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The Lens-Sensor Settings Podcast
by SilverLight Photo Co.
For years, I had searched for the perfect lens-sensor combination; a lens and camera duo that would produce a beautiful image with few adjustments and little post-processing. It would look REAL straight out of camera (SOOC) and be everything I needed and wanted in a camera system. However, as I tested each pair, they all told a different story, and would deliver light to the sensor differently. So, I began tweaking settings, jotting down notes (on index cards) for each lens-sensor combination I tried. I soon realized I needed a database to access all my settings...so then I created my website.
Episodes
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3 Affordable But Good Lenses (My Thrifty 3)
I've been putting all of the lenses I've tested into 3 general categories for a bit (WIDE, TIGHT and TELE)...and now I'm starting to wonder if I should make this into some kind of METHOD? All-Manual Canon EF to M43 Adapter: https://ebay.io/m/ysoOl9
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Are Wide Angle Lenses Overrated? PART 3
In the third and final episode about wide angle lenses, we change our focus to the actual images they produce; not the hype, not the claims, but what the image actually "projects".
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Are Wide Angle Lenses Overrated? PART 2
This episode gets into the history of how ultra-wide angle lenses were marketed, and why some say they can't live without them.
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Are Wide Angle Lenses Overrated? PART 1
This might seem like a strange question to ask, but the question is why do we NEED wide angle lenses?
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Small Gear is a Big Deal PART 2
We continue talking about the advantages of using compact (and affordable) camera gear...and ask myself the question "Do I really need a $100,000 gear van?"
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Small Gear is a Big Deal PART 1
If we look back in time, camera gear used to be a lot bigger...and we go over a lot of the reasons. However, there are so many compact, budget options out there today, that the only reason to have the bigger gear, is to be more impressive (if that's your goal).
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Good Lenses for the GoPro ILS (All Manual Focus)
In this episode (and the last) we started talking about how the footage from the GoPro ILS CAN be good IF you have the right lenses (and the right SETTINGS too).
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More GoPro ILS Ideas (Is a 1-inch Sensor Good?)
I don't think it could be your ONLY camera, but in the role of a second or third camera we're starting to ask "What can I do for my GoPro ILS" instead of "What can the GoPro ILS do for me?"
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Are DSLRs Good PHOTOS or VIDEO?
NOTE: I think I hit the limit for this Hollyland A1 noise-cancelling mic system, and it sounds pretty bad. I was taking a walk (outside, just under the flight path near an airport). So, I used to use DSLRs and nothing else, because it was the late 1990s/ early 2000s, and because I was focused on...
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A GoPro ILS Plus a Speedbooster (Nice Idea)
We are starting to talk about lens options for the GoPro ILS, and using a Nikon to Micro Four Thirds speedbooster (focal reducer) sounds like it might work well...Haven't tested this yet. Affiliate Links: Here is the remote control lens system (not for M43 yet):...
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Filters Affect the Image But is That Good?
There's a blog post I did earlier (and an older podcast episode) about this same topic, but it's even MORE IMPORTANT than I thought (especially when using custom LUTs).
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Real-Time Lens-Sensor SETTINGS & LUTS
After testing the Panasonic LUMIX S9 (with the 18-40 kit lens) I am super excited to report that using the in-camera picture profile settings (specific to the lens-sensor combo) is working super well. Here is a link to the CUSTOM SETTINGS:...
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The SHOOT43 Multicam Video Production Method PART 2
If you've noticed my Instagram change (from just random stuff to sets of 3, etc.) you might have wondered what's going on (or not) but what I've been working on is my SHOOT43 production method😀 The website is at https://www.shoot43.com
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Stuff on the Sensor
We're talking about dust and other stuff including glitter, and even aluminum particles, that can be dangerous when it comes to your camera's sensor...and maybe even to the environment😃
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Is Manual Focus is Good to Learn?
I think learning to manually focus, both mentally and with literal lenses, is a super good skill to have, even if there are other options.
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Why Portable Gear is a BIG Deal
I still like Micro Four Thirds cameras, even after adding the full frame Panasonic S9...so how can I keep my kit compact?
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PART 2: How Lenses Create Realism
Now let's talk about sensor size, and TELEPHOTO lenses...and still talk about focal length (because how can you do one, without the other?
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How Lenses Create Realism (or Not)
We're talking about focal length again (as opposed to SENSOR SIZE) but now the focus is on realism.
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Battery Charging & Heat
This is the first episode where we talk about batteries, and we go over the safety (or lack thereof) of some of the aftermarket batteries available...and what the safest approach is. Oh, and here is a link to that website: https://www.batteryuniversity.com/ And the shop vac…
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Lens Sensor Recipes in LUMIX Lab
Ok, now I like LUMIX Lab...It lets you import VIDEO files from the Panasonic S9 (only in mp4 LITE) and CREATE LUTS ON YOUR PHONE, but make sure you have a good phone. I used an iPhone 13 Pro Max, but I can't say it would work with something older...and I recommend using a top-of-the-line iPhone,...
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LUMIX Lab Update (Version 3.1.0)
For context, this is version 3.1.0 so some of the bad things (we call these "bugs" in the area of software testing) might be gone by the time you hear this. There are good things to say as well, and if you're wondering, I really love this app and think it has a lot going for it.
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Why Full-Frame and Micro Four Thirds Work (Together)
I'm now on board with BOTH full-frame and Micro Four Thirds...and if that sounds like a contradiction, just listen to this episode.
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Does Gear Matter? (of COURSE Not, Don't Be Ridiculous)
I'm not exactly sure why people say "Gear doesn't matter" when they're specific on what gear they use...so let's figure out a better phrase...
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Lens Pride & Prejudice (When Budget Lenses are Good)
There are a lot of lenses that people reject and they don't even give them a chance, even though they're affordable...because they've read something bad about them, but most reviews (and therefore A.I.) don't consider how the lens-sensor relationship affects the image (some sensors don't like…
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LUMIX Lab Adds RAW Editing and Texture Expression
We talk about how RAW editing and Texture Expression are a big deal, and we've not even talked about how this could improve WORKFLOWS!
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Real-Time LUTs on the Panasonic S9
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I just sold my GX9...and bought an S9! Here is that video I referred to: https://youtu.be/NZp-at-cmN8?si=gozONHrZRamMiCiH
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Why Were Photo and Video Production So Different?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog There used to be (and sometimes still are) separate crews for still photography and video production, so why are they, or were they, so different?
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Is the Panasonic LUMIX GX9 Good for VIDEO?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I am going to list the reasons the GX9 is bad for video (some of which I cover in detail in this episode)...but it's more than not having a microphone jack, and it's a sad story. WHY It's bad (for VIDEO): 1. The most important…
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Is a GoPro With an Interchangeable Lens a GOOD Idea?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog If you listen to the BIG YouTubers who have a lot of money (and can afford to buy as many full-frame cameras as they want) you will hear strange things in response to the new GoPro. However, I don't have a large YouTube audience...
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The 3 MAIN Things That Make Good Photos & Video (Light-Lens-Look)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog Do you think it's possible to boil down all photography and filmmaking into 3 things? We're trying.
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Are iPhones GOOD for Video? (The Focal Length Problem)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog We're talking about why the iPhone SENSOR SIZE is not the biggest problem in production, and it's part of the problem...but the real challenge is lens focal length.
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Location Scouting and Sensor Size Considerations
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog We're talking about location scouting methods, and why it's best to use the lens-sensor combination the camera crew will be using, and I've been working on a section of my website to help with that. It's at www.shoot43.com or...
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The Adobe Davinci Resolve Battle
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I did not expect to come to the conclusion I came to about Adobe, and I didn't expect to take the news about Davinci Resolve adding still photo editing features this way...
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One Full-Frame or Multiple M43 Cameras?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I'm not against trying a full-frame camera again (in the future, when they come down in price) but we're going to talk about why I sold a full-frame camera and bought two M43 (Micro Four Thirds) cameras. Timestamps Selling a Full...
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Are LUMIX Cameras That Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I don't know what else to say, but I keep going back to LUMIX. In this podcast, we are talking mostly about how good in-camera SETTINGS are in LUMIX cameras (even cameras that were released before realtime LUTs) but we also talk a...
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Anti-Moisture Packs Are Important for Camera Gear
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog If you live in a region where moisture is a problem, we go over some recommendations. AMAZON LINKS*: 1. 50 Gram WiseDry packs, https://amzn.to/3Oqtycz 2. (Small) USB-C Rechargeable Desiccant Dehumidifier, https://amzn.to/4vTNjK6 3....
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Why Not Shoot RAW?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog The first, and most obvious reason is the money issue (and we're not just talking about the CAMERA cost) and then there's the faster memory cards, computer (yes, you can do proxies) and more...but what we're really talking about…
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About Screen Sizes
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog After so much emphasis on SENSOR size, we're starting to talk about SCREEN sizes (the size of the screen you'll watch the content on).
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Is Your Lens or Sensor More Important (Trick Question)?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I started testing a full frame camera, and I can see some advantages (specifically for wide shots) but there are still so many things Micro Four Thirds can do that full frame cameras can't...and this is mostly related to…
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The Nikon Z5 (v1) is NOT Good for Video
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog After testing, I definitely can say the Nikon Z5 (v1) isn't good for video. I really wanted this to work because it is one of the few full-frame cameras, with IBIS, that were under $600...but even after adding custom, Nikon Picture...
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More Dynamic Range (How Can You Control It?)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog Everyone wants more "dynamic range" but the REAL problem is not living within the dynamic range of our camera's sensor...but, how does one do that? The answer might be controlling the light that passes through the lens (sometimes...
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Is the Nikon Z5 (v1) Good for Video?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog We know Nikon cameras are going to get better for video purposes, because they bought RED (the Nikon ZR already looks really good) but are any of their older and more budget-friendly cameras (the Z5 v1) that can create...
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#2 Are Lens Filters Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I know filters can affect the image, but what if I told you there are times when using filters can sort of improve the dynamic range? So, before anybody gets too upset, let me emphasize that I think it works well with SOME lenses,...
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#1 Are Lens Filters Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog Okay, so using a filter doesn't technically change the dynamic range specifications of a camera's sensor, but it is however an optic that will affect the way light hits...the sensor, and THIS is what can change what I'm calling...
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Is Your Business Idea Good (and How Do You Know)?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog If you've ever thought of starting your own business, you've probably wondered if your idea is any good. Some people say you need to make sure your business is solving a problem and then you know there is demand (for what you're...
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Are Real-Time LUTs & LUMIX Lab Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog The short answer is yes, but there's so much more to learn from what Panasonic is doing, and how they think.
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The SHOOT43 Multicam Video Production Method
Starting to work on a multi-camera production method, called SHOOT43! www.SHOOT43.com Introduction and Audio Setup (00:00:01) Speaker introduces the episode, mentions testing a lavalier mic, and sets the context for discussing multi-camera video production. Why Use Multiple Cameras? (00:00:40)...
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Is the Hollyland Lark A1 Wireless Microphone Good?
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog I'm starting to test more wireless LAV microphone systems and so far, the noise cancelling on this one is pretty good! Here's an Amazon affiliate link #ad: https://amzn.to/49GwSXj
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A $40 70-300 Lens That's Good Enough for Pro Work
THE LENS: https://ebay.us/W3TSNK THE CAMERA: https://ebay.us/pAfxF3 LENS-SENSOR SETTINGS: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/camera-settings/promaster-70-300-4-5.6-panasonic-g7-natural
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What Sensor Size is Best? (When Every Camera Has a Job)
MORE STORIES ON THE BLOG: https://www.silverlightphotoco.com/blog In this episode, we break down the complexities of camera shot types, lens choices, and sensor sizes. We propose a simple system: use “wide,” “tight,” and “tele” shots instead of the traditional categories, and match each with the...
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For years, I had searched for the perfect lens-sensor combination; a lens and camera duo that would produce a beautiful image with few adjustments and little post-processing. It would look REAL straight out of camera (SOOC) and be everything I needed and wanted in a camera system. However, as I tested each pair, they all told a different story, and would deliver light to the sensor differently. So, I began tweaking settings, jotting down notes (on index cards) for each lens-sensor combination I tried. I soon realized I needed a database to access all my settings...so then I created my website.
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