Questions tagged [panasonic-lumix]
Lumix is a brand used by Panasonic for all their digital cameras. It includes everything from their cheapest point-and-shoot models through superzooms to their micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras.
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Is a ~2/3rds-stop delta between Olympus and Panasonic metering typical?
Moving from Olympus (OM-1) to Panasonic (S5-II), I'm finding that comparing the whole-scene metering modes (ESP on the OM-1, "multi-metering" on the Panasonic), the Panasonic tends to ...
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Best settings for photographing 200 paintings indoors with floodlights and a tripod
I want to photograph about 200 acrylic paintings done by a family member who now has dementia. It's meant to be a tribute in the form of a self-published book. She had painted as a hobby her entire ...
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Panasonic's DC-G9's raw images are always full size, what might be the reason?
I had been using Panasonic's MFT Lumix cameras for a while: DMC-GH1, DMC-GH3, now a DC-G9
The camera have "multi-format feature": You can shot in 4:3 (native), 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ...
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Could I have destroyed my Lumix GX80 by taking sun photos?
So I shooted architecture photos during a cloudy day but the lighting was very bright and you could see sun directly in some moments. I was shooting and I noticed that I needed to adjust aperture (...
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Multiple cameras rejecting their own batteries
I don't use my cameras as often since 2020 and lockdowns... and sometime when I pull them out of the bag, I get surprises... (like "Please set the date"...)
Yesterday both of these happened:
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Which setting may cause delayed shot for the LUMIX DC-G9, or is it a firmware bug?
(I have the third Panasonic MFT camera with something like 10 years practice, so I guess I did not make a beginner's mistake)
The last shots I made with my DC-G9 was focus stacking with a tripod, ...
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How does the wireless flash protocol control exposure corrections?
The Panasonic Lumix series uses the wireless flash protocol developed by Olympus.
The protocol features multiple groups of flash lights than can be controlled individually.
I have a question regarding ...
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Why doesn't "Ai" mode set the proper flash speed?
After having bought an used Flash (Metz AF 51-1), I "played with it", checking flash functions with my Panasonic DMC GH-3.
Everything seemed to work fine, except in "Ai" (fully ...
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RAW to JPG conversion with reasonable automation
I'm new to working with raw images, since the Lumix TZ101 is my first camera which can output raw image files, and I'm struggling to make good use of them. I'm quite satisfied when I'm manually ...
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How can I use Qioptiq Mag.x LD Plan Apo 5x / 0.20 objective with Canon EF full frame or Lumix 5?
I would like to make macrophotography with a Qioptiq Mag.x LD Plan Apo 5x / 0.20 objective and a Canon EF full frame or Lumix GH5.
Is it possible? How?
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How do I get better low-light pics with my superzoom compact camera?
I have a Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ95 (ZS80) camera on firmware v1.1. For indoor low light shooting (without a flash) the pics are bad, poor focus, poor colour (jpg 5184x2920 pixels). The outdoor pics are ...
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Suffering zooming issue with Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk III
Before I start just want to say I am a very new and inexperienced camera user so I appreciate any support. I also want to thank you for your time reading this in advance even if you don't have an ...
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Which external GPS logger for a Panasonic Lumix G9?
Which external GPS logger can I connect to the Panasonic Lumix G9 for real time geotagging without a smartphone?
With external GPS logger, I mean devices like
Qstarz GPS BT-Q1000XT
TSI GL-770
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What setup or software do I need to see/ have live access to images as I take them from a DSLR?
Is there a setup that I can have that allows me to have access to the images being taken from a DSLR. That way I can select the one I want and change the name on the spot etc... The camera that I'm ...
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How can I get the largest MB and highest picture quality from my Panasonic TZ100
I am an amateur (have been for many years) who is trying to take photos of jewelry for poster quality print at A2 size. The image of the jewelry needs to be able to look good at about 1/3 of the size ...
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Lumix G7 - exposure preview
I have a Lumix G7 and I use it in manual mode. The live view image always uses auto brightness no matter if my settings are to under- or overexpose. Is there no option to see a brightness preview in ...
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Lightroom CC automatically adds "Adobe Default" preset to imported RAW photos
I have noticed that on all my RAW pictures I import into Lightroom CC the software automatically applies the "Adobe Default" preset. Is there a way to change this behaviour so it sticks with ...
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What means lens optical characteristics?
I have 12-60 Panasonic lens for mft system.
I'm about to buy 12-60 Leica for the same camera, because the photos I do with my current lens feel, smartphone-ish.
Depite the lenses are similar in ...
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Panasonic FZ1000: Flash FP high-speed sync oddities, 1/16000s mechanical shutter?
Because the Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 uses a leaf shutter, there is no maximum sync speed; the flash can be used throughout the entire range of mechanical shutter speeds, as high as 1/4000s (1/3200s ...
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Resetting the Shutter Count on Panasonic Lumix GX80
I have just purchased a S/H Lumix GX80 from a guy on eBay. In his listing he stated that the shutter count was approximately 2,500 activations. I have now received the camera, but on checking the ...
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How to mount a Lumix G7 with Panasonic H-FS 1442A lens to 1.25" telescope
I have a Lumix G7 with a Panasonic H-FS 1442A and I want to mount it to a telescope with a 1.25" eyepiece size.
I know I can get a Micro Four Thirds adapter and mount it straight to the telescope, ...
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Does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 have an internal fan?
When I switch on my Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85, there is a distinct (albeit faint) sound coming from inside the camera body. To me, it sounds like a small fan, not too dissimilar from what you'd find ...
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What is the "pixel refresh" feature on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85?
On my Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85, under the Tools menu, there's a Pixel Refresh option. When I select this, a "Start Processing?" prompt appears, with Yes and ...
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Why are all indoor pictures with my camera grainy?
I'm a beginner who just bought a Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82 and expected better results than on my iPhone.
I've consumed a bunch of how-to's and understand the basics of f-stops, ISO, shutter speed, etc....
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Why does Panasonic/Lumix use Micro Four Thirds? [closed]
Simple question really. Why do these cameras use micro four thirds?
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Lumix GX8: How set long shutterspeed on electronic shutter?
The camera allows me only 1" when electronic shutter speed is on.
Need 24" for stars, but that's possible only in mechanical shutter mode.
Would like to avoid shaking.
Is there any workaround ?
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LX10 Battery Hack to external battery or USB port?
I just got a Lumix LX10 and the battery life is abysmal when running cellphone remote control through wifi, which I need to do because I have a physical disability.
How hard would it be to rig up an ...
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DSLR lens image inversion?
Out of simple curiosity, do DSLR cameras produce an inverted image on the sensor, with the image being flipped by software? I've dabbled with astronomy prior to my current interest in ...
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Panasonic DMW-FL360L flashgun not firing, blinking Auto Check and Test/Reset lights even after replacing batteries
My Panasonic DMW-FL360L has stopped working. I get the blinking Auto Check and Test/Charge lights, which normally indicate that the batteries are depleted; however, even after installing a fully-...
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What does "II" mean on micro four thirds lenses?
I've seen micro four thirds lenses listed with the term 'II'. See the below sample listings. What is this term called and why it is used?
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH. Lens
Olympus M.Zuiko ...
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What would cause macro mode to be locked out on my Panasonic Lumix DMC camera?
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ55. Suddenly, I can't use the macro on my camera. On the monitor it says "lock" with an arrow under it. How do I unlock it? What is causing the macro to cease working?
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Can there be any issues in using Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH with Oly OMD10 mark 2? [duplicate]
I plan to get Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH for Olympus OMD10 mark 2.
Should I expect any reduction in performance since I am not using Lumix lens on Lumix camera? I googled but did not find any concrete ...
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Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F/1.2 vs Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power O.I.S
How much of a difference these two lenses will make in photo quality and what will be the difference? I am a newbie in photo and I am looking to invest in a nice lens for 4/3 that has max features in ...
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Lumix GX9 build and weather seal quality as travel camera
I am aware that Panasonic Lumix GX9 is not weather sealed.
I would like to use it as travel camera, which means all possible weather factors, also sometimes thrown without cover in backpack hiking ...
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Is the Yongnuo YN968EX-RT compatible with a Panasonic Lumix Gx85 camera?
My first question ever.
I am considering buying the Panasonic Lumix GX85 and would like to know if I can use my Yongnuo YN968 EX-RT flash with it.
Are they compatible?
Will I get TTL with this combo?...
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What do the sensor differences between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and DMC-LX15 mean practically?
So I've been using the Lumix lx7 in the past and was quite happy with it.
I don't have a dedicated digital camera right now but I was recently thinking to get one again mainly for shooting fashion.
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Which lens adapter should I use to mount an FD Olympus lens on an MFT Lumix G-series camera?
I own a micro four-thirds Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 mirrorless camera, and recently I purchased an old Olympus 40-150mm Zuiko ED Lens, which is not MFT. Though this lens is listed as compatible with my ...
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Will doing timelapses break my lens? (Because the aperture changes)
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 which I use to shoot timelapse movies. Because of the electronic shutter, I figured it shouldn't cause problems, but I noticed a second issue: On every frame, the ...
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Panasonic Lumix TZ100 - how to stop autofocusing and just get everything in equal focus?
I’m an amateur photographer and would like to ask for some help!
I’ve recently bought a new camera, a Panasonic Lumix TZ100. Before that for 5 years I was using a Canon Ixus 255 HS.
So far I haven’t ...
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What are these diagonal flickering black stripes on my Panasonic G7's LCD?
Why are there flickering black diagonal lines on my LCD display when I am taking a photo, but my actual photo is fine when I looked at it on my MacBook?
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Panasonic 4K Photo Mode Low-light perfromance
How is panasonic's 4k photo mode low-light performance when compared to simple jpg 4k-resolution still?
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Lens hood visible when shooting in RAW, but not in JPEG
When using my Panasonic DMC-FZ2000 with the lens at its widest focal length (24mm), I can see the lens hood on the top and the bottom of the picture when shooting in RAW. However, it is not visible at ...
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Can I mount my M42 and Sony/Minolta A-mount lenses on a Micro Four Thirds or APS-C mirrorless camera?
I am thinking about buying a digital camera, namely a Panasonic Lumix GX80/GX85 Micro Four Thirds (M4/3).
Though, I do not intent to spend money on lenses very soon, and would like to remain using ...
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SD card will not click into place
I think this is a repair job, but thought I'd throw a question anyhow! I have a Panasonic lumix gx80 /85 which is just over a year old. I have not dropped or mistreated it, but now I find that the SD ...
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Converting an old .raw video to .mp4? [closed]
I recently got an old Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 from my father to use on a trip. On the trip I captured a video with the camera. When I put the video onto my laptop, I saw that the video extension is <...
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Identifying image sequences in EXIF info of photos created by Panasonic cameras
My Panasonic GX-800 camera writes the MakerNote tag 0x002b Exif.Panasonic.SequenceNumber to the EXIF info. When I do exposure bracketing or make a burst of photos, I can get the ordinal number of each ...
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Are the threads on all camera makes the same when it comes to filters?
Are the threads on all camera makes the same when it comes to filters? I have a couple of 52mm diameter lenses that I use with my Lumix GX80/85 and would like to buy some ND filters. Can I chose any ...
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Long exposure shots using "T" function on GX80/85 and ImageApp
Has anyone managed to find a way of using the "T" long exposure setting on the GX80/85 via ImageApp? I want to record long star trails, so the default 60 second long exposure is not quite long enough. ...
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Panasonic lens autofocus does not work with Olympus bodies?
I just got a Panasonic Lumix Nocticron 42.5mm lens and the autofocus does not appear to work with my OM-D E-M1 M2 body.
Is autofocus supposed to work on non-Panasonic bodies for this lens, or no? Is ...
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Does Nocticron image stabilization works with non-Panasonic bodies?
I just got the Lumix Nocticron 42.5mm which has "optical image stabilization". Is this a purely lens-only stabilization that works independently of the body, or do I need a Panasonic body to take (...
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