How to Take Multiple Exposures with Panasonic Lumix Cameras
Multiple exposure is one of the more interesting creative features found in some Panasonic Lumix cameras. It combines several exposures into one photograph inside the camera, without using layers or other editing tools. Not all Lumix cameras support Multiple Exposure.…
Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 Field Review: Is This an Everyday L-Mount Lens Worth Carrying?
The Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 caught my attention with its retro-inspired design, compact construction, traditional manual controls, wide f/1.4 aperture, and affordable price. There’s something appealing about a compact, fast prime lens that offers a more hands-on approach to photography.…
Panasonic Lumix L10 vs. OM System PEN for Street Photography: Fixed-Lens Simplicity or Interchangeable-Lens Flexibility?
The Panasonic Lumix L10 and OM System PEN represent two different approaches to a compact street photography camera. The L10 is an all-in-one camera built around a fast Leica 24–75mm-equivalent zoom. The PEN combines a compact rangefinder-style body with interchangeable…
One Camera, Many Subjects: Travel Photography in Fairbanks with the Panasonic Lumix L10
During my recent photography trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, my primary goal was photographing the Northern Lights. I brought several cameras and lenses, including the Panasonic Lumix S9 and L10. While I used the S9 primarily for aurora photography at night,…
Two Must Have Accessories for the Panasonic Lumix L10
One of the things I like about the Panasonic Lumix L10 is that it’s an all-in-one camera. With its built-in Leica zoom lens, compact design, and extensive photographic features, there’s very little additional gear you need to carry. That’s part…
Panasonic Lumix S9 for Aurora Photography: A Real-World Field Test
Paired with the Sigma 16–28mm f/2.8 DG DN, the compact Lumix S9 proved to be a surprisingly capable night-sky camera during my aurora trip to Fairbanks, Alaska. The Panasonic Lumix S9 is easy to think of as a compact camera…
Traveling Light with the Lumix LX100 II: What You Gain—and What You Give Up
During a recent trip through Colorado, I used the Lumix LX100 II at Great Sand Dunes, along the drive from Alamosa to Rocky Mountain National Park, and around Estes Lake. The camera is small enough to fit into a jacket…
Best L-Mount Lenses for Night Sky Photography: 10 Lenses Compared
One of the reasons I added the Panasonic Lumix S9 to my camera kit was its potential as a small full-frame camera for night-sky photography. That doesn’t mean I’m abandoning OM System or Micro Four Thirds for this kind of…
My Panasonic Lumix Warranty Repair Experience: The Good, the Bad, and the Second Repair
When I discovered a visible image spot on my nearly new Panasonic Lumix L10, I expected the warranty process to be inconvenient. What I did not expect was to pay more than $60 to ship and insure the camera for…
Panasonic Lumix L10 Street Photography: A Real-World Test in Washington DC
When I bought the Panasonic Lumix L10, my original plan was not to use it as a dedicated street photography camera. I purchased it as a small, travel-friendly camera to explore Panasonic features such as Real Time LUTs, the Function…
