Today, I use a Skywatcher Newtonian F/5 reflector telescope that I have married to a Canon EOS 5Ds camera (although I am currently also testing a Canon EOS R8 with an EF adaptor) and get quite decent results.
New LUMIX Kit, Updates from Panasonic
Panasonic has boosted its LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless range with the announcement of a new LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens, four bold new colour choices for the LUMIX S9, and firmware updates
New Panasonic Camcorders
The HC-V9000 only records in 1080p up to 50fps in either MP4 or AVCHD whereas the HC-VX3 can record at 25fps in 4K and 50fps in 1080p and can shoot in lower light with aF1.8 maximum aperture
Review: Panasonic HC-X1500 camcorder. My thoughts.
Sure, it doesn’t have XLR ports and the smaller sensor does have some low light issues, but the HC-X1500 is nonetheless a very impressive package, and as mentioned, at the current knock down price available is simply brilliant in my opinion.
Magna signs reseller partnership with Panasonic Connect
Magna Systems has signed a partnership agreement to represent and sell Panasonic Connect products in Australia. Magna Systems & Engineering group CEO, Matthew Clemesha, said, “Panasonic Connect are a manufacturer with a reputation for quality that is second to none. We see great opportunities for their products, particularly in the...
Sky Racing Queensland chooses Panasonic 4K, premium PTZ broadcast cameras
Sky Racing Queensland broadcasts thousands of thoroughbred, greyhound and harness races each year taking Queensland racing to TAB venues, gaming apps, homes and international audiences. Recently the company had a requirement to upgrade all of their OB facilities, including outside broadcast, production and speciality cameras. Having carried out a comprehensive assessment,...
Australia-first 72-hour filmmaking challenge
LUMIX is on the hunt for keen filmmakers to demonstrate their creative expertise with a $20k winners’ prize pool on offer Panasonic has unveiled its first ever LUMIX 72-hour filmmaking challenge, inviting Australian filmmakers to showcase their creativity, talent and storytelling expertise. Welcoming all entrants, from passionate amateurs to hybrid...
Interview: John Haenke, “FlyFishingMasterClass.com”
I have known John Haenke for a number of years now, first meeting at his Hervey Bay house / office back in around 2018. I’d booked a fishing charter with him, as his fame as a brilliant guide and fly fishing whizzo had preceded him via contacts I had in...
Resurgence in higher end cameras?
In what I suspected what would happen, according to Japanese trade group CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association), the value of camera sales values is up, compared to 2019 at least. Apparently back then, a ‘standard’ camera purchase was around AUD$450 but in 2022 CIPA says, that has increased to...
Review: Panasonic GH6. A GREAT Video Camera
It’s getting harder and harder to review cameras these days. Whilst not as difficult as say, printers (yawn), cameras have become so good that there is little to talk about apart from the technical aspects and the ergonomics in most cases. In general, what a camera does – take still...