R still has a bit of a nod. The Panasonic has a whopping 5.7MP EVF and the same 2.1MP rear screen as the EOS R. This is why I’m still officially waiting to declare which direction I’ll be going with my shooting. Canon has predicted a drop in camera sales and we’re seeing that now with the latest reports coming out in the last couple months. Is it any wonder? There’s lots of good equipment out there, but when you have a 5D4 already, not much is really pulling me one way or the other. Things are to incremental at this point to make me want to pull out the plastic an make it happen with a new body. Video capabilities. I’ve yet to shoot video on the Sony. Though I just got the ThinkTank Photo PhotoCross 15 in the mail today. I’ll be doing a YouTube video on that soon and then I’ll be able to talk about this camera and it’s video capabilities. iPad Use I’d love to be able to use my iPad Pro 2 as an exclusive platform for when out on a trip and I think I’m getting close to saying that is becoming more and more feasible for me. Download images to camera roll. Then import into LR mobile. Rather annoying. iOS 13 supposed to fix this issue, allowing us to import directly into 3rdparty apps such as LR mobile. I look forward to that. Then I have to wait for LR to upload the images to the cloud and then wait for LR on the computer to download them. If you thought importing images into LR was slow, just do this. However, it would be rather worth it for me if I can do this because I’d be able to leave the computer at home if I needed or wanted to. Still waiting for full PS on the iPad. Once that happens things are going to get very interesting. However, with the changes in pricing Adobe has started “testing” even I’m tempted to find another solution even though I get the creative cloud through work. And the price they give educational institutions… it’ll be hard for us to justify moving away from adobe anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean I can’t personally make a switch. Time will tell. The Jury is still out on that one. Closing Remarks Finally, some information you’ve been waiting for on Denver. I’m going to do a one-day print workshop on July 28. I’m working with a local camera club for hosting it but the best part is that they said that I can easily invite my listeners to join in on the fun as well. We don’t need to keep it exclusive. Club members will get a small discount but otherwise it’ll be open to you folks as well. I don’t have everything figured out just yet, but you can check out the FB group for an announcement and those of you who have contacted me personally, I’ll be reaching out to you once I have the details all worked out. I have another workshop for you as well. It’s based here in Walla Walla. We’ll plan to get up to the Palouse as well, but it’s all about shooting, processing and printing. We’ll spend five days going through the whole process from start to finish. And you’ll return home with some great images and new skills. If you’re interested in pushing your image making to new heights this workshop is for you. It happens June 17-21 of this year. Check out all the details on the website, https://brentbergherm.com/workshops/ww-print The Walla Walla workshop does include access to the online course as well. So you’ll get access to over 8 hours of learning and inspiration for taking your images off the screen and into the real world. We’ll talk about working with labs too, so you don’t need your own printer to make this a valuable experience. And quickly, a quick shout out to all those who have purchased the online course. It’s been out almost a month now and I’m thrilled to see the progress many folks are making. I get the stats of video downloads and such and I’m loving the opportunity to help so many folks who have decided to take the plunge. I’m about to announce my first group session that’s associated with the course, so those of you enrolled, watch for that in your email. I’m talking to David, Bill, Steven, Hank, Dino, Gary, Jeremy, Brian, Steve and the others. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. So if you’re ready to take that next step head on over to the website and sign up today! In the next few episodes I’ll be talking with the host of the longest running photography podcast, Chris Marquardt. I’m also bringing on Mary Malinconico to talk about selecting workshops and participating in other photo outings. Jeff and I recently talked a bit about workshops and how to select them on the Master Photography Podcast, but with Mary we’ll go quite a bit deeper. I’ve also got three people interested in talking with me about the book Making Photographs by Ibarionex Perello. So that episode will be exciting and it’ll happen in early July. Thank you so much for listening. I hope you have a fantastic day, whatever you’re doing and until next time, happy shooting!

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We Shoot Mirrorless #25 | PPN | Ricoh GR III, Lumix G95, Leica Q2, Fuji, Sony, Sigma, Huawei P30, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 82:30

This show is loaded with new mirrorless camera hands-on experiences and news. For this show, Marco has invited back his friend, journalist, and reviewer of cameras and photographic equipment Angela Nicholson. This show is sponsored by: Skylum Luminar3 - The cutting edge photo editor http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 and COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. http://bit.ly/STREETOMATIC Angela flew all the way to Rome to test out the new Fuji X-T30 camera. The new X-T30 replaced the X-T30 and gains some features of the top of the line X-T3, like the 26.1 MP BSI sensor, the AF-joystick, and a faster AF. But some features as lacking from the big brother like the second SD-card slot, the high res EVF, and the dedicated ISO dial. Angela has used the camera and shares her experience with it and how it compares to the X-T3. Just after we were done recording, Fuji issued a FW 1.01 update to lessen the effect of the X-T30 “accidental Q-button engagement.” After installing and testing the Q-button update, Angela has added her findings at the bottom of the X-T30 review at CameraJabber.com: https://camerajabber.com/fujifilm-x-t30-review/ Fuji X-T30 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IpXtPa Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2NnJPLr Fuji released FW update 3.0 for the X-T3. The main improvements cover face and eye detect AF accuracy. Face AF priority has also been added - you can now select the face to focus and meter for when there are multiple people in the frame. And another improvement enables faster AF speed for subjects at a distance. X-T3 FW update on Fuji’s website: Fuji website: https://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/xt3/index.html Fuji Camera Remote App for iOS update. With this update to App V4.0 Marco thinks that the software has finally been improved from “painful to use” to “somewhat usable.” Marco discusses in the show what he thinks is still lacking from the program and urges all camera manufacturers to invest more effort in the features and usability of their smartphone apps. “If they want to compete with the constantly improving cameras on smartphones, they need to make their apps to be desirable to use and easy to pair to multiple devices. Panasonic has released the Lumix G95/G90. Angela has had a hands-on with the camera and shares if this Lumix camera is more for the photographer, the videographer, or a truly 50-50 usable hybrid camera. Panasonic Lumix G95/G90 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GuOg3T Angela also had a longer hands-on with the Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R cameras and chimes in with her experience and opinion of those cameras in comparison to other FF mirrorless cameras on the market. And she also shares if she would prefer the S1 or S1R in her camera bag. Panasonic Lumix S1 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0pLK Panasonic Lumix S1R B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ Ricoh introduced the new GR III camera. Both, Angela and Marco have tested the new compact mirrorless camera from Ricoh with its new 24MP APS-C sensor and newly rendered 28mm EFV lens. The rear LCD now is touch-enabled but there are a few things that Marco would have liked to see improved in this latest update to match this camera better to the target audience of street and travel photographers. Ricoh GR III B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GwfHdw Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2IEkOvN Leica has introduced the Q2. The updated Q still has the fantastic fixed 28mm f1.7 lens but gained an almost 100% bump in resolution with the new full-frame sensor moving up from 24MP to 47MP! With this higher resolution, Leica implemented a third native crop mode to the camera. Next to the 35mm (30MP) and 50mm (14.7MP) in-camera crop modes the added 75mm crop still produces a 6.6MP image. The electronic viewfinder was also updated from LCD to OLED and the capacity of the battery was also improved. But the update did not implement two of Marco’s “like to have seen” features of a tilt-LCD and dedicated ISO dial. Leica Q2 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Gv1pdl Sigma will make 11 of their Art lenses available for L-mount in 2019. This should make Lumix and Leica SL owners very happy because Sigma’s Art lenses are high quality at reasonable prices. The L-mount availability will include the 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 105mm f1.4 DG HSM lenses as well as the 14mm and 135mm f1.8 and the 70mm f2.8 macro ART lenses. And Sigma is also introducing the MC-21 mount converter that will allow some of their SA and EF-mount lenses to adapt to the L-mount system. Sigma L-Mount lenses and MC-21 adapter: B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GuR5Sx Sony FW updates for a7 III and a9 cameras. The FW 3.0 for a7III and a7R III adds real-time Eye AF, Animal Eye AF plus interval shooting of 1-9999 exposures in 1 to 60 seconds intervals. The a9 FW 5.0 offers a new AI driven AF for better object recognition and real-time eye tracking plus some changes to the menu settings based on user requests. Sony FW update website a7 III: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7m3#downloads a7R III: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7rm3#downloads a9: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-9-series/ilce-9#downloads Huawei P30 introduction. Angela has tried the new Huawei P30 smartphone with 4 built-in cameras and lenses. This smartphone offers a lot of versatility and features for photographers. The low-light quality is very good and even the computational DOF simulation of an up to f 0.95 lens does an impressive job of rendering fine detail and correctly applying it sharply to the subject or blurred to the background. But the P30 does seem to have some color issues in 4K video mode due to the new RYYB vs. the traditional RGGB pixel layout. But this should be fixable in a future FW update. Huawei P30 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GuSJnb Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Vm5729 Mirrorless question of the month: Hi! One question about RAW converter and workflow with Fuji. What's the best process to get from Fuji RAW to Lightroom? Directly import RAWs to LR? Convert RAW files with Adobe DNG Converter and then import dng in LR? Use Iridient (or others) instead of Adobe Converter? Regards Daniel Question by: Daniel, Cologne, Germany We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: David Queenan - Title: Travelling Back & Forth. See his image at the bottom of this page. Links to Angela Nicholson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angenicholson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angenicholsonmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson Links to Camera Jabber: Web: CameraJabber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerajabber Twitter: https://twitter.com/camerajabber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerajabber/ Links to SheClicks: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheclicksnet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheclicksnet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheclicksnet/ Links to Marco Larousse: Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com Twitter: @HamburgCam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/ Links to PPN: Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm Twitter: @Photopodcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link. And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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We Shoot Mirrorless #23 | PPN | Fuji X-T30, Canon EOS RP, Sony a6400, Lumix S1, Olympus E-M1X, DJI Osmo Pocket, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 58:51

This show is loaded with mirrorless news and hands-on experience with some of the new cameras. For this show, Marco has invited back his friend, journalist, and reviewer of cameras and photographic equipment Angela Nicholson. This show is sponsored by: Skylum Luminar3 - The cutting edge photo editor http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 and COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. http://bit.ly/Streetomatic Fuji X-T30 - Fuji has introduced the replacement for the X-T20. The new X-T30 gains some features of the top of the line X-T3, like the 26.1 MP BSI sensor, the AF-joystick, and a faster AF. But some features as lacking from the big brother like the second SD-card slot, the high res EVF, and the dedicated ISO dial. Angela has used the camera and shares her experience with it. Fuji X-T30 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IpXtPa Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2NnJPLr Fuji announced the XF 16mm f2.8 lens. This lens is a much smaller and lighter version of the XF 16mm f1.4 lens. Its built quality is similar to the XF23, 35, and 50mm f2 range of lenses and at about 40% of the weight and 40% of the price of the XF 16mm f1.4 this lens may be worth a second look if you like to add a classic 24mm field of view lens to your bag. Fuji XF 16mm f2.8 R WR lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoZb36 Fuji has also announced the GF 100-200mm f5.6 LM OIS WR tele-zoom lens for the Fuji GFX medium format camera. This lens will yield an EFV of 80-160mm in FF terms. Fuji GF 100-200mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoleXO In April, Fuji will offer a FW update for the X-T3. FW 3.0 will improve the AF speed and face & eye-detection accuracy. A new face-select AF option, when you have multiple faces in the screen, will also be added. Panasonic has released the final specs of the Lumix S1 and S1R full frame cameras. Marco has used a pre-production review unit of the S1R for a couple of days and shares the specs and some info on the usability and purpose of this camera. Panasonic Lumix S1 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0pLK Panasonic Lumix S1R B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ To go along with the new Lumix S1 cameras, Panasonic has also released three new lenses for the new L-mount. The S PRO 50mm f1.4, the S 24-105mm f4 Macro O.I.S., and the S PRO 70-200 f4 O.I.S. lens. Each lens fills an interesting niche in terms of focal length, weight, features, and price. Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f1.4 lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2InALHr Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f4 Macro O.I.S. lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IqOopm Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f4 O.I.S. lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ip0FdG Canon has countered the trend of making new mirrorless full frame cameras larger and introduced the compact entry-level EOS RP with a 26 MP sensor. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ir5Rho Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Vdcbux And Canon will bring out these 6 new RF-mount lenses in 2019: RF 85mm F1.2 L USM RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM (super compact!) RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Angela shares her hands-on experience with the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera and for whom this camera has actually been made. Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera B&H: https://bhpho.to/2CEmWhH Sony has announced the a6400 APS-C that replaces the a6300. The compact 24 MP camera has been pimped with a processor and AF system that Sony claims is the world’s fastest autofocus. And with the speed, they have also added real-time eye AF and real-time tracking. This APS-C camera sounds like the cropped version of an a9, but we are wondering if the rangefinder style shape is really appealing for whom this speedy APS-C camera is targeted at? Sony a6400 camera B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IDRpmr Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2SeBF8D Angela has tried and then bought the DJI Osmo Pocket camera with its built-in gimbal and 12MP photo and 4k60p video at 100Mbps feature. DJI Osmo Pocket camera B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IscOi4 Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TZVWR0 Mirrorless question of the month: Hi! I mostly shoot weddings and families with a Nikon D750 and have an X-T10 for fun. I want to switch completely to the Fuji X-T2. There are other mirrorless brands but they just don’t interest me and I don’t want full frame due to the size of the lens. The one thing that is holding me back is the time between shutter actuation on the X-T10. I know Marco uses the X-T2 and was curious if he has noticed it on that camera. The X-T10 has a slight delay between shots and would not work in my professional work. Thanks in advance and I love all of your podcast. Question by: Shaun, Indiana, USA We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Amy Hoogerbrugge - Title: The male cat named Moana. See his image at the bottom of this page. Links to Angela Nicholson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angenicholson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angenicholsonmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngeNicholson Links to Camera Jabber: Web: CameraJabber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerajabber Twitter: https://twitter.com/camerajabber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerajabber/ Links to SheClicks: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheclicksnet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheclicksnet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheclicksnet/ Links to Marco Larousse: Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com Twitter: @HamburgCam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Workshops: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/ Links to PPN: Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm Twitter: @Photopodcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWaUn2M1BBoecISFEOJGRCg Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link. And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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Camera and Inspiration #22 | PPN | How to take better environmental portraits - with Damien Lovegrove

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 61:06

Damien Lovegrove shares valuable tips on how to improve your portrait shooting skills and what to watch out for on the technical and emotional side of a portrait shoot. This episode is sponsored by: Skylum Luminar 3 - Simple and fast photo editing software http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 and Marco Larousse Photography Workshops http://bit.ly/StreetPhotographyWorkshops Damien Lovegrove has been a pro photographer for many years and has covered different genres of photography. During his career, he has won many awards but he eventually decided not to participate in competitions anymore and let the clients be the judges of his images. He is a world-renowned portrait photographer and a teacher who shares his passion for light, places, and people in workshops around the world. He is also a great guy and it is always inspiring to listen to him talk about photography. Damien shares how he started his career as a cameraman at the BBC and learned how to light people and how actors were guided into narratives in front of the camera. Eventually, he quit his job at the BBC and became a commercial photographer and later a wedding photographer. Today he teaches his passion for lighting and capturing portraits in workshops around Europe and the rest of the world. Damien picked the German photographer Vincent Peters (born 1969 in Bremen, Germany) as the PPN inspirational photographer of the month. Vincent is best known for his strong and beautifully lit fashion photography. He has worked for the top fashion labels and magazines like Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Nike, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar. Damien finds especially Vincent’s strong and moody B&W photos stunning. Check out a selection of Vincent’s photos in GOOGLE’S Image Search (click link) or go directly to his website at: http://www.vincentpetersphotography.com (site seems to be down!) In the main part of the show, Damien and Marco discuss different aspects on how to approach a model photo shoot. Prepare and practice so that you are confident with the technical aspect of your shoot. This will comfort the model and put less stress on you. Create a narrative to pose your model in a natural way. Shooting outside the studio can actually be easier as things are more natural and less static. Find good locations with layers and controlled light like overpasses to place your model at and work with the available light. Bring only one flash if you want to add more light and don’t use E-TTL in situations where the flash is placed off the camera. A manual flash setting will yield much greater control and consistency. Set up your camera for a good ambient exposure mood and then add the flash manually to bring more light onto the subject. Only use the bare light without light formers to imitate the strong light of the natural sun. A big softbox will make faces appear wider than a well placed small light source. Use continuous light in darker situations where you don’t need to overpower the sun. This gives you a lot of control, especially when using an EVF. Enjoy your photo shoot. Make photography fun and remove the stress from it. Here are the links to Damien’s work and social media accounts: Website: https://www.lovegrovephotography.com/ Adventures: https://lovegroveadventures.com/ Blog: https://www.prophotonut.com/ Portraits book: https://lovegroveportraits.com/ Discount for PPN listeners: Use the code "ppn" to get 40% discount on Portraits, the new eBook by Damien Lovegrove. Code expires 30th April 2019! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damienlovegrove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passionphotographyexperience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/damienlovegrove YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lovegrovephotography/ Inspirational Photo Book Pick of the Month: “PORTRAITS” - by Damien Lovegrove. Link: https://lovegroveportraits.com/ Use the discount code: “ppn” to get 40% off (valid until April 30th, 2019) Description of the Ebook from Damien’s website: “Everything I know about portrait photography is in this book. I hope it helps you to achieve a lifetime of enjoyment from your photography.” In this no-holds-barred e-book, I deconstruct my complete portrait making process. From the planning stages and capture, through to delivery and archive – it’s all here. I reveal my secrets of creative success and the proven techniques I employ to capture fabulous portraits anywhere, at any time. - Damien The book contains: 356 richly illustrated pages. 384 high res photographs with all the exposure and lighting details used to create them. Over 50,000 words of creative vision that took two years to write. Everything you need to know about taking portraits is now in one place. An expert layout that delivers the best reader experience to you. Two resolutions available (high or standard definition) to suit your broadband speed and device capacity. You get to choose one or both after making your purchase. Links to Marco Larousse: Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com Twitter: @HamburgCam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Links to PPN: Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm Twitter: @Photopodcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWaUn2M1BBoecISFEOJGRCg Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software: Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple Podcasts. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. About this show: On the monthly “Camera and Inspiration” podcast show of the PPN - Photo Podcast Network, Marco and usually a guest discuss the essence of photography and how to photograph with more intent. Determining the “why” before the “how” in photography is essential to understanding your subject better and create stronger images. In each episode, they introduce you to an inspirational photographer of the month and also share an inspirational photo book of the month.

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Fujifilm nailed this…

The Art of Photography

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018

Fuji has announced the Fujifilm X-T3, their latest X-Mount, APS-C flagship camera. They have absolutely nailed it. This camera looks incredible. The X-T3 features not only a new sensor, the Fujifilm X-Trans 4, but also the new X-Processor 4 which is both more powerful and more energy efficient. They've designed this new sensor with 425 phase-detection autofocus points that cover the entire frame. They've also delivered a mirrorless camera that shoots 4k/60p video at 10bit. New Features: • Low illuminance limit of PDAF is now -3EV from -1EV • New Sports Finder Mode – features blackout-free, high-speed continuous shooting (30fps crop electronic shutter, 11 fps mechanical shutter) • New Pre-shooting function, starts recording when you press the shutter half way (up to 20 frames pre, 20 frames actual, total of 40 frames to play with) • Standard ISO: 160 to 12800 • EVF – 0.5 type organic finder – 3.69 million dots – 0.75x • LCD screen – 3.0, 1.04 million dots • 3 way tilt screen (no forward facing) • touch panel • 4k / 60p • 4:2:0 10 bit video in camera • 4:2:2 10 bit HDMI output • Hybrid Log Gamma by firmware update in 2018 • Simultaneous film simulation/f-log output by firmware in 2018 Music is from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your videos, Epidemic is simply the best in the business. Check them out here: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

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[08/02/18] Episode 31

Gone Postal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 35:11

This week, the Pretty Gritty Podcast showcases new releases from EVF x Zannic, Rinse, Explord, Kevin Moffat, I.N.L.Y., Confluence, Perplexive, Dionesium, and Blackshadow.

[07/26/18] Episode 30

Gone Postal Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 45:08

This week, the Pretty Gritty Podcast showcases new releases from Sound Pixel, Dinn Winnwood, EVF x Zannic, Rinse, Kevin Moffat, I.N.L.Y., Confluence, Jaded Prysmo, Credence, and Miguel Monroe.

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We Shoot Mirrorless #16 | PPN | X-T100, Luminar DAM, Panasonic, Olympus, Nikon, Sony, and more

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018 52:38

X-100T, Panasonic test, Luminar DAM, Olympus, Nikon, and Sony are some of the topics that Marco and Scott discuss on episode #16 of the “We Shoot Mirrorless” podcast for July 2018. This show is sponsored by: Portfoliobox.net - Everything you need to create a professional website. https://bit.ly/2uejoyx and HoneyBook - Win Clients. Book Faster. Get Paid. Stay Organized. https://bit.ly/2sAyZIv and COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. https://bit.ly/2ugBHmu PPN has a new YouTube channel: Check it out and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWaUn2M1BBoecISFEOJGRCg Scott talks about why he thinks that Olympus will not have a huge booth at Photokina 2018 Marco shares his initial thoughts about Panasonic m4/3 cameras and lenses that he is currently reviewing: Lumix DC-G9 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9B0u Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2t1VeXu Lumix DC-GX9 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9Rwu Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2sRNEiN Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4 ASPH. Power O.I.S. Lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JEkV7s Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2LHIFrS Scott gives an interesting insight on the developments of Luminar 2018 and the Digital Asset Manager. Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 2018 software: Link: http://bit.ly/2CzlC2g (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) Mirrorless news for the month: Fuji X-T100 is the newest entry-level camera from Fuji that offers many features of the 50% more expensive X-T20 and also has some unique features like a fully articulating LCD and a 24MP sensor with standard bayer pattern layout - and that may actually be a good thing. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2m32O0G Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2u4CF61 Fuji messed up the first FW upgrade 4.0 for the X-T2, but they have fixed it and now offer FW 4.1 here: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/xt2/index.html Leica Launches the C-Lux compact superzoom camera which is basically a rebranded Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 with a red dot that is about $250 more than the Panasonic version. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2m0BsIz Sony launched the compact RX100 VI. Sony has added a longer zoom lens to the latest version of this camera and the equivalent field of view is 24-200mm with a claimed 4-stop image stabilization. The extended zoom range made the lens quite a bit slower at f2.8-4.5 whereas the predecessor had an EVF 24-70mm lens at a much faster f1.8-2.8 aperture lens. The image processor was also upgraded and AF plus eye tracking should be faster than in the previous model. And they have finally added a touch-sensitive LCD. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2m6VmSx Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KYfpNz Nikon confirms a launch date for their FF mirrorless camera. According to an interview with a Nikon manager, the camera should be out in spring 2019 and will have a new “Z” lens-mount. Panasonic released FW updates for these three cameras: GH5: FW 2.3 / GH5S: FW1.1 / G9: FW 1.1. You can download the FW on Panasonic’s website: http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html Leica released FW updates for these 5 of their digital cameras: Leica M10, Leica Q, Leica CL, Leica TL2, Leica T/TL. You can download the FW on Leica’s website: https://en.leica-camera.com/Corposite/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=&subcategory=&type=108942&language=93871 Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS Lens can be pre-ordered now. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2J6eSY7 Sigma has started shipping these five of their announces Art series prime lenses for Sony E-mount: Sigma 20mm f1.4, 24mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4, 50mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2KIdT6f Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2u3CMis Leica discontinues their M7 film camera. Mirrorless question of the month: Hi, first of all, a big thank you for the great photography podcasts that you release each month. You guys have become one of my favorite photography outlets :) I’m actually a better painter than a photographer but my question involves both art forms. I paint on large canvas and would like to create high-resolution files of my paintings for archiving and digital post-processing. The paintings are much too large to scan. I own an old Nikon D7000 with 16MP and have been wanting to upgrade to a recent mirrorless camera. I’m looking at Panasonic and Olympus cameras as the 4:3 aspect ratio fits that of my paintings and both cameras have a high-resolution mode that can produce 80MP images from the 20MP sensor. Do you think that the high-resolution mode will enable me to get good quality large files of my paintings or is this just a marketing gimmick? And which lens would you recommend me to get? Question by: Nora from Birmingham, England We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Timothy Linn - Title: The Rug Shearer (click here). Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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SOCR034- David W. Peters- "With God...To Hell and Back"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 54:10

David W. Peters served as an enlisted Marine and Army Chaplain, deploying to Baghdad, Iraq in 2005-2006. His experiences in Iraq and the founding of the EVF is told by NPR’s John Burnett. His books, Death Letter: God, Sex, and War and Post-Traumatic God: How the Church Cares For People Who Have Been to Hell and Back, vividly describe his own path to healing after war, a path he regularly invites his fellow veterans to consider. David blogs for the Huffington Post, Oxford University Press, and hosts two podcasts, the Dear Padre Podcast and a serial story, The Ermenfrid Penitential. At present, David serves as the Prior of the Hospitallers of St. Martin, a Christian Community for veterans ministry, and the Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Austin, TX. In 2017, David was named one of five Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) 2017 Fellows and he is using his grant to travel around the country offering healing services for veterans. He enjoys long-distance running, walking, and bicycling around Austin, reading novels, and extra-dark chocolate. He is married to Sarah Bancroft and has three sons.

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We Shoot Mirrorless #15 | PPN | On Talking Mirrorless vs. DSLR with Bill Wadman

PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 63:24

How far have mirrorless cameras come and where is a DSLR still the right camera for the job is what Marco Larousse and Bill Wadman discuss on episode #15 of the “We Shoot Mirrorless” podcast for June 2018. This show is sponsored by: HoneyBook - Win Clients. Book Faster. Get Paid. Stay Organized. and COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. Here are some of the cameras that Marco and Bill talk about on this episode: Bill currently uses the Pentax 645Z, a medium format SLR. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LGkV7B Marco talked about these Fuji cameras: X-T2 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2J6aufO Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2t3rk57 X-Pro2 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LnvMmO Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MjqdqE X-H1: B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JuHXBH Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2JFJXmH Marco talked about these Panasonic cameras: Lumix DC-G9 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9B0u Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2t1VeXu Lumix DC-GX9 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9Rwu Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2sRNEiN Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4 ASPH. Power O.I.S. Lens B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JEkV7s Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2LHIFrS Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 2018 software: Link: http://bit.ly/2CzlC2g (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) Mirrorless question of the month: Hi Scott and Marco, This question is for Marco as he is shooting mainly with Fuji right now. I’ve bought a Godox studio flash that I use with my Fuji X-T2. I want to make use of the hi-speed flash sync in order to cancel out most of the ambient light in locations where I can’t control the ambient light too well. My problem is that once I set my camera manually to 1/8000s at ISO 200, the EVF gives me the direct representation of this setting and makes the whole frame dark. The flash does have a modeling light but it’s way too dim to light the model properly for me to compose and focus through the EVF. I have been using a handheld LED flashlight to overcome this, but it’s annoying for me and the model. Is there a better way to do this or is this a drawback of Fuji or mirrorless cameras in general? Love all of the different the PPN shows! Question by: Garrett from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Bill Gekas - Title: The Arrival (click here). See more of Bill's photos on his gallery website here: http://www.billgekas.com/p1014938437 Here are the links to Bill’s work and social media accounts: Web: https://www.billwadman.com Instagram 365 project: https://www.instagram.com/wadman365/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billwadman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/billwadman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.wadman On Taking Pictures Podcast: http://www.ontakingpictures.com Pals with Bill Wadman Podcast: https://pals.fireside.fm/ Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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The Sony RX100 VI is going to be AWESOME!

The Art of Photography

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018

Sony has just announced the latest compact camera in the RX100 lineup - the Sony RX100 VI. I have owned every model since the RX100 III so I am super excited about what's coming. The major additions are the longer lens, improved AF, redesigned pop up EVF and the addition of S-Log3 and HLG picture profiles. I've used the RX100 V for the last 2 years as my main vlogging camera. If you need something portable, this really is the best option out there by a long shot. I have several videos shot on the RX100 below. This thing is going to be a beast! I'm supper excited. You can pre-order starting June 7 from B&H https://goo.gl/7UiBQ8 AOP T-shirts! https://aop.threadless.com/ Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

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Ep. 283: Catch This or You’re Getting Sued - and more

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 34:49

Episode 283 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 - Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: 5DayDeal co-founder, Griffin Stewart In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener:5DayDeal co-founder Griffin Stewart opens the show. Thanks Griffin! Fundraiser: - 5DayDeal's Complete Video Creators Bundle 2018 ($1,100+) for $99. Sponsors: - Get 10% off great solutions at TetherTools.com with code PetaPixel10- Get 20% off quality photo paper at IlfordUS.com with code PetaPixel20 - More at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: What happens when you don't carefully scrutinize photos you upload. (#) Sony makes a significant advancement in its EVF technology. (#) One photographer's nearly-disastrous experience with his camera's battery. (#) Yongnuo announces its 50mm f/1.4 II which breaks with tradition. (#) Canon exists the film camera business to the surprise of those who thought it had years ago. (#) When a fool puts others at risk for a better vantage point. (#) My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show. Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community. We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome! You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

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Photo Geek Weekly Episode 28 – Faster, Better, Backwards

Photo Geek Weekly (All Shows)

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 62:18

Story 1: Sony reveals faster, higher-res OLED viewfinder display (via DPReview) Story 2: Fuji Announces the X-T100 Camera (via fstoppers) Related: Lumix Firmware Updates (via PhotoJoseph) Story 3: People Magazine Once Paid $10,000 for a Photo It Didn’t Even Want (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Man Climbs NASCAR Fence for Closeup Photos of Racecars (via PetaPixel) [...]

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Photo Geek Weekly Episode 28 – Faster, Better, Backwards

Photo Geek Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 62:18

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HASSELBLAD to BRODOVITCH

The Art of Photography

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018

Some cool stuff in the mail I want to share with you guys today! Hasselblad 21mm f/4 Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Lensmate Thumbgrip for the Fujifilm X-E3 as well as a rare and brilliant book by Alexey Brodovitch called Ballet. Lensmate Thumbgrip for Fujifilm X-E3 https://amzn.to/2JmQDcE Alexey Brodovitch - Ballet https://amzn.to/2suyUVR Hasselblad 21mm lens https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1407157-REG/hasselblad_cp_hb_00000255_01_xcd_21mm_f_4_lens.html/BI/8986/KBID/10442/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x893946/SID/EZ Art of Photography SHIRTS https://aop.threadless.com/ Music from EPIDEMIC SOUND: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr 27 The Sony RX100 VI is going to be AWESOME! Sony has just announced the latest compact camera in the RX100 lineup - the Sony RX100 VI. I have owned every model since the RX100 III so I am super excited about what's coming. The major additions are the longer lens, improved AF, redesigned pop up EVF and the addition of S-Log3 and HLG picture profiles. I've used the RX100 V for the last 2 years as my main vlogging camera. If you need something portable, this really is the best option out there by a long shot. I have several videos shot on the RX100 below. This thing is going to be a beast! I'm supper excited. You can pre-order starting June 7 from B&H https://goo.gl/7UiBQ8 AOP T-shirts! https://aop.threadless.com/ Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr

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We Shoot Mirrorless #14 | PPN | Firmware Frenzy, Medium Format Love, and Vacation Cams

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 49:19

Firmware frenzy, medium format love, and vacation cams are some of the topics that Marco and Scott discuss on episode #14 of the “We Shoot Mirrorless” podcast for May 2018. This show is sponsored by: COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. Marco was interviewed about street photography and his work in the current issue of the German photography magazine “PHOTO HITS” 6/2018 (in German): https://shop.fotohits.de/catalogsearch/result/?q=foto-hits-magazin-6-2018 SmugMug acquired Flickr and Scott and Marco think that this could be a good thing for the photography community. If you want to attend a 1 on 1 street photography workshop in Hamburg, Marco now offers this option. Check it out: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/ Marco draws the four winners for the PPN 1st birthday giveaway. 3 cool photo presents are gifted to 3 PPN listeners. These are the prices: A COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER STREETOMATIC + camera bag. A copy of Skylum Luminar 2018 image processing software. A copy of Skylum Aurora HDR 2018 software. Panasonic announced the TS7/FT7 camera. It’s the first rugged compact water- and shockproof camera to have a built-in EVF. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2L1InfT Fuji announced the GF 250mm f4 R LM OIS WR medium format lens. It gives an EFV of around 200mm, focuses via a linear focus motor and its OIS is rated at 5-stop shake reduction, according to Fuji. The minimum focus distance is 1.4m or 55” and it weight 1.4kg or 3.14lb. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2wRqttw Fuji released a 1.4x teleconverter for the new 250mm f4 lens, boosting the FOV to 277mm at f5.6..And they have also released macro extension tubes for the Medium Format GF system. The MCEX-18G WR is 18mm long while the MCEX-45G WR is 45mm. Both are weather sealed. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2wRqttw Fuji updated the X-T2 with FW version 4.0. Some of the added features are: Automatic focus bracketing up to 999 frames focus shift. (Stich later) F-log recording to SD card (previously only possible over HDMI) 1080/120p high speed mode (plays back in Slow Motion) Improved Phase Detect AF performance reducing the low light focus acquisition from +0.5EV to -1.0EV, Flicker reduction (especially indoor sports in fluorescent light) Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD The Fuji X-T20 was upgraded to FW version 2.0, The X-E3 to FW version 1.20, the X100F to FW version 2.10, and the X-H1 to FW version 1.02. Fuji FW update website: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html Olympus has also released FW updates to some of their OM-D series cameras: http://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/ . Hasselblad has released the XCD 21mm f4 lens for the X1D camera. It has a 17mm EFV with f4-f32 aperture range. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2rKZR7F Hasselblad also updated the FW and added some features to the X1D camera with FW version 1.21. Some of the new features are: Interval timer. Exposure bracketing. Shutter speed limit for Auto ISO in P and full Auto mode. AF support for almost all HC/HCD lenses when using the XH lens adapter. https://www.hasselblad.com/x1d/firmware/ Sony released minor FW upgrades for two of their top cameras. a7R III FW version 1.10 adds Pixel Shift Multi Shooting interval of 0.5sec (1-30 seconds previously). Adds support for bracketing during silent shooting with uncompressed RAW. Adds support for turning of the peaking display level for S-Log shooting and improves the overall stability of camera. https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM3&template_id=1®ion_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab a7 III FW version 1.01 implements bug fixes and improves the overall camera stability. https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7M3&template_id=1®ion_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab Tamron launches 28-75mm f2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony e-Mount. The lens was designed with a focus on IQ, compact size, and Silent AF. It weighs 550g or 19.4Oz. The new stepping motor is claimed to be fast, accurate, and silent, and the lens is moisture resistant. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2rMI8wq Casio is pulling out of the digital compact camera market and Marco is going down memory lane as his first ever digital camera was a Casio QV-10. Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 2018 software: Link: http://bit.ly/2CzlC2g (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) Mirrorless question of the month: Hi Scott and Marco, I am currently shooting wildlife with a Nikon D500 and D7200, the D500 is everything have always wanted for a wildlife shooting camera. I use mostly a tamron 150-600 lens, however, at the end of the day, my arm is so tired if I do a lot of shooting. I have been seriously thinking about changing to either the oly OM_D Mll or the panasonic G9. From reviews, I have read either camera is a toss up for my needs. The panasonic feels great in the hand. My main question does one brand of lenses work better on the competitors camera than the other? Both brands seem to have good long lenses for wildlife Oh by the way I am from Clearfield, UT. and I have a sony a6500 for street shooting and for doing landscapes. I did try the sony 100-400 on it, and I did not care for that set up. Thanks for your help. Question by: Mark from Clearfield, Utah, USA. We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Pics from Paul - Title: Bicycle and Bicycle (click here). Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

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We Shoot Mirrorless #12 | PPN | Sony a7 III, Canon EOS M50, Olympus FW updates, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 42:10

New cameras from Sony & Canon, Olympus FW updates, new lenses from Panasonic, Sigma, and Tokina - Q&A and the mirrorless photographer of the month. On this episode #12 of the “We Shoot Mirrorless” podcast for March 2018, Marco and Scott discuss these new products and mirrorless topics: This show is sponsored by: COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. Scott has been flying more miles in the past month, than most of the migratory birds that he photographs usually fly in a whole year. And he tells us what he has been up to. Next, they cover the current mirrorless industry news and comments by executives regarding the growth and bright future of the mirrorless imaging market. Sony launched their new a7 III - a full frame mirrorless camera with 24MP BSI sensor and 5-Axis image stabilization. Sony says that this camera has improved AF speed and battery capacity that is about twice as powerful as on the previous model. And for what it offers the price of $2000 may be tempting for many photographers switching over from DSLR’s B&H: https://bhpho.to/2DlRT8Q Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2HnHH1H Canon announced the EOS M50 mirrorless camera. This model is positioned above the EOS M100 and has a built-in EVF. But the additional strong crop factor when shooting 4K video may be a deal breaker for more serious videographers looking for a photo camera to work with. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2FtGFoJ Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2p3ZS4Y Olympus has announced a big FW upgrade for OM-D E-M1 II, E-M5 and Pen-F cameras that you can find here: http://www.getolympus.com/firmware Scott talks about his world experience with the Olympus Digital ED 17mm 1:1.2 Pro lens and Marco explains some real-world benefits of this lens compared to an f1.8 version. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2htbn6z Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2p8GgN4 Panasonic announced the new ultra telephoto Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4 ASPH lens for m4/3 cameras. With an equivalent field of view of a traditional 100-400mm lens, the lens weight of 655g or 1.44 lb is quite appealing and a nice completion of Panasonic’s f2.8-4 lens range (8-18mm f2.8-4, 12-60mm f2.8-4, and now 50-200mm f2.8-4) B&H: https://bhpho.to/2FsM1QK Sigma announced that it will make 9 of their Prime Art lenses available for Sony E-Mount in the future. These lenses are planned for the E-Mount: 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art, 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, 50mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, 70mm F2.8 DG Macro | Art, Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art, Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art Tokina has announced that it will offer an AF version of their 20mm FiRIN f2 FE lens for Sony E-Mount. Currently, this lens is only available as a manual focus version. MF version at B&H: https://bhpho.to/2DinZCe Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 2018 software: Link: http://bit.ly/2CzlC2g (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) Mirrorless question of the month: Hi, I started my photographic journey many years ago with an Olympus OM10 film camera. Eventually moving on to digital cameras with my first digital SLR being the Olympus E410 four-thirds system. I had a couple of lenses for this, the kit lens 14-42 and the 70-300 zoom 4-5.6. I now own the Olympus OM-D EM10 MK1 with a 17mm f1.8 lens. This combination is perfect for street photography but I do also enjoy other types of photography especially wildlife. For this I do need more focal length and the obvious thing would be to purchase a new lens but money is tight and I already have lenses that could be used to get closer. I use the 70-300 with the Olympus four-thirds adapter on my OM-D EM10 body. The problem is, it’s very slow to focus. A google search gave me the impression that some newer Olympus bodies were better able to focus this type of lens. Is this the case and would I be better off with an EM-1 I or II or are there some settings that I can make that would aid the use of this lens? Best wishes Rob, Somerset, UK We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: David Queenan - Loch Ard (click here). Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review about our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks on their workflow.

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We Shoot Mirrorless #11 | PPN | Fuji X-H1, Panasonic GX9, Lensbaby, DJI Mavic Air, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 50:42

On this episode #11 of the “We Shoot Mirrorless” podcast for February 2018, Marco and Scott discuss these new products and mirrorless topics: This show is sponsored by: COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world. and PhotoShelter - Where photographers get work done! Scott tells us what he has been up to and at which photography events he can be seen in the next couple of weeks. We are giving away one COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER Streetomatic + camera bag on this show. Listen to find out who has won it. Fuji announced their new top model camera the X-H1. This camera is a hybrid between a photo and video camera and Marco has received a lot of questions regarding this camera and he’ll give his honest opinion regarding some of the features and changes that Fuji has implemented in this camera. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2FnzbjP Olympus has announced the entry-level mirrorless PEN E-PL9 camera. Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2ogogRB Panasonic has announced the compact GX9 camera with a 20MP m4/3 sensor and 90° tilting EVF. This could be a very nice street photography camera. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2CAPlTJ Panasonic has also announced the ZS200/TZ200 which features a 20MP 1” sensor, 5-Axis Image-Stabilization, and a 24-360mm equivalent field of view super zoom lens. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2EHTXxk Lensbaby announced the Burnside 35mm lens with variable vignetting. This lens introduces the Petzval lens features to a relatively wide 35mm f2.8 lens. It is supposed to be bright and sharp in the center with a nice color rendition - while a slider can introduce a variable amount of swirling bokeh and vignetting to the outer area of the frame. The Burnside 35mm is rendered for full-frame DSLR cameras, but it also comes in mirrorless mounts for Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X and Samsung NX mount. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2CBdF7U DJI has announced yet another very desirable drone. The new DJI Mavic Air fits right in between the entry-level Spark and the top compact model Mavic Pro. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2FjFFjy Sony has developed a backlit CMOS sensor with global shutter, and Scott and Marco discuss if and how this could change the future of photography. Scott will be at the Skylum booth at WPPI. Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 2018 software. Link: http://bit.ly/2CzlC2g (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings) Mirrorless question of the month: Dear Marco, dear Scott, As a big fan of your show I know that you are in favor of Fuji (Marco) and Olympus (Scott). Currently, I have the opportunity to test the Olympus om-d e-m1 mark ii for four weeks and I have to say this is a very nice camera. I like it very much. Now I would be very much interested to compare the Olympus with the Fuji X-T2 and I thought this would be a nice topic for your show as you know both cameras very well. I'm not so much interested in specs comparison but rather in daily practice and image quality etc. I would be very grateful if you could cover this topic in one of your next show. Thanks in advance and best regards Helmut (from Munich) We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Peter Weckesser - Back to the Beginning (click here). Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review about our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks on their workflow.

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More Gear Show #9 | PPN | December 25th, 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2017 40:50

The More Gear Show topic this month is: What gear to choose for street-, travel-, or documentary photography? This episode is sponsored by: PhotoShelter Marco invited fellow street and event photographer Matt Hart from England as our guest to the show. Matt has been creating images for 40 years and he is also a Fujifilm ambassador and the founder of the Fujiholics Social Media group. Clothes & Shoes: The first gear choices that are discussed are clothes and shoes. It sounds like something that one should not put too much thought into, but the right shoes and clothes can make the difference between a pleasant and successful or a miserable day doing photography in the city. Camera bags: Matt prefers a backpack over traditional camera bags most of the time these days. But he does also like the stylish GILLIS bags: GILLIS B&H: https://bhpho.to/2D5mtnh Marco uses the ThinkTank Retrospective 5 & 10 bags B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BZnTQP Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2C3fzSz And the COSYSPEED CAMSLINGER Streetomatic Plus B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ABWORN Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2kQu5TZ Accessories: Extra batteries!!! at least 2 Extra SD-Card Small power bank for phone and some USB charging cameras Ziplock bag Rocket Blower Facial tissues for soft lens cleaning Cap or hat Small paper notebook and pencil Reusable bottle for water change for train, drink, snack, admission a light umbrella with a crooked handle Cameras: small, light, unobtrusive and quiet easy to control or quick custom settings menu - we need to react fast to changing situations a good manual focusing mode is a bonus for zone focusing - shooting from the hip tilt LCD or even EVF for stealthy, less confrontational work. Fuji X70 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2C0mNVc Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2BuPYOV Fuji X100F B&H: https://bhpho.to/2D6YuEp Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2zoZCB1 Fuji X-PRO2 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2C19CmL Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2D7RuqP Fuji X-T2 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2D71q3F Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2DGiQFt Olympus PEN-F B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BZU2YJ Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2zqD2Ig Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2D6EotG Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2zpFiiP Ricoh GR II B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BZ1mE0 Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2DGbKAI Sony DSC-RX100 V B&H: https://bhpho.to/2D8JMN3 Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2l5wkSM Canon EOS M6 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BZfqx6 Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2D8EK2T Lenses: Aside of your camera brand and sensor size the preferred street and documentary focal lengths are between a 21mm and 50mm equivalent field of view in classic 35mm full frame terms. These focal lengths will ensure a realistic perspective similar to how we see with the human eyes. Weather sealing is an advantage and faster aperture lenses are not a must but will be at an advantage in low light situations. Co-Host Matt Hart can be found on his Fujiholics media sites: Web: www.Fujiholics.com Twitter: @Fujiholics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fujiholics/ For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam Follow @Photopodcasts on Twitter Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review about our shows on iTunes.

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We Shoot Mirrorless #9 | PPN | December 18th, 2017

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 60:45

On this episode #9 “We Shoot Mirrorless” podcast episode for December 2017, Marco invited guest co-host Joseph Linaschke, also known as PhotoJoseph on social media, to discuss these new products and mirrorless topics: This show is sponsored by: COSYSPEED and PhotoShelter Joseph introduces himself and shares why and when he switched to mirrorless cameras for his professional work. Panasonic announced a new camera. The LUMIX DC G9 has the latest 20.3 MPix m4/3 sensor (same as GH5 but tweaked and improved jpg image processing quality. It shoots up to 20 fps with continuous AF and its 5-axis sensor stabilization reduces shake up to 6.5 stops (it supports Dual IS, too). It has 225 AF points and an AF point selector joystick. The EVF has a huge magnification of 0.83x OLED EVF with 3.68 Mio dots next to a 3” fully articulating tilt-screen. Images can be stored on two UHS-II SD card slots. And connectivity options include HDMI, Mic, Headphone, Flash Sync, USB3, wired remote and WiFi 802.11ac standard. It shoots video in UHD 4K 60fps using the full sensor without an extra video crop. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2AYk4hr Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2yKV9rM Joseph also explained how the Panasonic LUMIX G9 compares to the LUMIX GH-5. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yL4no4 Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2k5LUhw And they talked about some of the other cameras from the Panasonic LUMIX lineup like the G7: B&H https://bhpho.to/2yL3rjz Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2BzTAmg G85: B&H https://bhpho.to/2AYRJI6 Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2ziSitN GX85: B&H https://bhpho.to/2yKLEZX Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2owB5Kb Panasonic also announced the Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f2.8 OIS Tele Prime lens with a 400mm equivalent FOV in 35mm terms. It supports Dual IS and has 3 linear motors for speed. There is also a 1.4 TC available to boost the range up to a 560mm FOV in 35mm terms. The lens is also freeze proof and weather sealed B&H: https://bhpho.to/2AZDfaT Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2yMLAZG Leica announced the compact CL camera. It’s and L-mount camera with a 24 MPix APS-C sensor. And compared to the Leica TL2, which heavily relies on a touchscreen menu control operation, the Leica CL is a bit more conventional with two exposure dials, a 4 way-controller and a few physical buttons. The CL also has a built-in EVF with 2.36 Mio dots (this has to be purchased as an extra attachment for the TL) and it has a small “current settings” LCD on top next to the shutter release. The rear LCD is also touch sensitive. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2AYmKeZ Leica also released the Noctilux-M 75mm f1.25 ASPH lens. This lens will offer a very shallow depth of field and should produce an amazing bokeh. The Minimum focus distance is 85cm or 3 ft, but the weight of approximately 1kg or 2.3 pounds is quite massive. B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yKT5jN Sigma introduced the new 16mm f1.4 DC DN lens that will be shipping now for Sony APS-C (classic 24mm FOV with f1.4) and m4/3 cameras (32mm FOV equivalent). It has a stepping motor for fast and silent AF that should work well for still as well as video work. It’s dust and splash proof and has 9 rounded aperture blades for a circular bokeh wide open. The lens is also treated with an advanced lens coating to minimize flare and ghosting. The lens weighs 405g or 14.3 oz B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yM5vrD Amazon DE: http://amzn.to/2yM994B Fujifilm updated the FW for many interchangeable lens cameras in the past month. The biggest upgrade came to the X-T2 with FW upgrade 3.0. The biggest improvement was made to the AF tracking algorithm for moving subjects. According to Fuji, it enhances the AF-C to track subjects twice as fast as previous FW as well as the ability to track moving objects up to 50% smaller than before. The FW also ads the ability to use “Fujifilm X Raw Studio”, improves radio flash controller usability, ads RGB histogram highlight warnings, and fixes a problem in Auto ISO setting with exposure compensation set to C. Fuji’s FW site: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html This is the link to Joseph’s Panasonic LUMIX and GH5 training that he mentioned on the show: http://GH5Training.com Mirrorless question of the month: Hello Scott and Marco, I have a question for Marco. I'm in process of selling my Nikon D300s camera (way to heavy for my age and use) with the intention to get a Fujifilm X-T2. I plan to get the EF-x500 flash too, primarily for fill light for indoor shooting. However, I have read that this flash does not work well and it dies after a few uses (poor manufacturing or design flaw..!) the word is the OEM manufacturer "Nissin Digital i60A" flash does a much better job. I know from the podcast that you don't use flash much. But I wanted to know your understanding/recommendation on to which flash to get - the Fujifilm EF-x500 or Nissin Digital i60A or a different one? I'll appreciate any advice. From: Viguen from West Hills, Ca. We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Andrea Lanzilli - 06:40 AM - Pescara, Italy (click here). Co-Host Joseph Linaschke Joseph’s Website: www.joseph.info Joseph’s Twitter: @PhotoJoseph Joseph’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/photojoseph Joseph’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/photojoseph Joseph’s Panasonic LUMIX and GH5 training: http://GH5Training.com Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :) And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review about our shows on iTunes. For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne About this show: On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the “PPN - Photo Podcast Network” show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks on their workflow.

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"Im Gespräch mit..." Radio-Sport-Reporter Rainer Zenzs

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 26:57

Rainer Zenzs ist nicht nur ein Füssener Urgestein, er war auch einer der ersten Radio-Sportreporter unserer Region. Unzählige Male hat er Spiele des EVF und anderen Teams live übertragen. "Im Gespräch mit..." Füssen aktuell erzählt Rainer von seinem Lebensweg, seiner Vorliebe für historische Geschichte, vom Sport und dem Eishockey und natürlich auch von seinen Erlebnissen in über 20 Jahren Radiosportreportergeschichte und den schönsten Momenten in dieser Zeit.

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Ep. 196: How I Nearly Got Robbed While Shooting Monday - and more

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2017 28:17

Episode 196 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 - Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Commercial photographer Jason Myers In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener:Commercial photographer Jason Myers opens the show. Thanks Jason! Sponsors: - Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel. - First time customers in the US get $25 off rentals of $50 or more through September 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com. Stories: How I nearly got robbed last Monday and lessened learned. What's Nikon's plans for the curved sensor seen in a recent patent filing? (#) Definitive word on the fate of Bowens and the importance of changing with the times. (#) Leica's new TL2 gets bricked by their add-on EVF. (#) A photographer is killed at a popular spot for photography in San Francisco. (#) Outtakes Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community. We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome! You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

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Q&A #2 | PPN | July 18th, 2017