Graham's Photography Blog & Technical Reviews
Index to page entries here within the blog, headers for each section will take you to the relevant page
Shooting with a light tent
Single Point Colour Mode on Panasonic Lumix Cameras
Creating a Blurred Background with Small Sensor Cameras
Enabling and Using EX and EX TELE modes on Panasonic Systems Cameras
Panasonic EX Zoom, i.Zoom and Digital Zoom on the FZ1000/2000/2500
4K Video Comparison Test of 6 Cameras
Challenging old rules- Linear versus Circular Polarising Filters
Why Digital cameras place images in the DCIM Folder
Macro Zoom and AF Macro Modes on Panasonic cameras
Field of View, Magnification and Depth Of Filed of Raynox Closeup Lenses with the Panasonic Lumix FZ200/200/330
Using Photoshop Smart Object Stacking Mode for Noise Reduction of High ISO JPEGS
The Use Of Focal length To Isolate Subject From Background.
Panasonic EZ Zoom
Using Flash For Close Up Photography
Using a dedicated flashgun on a non dedicated flash camera.
Given an option to shoot wide angle or telephoto - which produces the best overall results?
Are More Expensive Filters Worth The Investment
Using The FZ200/300/330/1000 for blurred background motion shots - panning techniques
The Suitability Of Micro SDXC Memory Cards in Cameras
Transferring Panasonic Lumix camera files to Smartphones via USB
Tele converter lenses, are they worth it?
Aperture or Shutter Priority - Which is the best choice and a BONUS feature for Panasonic FZ330(300) and FZ1000 users.
Understanding Your "Pop Up" Flash Performance
Why Exposure Compensation Is Needed In Some Scene Types
Maximising Image Quality
Does Size matter?
Getting Sharper Images
LED Lights For Photography
Shooting in Snowy Conditions
Using Extension Tubes with Micro Four Thirds Cameras
Are the latest versions of popular cameras always the best?
i.Zoom or not? Reasons for using it with the FZ1000 camera.
Hints And Tips For Photographing the Moon with the FZ200 Camera.
FZ1000 and GH3 Head to Head testing, stills cropped from 1080p video files at 10 lux.
FZ1000 and FZ200 RAW File Comparisons.
OPTICAL TELECONVERTERS ON THE FZ1000.
Sample Still Images From FZ1000 4K video Files
The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, My First Impressions
Depth Of Field and Full Frame Equivalent Focal Lengths and Apertures
Image sharpness killers - ND Filters affecting FZ200 sharpness at high zoom levels.
Method for testing your lens sweet spot!
Let's look at photography in a different way!
Why I Believe Full Frame Cameras Have Limited Uses For Wildlife Images!
Crop factor, Full Frame Equivalent Focal Length and Aperture
An Easy Way To Remember Those F Stop Numbers
Rivington Pike Fell Race 19th April 2014, lessons to be learned!
Advanced Tutorial Dust Spot and Object Removal with Canon DPP
Noise Reduction "plug in" for jpeg/RAW noise removal
DEPTH OF FIELD AND SENSOR SIZE
Converting a Compact Digital Camera to Shoot Infrared Part 2
Backlighting using translucent plastic sheet
Simple Flash Diffuser Works Great on Pop Up Flashes
Welding Mask Filters used for Long Time Exposure Photographs
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro four thirds camera
Using Automatic Extension Tubes for Close Up Photography with CSC's and DSLR's
Photostyles and image sharpening parameter
Image Ratios, Image size and Output Requirements
Neutral Density Filters
Converting a Compact Digital Camera to Shoot Infrared Only
Shooting in the 16:9 Aspect Ratio? If not, may be you should?
Editing Panasonic JPEGS in Canon DPP software
The Canon G7 mark 3 full review
The Canon SX740 HS with 4K video Mode Review
Image quality with travel zooms
Alternative Charging For Your Travel Zoom with USB Power
Using Raynox Close up lenses with Travel Zoom cameras
Dust spots INSIDE the TZ70 (ZS50) lens causing white "orbs" when shooting into the light.
Quicker Manual Focus with the TZ70 (ZS50)
MACRO WITH TRAVEL ZOOMS
Canon SX700 HS travel zoom review
The Panasonic Lumix TZ70 (ZS50) First Impressions
THE NEW TZ70 (ZS50) From Panasonic, the new Flagship Travel Zoom for 2015
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 (ZS40) Travel Zoom Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 (ZS40) ISO Noise Tests
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 (ZS40) Low Light and "Difficult" Lighting Tests
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 (ZS40) Dynamic Range Test
The New Panasonic Lumix TZ60 (ZS40) has arrived!
New TTL Compatible Flash Gun for the FZ200- The Godox TT350o at only £69.
Image collection for focus stacking
Things to check when the flash won't fire
Adding a Rubber Eyepiece to the FZ200
100:1 Passive Attenuator for the Mic Input of the FZ200 to allow Powered Mics to be used
USING FILL IN FLASH WITH THE FZ200
Exposure Value Compensation and Manual Exposure Mode Scales Explained
The Exposure Triangle
UNDERSTANDING PANASONIC'S EZ (EXTENDED OPTICAL ZOOM) AND I.ZOOM FEATURES
USB CHARGER FOR BLC-12E BATTERIES
YONGNUO FLASH SYSTEMS
Is there such a thing as the China FZ200 Syndrome?
F11 Stills with the FZ200?
Implementing Back Button Focus on the FZ200
Back projection techniques for table top pictures.
Festive Lights and family group pictures - getting the correct image.
FOAM EYEPIECE MODIFICATION
Guard Ring to Prevent Unwanted Operation of the WB button
Shooting 3D images with the FZ200
Dealing with Highlights, how to go about retaining as much highlight detail as possible
Determining the Shutter count on the Panasonic Lumix FZ200
Preventing Unwanted Button Presses on the FZ200
Camera Tripod Mounting Ring for Panorama Shots and Teleconversion Lenses - for FZ200
AFS, AFF and AFC Focus Modes Explained
A Look At In-Camera Compositing - Using Multiple Exposure Mode
Using the in camera RAW processing option of the FZ330/300 to optimise the JPEG processing engine
FZ330(300) Firmware update to version 2.0 Post Focus Added
FZ300/330) Review
Transitioning From The FZ200 to the FZ330(300)
Tripod Quick Release Plate
Flash with the FZ1000 & (FZ300/330)
Close up photography with the FZ1000
HDMI LIVE OUTPUT STREAMING
Creating Time Lapse Videos with the FZ1000
FZ2000/2500 Specific Pages
First impressions
Th FV mode on Canon Mirrorless cameras.
Lighting for Coins and Medals
Cross polarised lighting for photography
Electret microphone plug in power unit
Monitoring audio on Panasonic camera without a headphone port
A Voltmeter Lithium Ion Battery Charger and Tester for All types of charger
Adding an Audio Guard Track for in camera recordings
Modifying the Panasonic DMW-DCC8 Dummy Battery Box to Display The Battery Status of Externally Connected Batteries.
Shutter speed, wireless propagation delays and flash pulse length - how these affect your image
Acoustically couples mic input for cameras with no external mic input
Why is Flash Duration So Important and Why it is Often Never Quoted?
My electronic clapperboard
Synch speeds of Panasonic bridge and CSC cameras
A new style battery box for the BLC12 replacement battery box
Battery Eliminator for Olympus OMD Cameras using the BLN-1 Lithium Ion Battery
Adding Battery Level Indication to Panasonic Dummy Battery Boxes DCC8 and DCC12
USB POWER BANK POWERED CAMERAS AND THEIR FAILURES
Modifying the Output From 9v Power banks and Convertor Cables to the Safe 8.4v Limit
Modifying the Qutaway 5v to 9v Conversion cable for 8.4 Volts
8.4v battery replacement for Panasonic cameras
USB Power bank 8.4v convertor for Panasonic Cameras
Schematic for the working version of the FZ200 AGC Defeat Unit
Studio Flash for Amateurs
Wireless Flash Trigger Systems
Audio Equipment for Videographers
Median Value for high ISO noise reduction in image stacks
Lithium-ion batteries, cell protection features
Lithium Battery Charging and maximising charge/discharge cycles
Using Raynox Lenses
DIY Light Meter Project Update
Extreme Macro with Reverse Mounted Lenses on Canon EOS Cameras
Using OM lenses on Micro Four Thirds Cameras - Is There A Loss Of Quality?
Panasonic Bridge Camera and Aspect Ratio Equivalent Focal Length Change
Overcoming the Power Limitations of Bus Powered USB Hubs
Easy Slide Duplication with a Digital Camera
4k Photo and Video Shooting with Panasonic Cameras
The FZ1000 and the 4K Video Stills Acquisition
Cheap USB table top lighting project
Understanding The Speed Rating Of SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards
ZEBRA ZONE HIGHLIGHT WARNING AND FOCUS PEAKING
The Need For Speed
Maximising Depth of Field in Close ups
Alternative Large Format LCD Viewing Aid for the FZ200
Determining FZ200 Plane of Focus
Native and Expanded ISO Ranges
Flash Synchronisation
Calibrating A Panasonic Lumix Camera Auto White Balance Neutral Point
Building a USB to 8.4v power supply to power your camera for longer periods out doors
External Battery Supply for Panasonic Cameras
Depth of Field, something you may not appreciate
Panasonic HD lenses
Displaying Panasonic Lumix Wi-Fi enabled Camera images on a Smart TV
Alkaline versus Zinc Carbon Battery Testing
Freewell Bright Day Filter Set For the DJI OSMO Action Camera
DJI Osmo Action Camera
Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 lens
The Panasonic Lumix FZ80/82 Review
The Godox TT650-O Flash Unit Review for Panasonic/Olympus Cameras
Godox X Series Wireless Transmitters and Receivers for Canon/Nikon/Sony/Fuji/Panasonic/Olympus
The Godox TT350-O Review (Panasonic/Olympus model)
Using the Olympus FL-ML3 micro flashes on the later Panasonic Cameras for Wireless Flash Control
Focus Bracketing App - GsimpleRemote
Mcoplus MCO-14EXT-C Xenon Ring Flash for Canon/Nikon
Mcoplus MP-MRF18 LED Ring Light Flash
Commlite EOS EF/EFS to Micro Four Thirds Lens Adaptor
Canon 70-300mm EF IS USM F4/5.6 Zoom Lens
Aperlite YH-500C E-TTL Flashgun Review
Neewer FC-16 Radio Flash Trigger
Aperlite YH-400 Flash Gun Review
The Toshiba FlashAir card
APERLITE YH-700C E-TTL FLASHGUN
Godox Virso S M2 Wireless microphone system
Hohem Go 2 Axis Ai automatic tracking holder
Andycine S2 Ai face tracking camera platform
Sony RX10 MK IV Initial Review
The Zhufon Wireless mic
YC Onion Lasagna Teleprompter mounting option
Desview T3 Teleprompter mounting option
Desview T3 Teleprompter review
The Hollyland Mars 300 Pro HDMI Video transmission system
ANDYCINE C7 4K HDMI Monitor review
Cynova Audio Adaptor for the DJI Osmo Action Camera
Feiyu Tech Vlog Pocket Gimbal
The Viltrox EF EOS M2 Focal Reducer
VILTROX EF-M2 Canon EOS EF to Micro Four Thirds AdaptorThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
The Panasonic G80 Review
MCOPLUS LED light panels
Panasonic Lumix GX8 Review
Panasonic G7 Review
Mirrorless Camera
Canon EOS M6 Mk2 Review
Canon EOS M5 Mk2 Review
Panasonic GX80(GX85) and GX8 Resolution
Canon EOS M5 Initial thoughts
Video Blogging Adaptor Plate for the EOS M5
Using Raynox Close Up lenses with the 14-42mm Kit lens Panasonic M4/3
A Review of the Olloclip Core Lens Set
The new file formats for iphone7-8-X
Sample Images
Externally Powering Cameras using Power Banks and Lithium Batteries
Inline Voltage Meter for Lithium Ion Power Bank Monitoring
Powerbank keep alive circuit
Modifying the DCC6 Dummy Battery Box to Display Battery Status
Bluetooth Wireless Remote Control Using The BBC Microbit Controller
The "Spectacular" Audio Project
Using USB-C PD power banks with Digital Cameras
Modifying the Qutaway 5v to 9v Conversion cable for 8.4 Volts
Schematic for the working version of the FZ200 AGC Defeat Unit
Line level to mic level attenuator
Higher Current Power Bank Keep Alive Circuit
8.4V Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Cameras
Microcontroller Power Bank Keep Alive Device
Close-up and Macro with the Panasonic Lumix FZ80/82
Modifying the DCC6 Dummy Battery Box to Display Battery Status
Tripod mounting plate modification