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Are there issues with using Cokin/Lee style filter systems with compact cameras?
I'm interested in trying Cokin filters (or a similar system) on my Lumix LX-5. Has anyone had success with this, and are there pitfalls to be avoided such as vignetting on wide-angle shots?
I've ...
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Why does my Panasonic GF2 have terrible battery life?
I've had a Panasonic DMC-GF2 for a couple of years and the battery life has always been terrible. I've bought a new battery, thinking that was the problem and battery life has still been bad. I will ...
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Record from Lumix DMC-TZ10 HDMI out?
I don't yet have a HDMI mini cable, so I couldn't test it myself and have to ask:
When using the HDMI out of the Lumix DMC-TZ10, can I only watch recorded stuff or can I also see the image the camera ...
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How can I avoid a strange lens flare at bright lights when using UV filter?
I have a Panasonic Lumix GF1 with the kit 20mm f/1.7 lens. I put a UV filter on it (this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004ZCJE/ref=oss_product), simply as protection for the glass. I'm ...
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How do non-MFT lenses work on a Panasonic GF3?
I'm thinking of buying a GF3. But the lenses are pricy, so I have to pick my kit wisely. I saw that there are adapters for it, but I'm new to lenses.
Are there any problems with attaching non-MFT ...
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How can I clean the sensor on a Panasonic LX5 compact camera?
I've noticed there appear to be some specs of dirt on the sensor of my panasonic LX5 and was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to clean the sensor on this camera? I found this link which has ...
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Should I get the prime or zoom kit lens with the Panasonic GF3?
I'm new to lenses, because currently I have the fixed lens Olympus XZ-1. I'm thinking of an upgrade, and I find the Panasonic GF3 very good. It has the option of two kit lenses: A pancake lens at 14mm ...
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What is the best setup for shooting sports at night with a point & shoot camera?
I always try to take good photographs in soccer matches or in races at night, not using flash, and I have always the same result: too much blurred photos.
I don't have an SLR, but I'm sure that's not ...
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How can I remote control my Panasonic FZ100?
I want to remote control my Panasonic DMC-FZ100 from my computer via USB. It does support PTP but gPhoto2 says Error (-6: 'Unsupported operation'). libptp also returns an error.
Do you know any other ...
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Why does viewfinder spec state 3 times more dots than there are pixels?
My DMC-G2 has a viewfinder spec of 1,440,000 dots, but I read a review that says it is really 480,000 pixels:
The electronic viewfinder has an extremely high resolution of 1,440,000 dots (480,000 ...
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Why is the pixel count of RAW images from the Panasonic LX5 slightly larger than the generated JPEGs?
I'm new to working with RAW images, and I'm capturing simultaneous RAW+JPGs with my new Lumix LX5, and using Bibble to view/process the results.
I'm very surprised that the RAW images taken at 24mm ...
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Why does using my slave flash darken the image?
Why does my slave flash at full power actually seem to darken the image?
The camera (Lumix G1) is set to M-Mode, forced flash at -2, f6, 1/30s.
I set my external flash (Nissin Di466 FT) to slave mode ...
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Is it possible to shoot an Aurora Borealis with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35
I'm planning to go to Alaska to see Aurora Borealis and I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35.
Is it possible to get decent pictures of Auroras using this camera?
Here are the specs of this camera: ...
