Michael Meissner

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you are thinking about using cameras long term, there are things you probably should consider. In ten years time you might be searching for a usable ...

Using the cell phone app, you can remotely control the camera to start/stop video.  However, it can be problematical to use the photo remote app, particularly if you need to use multiple remote ...

Besides the compact cameras (LX10, LX100) one thing that if you need a mixture of stills and video you might want to look at is the Panasonic G85, which will run you about $800 for camera + kit ...

I do, since in the last year I have 3 times when the video I was recording went over 30 minutes. I'm sure I'm not the only person to shoot both video and stills with the same camera. I use the G85 ...

Precisely.  Particularly if I'm recording a performer/show that I haven't seen many times before, I don't know where the cut points between scenes/song is.  Even performers who I've seen many ...

That might make sense, though for me there were some minor turn-offs with the FZ1000: (1) It isn't splash proof. While I don't go out looking for storms to shoot in, I've shot with my splash proof ...

I believe I have done some normal indoor shots without flash with the FZ300.  Sure it is noisy but probably up to ISO 1600 it can be dealt with, and as I said the f/2.8 lens helps. Note, I haven't ...

Does it have to be a micro 4/3rds camera? The FZ300 would appear to be perfect for the job: (1) Current list price is $400 (2) External microphone support

Ummm, it is the European Union that has/had the tariff, not the USA.  That is why the Panasonic USA version (and Australia) historically have not been limited. Other manufacturers simplify their ...

The USA versions of the G85 and LX10 do not limit their video record times to just 30 minutes.  I have recorded an hour and half show with the G85 and I recorded an hour of the same show with the ...

Yes.  I don't know whether it is just the G9 or Panasonic has decided to eliminate region specific cameras. I've heard people say that the tariff in Europe is due to expire shortly.

It is larger than your current cameras. It is not a pocketable camera, but I find my FZ-300 (USA variant of the FZ-330) to be a good camera for taking to places like the zoo where you might want a ...

For me, the GX9 is not an upgrade: (1) No weather sealing (I have shot my G85 in rainy conditions and took it on whale watches and on the Niagara Falls boat ride);

I thought about the G9, but it has one critical mis-step that would prevent me from updating my G85 to the G9. The G9 limits videos to 29 minutes and 59 seconds. The G85 does not limit videos ...

Next thing to think about is how long are your recordings, both individual videos and the total amount being recorded during the day. I use my G85 to record performers at a small renaissance faire. ...

I don't have an answer as to which is better.  I only shoot 1080p, not 4K, and I've not used the FZ300 for recording video. However, be sure to understand the crop factor that each camera has when ...

Yes more or less on the minimum voltage range (I'm not sure of the exact numbers), but with both a and b, you can feed it 9 volts. The A/C adapters for instance feed it 9 volts. I don't know if ...

On my Fedora 28 system (4 core Intel i5-4460, Nvidia GT218 video), it works fine. Yeah, it took me a while to figure how to do batch processing (put all of the files on the command line, select ...

While it will be some time until the Panasonic L series cameras come out, and much longer until it comes out in more affordable bodies, the rumors are the new Panasonic cameras will have ...

The unit that I bought (which is no longer at that link in Amazon) produces 8.53 volts. I tried it with both 1 and 2 USB plugs plugged in (though I used the same battery). This is large enough ...