Mish Mash Highlights for August 5th, 2015

 As Toby is on an adventure in Iceland with McKay Photography Academy there is no live mish mash this week. Regularly scheduled live shows will return August 19th. You're still not completely without a Toby fix as throughout the trip you’ll have access to small vlogs during the journey. If you would like to go on a free trip with Toby, Christina, & McKay Photography Academy you have a chance to win! The Yosemite contest ends soon, sign up at http://photorec.tv/giveaway/.

In Case You Missed It, Variable ND Filter vs Non-Variable ND

If you’re looking for longer shutter speeds to get a dreamy effect in water or trailing lights from traffic in the city a ND filter is your best bet. While a simple 10 stop ND filter works for some things it can be a bit strong for your shot. Check out Toby’s article and video this week about variable ND filters vs non-variable.http://photorec.tv/2015/08/variable-nd-filter-vs-non-variable-nd/

News

Nikon Announces New 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, 24mm f/1.8G ED, and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lenses

A few higher end lenses from Nikon announced this week to fill out their existing line up. A new copy of the standard 24-70mm format, a fast 24mm prime, and a new long range telephoto. The new 24-70 is boasted to be much sharper than its previous iteration but as prices stand currently will that be $600 of a difference.Pre-Order at B&H:Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VRNikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G EDNikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

New Canon Flagship Camera to be Annouced as the EOS-1D X Price Drops

In the take with a grain of salt today the new rumor is that a new DSLR replacement for the current high end EOS-1DX is coming due to recent price cuts. Considering the current model was announced in 2011 it is time for an upgrade but don’t expect much until 2016.

Whoa, This Full-Frame Camera Shoots at ISO 4,000,000

Canon has a new video camera with a bit of a twist, a sensor with 4 million ISO. The Canon ME20F-SH is a 2MP camera that has a MSRP of $30,000 so it’s being marketed towards high end film. In the end for us though it's technology that, hopefully, might trickle down so we might see benefits for DSLRs in the future.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPuT7R7JVxk

Fujifilm Officially Announces the X-T1 IR (Infrared) Mirrorless Camera

Fujifilm announced a new camera that also has a special sensor, in this case it can see ultraviolet and infrared. Quite useful for professional work that needs such frequencies such forensics, healthcare, and scientists. While it can be used for some day to day IR photography one big benefit would be Astrophotography as it can capture more available light than a similar model without infrared. Unfortunately for all the good it does this camera is currently spreading on the news as technically it may be able to see through clothes.

Good-Bye Polarized Filters: Olympus Patents Polarized Sensor Technology

If you happen to like polarizers, but are annoyed carrying around more filters, Olympus might have a solution. While there isn’t anything solid out yet they’ve filed a patent for a sensor with a built in polarizing filter. As Sony has filed for a different but similar method previously it’s something that we hopefully might see in the future.

Nokia Reveals Ozo, a Futuristic New Camera for Filming Virtual Reality

While its design makes me think it’s going to start glowing red and say hello Dave, Nokia’s new virtual reality camera Ozo might be interesting. As multiple companies such as Google, GoPro, Samsung, and Jaunt are in the field everyone wants a bite of the new virtual reality market. As its priced in the five figure range Ozo is made for professionals for use in films, gaming, applications such as maps, and education. Whether it sticks around or not is for the future to decide but with how many variations are in the market one model is bound to make it.

Insight into Sony and Zeiss Partnership

As its been brought into question lately via a few news stories Zeiss clarified what it means to have the Zeiss branding on a Sony lens. While most of it is straightforward the article is worth a read if you’ve ever been curious.

What Adobe's Big News About CS6 & Acr Means for You

With the latest update to Photoshop Adobe stuck another nail in the coffin of those using the CS6 version to skip paying for the cloud. Adobe killed updates to Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop CS6 which in the meantime isn’t a large problem but it is a future one. As new gear arrives on the market CS6 can’t support you’re stuck with the free Adobe DNG converter to use RAW photos which kills a simple workflow.

Lightroom CC 2015.1.1 & Photoshop CC 2015.0.1 Updates Now Available

As with the above story Lightroom and Photoshop have new updates. While there are no miraculous new features they do fix a list of bugs in the system.

Kentucky Man Who Shot Drone out of the Sky with Shotgun Arrested; Faces Two Felony Charges

Another day, another drone shot out of the sky story. In Kentucky a man thought a drone was spying on his daughter, at a 250’ altitude, so it had to go. Like most of these stories firing a shotgun straight up into the air, in the city limits, is not a good idea. In the end the pilot is out a pricey drone and the homeowner is looking at two felonies for damaging the drone and shooting in city limits.

KFC Has Created a Fried Chicken Bucket That Doubles as an Instant Photo Printer

KFC has been in a bit of a tech binge lately, earlier in the year in Germany their promotion involved adding bluetooth keyboard liners to trays in Germany to stop greased up phones. It’s short on details but in Canada KFC is promoting a bucket with a instant photo printer. Because yes, you really need to keep that photo of you eating a bucket of chicken.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NP8ju1RDkc

Find A Photo, Get A Waffle

In more Food & Photo related news Google advertised their new Google Photos revamp with waffles over the weekend. Food trucks in New York City gave out free waffles if you show them a photo of a certain subject on Google Photos before the time runs out. Why Waffles? I have no clue.

Use $3.5 Tube Guards for Epic Light Painting Photography

In clever light painting, Eric Pare came up with a new and cheap idea for a lightsource. Using fluorescent bulb tube guards and a couple bright lights you can effectively make a large lightsource."Once you got [the tube guards], it’s really simple, you set your camera on a tripod on bulb mode, and you trigger by yourself using a remote. On these 2, I used 2x 300 lumens flashlights inside the tubes, and I simply created the shapes behind Kim. Exposure time: about 3 seconds."

Instagram Challenge - My Town

Toby’s Winner - https://instagram.com/p/47eI8QptrV/  - The tones the angle and the recognizeable landmark all make this an awesome shot for the “my town” challengehttps://instagram.com/p/47eI8QptrV/Honorable Mentions -https://instagram.com/p/5uy4sJIPSA/ - The light, color and angle of this old theater is sweet!https://instagram.com/p/5uy4sJIPSA/It almost feels like cheating with an aerial shot of his town https://instagram.com/p/5-snNMqxHM/ but the framing and again the light here is wonderful.[embed]https://instagram.com/p/5-snNMqxHM[/embed]Christina’s Winner -https://instagram.com/p/5y0K9sFK8q/Honorable Mentions -https://instagram.com/p/58TiZAEsyu/https://instagram.com/p/0ZlNwSvdxY/As Toby’s in Iceland, known for its great scenic views, next week's challenge will be landscapes. Join the fun on instagram and challenge yourself to go out and get a photo! Just remember to tag your photos so we can see them with #PRTV and  #PRTV_landscape.

McKay Photography Academy

Join us in New Zealand! Well more exactly Toby, Christina, and the McKay Academy. You get a once in a lifetime vacation, a photography trip, mentors, and great company. See unique places with hands on learning to take the best photo possible on your journey. This is a photo tour for photographers, made by photographers, and the passion shows.Find out more at mckaylive.com and on Facebook at McKay Photography Academy & Vision Culture 

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Variable ND Filter vs Non-Variable ND

https://youtu.be/lJGmo4cS0s4The Genustech variable neutral density filter or fader lets you easily control the amount of light entering your camera. With a twist of the ring, you can reduce the light from 2 to 8 stops. This can be useful if you want to shoot at slower shutter speeds during the day- like a waterfall, ocean or crowded street or if you are shooting video and want to keep your shutter speed around 1/50 of a second and control your depth of field both lending to a more cinematic look.[himage][/himage]Rollover to see the longer shutter speeds possible with an ND filterThe filter is a glass and aluminum construction, very well made with smooth rotation and the optical quality is excellent. Clear markings on the filter ring indicate the strength of the filter. I have been using the 82mm size for my 24-70 f/2.8 lens. You can stack additional filters with the front threads accepting 86mm filter size - larger to avoid vignette. One downside to the larger size, your lens hoods and lens caps no longer fit. They do offer additional sizes down to 52mm. B&H has the full list of sizes.So this sounds great - one affordable high-quality filter that gives you great versatility in the amount of light you block. There is a drawback and this is true of all variable filters, at certain strengths you can get a very noticeable X pattern in the sky. This makes these filters unusable in some situations.[himage][/himage][himage][/himage]The alternative is a non-variable ND filter which comes in various strengths. I generally recommend 3 or 6 stop for photographers looking to use in a variety of situations. You can stack ND filters though if you really want the ability to stack you should consider something like the LEE system which has very versatile setups. I have a link below to recommended sizes and strengths and will be talking about the Lee system after my Iceland trip.Recommended 3-stop filters (also labeled ND8 and 0.9)These will allow you to block 3 stops of light i.e 1/250 of a second to 1/30Budget: Tiffen 0.9 ND Filter (link to 77mm, make sure you purchase the correct size for your lenses)Premium: B+W 77mm 0.9 ND 103 FilterRecommended 6-stop filters (also labeled ND64 and 1.8)These will allow you to block 6 stops of light i.e 1/250 of a second to 1/4 of a second.Budget: Hoya 77mm Pro 1 Digital Neutral Density 64x Filter (link to 77mm, make sure you purchase the correct size for your lenses)Premium: B+W 77mm 1.8 ND MRC 106M FilterIf you want seriously long exposures in the middle of the day- the BIG STOPPER 10-stop ND filter is best.B+W 77mm 3.0 ND MRC 110M FilterAnd if you want control without using a variable - the Lee or Hitech filters are the way to go. They offer stacking and provide an easy way adjust graduated ND filters.More about the Lee Filter System at B&H Photo VideoBuy the Genustech Variable ND Filter from B&H Photo VideoScantips has an easy calculator to determine differences in stops. 

Don't be a LAZY photographer

Many photographers want ND filters to get those more dreamy looking waterfalls or smooth water beach photos and if you find yourself at your location and you still can’t get long enough shutter speeds to get the look you desired you are probably being lazy and trying to photograph during the middle of the day when you have massive amount of light and the quality of the light is harsh and flat. Don’t be lazy - get up earlier when the light levels are lower and the quality is softer and more directional. Or just stay out till evening. For many years, I photographed loads of longer exposure waterfall photos without an ND filter.Learn more about circular polarizers - sometimes useful as an ND filter too.

New Nikon Lenses- 24-70 f/2.8 VR, 24 f/1.8

Nikon announced several new lenses today -

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens

• F Mount Lens/FX Format
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
• ASP/ED, AS, ED, and HRI Elements
• Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coating
• Fluorine Coated Front and Rear Elements
• Silent Wave Motor AF System
• Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization
• Internal Focus, Manual Focus Override
• Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

The 24-70 range is extremely versatile for wedding, event and general photography. And while 3rd party manufacturers have offered a 24-70 f/2.8 with VR or VC in Tamron's case it hasn't been met with the greatest enthusiasm. Now we have what looks like a fantastic lens from Nikon - the only downsides? Price and Weight.

$2,396.95

Preorder from B&H Photo Video. Shipping August 27th 

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens

• F Mount Lens/FX Format
• Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/32
• Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
• Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coating
• Silent Wave Motor AF System
• Vibration Reduction with Sport Mode
• Internal Focus, Manual Focus Override
• Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
• Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

$1,396.95

Fixed f/5.6- I expect this to be very sharp but it weighs more than the Tamron 150-600 f/5-f/6.3 which offers a little more range (at both ends) and is cheaper.  So how much sharper is the big question. We also need to put it up against the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary which is very similar to the Tamron.Preorder from B&H Photo Video. Shipping September 17th 

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED Lens

• F Mount Lens/FX Format
• Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
• Two ED and Two Aspherical Elements
• Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coating
• Silent Wave Motor AF System
• Rear Focus System; Manual Focus Override
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

$746.95

Pay $100 more and get the Sigma f/1.4, it is a fantastic lens with 9 aperture blades vs 7 in the Nikon, not that that makes a big difference but I expect the Sigma is still going to come out on top and offers the faster max aperture.Preorder from B&H Photo Video. Shipping September 17th 

Steve's Iceland Gear

I am not the only photographer headed to Iceland. Steve Scurich from Steve Scurich Photography will also be on the trip. I came across his gear list on Facebook and thought I should take a moment to share with you all.Working from left to right-

• 2 Beats headphones,
• 15" Apple Retina laptop
• lightweight North Face gloves
• Induro A114 tripod with a Really Right Stuff B-55 ball head
• Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite
• Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II L lens
• Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens
• Canon 24mm f/3.5 TS/E L lens
• Canon 5D Mark III body
• Canon 60D body
• Peak Designs versatile strapsMed Rocket Blaster
• Gary Fong v5 flash diffuser
• 500GB LaCie Rugged back up drive
• 1TB LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt back up drive
• filter adapter ring 82-77
• 3 Canon LP-E6 batteries
• US to Euro plug adapter
• Canon wireless flash trigger
• 3 sets of Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries with Panasonic charger
• 2 Canon LP-E6 battery chargers
• extra Canon 5D Mark III eye-cup
• various cables
• business cards
• Hoya Pro-ND 82mm 9-Stop filter
• 4 Lexar CF 16GB memory cards
• 2 Lexar SD 16GB memory cards
• 3 SanDisk SD 16GB memory cards
• Canon cable trigger for 60D
• 64GB flash drive
• LowePro memory card case
• 3 microfiber cleaning cloths
• various allen wrenches,
• 2 accessory bags
• lens cleaning solution
• lens cleaning wipes
• small flashlight
• pen+highlighter
• lens brush with blower
• Swiss Army case for point/shoot camera
• Think Tank TurnStyle 20 Sling Bag
• Lexar memory card reader
• Canon G9 point/shoot camera
• G9 battery charger
• Oakley Holbrook sunglasses
• 2 passports

Here it is all packed in his ClikElite Pro ExpressQuite the list!  You can see more of Steve's work at Steve Scurich Photography in Santa Barbara, CA.

Photo Mish Mash EP 67 - Video and Show Notes

https://youtu.be/selCOnj-__w

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Show Notes:

RM3 - Creating a Photo of a Smoldering Bouquet of RosesRM3 - Trey Ratcliff Designed an Ultimate Camera Bag, and Now It’s Blowing Up^I honestly think this bag is ugly but it's a popular Kickstarter at the momentRM3 - Transmitting Photos Used to Look Like Something from a Spy MovieRM3 - PSA: Many Film Processing Services No Longer Return Your Original FilmRM3 - Metabones Releases New Lens Adapter for Panasonic GH4, Adds Autofocus via Firmware Update for Existing ModelsAnd the crappy ouch segment, people really need to pay more attentionRM3 - ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPHER KILLED DURING PHOTO SHOOT ON TRAIN TRACKSA common misconception people have is that you should be able to hear a train coming in time to jump off the tracks. Time and time again that has been proven wrong^Roy. Frequently the tracks are broken around here so you have to watch every light for a train passing. I’ve been almost hit a couple times just trying to drive around town.RM3 - Woman Flipped Into the Air After Selfie with BisonRM3 - Man Bitten While Taking Selfie with Rattlesnake, Gets $153K Hospital BillSRG - Canon Profits Drop 16%SRG - July 30th shipping notices for A7rIISRG - Studying birds to build better dronesRM3 - This is What Adobe’s Dehaze Slider Does to Photos of the Night Sky Instagram Winners - BALANCE

Instagram Weekly Winners - Balance

The Challenge was Balance.  Thank you to everyone that took the time to shoot and tag their images. The challenge for the next week is My Town, which is to say you should capture something that represents your town. Tag your shots on Instagram with #PRTV_mytown. <a href="http://photorec.tv/PRTV" target="_blank">More info about the weekly Instagram challenge</a>.Toby’s winnerhttps://instagram.com/p/5hjnNai02w/Honorable Mentions https://instagram.com/p/5fsloSjT-O/https://instagram.com/p/5mZ8i6Nrq_/Christina’s Winnerhttps://instagram.com/p/5pMQKhR6XF/Honorable Mentionshttps://instagram.com/p/5r4GOsjcE6/https://instagram.com/p/3TxRjON10O/See all the entries https://instagram.com/explore/tags/prtv_balance/See the current challenge

Improved shutter mechanism & sound - Sony a7r II

These guys have a quick comparison of the shutter sound on the Sony a7r and the new a7R III have mine on preorder from B&H - It is currently listed as one of the best selling ILC cameras and I do think these will be hard to get for the first month or two.My Pre-release thoughts on the Sony a7r II

How it was Made - Instagram Winner

Last week's Instagram Challenge was "EARTH." One of my winners was this beautiful photo from Sky Neary.http://instagram.com/p/5Ndm6yHRet/Sky reached out to let me know exactly how he captured/created this image-I was on a last minute backpacking trip to Nevada, Utah, and Arizona area with a friend and traveling for a week. This photograph was created on the last day of our trip right outside Las Vegas. This landscape is in Red Rock Canyon National Park.After taking the image I edited it in photoshop to turn day into night

Turn photograph from day to night:

First you want to desaturate.  A good starting point is half-way with the desaturate (example -50) and adjust from there.  This example works both in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Next you need to adjust Exposure or Brightness depending on if you are in photoshop or lightroom and you want to bring them down (slide left).  Now you want to slide your contrast far to the right typically all the way for photoshop and lightroom.

Once you adjust exposure/brightness and contrast. You want to double check your colors due to the contrast slider being adjusted you might want to desaturate specific colors more.

Remember every photograph is different so you might want to go back and adjust to improve the overall look of the photograph.

and then blended a Milky Way photograph I took on the same tripI ended with this.I like to think that this is what it looks like if you were here at night.-Sky You can see more of Sky's work at http://www.skynearyphotography.com/Thanks Sky!  Have you made and or captured a photo you are particularly proud of? I'd be happy to share it here with a write-up of your method.  Just use the contact form to reach out to me.  

New Sigma Art Lens is Coming?

We are huge fans of the newish ART series from Sigma - The 18-35 f/1.8, the 35mm f/1.4 and the 50mm f/1.4 (we carry both those primes to every wedding) They also recently released the full frame compatible 24-35 f/2 and although that range isn't very useful for me - reviews report superb sharpness and quality. We now hear from CanonRumors.com that

Sigma will announce at least one more ART series lens in 2015.

http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/07/another-sigma-art-lens-coming-in-2015-cr1/#ixzz3h70iShKDWhat lens would you like to see next from Sigma?My Sigma ReviewsSigma 50mm f/1.4 ARTSigma 18-35 f/1.8Sigma 150-600

Rode Wireless Filmmaker Kit

https://youtu.be/lYfgXLotXVUA simple and budget friendly wireless solution for videographers.Support my work - Buy the Rode Linke Wireless from B&H Photo

Photo Mish Mash EP 66

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ78yrICP7k

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Show Notes:

Interesting lenses in History - http://petapixel.com/2015/07/20/10-of-the-most-interesting-lenses-in-the-history-of-photography/Why it is important to invest the time to learn how to use a “proper” camera (PhotoRec!) - http://petapixel.com/2015/07/20/bride-upset-after-cheap-camera-leaves-her-with-bad-honeymoon-photos/New 35mm 1.4L from Canon rumored to cost ~ double the Sigma Art -http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/07/canon-ef-35mm-f1-4l-ii-pricing-information-cr2/Virtually free Fuji X-Pro 1 (Older camera that sells for $799) + (xf 35mm $599 + xf 27mm $449) = Bundle price of $948 for a savings of over $1000 with accessories - Buy at AdoramaLightroom Dashboard Can Help You Visualize Your Photography Habits - Crashes with my catalog.GoPro Hero4 Session Teardown - The new GoPro is impossible to fix yourself, the last one you could at least swap the battery and etc. GoPro Hero3 Teardown in comparison, you can actually replace the parts https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/GoPro+Hero3+Teardown/12457WORLD’S SMALLEST MICRO 4/3 CAMERA WILL GIVE GOPRO A RUN FOR ITS MONEYTaylor Swift Revises Photo Contract After Backlash from MediaCalifornia Bill Allows Firefighters to Knock Drones Out of the Sky Rapid Fire News: GoPro Mobile Editing App Coming: http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/21/9012483/gopro-app-edit-share-summerInstagram Search now on Desktop: http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/20/9003521/instagram-web-searchReview of Sigma 24-35 f/2: http://mpex-experience.com/2015/07/20/mpex-review-of-the-sigma-24-35-f2-dg-hsm-art-lens/New Zoom - maybe replacement of the 24-70 f/2.8 L?? http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/07/a-new-l-zoom-is-coming-cr2/Photo from SPACE - http://mashable.com/2015/07/21/david-malin-awards/

Iceland packing list- FINAL

August 5th I am headed to Iceland with McKay Photography Academy - below is my in-progress packing list. Note - While it is to late to join us in Iceland there is still one spot available for next jan/feb trip to New Zealand - join us in New Zealand for what I am sure will be an amazing trip! Camera GearThink Tank Airport Takeoff Rolling Backpack - http://bit.ly/thinktankairport

Cameras

Sony a7 R II - http://bit.ly/Sonya7Rm2Canon 5DS R - http://bit.ly/Canon5DSrOlympus Tough 860 - http://bhpho.to/1RKgrh7 (interested in time lapse mode and having a waterproof camera)

Lenses & Adapters -

I plan to use most of my Canon lenses on the Sony via Metabones adapter.Sony 28mm prime f/2 (49mm) - http://bit.ly/sonyFE28mmSony 16mm Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm f/2 Lens - http://bit.ly/sony16mmadaptMetabones Canon EF Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Lens Mount Adapter Mark IV - http://bit.ly/metabonesIVCanon 24-70 f/2.8 (82mm) - http://bhpho.to/1GwoT7WCanon 70-200 f/2.8 (77mm) - http://bhpho.to/1fhJ040Canon 16-35 F/4 IS (77mm) - http://bit.ly/PRTVcanon16-35f4

Accessories

Lee Filters SystemLEE Filters Adapter Ring - 82mm - for Wide Angle Lenses http://bhpho.to/1Lqbg24LEE Filters Adapter Ring - 77mm - for Wide Angle Lenses http://bhpho.to/1gM0F4ZLEE Filters Foundation Kit (Standard 4x4", 4x6" Filter Holder)  http://bhpho.to/1Ki0qeuLEE Filters 100 x 100mm Big Stopper 3.0 Neutral Density Filter http://bhpho.to/1MFsVQCLEE Filters 100 x 100mm Little Stopper 1.8 Neutral Density Filter 150  http://bhpho.to/1GyNx7UCPL filters - 77 and 82 sizes.Feisol Tripod - My ReviewArca SwissFotga Universal Quick Release Plate L Bracket -Pedco Mini Tripod- http://bhpho.to/1Ouj1CBAudio capture - Zoom H4n with two wired Lav Mics for vlog and guests on vlog (more about audio) NEVER USED (Smart Lav did all the work)What I would love to take - The new(ish) Rode Wireless Lav system OtherLG G4 - Still enjoying the easy manual control of my phone camera! (my review)Rode Lav + - http://bhpho.to/1KhT4Ye (better vlog audio)  

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New Cameras - Panasonic GX8 and FZ300K

Panasonic has announced two new cameras- The GX8 and the FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital CameraBasically this is a little brother to the GH4 in size/shape that offers some significant advances in features and I believe tips the hand off what Panasonic will offer in the GH5.

• 20.3 MP Digital Live MOS Sensor (the first 20MP sensor in 4/3, previous sensors were 16MP)
• Tilting 2.36m-Dot 0.77x OLED EVF (The viewfinder is capable of tilting 90 degrees)
• 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen (full articulated and touch to focus)
• 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps (4K video and 4k photo modes)
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
• 10 fps Shooting with AF-S and ISO 25600
• DFD AF System (Significantly Improved autofocus system)
• In-Camera Image Stabilization, Dual I.S. (In body image stabilization also works in conjunction with IS enabled lenses for additional stabilization)
• Splash proof magnesium alloy construction

Preorder from B&H Photo for $1197.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th Preorder from B&H Photo for $1197.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera

These superzoom cameras continue to improve and while not at the level of a DSLR with massive zoom lens they do offer excellent image quality, crazy amount of zoom in a reasonable size, weight and priced package.

• 12.1 MP 1/2.3" MOS Sensor
• Venus Engine Image Processor
• Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2.8 Lens 25mm-600mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 1.44m-Dot 0.7x OLED EVF
• 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Free Angle Touchscreen
• 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
• ISO 6400, 12 fps Shooting, 4K Photo Mode
• 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, DFD AF System

Depth-From-Defocus AF TechnologyFor accelerated autofocus performance, DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology is employed to quickly calculate the distance to subjects and adjust the focusing position to benefit continuous shooting and movie recording modes. This contrast-detection type focus method also benefits subject tracking performance for maintaining sharp focus on moving subjects. Additionally, supporting working in low-light conditions, a Starlight AF feature enables accurate AF performance in dim environments.Assisting manual focus operation, focus peaking is available that highlights bright edges of contrast with a colored outline for quickly recognizing your focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus operation.Preorder from B&H Photo for $597.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th Preorder from B&H Photo for $597.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th

Photo Mish Mash 65: Thoughts on Canon 5Ds, Sony a7R II Ship date and more

https://youtu.be/m3h8R6ar2mMOur thoughts on the Canon 5DS 50MP Beast, When will the Sony a7R II actually ship? What am I taking to Iceland and ask your photo questions.

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Show Notes:

News:Shipping Date of the Sony A7 R II :( - August 5th.  I leave for Iceland August 5th- it is going to be close. . .Casey Neistat looking for a new camera. - I think he should try the GH4.http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/07/first-impressions-of-the-canon-xc10http://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-backs-up-your-photos-even-if-you-delete-the-app-625213/Mother 'Horrified' After Studio Photoshops Daughter's Birthmark - http://www.diyphotography.net/mother-horrified-after-studio-photoshops-daughters-birthmark/Photographer Recovers $15K in Stolen Gear Thanks to EXIF Copyright Info - http://petapixel.com/2015/07/09/photographer-recovers-15k-in-stolen-gear-thanks-to-exif-copyright-info/Photographers Steal Gear from Fellow Photographers at Pan Am Games https://fstoppers.com/news/photographers-suspected-stealing-fellow-shooters-pan-am-games-76238PPA, The Association Trying to Protect Copyright, Stole Photos http://petapixel.com/2015/07/12/dear-ppa-i-still-love-you-but/Fujifilm Puts Films on the Chopping Block http://www.pdnonline.com/news/Fujifilm-Puts-Films-on-the-Chopping-Block-14120.shtmlMcKay Photo Academy - Join us in New Zealand  -Thief steals photojournalists hard drive. Why was he not using Cloud solutions?Select D700, 800/e and 7100 users are being contacted by Nikon for free servicinghttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cinematicsmartcase/the-worlds-first-cinematic-smartcasePhoto from SPACE - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/19688907445/in/album-72157653502960984/About the imaging system on the New Horizon spacecraft - http://www.boulder.swri.edu/pkb/ssr/ssr-lorri.pdfhttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/07/15/science/space/new-horizons-pluto-flyby-photos.html?_r=0http://mashable.com/2015/07/10/prince-philip-curses-photog/  

Instagram Weekly Winners - Earth

The Challenge was EARTH.  Thank you to everyone that took the time to shoot and tag their images. The challenge for the next week is BALANCE. Tag your shots on Instagram with #PRTV_balance. More info about the weekly Instagram challenge.Toby’s winner -http://instagram.com/p/5Ndm6yHRet/https://instagram.com/p/5S0toeSVnl/Honorable Mentions -  https://instagram.com/p/5VTdMVQRZb/https://instagram.com/p/5N6iaBAUAc/ Christina’s Winnerhttps://instagram.com/p/5T7mYjyVgD/Honorable Mentions -https://instagram.com/p/5btACAK3eS/https://instagram.com/p/5Mokc7RoWI/      See all the entries https://instagram.com/explore/tags/prtv_earth/See the current challenge

Instagram Weekly Winners - WATER

We followed up the #PRTV_Fire challenge with #PRTV_water which turned out to be one of the most popular themes yet.  Thank you to everyone that took the time to shoot and tag their images. The challenge for the next week is EARTH. Tag your shots on Instagram with #PRTV_earth. More info about the weekly Instagram challenge.Toby’s winner -https://instagram.com/p/49EDO0wRZ9/ Honorable Mentions -  https://instagram.com/p/49tc2vtCsj/https://instagram.com/p/4peJWpR6Xs/Christina’s Winnerhttps://instagram.com/p/5Fjg3QktIU/Honorable Mentions -https://instagram.com/p/3UX89VyOqf/ https://instagram.com/p/49tc2vtCsj/  See all the entries https://instagram.com/explore/tags/prtv_water/See the current challenge

Instagram Weekly Winners - FIRE

We had a special two-week long #PRTV_Fire challenge which coincided with the 4th of July here in the USA - Lots of fantastic fireworks photos were submitted as well as more traditional fire and campfire photos. Thank you to everyone that took the time to shoot and tag their images. The challenge for the next weeks is water. Tag your shots on Instagram with #PRTV_water. More info about the weekly Instagram challenge.Toby’s winner -https://instagram.com/p/43wM1AqK5m/?tagged=prtv_fire Honorable Mentions - https://instagram.com/p/4vsV1Go4su/?tagged=prtv_fire https://instagram.com/p/44QjP-t1_8/?tagged=prtv_fire https://instagram.com/p/4jedkSDGIF/?tagged=prtv_fireChristina’s Winners (dual winners)https://instagram.com/p/ly0pLwOTli/ https://instagram.com/p/4VZE8XEtXP/ See all the entries https://instagram.com/explore/tags/prtv_fire/See the current challenge

Photo Mish Mash EP 64 - Yosemite Adventure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REJ1BawsO30Sponsors: http://mckaylive.com/ - Join us in New Zealand

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Show Notes:D5500 Vs Canon T6sSample Images from Laowa 15mm MacroAdapting Lenses to Mirrorless camerasNEWS:Olympus Air Cameras http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1162571-REG/olympus_v208010bu000_air_a01_camera_body.html?BI=4773&KBID=5287New GoPro Hero 4 Session http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1168050-REG/gopro_chdhs_101_hero4_session_adventure.html?BI=4773&KBID=5287New Nikon Lenses Instagram has started storing photos at a higher resolution http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/6/8899807/instagram-1080p-pictures-photo-uploadPrime Day reminder - Shop my AmazonCanon 430EX III-RT http://prolost.com/store/dehaze Actually covered in the mish mash last week but as we know not everyone read it this might be good to say again. Dehaze works for 6.1 ONLY, older lightroom doesn’t have the code.Dehaze Feature on Underwater Photos Just a murky underwater photo that had dehaze applied and it actually worked.This Once-in-a-Lifetime Rhino Photo Was Shot After 7 Hours of Waiting Washington Newspaper "Solve's" Concert Problem by Buying Photos from FansSo now the photographers that started this wave are getting cut out of the process completely. One site actually made a rather long response to this (link).Remember the rights issues in Europe? Portland Photographer Sues City After They Accuse Him of Trademark ViolationHow would you like to get pulled around on a leash while shooting. Hillary Clinton Uses Rope to Keep Photographers in Check at ParadeTouch Controls for Adobe Software Including Lightroom and PhotoshopSubmarine for your gopro

New Canon Flash: Speedlite 430EX III-RT

Canon has announced a new flash, an updated version of their 430EX. The big change? The inclusion of Radio Transmission (RT) for wireless off camera firing.  Previously with flashes other than the expensive 600RT wireless meant optical only which isn't always the most reliable.Shop Canon 430EX III RT from B&H Photo fro $299

More about wireless - Canon and other manufacturers use the term wireless flash to indicate a flash or system that can be triggered or fired without any wires. The Canon T5i, T6i/s and 70D cameras with their built in flash are capable of wirelessly triggering an external flash- this is done by firing the on board flash - an optical trigger, not wireless as we usually think about WiFi and other wireless communication.  I demonstrate how it all works and the setup herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jrv0ethxFgDownsides to Optical Wireless control? In sunny conditions it can be un reliable and you do need a pre-flash that in some, albeit rare, circumstances will impact your exposure.   You are also limited in your control of the external flash as the communication is only one way - camera to flash. In 2012 Canon announced the 600RT flashes, these pro level flashes include Radio Transmitters that allow for remote triggering without needing that optical flash - this also provides additional control over remote flashes, in fact you have complete control as if the flash was sitting directly on your camera, if you are using a compatible transmitter or another external flash.   The 430EX RT is now a more budget friendly model of the 600RT with many of the same features. See the chart below for more details.

Specs:	Canon 600 RT	Canon 430 EX III RT
Power: Guide No (ISO 100):	196.9' / 60m (at 200mm)	141' / 43m (at 105mm)
Wireless Flash Transmitter (Flash Master)	YES	NO
Zoom Range:	20-200	24-105
Weather Sealing	YES	NO
Head rotation	180° LEFT/RIGHT	180° LEFT / 90° RIGHT
Price	$499 (Buy from B&H Photo)	$299 (Buy from B&H Photo)

A third option I am testing/reviewing right now is the Yongnuo 600 RT, basically a clone of the Canon 600RT but with a price of just $124 - Learn more at B&H Photo. While I have not finished my complete review I am impressed with the feature set of the Yongnuo and really only see slight differences in build quality that does not affect overall performance.  For my money I would buy the Yongnuo - Full review coming. Subscribe to my Youtube channel to be notified.