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Photographer’s Spotlight: An Interview with Dirk Nusink
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Photographer’s Spotlight: An Interview with Dirk Nusink

Capturing Timeless Moments in Monochrome A few years ago, I started a Panasonic Lumix GX85 photography group. Back then, I was the only member. Today,…

OpenFilmmaker November 11, 2025November 13, 2025
Photographer Spotlight – Mastering the Compact: An Interview with Marcel Fernandes
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Photographer Spotlight – Mastering the Compact: An Interview with Marcel Fernandes

When it comes to proving that skill matters more than gear, few photographers embody that philosophy like Marcel, a UK-based photographer known for his ability…

OpenFilmmaker October 29, 2025October 31, 2025
Finding the Right Sports Lens for Real Life (M43/MFT)
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Finding the Right Sports Lens for Real Life (M43/MFT)

I've been photographing my kids’ sports for the past few years. Whether it’s soccer, basketball, or a school event, I’ve tried all kinds of cameras…

OpenFilmmaker October 21, 2025October 31, 2025
Tron: Ares Movie Review
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Tron: Ares Movie Review

I had the pleasure of watching this movie yesterday in IMAX 3D. I took my 7-year-old son so we could share this unique sci-fi memory…

OpenFilmmaker October 20, 2025November 5, 2025
My Untold Story of Songs I Couldn’t Say Out Loud
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My Untold Story of Songs I Couldn’t Say Out Loud

I’ve always told stories through cameras, code, and writing. It’s how I make sense of the world and of myself. But not everything fits neatly…

OpenFilmmaker June 25, 2025October 31, 2025
Why Histograms Still Matter (Even with Modern EVFs)
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Why Histograms Still Matter (Even with Modern EVFs)

We live in a world of excellent EVFs (Electronic View Finders), zebras, and real-time highlight warnings. So why are some photographers—still checking histograms like it's…

OpenFilmmaker April 29, 2025October 30, 2025
Travel Photography with Budget Micro Four-Thirds Lenses: Why I left the PRO Glass at Home
Articles Lumix Micro Four-Thirds

Travel Photography with Budget Micro Four-Thirds Lenses: Why I left the PRO Glass at Home

When I planned a family trip to Fiji, I knew photography would take a backseat to the real purpose of the trip: spending time with…

OpenFilmmaker March 25, 2025November 3, 2025
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III + M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II – The Ultimate Travel Birding Combo
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III + M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II – The Ultimate Travel Birding Combo

If you’re looking for a travel-friendly birding setup, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III + Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II might be the perfect combo. Yes, there are better options—the E-M1 Mark…

OpenFilmmaker March 10, 2025October 30, 2025
Sample photos from the Olympus 75-300mm II
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Sample photos from the Olympus 75-300mm II

Olympus EM5.3 with 75-300mm I've had the Olympus 75-300mm for several months and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I was skeptical of the quality, especially since…

OpenFilmmaker February 22, 2025October 30, 2025
4 Lightweight Lenses for the Olympus PEN EP7
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4 Lightweight Lenses for the Olympus PEN EP7

Maximizing Your Travel Photography Gear: 4 Lightweight Lenses for the Olympus PEN EP-7 Travel photography is all about capturing the moments that make a trip…

OpenFilmmaker February 21, 2025October 30, 2025

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  • Photographer’s Spotlight: An Interview with Dirk Nusink
  • Photographer Spotlight – Mastering the Compact: An Interview with Marcel Fernandes
  • Finding the Right Sports Lens for Real Life (M43/MFT)
  • Tron: Ares Movie Review
  • My Untold Story of Songs I Couldn’t Say Out Loud
  • Why Histograms Still Matter (Even with Modern EVFs)
  • Travel Photography with Budget Micro Four-Thirds Lenses: Why I left the PRO Glass at Home
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III + M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II – The Ultimate Travel Birding Combo
  • Sample photos from the Olympus 75-300mm II
  • 4 Lightweight Lenses for the Olympus PEN EP7
  • Panasonic Lumix GX-85 vs. LX100 II
  • 2011 Acura MDX CHECK TPMS SYSTEM FUNCTION ERROR – Tire Pressure Sensor
  • 2024 Photography Presentation
  • Panasonic Lumix ZS-200 Review (TZ200)
  • Panasonic LX-10 review from Las Vegas
  • Hey there!
  • I got scammed by Apple TV+
  • Cancun Resort Reviews
  • Samsung T7 Shield 4TB
  • Regarding Variable Aperture Zoom Lenses
  • DJI Mini 2 corrupt MP4 files
  • Dallas Mavericks confirms that Panasonic Lumix GX-85 is a professional camera
  • How to make one prime lens into three lenses on Panasonic Lumix cameras?
  • Is it worth buying a camera in 2022?
  • $75 Manhattan Photography Tour
  • Canon M50 producing black bars with Clean HDMI out
  • In-camera bounce flash on the Panasonic Lumix GX-85 with wedding photography samples
  • Olympus OM1 vs. Olympus E-M1X
  • SAMTIAN Photo Light Box for Product Photography? (Review)
  • Panasonic 12-60: The Queen of Lumix Kit Lenses
  • Panasonic Lumix G85 vs. GX85 (with a twist)
  • Vitopal VM-i2 Review (VM-i1 + Tripod Kit)
  • ON1 NoNoise AI 2021 – First Impressions
  • GX-85 in 2021: 10 Reasons to buy this camera
  • One day in Sugarland, Texas featuring Cullinan Park Conservancy
  • Ten things you shouldn’t say to a photographer!
  • Ten Reasons Panasonic Lumix G85 is the best vlogging camera
  • 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a GH5 in 2021
  • Dragonflies and Sensors: The Quest for Image Quality (Canon vs. Panasonic)
  • How to load GH5 4:2:2 files into DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere
  • Cameras on a Budget in 2020
  • Ten Things I Learned About Photography
  • Ten Panasonic Lumix G Professional Features
  • Panasonic ImageApp Hack
  • Osmo Pocket 4K Review
  • Panasonic Lumix G7 Review
  • TAPC Snapseed Tutorial
  • GH5 vs. Canon R5 vs. Sony A7S3
  • My favorite camera of 2019
  • Back-Button Focus on Canon 7D Mark II
  • OpenFilmmaker Links and Sales
  • Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 (Canon EF) on Panasonic MFT with Viltrox EF-M2
  • 5 amazing vlogging features on the Panasonic Lumix cameras
  • How to enable Auto ISO for Video on Panasonic Cameras
  • 25 Reasons to buy a Panasonic G85
  • Photography on the go with Google SnapSeed (for Android and iOS)
  • Panasonic Lumix: 12-32mm vs. 12-60mm
  • Panasonic Lumix Lenses 12-32mm, 42.5mm, and 45-150mm
  • 2020 Panasonic Buyer’s Guide for GX85, G7, and G85
  • Full-frame equivalents from a MFT user
  • Slow USB Transfer Speeds on SD Card/Reader
  • Sample Windows batch script to copy JPGs, RW2s, and MP4s from SD Card to local computer.
  • Oshiro 60mm Macro Lens on Panasonic G7
  • Sigma 18 – 35 f/1.8 Review
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