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Yes, there are 2 power zoom lens for the Lumix: 14-42mm & 45-175mm.
This is the Manfrotto remote on a Lumix GH4 and 45-175mm:
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Hi all, I've haven't been here for a while.
Since my last entries, I've left Canon behind & moved over to the superior video of Lumix. Only as high as the G6, but a pretty nice
camera all the same.
I'm treating myself to a fluid head & trying to find info about a remote, for a power zoom, that will attached to the pan handle of the head.
I've seen one model - Manfrotto MVR 901-ECPL.
The official site gives compatibility to the AG profession range of camcorders, but nothing for D-SLRs. It works with Sony/Canon lanc &
the Panasonic equivalent (the AG cams).
Panasonic just says, "use our stuff, not anyone else's!"
On Youtube & one blog, it has been confirmed to work with the GH4, but those people have no idea about the G6.
So, if anyone out there has a Lumix G6 with a 14-42mm power zoom lens & this remote, let me know if it works or not.
Cheers, Leslie
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Hi Anthony, for me this is very useful in one situation, Usually I am never parted from my camera because you can't trust
the people not to play silly-buggers, even family.
I use the tripod, cable timer set for 1fps - still shots. AF off, set to the bride & groom with lots of depth of field. With my
camera, I can pull the lever to black off the viewfinder so that when the camera is firing, nobody sees the light through the
lens.
This is with the official photo of everyone together on the steps or whatever. I then walk towards the people and get them
organised, bring kids down to the front and walk back & forth along the line in front of them with nice joking comments
that will make them smile.
Then afterwards you have a series of different people in different shots with nice happy faces. Great for replacing the
gloomy faces you may get with the final official pic. Also it does make for a nice short movie.
The only "stick in a corner" set-up I would do, is with a video camera for the reception speeches and if there is an on-
stage presentation. This would be with no extra lights to distract the people.
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<p>Hi all,<br />I have my usual question, that so far I have only ever asked myself - what other Easter traditions are there out there? In England, with my Catholic upbringing, it all happened in the church & of course, loads of religious films on the telly.<br>
Here in Spain, a strong Catholic country with saint days celebrated with a person's name, fiestas with processions - Easter is a big deal inside & outside the church building.<br />As well as processions, which are plentiful, there are representations of the main Easter scenes. They are called "Pasión Viviente" - the living Passion (crucifixion & death of Jesus) - Passion Plays. Two types exist here - townsfolk dress up & position themselves as the characters of the Easter Passion - Jesus, the disciples etc - & become living statues. The other type move through the town acting out certain parts, like Jesus carrying the cross & falling, getting nailed to the cross etc...<br>
<br />See this webpage of mine - just for a few pics of that:<br>
http://web.mac.com/lesliepattison/intro_esp/Fechas_de_Fiestas/Entries/2011/4/9_Semana_Santa.html<br>
<br />When I update it, the link with change, so you will have to click on "Semana Santa" from this page:<br>
http://web.mac.com/lesliepattison/intro_esp/Fechas_de_Fiestas/Fechas_de_Fiestas.html<br>
<br />So my question is simply - let me know about other Easter traditions around the world, please :-)</p>
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<p>Thanks Matthew for the quick review & also thanks for the frank comments. I tend to keep to dark backgrounds & strong contrasting text, as the overall effect has less continuous strain on the eyes.</p>
<p>Originally, this sister site was just to be about panos, but I found myself regurgitating so much that was on other sites. I felt a more in-depth relationship between the panos & an intermediate understanding of pic-taking would separate me from all the other pano sites.</p>
<p>You have pointed out one of my flaws, that my extended technical knowledge makes it hard for me to explain in a very basic level, but then again, most who try panos have already passed that basic level. I have tried to cater for the mix of people out there - the techies like myself & those who just want to learn how to improve their skills.</p>
<p>Lastly, the ramble-on technique is used as this is how google targets pages now. You have to use certain words over & over to be noticed. I agree, it was much easier when they just read meta-tags.</p>
<p>PS - I'm not obsessed with the nodal point.<br>
I'm obsessed with the "no parallax point" :-)</p>
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<p>A quick note - don't click on the introduction link at the top of the pages - that's for info about the fiestas - not panos.<br>
Panorama links at bottom of pages.</p>
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<p>Hi all,<br>
I wonder if you could help me here. I have to translate my latest addition to my website (fiestas in Spain) to Spanish, but before I go to that expense, I wish to know whether, what I have written is correct.<br>
It's about PANORAMAS.<br>
Caz of the format of the rest of site, the links for the next pages & navigation are at the bottom of the individual pages, but here are the direct links:<br>
<p>If you only fancy a quick light read, that's ok too. Just let me know if you spot any obvious mistakes.<br>
Thanks in advance, Leslie</p><div>[ATTACH=full]557788[/ATTACH]</div>
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<p>What to say, that hasn't already been said? But no flash - yikes!!!</p>
<p>First of all, if you have missed the formal client/photographer discussions, have a word with your friend & get her ideas for every part of the sessions. Say you want to match to her style as much as you can & this will be a crutch for your own inexperience. Also it's a good technique for the future, as well as buttering up the primary photographers that may ask for your service in the 'paying' future.</p>
<p>What's the schedule that you will follow? For example, will you be at the church/office talking pics of the guests as they arrive, while your friend is at the bride's house/flat?</p>
<p>Think of the plan that reflects organization, rather than you flitting around. Plus visit the church & reception hall before the day, at least once. To know your route & try & see inside for good angles. Take some photos & see how noisy they are & figure out how to get the better quality now - not fiddling around with your camera in front of the guests.</p>
<p>Sorry if I sound a bit harsh, but if you reflect badly on your friend's professionalism - imagine her bad looks.</p>
<p>In some weddings, if they have loads of kids, they pull the kids away & give them a clown to enjoy with. When I'm the 2nd, I do this part. Have to be good with kids though.</p>
<p>The photos that most people buy (my opinion) are those with faces smiling to the camera with clothing details in order. So if you see a collar over the jacket, make a gentle comment & do it with a smile too. Keep the subjects in a good mood. Joking with them heightens their emotion, but no sarcasm.</p>
<p>Lastly, have some business cards of your friend's, just in case the people ask. Don't say you will work for them, but you work via your friend. Not to push the cards on them. Only if they ask.</p>
<p>Good luck & remember, we all started with that first one! </p>
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<p>Sorry, but I haven't encountered your problem & that maybe caz my workflow is different.<br>
From the camera cards, I transfer to a folder on my external HD. Less defrag on ext HD.<br>
Bridge preferences is set for "Distributed Cache Files", rather than "Centralized".</p>
<p>Those initial folders are name to correspond to their content.<br>
For example:<br>
0001 - 0471, 0472 - 0946 etc</p>
<p>I allow Bridge time to create its 2 cache files as preview/thumbnails are created in those folders.</p>
<p>Then as I sort through the 'blinks & blurs' & put into event folders that I create for that one situation, I get folders that have anywhere between 10 RAW pics & 500 RAW pics. The new folders have new cache files & they represent only to their folder content, not any deleted pics.</p>
<p>This is particularly useful when I save the pics onto DVD. The cache remains in the folders on the disc & you don't have to wait for preview/thumbnail creation each time you load the disc. Also I do generate high quality preview/thumbnails - no probs.</p>
<p>It sounds like you are overloading your central cache & then losing older files as the cache recycles.</p>
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<p >Am I too late to add my thought of the day?</p>
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<p >I'm always chopping & changing my mind between a wide angle zoom & a medium zoom, for going in & taking group shots & individuals. This is the majority of the pics shot.</p>
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<p >The wide for the group shots, but knowing that I will have to correct the distortion of the wide later.</p>
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<p >The medium, perfect for faces & never having to correct distortion afterwards, but losing out on space that I can back up into for medium size groups.</p>
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<p >The alternative is to carry 2 cameras with those lenses, but then you end up looking like the paparazzi & this puts your subjects off straight away. Pity eh?</p>
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<p >Canon 1D2 - 1.3x multiply (not full frame)</p>
<p >16-35 L f2.8</p>
<p >24-70 L f2.8</p>
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<p >Then other lenses get used too, depending on that particular wedding, location etc ...</p>
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I haven't been here for ages & I should really be thankful for all the visits to my site that have come thru photo.net.
Anyway, as a way to pay back just a little - I'll drop an unusual tip for photographers who have to wear glasses. Am I'm in the minority
here? :-)
There are times when rushing around or even trying to play it cool, in a packed-out concert can proved too much for us glasses wearing pic
takers. The dreaded "fogging-up" of the RHS lens.
Well, here's a solution that actually goes back to the 1st World War.
Soap was used to coat the lens & stop the condensation. In the 80's a short-lived company used a soap ingredient chapstick to do the
same thing.
My idea is not to use the expensive products or mess up my glasses with soap.
Get an small atomizer that could be used for perfume or even small plants.
Fill it with about 70% water & a mild dish washing up liquid. Not the strong Fairy liquid, but a really mild cheap solution.
Spray the diluted solution on, leave to drain for a couple of seconds & then wipe with a tissue. Finally breathe on the lenses & it should be
clear. (Works on the bathroom mirror too).
Try first in a really weak way, just in case your eyes could be allergic to it.
The content (on the glasses - not in the bottle) I use can last a couple of days of condensation free use. Depends on how much you clean
your glasses, but it's more prone to dust now - a little sticky with the thin film now on the glass.
I only recommend this for glasses worn on the face, not valuable lenses for the camera!
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HI Namu,
(sorry, but I've written a lot)
Welcome to my world of 2nd shooter. I love it - I wouldn't go back to 1st formal :-)
Well, I thought to go to your site & see what you say your strengths are in weddings,
but I came up short there.
For me - please forgive the self promotion here :-)
I offer myself on my strengths & my specialties & get picked over others depending
on how well the 1st photographer sells the package that I'm involved in.
I say I'm good with kids & animals. I do highs & lows, panoramics & am good at
riding on the emotion & creating it.
The animals - not important in a wedding, but there are always kids that are forced
to have their pics taken by parents & these can be little horrors (pics & the kids). So
a formal 'detail picker' who should really be concentrating on the happy couple can't
afford to piss off anyone & has to go along with it. The 2nd shooter takes that stress
away from him/her.
Also, there's always an aunt that has a daughter that has never looked so good &
can pics be taken of her. The aunt will always zoom in on the 1st & I make sure I
give a good excuse for him/her to escape as I take over.
This behaviour is really good to get booked again as a 2nd.
Another consideration is not to promote yourself too much. If you are asked for
contact details, have prepared cards as 2nd shooter to the 1st - with their
name/company details. Nobody likes competition, so if you are working for them -
promote them 1st & ride on that.
That's the 1st part - harmony & respect shown.
Next - during the ceremony, you are basically taking candids & if the priest or
officials allow you to move around whilst the 1st is covering the alter, check out the
choir positions. The high - looking down. A few shoots from there, but not all from
there. It's boring to see backs, but nice to see the overall effect. That's a church
thing, but for your B&B, see if that possibility presents itself.
If a ladder is not a possible, get a monopod with a remote lead & put your camera
high. Wide angle & tilt it around a bit. A bit of cropping & rotation should give you
some decent pics.
I do the monopod & sky-tripod shots a lot & now can use medium lens quite
effectively. Auto-focus on 45 point. Make the camera work for you.
If you are walking the isles, only the outer ones. Not too fast, caz some people do
like to smile into a lens. Hopefully you can do this without flash caz you could be a
big distraction & that's not a good start.
My camera 1D2 - has a silent mode - press once & release manually to give 2 slight
sounds as the shutter opens/closes & the mirror drops down. Better than the louder
clunking. Of course, limiting you to single shots. I'm not familiar with the 30D - sorry.
From the 10GB - I assume you are shooting Jpegs.
If you don't know your flash, I would strongly suggest getting more cards & shooting
RAW if the 30D permits.
With RAW at 6-9mb per image - I have covered a 18 hour wedding (travel times
included) with a total of 30GB, making use of a laptop to save the morning
ceremony & have the extra cards (ready to be re-formatted), just in case. I had then,
only 24GB. Yes, the 2nd shooter works a lot :-)
For now - go to a park with camera & flash. Take pics of strangers & get used to
what the flash does & how it communicates with the different settings of the
camera. My 580 I - you lucky bugger with mark II :-) - is a strong hard light, but
when I use, I take rapid sequence. Some subjects that have a lens pointed at them,
can still have their eyes in another direction. It takes a few shots to get their eyes
back on me. I also have more options when I come to post production - (taking out
the blinks & blurs). If you're using a softener on the flash, you confuse the info that
the camera reads from the flash output & both units will reset with each exposure.
This can limit you to single shots.
Pros & cons of every decision, I'm afraid.
I use rechargeable batts on my 580 & a weddings can give me anywhere between 4
sets & 8. Slow charge your batts for max output. Back-up alkalines too. Forget the
batt pack if it's the on-the-shoulder & lead type. There's a bloody nuisance moving
around the crowd.
For the strangers in the park, offer them the pics to their email - free. Go for loving
couples. Just tell them it's a faulty flash that you are writing up a report for. Then if
you muck up the pics, just send them a apology that the problem of flash was
beyond your control. Most people are helpful if you are kind with them.
Then when you are circulating the reception, talk with the people. Flirt even. Create
an emotion. I've said to girls "why aren't you smiling? You're beautiful" & when the
smile erupts - be stunned & witness the expressions of the people around her.
People like to be told they look good in any event. AND don't just zero in on the
most beautiful. A beautiful girl will give you the easy pics. Go work the crowd.
Create that emotion! I've seen your page - you have that talent :-)
A BIGGY - try & get hold of a back-up cam & flash. Remember this is a make-or-
break day for your reputation. Try & see how many pics your shutter has taken in it's
life, caz I'm on my 4th shutter now. A downed shutter & partially obscured pics is
not something you want to explain to the family of this possible 'one day in a
lifetime' event. So far, I only had 1 downed shutter & that was some landscape pics
just for me. I keep an eye on the shutter lifetime & replace it if I'm going to be doing
some major events near the end of it's time.
Even if you have to rent the extras - do it!!!
Ok - will let others have a few words now ;-)
Good luck, Leslie
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Hi Alex, (apologies first - for long answer)
Firstly install some confidence in her, by asking format questions. Let her know, that you
know what's it's all about - ie - what kinds of things are gonna happen during the day.
Have a look at some of the members sites & see their sections of "Pro Wedding
Photography Tips" or whatever.
Then, for your part of the world, ask those traditional 'must get shots'.
For instance:
- are any kids gonna drop flower petals before the bride.
- is there gonna be a selection of bridesmaids & are they gonna be dressed in all one type
of dress.
- is there a best man & if not, who's holding the rings (no, they don't have a best man
tradition in Spain)
jumping ahead - are you gonna be allowed to use flash in the church?
- are you be able to do group shots on the alter or will you doing all those pics outside &
can that be changed, if the day is rained on.
Try & get contact details of the priest, if it is a church wedding. Keep on his good side &
introduce yourself beforehand.
Try & get maps of the area, just in case the ceremony & the reception are in diff locations.
Ask, are they in diff locations.
Back to traditions - is there gonna be a cake? Are they gonna cut it? Table arrangement -
ie - long table for them or everybody on big round tables.
Confetti throwing & bouquet throwing. Any saucy bits, like with the garter etc.
Then make sure you get all mobile, land line phone details & email. Get them to email you
pics of themselves & family if poss. Nice to be able to recognize them beforehand.
I'm stopping now, but you get the idea - there is so much to ask, especially if they are not
the talkative types.
& lastly - introduce yourself to the other photographer. Get his details.
Good luck - Leslie :-)
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Us catholics prepare 'memorial cards'.
I don't know other religions, but if the mother/family were practicing whatevers, it might
be an alternative idea, rather than the usual saint or statue stuck on the front of the card.
When my Mum died, I went back to her hometown & took pics of the church that she grew
up in. My own pic of her & words that I knew she would have said.
A more personal view for the rest of the family to remember her by.
Just a different viewpoint for you.
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Wow - there seems to be 3 guaranteed ways to get someone to visit your site.
i) the "hey, come & look at me"
ii) say something constructive in a view to help pass on your own hard earned 'wisdom'
& iii) slag off someone else
Well, you can (i) & (iii) if you like, but my best stuff doesn't get displayed online. I have an
easy job of selling due to my own style of PR, but no blowing trumpet here :-)
I'm a guy that has many different clients & most preferred their stuff not to be on general
release. At the moment, I'm here as a second photographer for weddings, that has been
asked to do a solo. We kinda double-booked - oopps.
This is something I haven't done for many years & although I don't feel terrified - who
would admit to that?? :-) I do feel the last minute jitters & hence have found some
enthusiasm in your words. All you guys & girls.
Before, I was just a lurker here, but have finally signed up.
So, this is just a quick hi & an intro to me :-)
I finally, after all this time, get to congratulate you for a nice site - well done & the best of
luck to all the members, even if you do choose to slag off others (or me).
Me on countdown - 10 days.
& lastly - John - some nice ideas there.
Some not so nice (pages 23 & 24 - don't incl head chops - my own personal slag off -
sorry).
Deffo gonna keep an eye of your progression. Keep on snapping ;-)
Leslie
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