i.Dynamic LUMIX Cameras

[@realBobToms]

Have you done any previous tests to see if one gets the same result using a Lumix G80/85 camera (I assume the change happens when using iDynamic settings in all lumix bodies, but I wonder if the same/similar effect happens in the G80/85/0. Thank you.

[@ImageMaven]

No I haven't on those particular cameras, but I have tested other cameras. I think the Lumix G9 does a better job of i.Dynamic than my older Lumix bodies. But the sensor is better on the G9 as well so maybe it's not a fair comparison. But I'd have to test the cameras side by side in the exact same conditions to be sure. But in theory and practice, yes, using i.Dynamic will definitely make a difference to the tonal range of jpgs and videos. Do some tests and see what you think.

[@ImageMaven]

@@StefanHundhammer Thank you so much for sharing your tips and settings with this community. You will help many people -- including me! As it happens another Lumix photographer was asking about the highlights and shadows settings and wanted me to make a video on that too. So your info really helps to start my learning on that topic. Cheers!

[@williamdavid4823]

@@StefanHundhammer Thanks, that's a pretty good trick. I'm a huge fan of the High Dynamic filter (the only GX80 filter I use). And I quite often use it in conjunction with minus EV.

[@LuisAlvarez-fj5ny]

You have such a great talent to explain the topics in a very easy to understand manner.

[@ImageMaven]

Thank you so much Luis! Great to hear that my teaching style works for you. And thank you for watching my video.

[@kevinramsey2967]

The best hands-on explanation I have yet seen. Thank you, Marlene.

[@ImageMaven]

Glad it was helpful Kevin. Thanks so much for letting me know.

[@artistjoh]

Blue in shadows was an innovation introduced to painting by the Impressionists. Previously, artists had thought that dark blacks defined shadows, but the Impressionists demonstrated that shadows could be full of life, and using blues instead of blacks in shadows has become the default in painting. It is good seeing camera manufacturers (at least one of them) finally understanding that shadows can be such a rich contributor to the life of an image.

[@ImageMaven]

Totally agree with you on this @artistjoh. I'm a big shadow girl, the open ones and the deep dark ones. Thanks for adding to the conversation. Cheers.

[@reeshmalms6686]

Actually if you look really close on the shadows on sunny days with blue skys, it looks much cooler. A tint of blue. Its because of the blue light frim the sky is overlaying over the shadows. A more obvious example is looking at mountains on a sunny day. The shadows look sooo blue.

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

Thanks much! You are really helping me get the most out of my G9. Never would have thought much about i.Dynamic until this video. Please keep these videos coming. You are at the top of my KZbin contributors.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Steven, Very happy to hear this. I plan to keep the G9 videos coming for a while yet. Stay tuned. Cheers!

[@MrAddis]

Thank you so much for this video! I've got the G85 and I always scroll past the setting and haven't played with it but I can totally see myself using this almost for every shot moving forward.

[@ImageMaven]

Hey Cory, yes it’s very handy. I usually keep my iDynamic on Auto for outdoors especially in midday harsh light. Sometimes I pump it to the High setting if things are really contrasty. In the studio I don’t usually use it. Thanks for stopping by 😀

[@A2Z1Two3]

Since I discovered your channel , I have hardly had my G9 manual out of the bag.

[@jay4627]

Thank you for the easy to understand explanation. I remember looking that up in the manual and not really getting a good explanation. There's a couple other settings like that too.

[@ImageMaven]

Yes the i.Resolution affects the sharpness of the image. I'm not really a fan, but might be worth testing for yourself. And the iISO is "intelligent" ISO and bases the ISO on the subject. For example, if your subject is moving it will set a higher ISO so you can get a faster shutter speed to freeze the motion. In a landscape you'd want a very low ISO to minimize noise. So in the iISO, the camera will automatically determine the optimum ISO. Thanks for watching. :)

[@jay4627]

@@ImageMaven thanks, I love all of your G9 content!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I just got my G9 and happily stumbled across your channel. Thanks so much for covering so many features of the G9.

[@ImageMaven]

Awesome. I hope you love your G9 as much as I do. Thank you for watching!

[@oliveromarcarty6973]

Wow, Your the first person to explain i.Dynamic's that made sense, this video was very helpful, Now I actually know what it means and what it does.

[@ImageMaven]

Great to hear this. And, it's something that I actually use regularly. I find it super useful especially in high contrast outdoor natural light.

[@a.beckwith4576]

Great recap, just going through your back catalogue, appreciate all you do. Greetings from the UK

[@ImageMaven]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jeffromaine142]

Thanks, Marlene...and good timing. Shooting some architectural photography this weekend and that will come in VERY handy. Always love learning from you. Thanks again.

[@ImageMaven]

Great to hear it. Definitely test it out a bit first to make sure you're getting the results you want. Or shoot raw + jpg. Thanks for watching!

[@robe619]

Terrific demonstration. Thanks!

[@ImageMaven]

Thank you for watching. Cheers!

[@sutv6754]

Thank You Marlene, This was great. I really love breaking down these features no one talks much about. I have the GH5. I have been trying for a year not to find info on the LUMINENCE LEVELS. They a big mystery.. I written to LUMIX ambassadors and they don't know anything about them. It's crazy how there is zero content about them. I do know that they are different presets for 10 bit or 8 bit. I always wondered why there is zero info on the net. I also tried to contact Panasonic and never heard back from them. LOL Apparently I'm the only one who wants to know. :) Looking very forward to checking out your other Lumix videos.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi SUTV - There's quite a bit of info on Luminance Levels out there. Plus, some of this is in the camera manual. Page 203 of the G9 Manual, and likely is in your GH5 manual as well. Link to the G9 camera manual is in the video description. On the Lumix G9 you can set up a range of brightness when capturing your MP4 and MOV videos. 0-255 is the maximum range of brightness in each of the RGB channels. In 10-bit the range is 0-1023. If you hit 0 you have no detail in the blacks and if you hit 255 (or 1023) you have no detail in the brightest areas. 16-235 is the standard 8 bit video luminance level that is typically used. If you record at 0-255, you have to push the lower values up and the upper values down in post production. If you capture at 16-235 (8-bit) you basically get the visible range, and this is great if you don't want to deal with video editing software to tweak exposure values. It will ensure that you don't blow out your highlights on bright day and you will also still get detail in the blacks. With still images, 8 bit luminance starts at 0 and ends at 255, so you have 256 possible values. (If you shoot raw files you have 12-bit, so 0-4095 per channel r-g-b.) What I suggest you do, is test out the 3 luminance levels for yourself and see what works best for you and your video editing process to give you the best results.

[@sutv6754]

@@ImageMaven Wow thank you Marlene. Late tonight I’m gonna go over all this and get back to you. Looks interesting and thanks for helping thank you so much. Looking forward

[@miavonni]

Have you ever considered the full frame option from lumix?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Bruno. Short answer, no. I dumped all of my Canon 5DMk2 FF gear and switched to Mirrorless 8 years ago and have never looked back. Lighter, cheaper, easier to use, and fulfills all of my photographic needs, then and now. FF is overkill for me and I don't think my photos would be any better if I was shooting with FF. In fact, I'd probably shoot less, as it's too cumbersome to take with you on an everyday adventure, city photo walk, vacation or day hike. Give me a small powerful M43 camera any day. Hopefully you've watched my Lumix G100 videos as well.... even smaller than the G9. Cheers and Happy New Year.

[@miavonni]

@@ImageMaven No I have not seen the g100 videos, will do! Really enjoy your content Cool, hipster esq!

[@NeoDon1]

Just great Marlene, Please Please keep them coming, Please do the IResolution Menu item nest? You really give great insight on my camera like no one else. What a great teacher I hope you will continue with more in-depth reviews as they really do help me out an I would assume many others as well. I am liking and will forward this video to a friend that just got the G9, Thanks Again, you are much appreciated.

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks so much Neo Don! You made my day. Sure I'll do a video about iResolution very soon. It will likely have a similar format to this one. ie How to set it up, and example photos. I already have next week's video all shot so I'll do it after that one. Cheers!

[@kumarjoglekar1]

Hi Marlene I am a senior citizen and a beginner and for the last 5-6 years and I am using point & shoot cameras for uploding my photos to Facebook but i am not comfortable with the quality and sharpness of my photos. Hence I decided to come out of Auto mode to get the desired results. Recently I got Lumix G7 + 100-400 zoom lens. Can I get tac sharp photos with this gear? Pl. advise which mode should I go for. I am basically doing nature and wildlife [ birds ] photography. I would be happy to get your valuable expert advise.

[@ImageMaven]

As long as your camera is steady, and your subject not moving, you should be able to get sharp photos. To do that, use shutter priority mode (S). Put it on 1/1000s shutter speed. Auto ISO to start, then you can study your photos to see what to set using manual ISO. Try to shoot on a bright day or you will get an ISO that is too high. Use image stabilizer on your lens, or a monopod/tripod if your birds and wildlife are fairly stationary. And touch the screen to choose your focus point. For natural landscapes, you can use a slower shutter speed, and if it was me, I'd use a wider angle lens. That 100-400mm is a birder's lens. Not really useful for landscapes. For that I suggest the 12-60mm zoom, or 15mm, or 25mm fixed focal length. Take thousands of photos. It takes a while to master the long focal length lenses because most people use a shutter speed that is too slow, or can't focus properly on their subject. Most of all have fun!

[@kumarjoglekar1]

Thanks Marlene for your prompt reply

[@mahmud-ahsan]

Thank you, it is very helpful. You are the best teacher for G9

[@ImageMaven]

Very nice of you to say that. Cheers!

[@arifkizilay]

hi Marlene, I somehow can not see exposure compensation when I check info for any photograph that I took. I wonder if there is something wrong with the camera or rather with me. thank you.

[@ImageMaven]

You don't see the effect? Or you don't see the +/- in the playback menu? Try cycling through the different playback screens. If you used it, it will show up. OR maybe you're shooting in Manual mode?

[@arifkizilay]

@@ImageMaven Yes I am shooting in Manual. Shouldn't it show me how many stops I overexposed or underexposed when I check the photographs? so I see what I am doing. thank you.

[@ImageMaven]

@@arifkizilay Exposure compensation isn't for manual mode. For that you manually adjust f/stop and/or shutter speed. Your f/stop and Shutter speed will be the indicator. But you can check the histogram if you need a visual reference.

[@arifkizilay]

@@ImageMaven hi, you are right, It works for the other modes but not for manual. thank you very much.

[@DaveKingMusic]

Is there any reason to not use idynamic? Seems like a good feature to leave on all the time. Thanks!

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Dave, I often leave it on unless I'm shooting in the studio. If you find yourself opening up the shadows in editing a lot, then I'd try leaving iDynamic on Auto for a bit. Do some tests and see if you like the difference it makes. But yes, I think it's a great feature to leave on.

[@DaveKingMusic]

Thank you!

[@johnlarson4872]

Hi Marlene, Love your training clips. I know this is trivial but I never hear you talk about the FZ-80 which is what I use. So far I have not seen any feature in your camera that mine does not have. I don't have the external selector like you, but my menu contains it. I understand its a zoomy point and shoot but I have been able to get some pretty great shots with it. You training clips have helped me tremendously with some of the features which were very foreign to me. I shoot the Sony A6000 so the Lumix is very different. I probably use my FZ-80 more then half the time do to the grab and go factor so I am really enjoying getting to know the Lumix menu and features. Perhaps my next high end camera will be a Lumix?

[@ImageMaven]

Great to hear it. 👍Yes Lumix is smart with their menus and features so it’s easy to go from one camera to another. I have an old FZ200 and it’s a great travel and hiking camera if you want to keep things light. It’s very similar to yours. The only drawback with these is the smaller sensor so they may not perform as well in a low light high ISO scene. Thanks for stopping by to chat.

[@billspohr8124]

I'm a new subscriber , would like to use the I dynamic setting on my GX9 but can't turn it on , the menu item is high lighted in brown and when I click on it I get a note that says item cannot be set in this menu , can you advise me ?

[@ImageMaven]

There are a few cases where it doesn't work. Look up i.dynamic in your pdf user manual. Works with P A S M and video modes. Does not work when HDR is set.

[@skfineshriber]

Best tutorials on anything anywhere. 😊👍

[@ImageMaven]

Glad you think so, Scott! Cheers. ☺

[@davidh1206]

Love your explanations and examples here and on iResolution! Very clear. Could you explain a little about what Auto iDynamic does, and also when you would NOT use iDynamic, especially Auto mode?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi David, Auto iDynamic is basically letting the camera decide how much tonal range there is and to "auto" compensate and open up shadows and pull in highlights. I think it's a pretty safe setting for most outdoor subjects on a bright sunny day. If you want full control over how much that tonal range is adjusted "in camera" then choose one of the pre-sets: Low, Standard or High. In my experience though, High is too much as it alters the colour of the deep shadows, as I showed in the video. Think of it like Auto ISO, where sometimes you just gotta let the camera do it's thing. Why don't you get out for a photo walk and do some test photos in different contrasty and no so contrasty situations and see what works for you. Cheers!

[@healing2gether]

Marlene, greatly informative, thanks!! So I’ve sold my GH4 and G7 and have purchased a G9. I’m pretty disappointed in the shutter :( it’s very dissatisfying to press the shutter, especially compared to the satisfying Shutter on the Sony A7iii. The G9 just feels like such a soft shutter that almost feels like it never actually goes off’ Bit about idynamic, do you leave it on at all times?

[@ImageMaven]

You'll get used to the shutter soon. I felt the same as you at first. RE. iDynamic: I use it on AUTO when the contrast is high in the scene. Outdoors only. In the studio I control that more with lighting.

[@healing2gether]

Marlene Hielema great thanks Marlene! What photo style (profile)do you mostly use the to shoot flat RAW for the best post color grading? Thanks again!

[@ImageMaven]

@@healing2gether Actually I shoot jpg 99% of the time now. If you shoot raw you don't really need to worry about iDynamic or the Photo Style because the styles pop up in Lightroom editing. So you can do all that in post. But to answer your question, I mostly use the Standard Photo Style when shooting skateboarding. If I'm shooting portraits, I use the Portrait photo style, or I mix up a nice Monochrome recipe. Here's an example: www.imagemaven.com/making-hybrid-portrait/

[@zakaria9116]

Great Content. Thank's i was looking for such a channel someone that can explain me the settings in the lumix version. Thank you so much

[@ImageMaven]

Great to hear this. Enjoy your Lumix.

[@TerryWyce]

Love the channel and all the info on the G9, question what type of tripod are you using in the video I see it looks like a really nice one , would you be able to share the brand?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Terrance. The tripod legs are my 35 year old Manfrotto 055. Heavy beast. It doesn't leave the house much, but it's perfect for KZbin demos. This tripod has been revamped a few times over the years. It's a photo school staple. The tripod head on there is a Manfrotto 494RC2. It's a nice head. Not too heavy. I use it on my Monopod as well. For video shooting I use a Manfrotto 128RC head on some no-name carbon fibre legs that are nice and light. Hope that helps.

[@wessexmatt]

Thanks, really nicely explained, unlike in the manual!

[@ImageMaven]

Deciphering the manual has become my job 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@DaddyyCrab]

Another great presentation. Ty. 😎

[@ImageMaven]

Thanks again for watching! 😊

[@DaddyyCrab]

@@ImageMaven of course. Btw. I can’t use HDR in my G9. Always greyed out. Something to do with AF or image stabilization? I turned them off, tried different modes (PASM) etc. Nothing. I was reading some blogs on the web regarding this. I can’t get a straight answer I’ll try my 12-60 lens and see what happens. Thanks.

[@ImageMaven]

@@DaddyyCrab Page 201 of the owner's manual has all the conditions in which HDR does/doesn't work. Likely you're shooting raw files?

[@ImageMaven]

@@DaddyyCrab And here's how to get the owner's manual: kzbin.info1-HN_Or6sBU?feature=share

[@DaddyyCrab]

@@ImageMaven I did a reset on my settings. It works. Until you enable certain settings. I saved it on C3. It’s not a setting I would use very often, but there are times of course. Thank you for your response. 😀

[@MrFernando58763]

Does i.Dynamic work with kit lens only or can you use manual lenses also?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi! Yes, it works with all lenses. I has nothing to do with the type of lens.

[@BINHLYTRAVELTV]

i already subscribed and hit the like button .1 question please, so do i need turn on dynamic on for the video or turn it off pls help. thank you. God bless you.mrs marlene

[@ImageMaven]

That depends. If you feel you need it, then use it. But in my practice I don’t use iDynamic very much for photos or videos. If you have it ON for photos it may also be ON for video. But it depends on the camera. So definitely check your settings for both photos and video.

[@rayjenkins2754]

Your thoughts on leaving i.Dynamic left on - say on the Auto setting - all the time ? I find it works so well I've put it on one of my screens soft function buttons.

[@ImageMaven]

Great idea Ray, I do that. And programming the function button is a smart because every once in awhile you want to turn it off (or adjust the amount) and you don't want to have to go digging for the menu.

[@rayjenkins2754]

@@ImageMaven Could you give an example why I / you ' wouldn't ' want it left on. Any situational negatives ?

[@ImageMaven]

@@rayjenkins2754 If you want deep dark dramatic shadows, then turn it off. And in some places in the world where the atmosphere is polluted or dusty, like southern California, you likely don't need it. Also, I never use it in the studio as I can control the light myself.

[@rayjenkins2754]

@@ImageMaven Thanks for the prompt response Marlene. I try & stay @ my home - Sacramento. L.A. Freeways & air quality are . . .

[@ImageMaven]

@@rayjenkins2754 .... smokey? I've spent a lot of time south and east of the LA and San Diego areas and I actually love how soft the light is, especially for portraits. When I lived in Toronto same thing on a humid summer day. If you head out to Joshua Tree in the winter though, you may need it as the air there is clear and cool that time of year. So do some tests to see if iDynamic is actually needed. Where I live now in Alberta we have sharp, constrasty light from the atmosphere as well as higher altitude, so unless it's a temperature inversion with the pollution trapped at the surface, I leave the iDynamic left on AUTO to deal with any harsh shadows caused by harsh natural light.

[@MsLostboysforever]

Hi Could you tell me if the G9 has the scrolling help guide when you select a item in the menu, gx80/85 has this and it's been most helpful. Thank you

[@ImageMaven]

Some of the settings in iA mode have the guide. And there are link and QR code in the camera menu to the full owner manual so you can grab it on your phone.

[@MsLostboysforever]

@@ImageMaven thank you Marlene, I've been using the manual, great camera, just struggling to find where to turn on a 2 second time for using post focus.

[@ImageMaven]

Do you want a 2 second delay between photos when using Post focus? I'm not sure that's possible. If it's a 2 second shutter speed that's possible.

[@MsLostboysforever]

@@ImageMaven I was looking for a delay so I could make sure I was away from the camera before it started post focus/ focus stacking (to make sure camera is steady before images are taken)

[@ImageMaven]

@@MsLostboysforever Ah, got it. I suggest using the mobile phone app. (connect via wifi or bluetooth) You can control the camera functions through the app including shutter.

[@daviddechamps8840]

Thanks for your great videos. Question on iDynamic: why not leaving it on all the time? It could « fix » images when necessary...

[@ImageMaven]

Actually I leave it on Auto most of the time when shooting outdoors unless I want to keep my shadows deep and dark. I also turn it off in the studio as I can control the lighting myself.

[@eransalah8844]

Hi Marlena i use gh5 camera to film underwater video When I turn on i dynamic range There are lots of noises especially in dark areas or in the background of the seaDo you know this problem of noise as a result of I dynamic range on ?

[@ImageMaven]

No idea. Noise happens with high ISO and under-exposure. If turning off iDynamic solves the problem then I guess that’s the problem in your case. What setting if iDymanic are you using?

[@13soxs]

Thank you Marlene, useful stuff.......

[@ImageMaven]

Thank you for watching, Jon!

[@taiwik]

I watched both of your video of iDynamic and iHDR. I am wondering when you use one mode vs the other one. Care to elaborate?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi David, iDynamic is better for moving subjects, or when you don't have a tripod, as it takes only one photo. iHDR takes 3 photos at different exposures and combines into one final photo. iHDR is also an automatic function and the camera determines when it should be used. If you want to take HDR intentionally, say of a landscape, then use the HDR function itself. Hope that helps.

[@taiwik]

@@ImageMaven I am going to apply for US Forest Service Artist in Residence program very soon. If accepted I will be paired with a forest ranger for a week visiting Alaska wilderness and taking pictures. If I am going I going to take my trusted GX9 and a new G9 with me. Are you open for some private tutoring to help me prepare? I will know the answer sometime in April.

[@ImageMaven]

Possibly. Send me an email with the kind of help you’re looking for.

[@Alexrocks1253]

How well would you say that i.dynamic auto works in video? Was thinking of using it on the creative styles that I don’t color grade myself

[@ImageMaven]

I use it a lot, especially when in high contrast situations. I feel it works just great. Definitely do some test clips at each setting to see for yourself. Do those tests in a high contrast situation so that you can really see the effect on the shadows and highlights. Everyone has different needs and tolerances for the quality they need in their video clips. So you should definitely test for yourself. Thank you for watching!

[@SUPERXH85]

Merci Marlene pour ces explications. My software DxO photolab does the same thing on Raw pictures I think. But it is quicker to use the camera settings if you shoot jpeg. Votre anglais est facile à comprendre pour un français. Merci. Xavier. Nantes

[@ImageMaven]

Bonjour Xavier. Yes, it is quicker to use the camera settings for jpeg as well as video if you want to minimize the amount of editing you have to do. I'm happy to hear my English is easy for you to understand. Merci d'avoir regardé ma video. :)

[@hmedia310]

and it can be used in night video?

[@ImageMaven]

You can certainly test it and see the difference.

[@mauricioperea]

Hi Marlene YOu are right this is my first time in your channel! thumbs up and suscribe! amazing info

[@ImageMaven]

Awesome! Thank you so much.

[@-Tristan-]

Thanks for the videos although a bit more samples would be nice. Anyways it's god to have a guide, i own the LX10 just for point and shoot and its overloaded with many features that only work in certain modes...

[@ImageMaven]

Nice little camera you have there! I have an older LX5. I bought it because I could shoot raw files and at the time there weren't many point and shoots that could. iDynamic is something you should experiment with. Sometimes I love it, and sometimes I don't. I often leave it on "Auto" for my carry around camera (the G100). And as you know, it only works with jpgs, as you can control your dynamic range in raw files exactly how you like. Cheers!

[@rosemaryplatts1651]

Thanks Marlene for this video & all your FZ80 tutorials, I’ve found them so helpful. i.dynamic isn’t something I would’ve even bothered to look up but now I have I’m wondering if I should just leave it on auto all the time. Would it be ok to do that or would it have an adverse effect on any of the camera functions? Kind regards.

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Rosemary. You can leave iDynamic on auto all the time, but if you notice your photos are too weak in the shadows (like, if you prefer them darker) then just use as needed. It doesn't have any adverse effect on other functions but it will change how your photos look. Glad you like my Lumix tutorials. :)

[@rosemaryplatts1651]

Thanks very much Marlene, I’ll give it a go. 😊🌈

[@incubus_the_man]

is i.Dynamic the same thing as Nikon's D-Lighting? I know that D-Lighting sometimes increases noise on my D3300. Sometimes I feel like it adds too much contrast and I don't like the noise so I leave it set off.

[@ImageMaven]

Sorry. I have no idea. I haven't shot with Nikon. You might want to ask an experienced sales person at a camera shop.

[@GlennUpgraded]

Does this work for video? What's the trade off?

[@ImageMaven]

Yes it does. I use it on auto most of the time as the light is usually very contrasty where I live. But when I'm in Southern California where there is more atmospheric pollution, it's not needed as much. So do some tests and decide what works best for you.

[@damianwyczakowski2491]

And what is i.resoluion ?

[@ImageMaven]

Hi Damian, I cover that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5nSgIV6ipuSnLM

[@superwander]

Thanks for your videos Marlene! I got a question, are there any diference between using the "highlight shadow" feature instead of "idinamic"? And, do you have to turn off "highlight shadow" feature to use "idinamic"? Thanks

[@Retirement_Life]

Really useful tip - thanks

[@ImageMaven]

Great to hear it John. Cheers 😀

[@ThisOLmaan]

sup Marlene, i just bought a Panasonic DC-FZ80 5/19/2020 as for people that buy it #1 for the Price 2nd yes the Zoom-Zoom. But i know little to nothing about cameras bought to Record Video, Skywatching, and would Love to Take Photos and main reason Video on WW2 Tanks, Naval WW2 Ships all we here in San Diego, ca is the USS Midway a Now Museum. I'm here to Learn hoe to familiarize my self with the Setting Ect, and TY for Ur Video.

[@ImageMaven]

Awesome. Thanks for dropping by to chat. 🤛

[@ImageMaven]

Also, check out Graham's tutorials on the FZ-80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfIfIWBp9xgnas

[@ThisOLmaan]

@@ImageMaven : No Problemo, oh yeah Graham's Tutorials are Also very good Ty i look around and Consider Peoples video that are useful for the viewer, and to help us with our Beginning camera use, I'm sure i speak for most that we really appreciate your help and time putting videos together.

[@jpsteiner2]

Thoughts (by anyone) of using i.dynamic for B&W jpeg shooting?

[@ImageMaven]

Definitely! If would also test and compare results with the other Photo Styles, such at L Monochrome D. You don't need our help, just get out there and test it.

[@vuanhphg3147]

Hello Ms. Marlene. i-Dynamic function of my Panasonic Lumix G9 permanently switched off. Does this problem tell me that my camera is defective?

[@ImageMaven]

No. It's likely that you have another automatic setting over-riding iDynamic. Change the mode dial to something else. And also check "filter settings" on page 1 of your camera settings. If that is "on", iDynamic is disabled. Make sure it's OFF. If that doesn't solve your problem, then I would look for other settings that may disable it.

[@vuanhphg3147]

Thank you Ms. Marlena

[@ImageMaven]

@@vuanhphg3147 Did you figure it out?

[@vuanhphg3147]

Yes I did. Thank you so much

[@andersistbesser]

5hank you you are great, i love your videos!💙

[@a1pestservice]

Marlene, Sorry not seen your videos in a while, i've been busy. Where's the GREEN top, hanging up on the washing line to dry ? Just to clarify, this only works with jpeg ? and also, what's the difference in using this and HDR mode ? Many thanks

[@kennynvake4hve584]

I use Lumix cameras and love them...I think this setting on an Olympus camera is called ESP...

[@robertstrickland1979]

did I hear you say these i.dynamic only works with jpg and not in RAW

[@ImageMaven]

Yes, that's correct Robert. In raw editing software you will have to adjust these shadow and highlight levels manually. It might be fun to choose raw+jpg to compare how you adjust vs. how the Lumix does it.

[@philmtx3fr]

Very interesting. I will check it.

[@ImageMaven]

I keep my G9 iDynamic on "auto" most of the time.

[@a1pestservice]

Fantastic, Thanks for another great info video. Where's the GREEN top. LOL

[@ImageMaven]

Ha ha... I promise I will wear the green top next video. Thank you for watching!

[@jaxchambers7652]

Thank u

[@andersistbesser]

To me i dynamic off looks best

[@ImageMaven]

I think it depends on the image. But I often leave it on Auto and completely forget about it. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers!

[@chrissimmonds4383]

I have to do a complete reset before I can even see the iDynamic setting. I really wanted to like this camera, coming from using an Olympus EM1 ii, but I hate it, mainly due to the inexplicable menus. I even bought a manual by David Thorpe but it's useless as , after updates, nothing applies. I love M4/3 but not with this camera. Excuse my rant, I'm sure if I took a year long training course I might get to like it, but I'm giving up.

[@ImageMaven]

Page 317 of the extended pdf owner's manual gives the circumstances where i.Dynamic can't be set. Hopefully that camera manual also alleviates some of your other frustration. You can search by topic. Don't give up.

[@tollbar5468]

Unquestionably, Sony does this a lot better with their equivalent, D-Range Optimizer. High, Standard and Low doesn't really mean much to the average photographer whereas Sony, on the other hand, scale in Lv's with a longer range. The added plus point when using this Optimizer is, that you can adjust the amount of Lv whilst at the same time, watch it's effect on the image directly on the screen - it's quite amazing but.... ...You have to use it with a modicum of common sense as the high setting's (Lumix and Sony), can induce noise especially at high base ISO's.