How to Vlog - A Beginner's guide... | With the Lumix G90/G95...

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I've been vlogging for a couple of years now, and thought it might be an idea to talk about how I do it. In this video I talk about gear including the Lumix G90 (my main filming camera) as well as microphones, editing software and yes, tripods...
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[@ralphwatson7036]

Just finished watching 6 straight James Popsys videos and now my wife says I'm constantly squinting, scrunching my nose, and apologizing. Oh, and there's this new British accent thingy. 😊

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha! I do... apologise...

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

Sorry.

[@CaravanVlogger]

Very impressed with the quality! Absolutely stunning setting. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻Graham

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for watching Graham 🙂

[@jrholmes79]

Thanks for your video. I just got this camera to make my own original music videos. Your comments and pics were very helpful.

[@jimbojimbobson2261]

We want the "How I edited my mountain shots" video! Those edits were amazing!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Coming soon my friend! Thanks! 🙂

[@jamespeirce2582]

I want this too.

[@twotone3070]

£1,000,000 preset I expect.

[@toms2145]

James, I gotta say - ya nailed this video!! Bravo, sir, bravo. Number one, I absolutely appreciate that you went over your entire process - like the entire process. I can’t tell you how many “how I make my videos” videos I have seen, and they always leave things out. So thank you. Really - thank you. Also, you had my mind ripped in half when you announced that your camera does the “coloring.” That is something new to hear. EVERYbody talks about their presets and what color profile to shoot in. This is probably my newest favorite video on your channel. Okay I’m done commenting now. Thank you for reading. ✌️

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks so much mate, that's lovely to hear :)

[@ickledotco]

Thank you. You are the nearest thing to what I may be able to manage one day. I’m an old git though. You have the advantage of being relatively young. Have a lovely weekend.

[@nickcastetter2918]

Glad to know you do your best to keep it simple James. It's so easy to get caught up in using the "right" settings tj to y we forget why we're even blogging in the first place...to tell a story. Great video, sir.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Nick :)

[@ChrisConner1]

I love the music in addition to your videos as usual.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Chris, all from Epidemic Sound :)

[@marianbalas]

James always complains about being interrupted due to different noises, cars, trains, wind, etc. And here he is sitting on a raging river talking to the camera 😂 Classic.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

What a beautiful, incoherent setting hey!? 😂

[@stevekdigitalworx]

Tom eating and tripods! Best video, ever!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

😂😂

[@AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura]

I use the g7 and i love this camera for video and pictures. So intuitive and easy to use

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome to hear :)

[@wendynewing8834]

What a beautiful location. Thanks for a very useful vlogging video packed with information. I love the way you present your videos and sometimes go off-piste with your thoughts. Its great fun and a truly unique vlogging style.

[@johnclay7644]

informative James thanks!

[@matthewdeakin9939]

Great vid once again James!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Matthew! 🙂

[@LatitudeAdventures]

Thanks for sharing this video, really want to get the G90 for our vlogging.

[@MelonBites]

I just bought the rode wireless go. And makes things so much easier. And It gives better quality than the shotgun when you are more than 3 feet away from the camera.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Ahh I might have to look into that! 🙂

[@garethjones5068]

As a sophisticated gentlemen who's interested in travel, photography & videography I got a great deal of value & enjoyment from this video, also because I'm so sophisticated I definitely didn't chuckle like a naughty schoolboy when you mentioned you were going 'Up the Vršič Pass' 🤭

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

hahaha!

[@garethjones5068]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto As I'm sure you will share my maturity when I tell you I'm currently taking a photo of myself cupping Niagara Falls!

[@michaelconchscooter8940]

Face in shadow, sounds of rushing river competing with the authoritative voice explaining how to vlog. Sometimes I feel you are trying to see how far you can take the piss before we throw our hands up in despair. Then we see your still landscape photographs and your the calling appears through the vlog fog you silly man. Thank you Lumix for putting up with him.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha! My apologies!

[@TerenceKearns]

This comment inspired me to push on when I was gonna quit watching

[@dhwardphoto]

Cheers James! I'm looking to pick up a G90 soon (well as soon as the damn price drops) so this vid was very useful.

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

Word of advice about the shotgun mics... if you are behind de camera talking, as you mentioned, the mic slot (how do you call it in english? shoe? that slot on top for mic, flash, whatever), work both ways so you can put the shotgun mic looking backwards =)

[@obinnanyanwu]

You should take a look at some of Deity’s microphone options !

[@WilliamGuth]

It's called an Ox Bow. Some ox bows become ox bow lakes dependant on unique geological conditions.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Ahh, one of my favourite lessons in school - I thought they were a myth! :)

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Billabongs

[@antonoat]

Ham, cheese and tomato sandwiches, the food of champions! lol. Another great video James, cheers.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, thanks for watching :)

[@jsimes1]

I have three ... no four .... maybe even five Rode shotgun mics and they are all broken in some way, not really sure why. Five minutes later explaining how you leave your camera on the ground in what could be considered a careless manner because you trust the build quality of the cameras .... I think we've figured out the broken microphone dilemma! 😆But seriously I really enjoy your videos, vlogs as well as tutorials. So don't fix what isn't broken ... well maybe except your microphones!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, I'm careful with the mics - at least I thought I was... But good point :)

[@AndreaJump]

Hi James! Nice video! I would recommend you a video about locations you visited in Slovenia because I've been there two times, in the same areas you visited, but definitively different places. I mean, you pick up spot I missed. It would be good to let us know something about it if you think will be a good chance to make a video. Peace

[@SebastianBevanPhotography]

I always feel hungry when I watch your videos 🤣🤣

[@34Media]

cheers for AWB tip for video i think that's why i have been having trouble with my lighting lately champion !

[@themartian1]

Super-Cardioid Pickup Pattern is what you're looking for when it comes to microphones :)

[@Dan-kb2oz]

Have you seen the latest Firmware Update announcement for the LUMIX range!? (19/11/19) Amazing updates to the G9 in particular, I cant wait! VFR 2-180FHD and VFR 2-60 4K and you can get V-Log L with the same purchase code thing for the GH5/5s etc and several other cool features. Perfectly timed video this actually as I've been umming and ahhing over whether to shoot 25fps or 30fps and thus the HFR 150 (25) or 180 (30) but was leaning towards 25. As you say 4x slow mo is really nice and it's been a bit of an annoyance I've had to choose between half speed or 6x so looking forward to having VFR on the G9. Also compatibility with the LUMIX Sync app, that Panasonic Image app is crap! :P Cheers James!

[@thatsamshow]

Agree with the "future proofing" part. Can you watch 1080p video clearly now? Great, then you'll be able to clearly see the video in five years time. Your eyes won't have changed.

[@garethkelley3093]

Well, that video arrived at an opportune time. I've just released my first vlog and there were a few things in there that I wasn't sure how to correct and I think you've answered the questions for me. I struggled with the autofocus situation. I think my issue is two fold however. I was keeping my aperture wide at f/4 on a 16mm lens full frame, and is got servo/continuous autofocus going on. This lead to what I think is focus breathing being recorded which is the earliest, weirdest thing to watch back. Cheers James, this video is a great help!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Ahh yeah it can be a footage wrecker that! I like to stay in control with MF wherever possible! Thanks for watching mate 🙂

[@garethkelley3093]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto It didn't completely ruin my vlog, but I wasn't thrilled with it. Lessons were learned. If you get a spare minute, check it out, from a seasoned vlog veteran such as yourself, I'd more than welcome any criticism. Cheers mate, love your work!

[@philmarsh5593]

2 points! 1. Your vids are hugely refreshing as is - when so many vloggers have gone a bit film director-y with including loads of b roll, you get to the point (even when you waffle!). 2. Great to hear you're not peddling the "must film in 4k" line. Unless you have tons of watchers casting YT to their 70" 4k TV...what is the point. PC monitors - 1080 is more than fine, laptops, phones, ipads, tablets... Then again my new laptop will have a 4k screen so I might come back and have a moan then... ;)

[@twotone3070]

I think you may have a greater ability to crop the frame from 4k footage, but I could be completely wrong.

[@steveschnetzler5471]

I agree about learning new video editors, hate to. I stopped producing videos when my last editor software was discontinued. Now my pile of video footage (from my G85) is starting to pile up. Maybe I will break my leg so I have to stay still and learn a new editor.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, a faultless plan! :)

[@JeffCreates]

Nice video. Whichever fanboys are telling you that you should use FCP because you use a Mac are out of their minds. "Because you use a Mac" is not a reason to switch software. Both are perfectly capable. Why waste any time learning another editor that will do the same job, just in a slightly different way? Tool's a tool

[@Eti1968]

Very informing vlog James. As for mic you might want to look into the Olympus LC 4-40. For editing premiere and final cut have much more features than I would ever use and actually I became addicted to LumaFusion, easy, fast and all on IPad. Just love it! Filming in 1080 is a good choice, most of us don’t even have 4K to play the 4K video’s.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for the tips :)

[@stevemozzie6497]

If I decided to "vlog" my photographic experiences, I'd be lucky if people stayed with me for longer than 10 seconds. My voice is AWFUL! Thanks for this James, enjoyed it.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, Everyone hates their voice! Getting over that is the first step my friend :)

[@twotone3070]

If that's you at Crowden Horseshoe, sounds fine to me. I thought the same with mine, but I'm not telling a story so I don't think it's as important to have a 'captivating' voice.

[@stevemozzie6497]

@@twotone3070 Thanks for that. Appreciated.

[@AndreMonz]

06:00 I am from the future to say you are making videos interesting enough to be watched 4 years later. Not 5 tho...

[@wayneashton]

Interesting vlog, as always! Do keep us posted about your next mic purchase, I almost bought the same mic as your old broken ones but from what you said and the fact they are all broken they don't sound ideal.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Wayne, will do! In my experience they're not the last word in quality...

[@twotone3070]

Good point you make there Wayne.

[@chrisgill4187]

I use a movo mic and it cuts ambient noise down just enough to be pleasing but you can still hear me behind the camera so it's a good balance I think for that.

[@GRiNGO-ADV]

James, thanks for the video(s). kinda been binging your content as of late. I started doing motorcycle camping content recently and want to upgrade my camera, but obviously size and weight is a big factor given the motorcycle travel. then there’s price. in summary, I’m between the g90 and g9. I won’t really be color grading and generally record at 24 or 30fps. both i would buy used w 14-140mm lumix lens and loawa 7mm. around $1k for g90 combo and $1400 for g9 combo. worth the extra money, size, weight for 12:48 g9? hoping you might point me in the right direction given your extensive experience with these cameras. I have no prior videography/photography experience before these past 7 months of youtube. currently using a dji pocket2 and borrowed sony a6400 as main cameras, but desperately need ibis.

[@PaulStam]

Goed quality video, first I thought it was shot in 4K, but it is HD. Or is it shot in 4K and downgraded to 1080p?

[@trembichmovingmoments8778]

Hi James, very nice and helpful video 🙂 For Sound a lavalier mic is really good but if you don't have a transmitter and use and external one (with your phone or a recorder) it is a lot less convenient in the field. In terms of using face detection with the G80 (I don't have a G90): it works reasonly well and shooting b-roll with the setting is also not a problem since the camera changes to all field auto focus if it does not find a face. Anyway your tips inspired me to get in front of the camera again for my future videos. In the last couple I just shot the videos without Vlogging. Also nice to hear you still don't bother with 4k 🙂👍 Pretty sure I'll still be watching your stuff in five years no matter what. Cheers from Germany 🙂

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Ahh thanks mate! Definitely looking into lav options, that's my best bet I reckon! 🙂

[@AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura]

Why don't you use the G9 for vlogging as well?

[@wahabdilawar]

Very interesting. I would like to record myself with the camera on a tripod and me sitting on a bench in a park. How can I get myself in focus while I want to shoot wide open? How can I focus manually?

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

The Panasonic phone app will let you do that as well as lots of other things.

[@wahabdilawar]

@@nightscapeimages.richard Please share a link. BTW...I use Olympus M43 and Nikon DSLR platforms.

[@PeterHemingway]

Hi James

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Hi Peter! :)

[@simonveberic]

Hey, thanks for sharing! This was really helpful. I've always wondered how you record your vlogs...and I'm relieved to hear that it's not some kind of geeky rocket science. 👍

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, it's really not :)

[@GingerPhotographer]

Great video! How about a video covering basic editing?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Sounds like a good idea, I'll note it down :)

[@GingerPhotographer]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Good man!

[@trinimedia19]

James check out the upcoming update for the G9, it makes it way better. You should do a video on it.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I think I just might :)

[@AlexandraRomanova16]

Not enough footage of g90/95. Video footage g9 mainly.

[@EminenceFrontX5]

Great vidie! I too am.only now feeling like I've got the hang of doing vlogs. Question on how you vlog. How many takes do you have on average for opening shot?

[@andylawn9521]

Great vlog as always. Some lovely autumnal shots at end. Have you any more thoughts on audio recording since your issues with mic's. Using a Gx800 atm so audios a bit limited for me.

[@thomasjcahill2798]

Back to talking about SHEEP!

[@alexadrianov8357]

If you're trying to talk into the camera but you're behind the camera, you can just put your mic backwards in the hotshoe :)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I do that, when I remember... :)

[@darylboyd5594]

Hi James, I have found myself making the all too common camera shopping mistake. I've become overwhelmed with by details. But I have narrowed my choice to the G85 or G95. I mostly shoot stills, maybe a little video on vacation but all for personal use. I can't decide whether I should save $300 or buy the newer technology (and additional megapixels). I'd love to get your input.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

The Julian Alps, source of the Soca River, were largely shaped by glaciers. As glaciers advance, they pulverize the rocks they pass over. The valleys left after the glaciers recede have a lot of that pulverized rock sediment, called glacial flour. That blue stream must have passed through a glacial valley with a lot of rock flour; the other stream's valley has little or none. If enough rock flour is carried into a glacial lake, it will turn the whole lake blue. A number of such blue lakes are well known in Canada and New Zealand. No, I'm not a geologist; but my Google game is strong. 😉

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

You sir, know your stuff! :)

[@AmadoWildlifeVideos]

So I'm using G9 & GH5 for filming videomatic vloggings and I also have a dead Rode videomic (dropped once, fatal) also just had a Countryman lav mic fall off lapel, hit floor, fatal. Yet trusty Sennheiser mke400 sits atop G9 and does well. Tried to synch in PremierePro an external audio (on MixPre 3) with GH5 footage and there's a slight lag, even after synching. Something about frame rate 30 fps not synching well with 29.76 fps.fps.fps -- see, even does it in text.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha!

[@TheFalleg]

Its's 2024 and 1080P still looks nice !!! but you left MFT

[@RyanHasvold]

Cool to hear you don't tweak colors in post! Do you do anything in camera or just leave the profile to Standard and have at it?

[@siparnell9071]

Lav mic(s) plugged into a smartphone, which you put in a pocket 😊👍 Use the free, yet excellent 'WaveEditor' app to record sound, but keep the camera's internal mic on. Put in a 'clap' at the beginning, sync in Premiere Pro, and you're done. Better sound, you can go anywhere in-or-out of the frame, and for vlogging, it keeps the size of your equipment (ooer, missus! 😉) less conspicuous/bulky. I'll say no more 😀

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks mate! Sounds a dream, will definitely look into it :)

[@siparnell9071]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Oh, and I bought my Lav mics via Amazon for about a tenner. Mine are a 'double' for interviews, and you can hear the quality if you watch any of my recent uploads 😀 Catch you soon...

[@Halfpint71]

Those autumnal shots are fantastic. I used to have a camcorder (

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

ahh, damn copyright! I imagine hipsters are buying those recorders up for a small fortune!

[@Halfpint71]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto I hope so, I still have mine. Kerching! 😀

[@anywherenearzero]

Where are you based ? I would love to shadow you on a shoot sometime. I’m new to photography and vlogging and feel you have many skills

[@williamschultz8198]

In a vlog dated July 19, 2017 titled "The Three Biggest Photoshop Mistakes", there is one James Popsys down on hand and knee making a proposal to Miss Emily with ring in hand...Which begs the question...Has the big day occurred without mention?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Next weekend my friend :)

[@twotone3070]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Congratulations.

[@bikeomatic8005]

4k allows you to zoom into the footage when producing content in 1080p. So for me I need to change the scale from 100% to 50% in post so that gives some margin to zoom in or move the frame around. Probably only reason why I chose 4k.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That makes sense, I definitely miss out on that!

[@alchemist_x79]

I really enjoyed this look into your vlogging setup. I want to take a crack at vlogging, but I'm really apprehensive for putting myself out there. Having a crooked eye doesn't help either, haha.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It's a horrible first couple of steps John, but it's also liberating and incredible to see how many nice people exist :)

[@alchemist_x79]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Hopefully someday I'll find out!

[@yok25411]

Sorry, if you would choose me one thing what camera will you choose for me? (a6400 vs g95) , I use the camera for color grading, shooting vlog, mv I’m from thailand (answer me please)

[@London_drives]

What picture profile you are using? Great video thank you

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Just standard :)

[@hachewie]

Some of your analogies may be a little... ummm... avant-garde, but they generally make a point that is appropriate to the topic at hand.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Good to hear :)

[@shaileshbahuguna9403]

I wanna buy lumix g85 for vlogging is it good , internet says it has AF problem in video. Is it good to buy g85 in 2020. I am tight on budget.

[@stevenbridge]

The difference in two colours between two rives that meet together is usually due to differences in the amount and type of sediment. Glad to be of help :) (just watch, there will be a ton of comments discussing why this is wrong!)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Steven, sounds good to me! :)

[@casperfarrell]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Also, one river has become more oxygenated on it's journey compared to the other (from it's source) hence the lovely blue hue.

[@samblackmore6555]

Quick question, how do you rate this camera for stills compared with the G9? Faced with the choice of only one for stills, which would it be?

[@TimFromWales]

I have a notebook and it usually just says in it "milk, bread, chocolate biscuits and something for tea tonight"

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha!

[@apcyberax]

6:00 Let me tell you a story. For this story, we need to go back and watch Star Trek Voyager. the older Star Trek TNG looks better to watch as it was recorded onto film so it could be remastered. Back when Voyager was recorded it was all filmed direct to VHS. the logic was it was only ever going to be broadcast on TV and the VHS tapes were more than good enough. Then we got HD, then we got 4K. and they had no option but to still show it in SD quality. ALWAYS plan for the future. you never know what you'll need the video for. in 10, 20, or 50 years' time. If you can film in 4K do it. Archive it, Storage is cheap. you can edit and release in HD but you open up options for the future.

[@andrewjditton]

Soča Valley. Vršič Pass. And I was at the NEC. But I'm not jealous. I'm not bitter. Me? No. Not jealous at all. Not in the slightest bitter. Nope, not me.... . . . I HATE YOU JAMES POPSYS!!!!!! ;@) Nice one buddy.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha! Back to reality with a bang for me sat next to a broken radiator! :)

[@ltheelementalflowl]

Dam the scenery here is beautiful. I'd love to travel there one day. Where is this in @? Also the G9 firmware update will be released on Nov 19th. I hope you can do a video on the updates ones it comes out and give opinions on what you think. :) While I am hyped, I'd still prefer to see samples. I know people use double mics for picking up both sides. I'd also like to know what you use to record yourself when talking behind the camera since you only have 1 mic on top of your camera. Also any filters you're currently using?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I think I might just do a video on that 🙂

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Sound is always a challenge. Regardless of the approach, there is a downside to shotgun mics, lavs directly to camera, lavs to external recorder... I mean, whatever you do, there is no perfect solution, sadly.

[@beardedtraveler4495]

What lense do you use the most for your video shots and vlogs? I just purchased the G95 and I love it very much....

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome - normally just the 12-60 kit lens :)

[@Urbartho]

It is interesting but why did you sit beside rapid waters at the beginning ? It makes so much background noise that it's hard to understand you with the microphone you used !

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Sorry about that, although some people enjoy not being able to hear me.. 🙂

[@emudojo]

If you had to choose between the updated g9 and the g85 now? Thinking you can get the g9 under 1k used

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

G9 is my favourite camera, ever :)

[@DaveKingMusic]

What is your procedure for setting up your initial focus when vlogging? Thanks!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I try to focus on my teeth, as they come up the most clearly on focus peaking :) I do that on my phone or by hand on the lens :)

[@JayDowney]

I have trouble wrapping my brain around adjusting shutter speed and how it's supposed to be "double" your frame rate, but then you see vloggers adjust it up or down to compensate for the lighting. If I'm correct, then why bother with the double the fps rule?? am I missing something?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It stops movement looking blurry or stuttering 🙂

[@GeneWaddle]

I think switching video editing programs once you've learned one is silly, no matter which one you use. Keep it up to date and it will do what you need it to do. They all do the same thing, after all. All you'll do is spend a bunch of time learning something new and then find it does just what the old one does. Trust me, I'm old, I know things. By the way, 🐑 on the shelf saved the day again. He doesn't move much though, does he? Maybe you could teach him some simple tricks, like roll over or fetch or something. You probably don't need to teach him to play dead, he seems to already know that one. 👍🦆

[@GeneWaddle]

Oh, good, informative video as always too.

[@GeneWaddle]

Also if it was me, I'd be using a wireless lav mic for vlogging, that way it doesn't matter which direction the camera is pointed.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's what I like to hear :) And I think the sheep needs watering!

[@sh8736]

Agreed Gene the videos have been a bit light on sheep and bonsai content in recent weeks 😭

[@ellyelzinga01]

Thanks, very interesting video since I also would like to start making videos someday. I've been thinking about that for a while now.. It does scare me a bit to be vlogging in public, to be honest.. People looking at me while I'm talking to a camera and all that.. And also I am not very good at editing videos (and I don't enjoy it eighter).. Do you really need a DSLR or mirrorless camera, or would a compact camera do as well at first? I'm using 2 Nikon D7100 cameras for photography and I love them for that, but they are rather complicated with filming.. So that's not an option, and that is why I'm kind of thinking about a compact camera for that..

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It's a big mental hurdle, and I still struggle sometimes - but it's a thrill uploading a video :)

[@ellyelzinga01]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Thanks! That's very encouraging!

[@smbwrc]

Big updates for g9 coming especially for video :)

[@NikiY]

Behind you on the tripod thing. Hate them, even the gorilla pods! 😩

[@robinsmith6847]

Nice one James. I waited for the launch of the g90 but decided to go for the g9 instead to get better at photography but still have great video. Are you going to do a video on the new G9 firmware updates?

[@pilsplease7561]

fyi G90 and G9 sensor is identical no difference only in video

[@stevejr777]

What I don't like about this camera! The fact you have to buy that 12-60 3.5 5.8 lens. The 14-35 2.8 is a much better lens. No body only option.

[@JohnKrill]

So when you take real stills instead of the selfie stuff what do you do with the selfie camera, mic, tripod? Could be that be why the mics are always failing? Just a thought.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I normally make sure the mic isn't on the ground, although perhaps not enough.. :)

[@regannealephotography]

I recently got the Canon M50 to do some photography vlogging but I am torn on whether to use Auto mode or Manual mode when filming. On the one hand I am not that confident with filming just yet so I am keeping it on Auto so it figures everything out for me but if I go to Manual then I wouldnt know when to change the shutter/apeture for the scene I am filming? Any tips on when to change those? I film in 1080p 50FPS so I have shutter at around 1/100th but when do I change the aperture? Similar to photography? Just when I want more in focus?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

As a rule keep the shutter speed the same when filming, just change the aperture. Otherwise the footage can start to look weird with shutter speeds too fast or slow :)

[@twotone3070]

I think the received wisdom is shutter speed is always twice the frame rate to give the required 50% shutter, or something like that to do with old film cinema cameras. I don't make cinematic videos on either of my channels, so I set the aperture so that the ISO in Auto is about 200. This allows me the latitude of the subject getting brighter or darker and it not making much difference to the shot I'm taking. With the rugby videos I'm pretty much guaranteed that in the 2 hours I'm there it's going to get darker and I usually open up the aperture a bit at half time. So I suppose it depends whether the nature of what you are shooting is predictable. Regan, nice video BTW.

[@gsi2006]

You're left handed? new discovery

[@kalisti2323]

might be worth upscaling the 1080p in post to 1440p, then upload it, should help keep 1080p looking sexy! (for the higher bitrate)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I like your style! 🙂

[@kalisti2323]

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[@estellepatella2520]

I have a Lumix FZ70 and I simply cannot figure out how to use all the features because the operation manual is like reading Chinese. It's written in English but there are symbols that are supposed to correspond with icons in the camera and it is absolutely confusing. So all I have been able to do is point and shoot using the auto settings. Kind of boring. I have watched several of your basic videos but I am still perplexed about settings, like focal length, ISO and app. and all those icons and things that are on the camera.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Ahh that's a shame, I'll maybe try and do some more basics videos soon 🙂

[@HermanvanHunnik]

Would you consider the Switchpod?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I'll just have to learn what that is first :)

[@HermanvanHunnik]

Most KZbinrs say it’s much better than the Joby, works pretty well with my G9: switchpod.co

[@heathbarlow8769]

I really should start leaving comments 😊🙏

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

🥰🥰

[@kelv52]

Make a note on my newly downloaded Evernote............watch this again cause I never heard a word.....interesting background noise though

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, great app - enjoy!

[@lylestavast7652]

Check out Curtis Judd on YT for mic stuff - lots of good thinking in his videos and large variety of equipment that he's opined about.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Awesome - will do! Thanks :)

[@ondrejjanoska660]

Again Mr Tripod :D .... Come on m8, one video without grumbling 😆

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, I'm sure there's one on the way :)

[@ickledotco]

That’s why i watch him. For the grumbling.

[@khaleel_as]

I will watch this when you make a version with better sound, thx bye.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha!

[@ju2705s]

Yes and the best... VLOG and histogram for Video comes for the G9 with next FW 19.11. ... Shit, I sold my G9 yesterday... Ahhhh... I am stupid, sorry. 😭

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Oh no!!

[@ju2705s]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto oh yes... so stupid.... but is okay.. will search a new hobby... Racing snails breeders... or so. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@Reyfox1]

In spite of the bunch of new tech coming out, I've stayed with the G9. Glad I did. The new firmware update later this month is like getting a new camera! VLog is a paid update though, but 10bit internal recording.... WOW!! HGL too! Better auto focus!! I can't wait!

[@ju2705s]

@@Reyfox1 is Pepper in my wound....

[@MSmith-Photography]

I think you need a director and a script writer to help you out. 🤣 #rambleon

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

😂

[@TerenceKearns]

6:35 ... explains why the whole video is blown-highlight city