![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Deborah-Warburton-_209111452_312835742-533x400.jpg\")
\nDeborah Warburton<\/strong>
\nCamera used:\u00a0 Panasonic LUMIX FZ2000<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m not overly fussed about swapping lenses and like the idea of one camera that does everything. I have quite big hands so I wanted a decent-sized grip, and after getting some good advice I tried the LUMIX FZ2000. I love being able to capture shots at 30fps before extracting the most photogenic frame from a 4K burst to save as a photo. The saved 8MP images will be large enough to print up to A3 size too, so I\u2019ll be able to frame some of my shots for friends and family.<\/p>\n\n
James King<\/strong> Dates for your diary<\/strong> This year\u2019s Panasonic LUMIX Roadshow is once\u00a0again turning out to be a huge success. Shortly after the LUMIX team had set up the stand to show off the company\u2019s latest cameras and lenses early on a Saturday morning, members of the public began piling into the tent to take up the offer of free camera […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2716,"featured_media":120774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-120773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-news"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Derrick-Cross_209111461_312835742-1-300x400.jpg\")
Derrick Cross<\/strong>
\nCamera used: LUMIX G9 with\u00a0 Leica 12-60mm lens<\/strong>
\nI had read a lot of positive reviews about the LUMIX G9 and thought it would be foolish of me not to take up the opportunity to see what it\u2019s like to use in a real-world shooting environment. The button layout and handling impressed me, and as a DSLR user I love the fact it has a top-plate display. I\u2019m not usually one for using creative-effect filters, but thought I\u2019d give them a try. I was pleased with the result of the\u00a0dynamic monochrome mode, which enhances contrast to give mono shots more punch and impact.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/James-King_209111472_312835742-533x400.jpg\")
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\nCamera used: Panasonic LUMIX G9 with Leica 12-60mm lens<\/strong>
\nI recently bought a LUMIX G9 and as I was\u00a0on holiday in the area, I visited the roadshow to ask the LUMIX team a few questions. They answered in great detail and I then joined Esther on her photo walk where I learned a lot about Post Focus and how the G9\u2019s various autofocus modes work. Later, I handled the Panasonic 42.5mm f\/1.2 ASPH Leica DG Nocticron OIS, which I\u2019m tempted to add to my lens collection very soon.<\/p>\n
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\nGeorge Hall<\/strong>
\nCamera used: Panasonic LUMIX GH5 with Leica 12-60mm lens<\/strong>
\nI already own a mirrorless camera, albeit a\u00a0fairly cheap one. I wanted to see what, if anything, I\u2019d get from a more sophisticated model. It took a bit of time to get used to the GH5 as it\u2019s larger than what I\u2019m used to, but what I fell in love with was its superb 3.2in vari-angle touchscreen. I\u2019m not particularly tall, so being able to tilt it and hold it above my head while still clearly seeing what I was shooting was a great benefit. I downloaded the LUMIX image app too and liked the way I could send shots across to my smartphone in seconds.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Paula-Roberts_209111482_312835742-533x400.jpg\")
\nPaula Roberts<\/strong>
\nCamera used:\u00a0 Panasonic LUMIX FZ330<\/strong>
\nThe team recommended the LUMIX FZ330 to me, which falls within what I\u2019m prepared to spend on a new camera to photograph my children growing up. I kept things simple by shooting in iA mode, but liked the 24x optical zoom, manual control and fast 12fps continuous shooting options that it offers. It\u2019s a camera I can see myself learning with, to become more than just a snapshot photographer.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tom-Curtis_209111492_312835742-533x400.jpg\")
\nTom Curtis<\/strong>
\nCamera used:\u00a0Panasonic LUMIX TZ200
\n<\/strong>I gave the TZ200 a go, thinking that it might be a good option for an upcoming holiday to America where I don\u2019t really want to lug my heavy DSLR around. I\u2019ve been tempted by the TZ100, but having now tried it side-by-side, the TZ200 with its extra zoom reach and higher resolution electronic viewfinder gets my vote. I\u2019m thrilled to have been given the chance to try it for free before buying it. I\u2019m convinced that it\u2019s the right pocket compact for our trip \u2013 all I need to do now is persuade my wife and hope she agrees to the idea.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/P1000627_209111092_312835742-533x400.jpg\")
\nEsther Ling’s top tips<\/strong>
\nEsther Ling is a professional photographer and LUMIX Ambassador whose main passions are social, documentary, food and travel photography. Her camera of choice is the Panasonic LUMIX G9. Here, she shares her tips for those who are new to\u00a0the range
\n1) If you\u2019re learning, don\u2019t try to run before you can walk. Cut your learning down to manageable, bite-size chunks. Digital is a fantastic learning tool, as you have a visual reference and all the shooting information is recorded for you to look back on.
\n2) If you\u2019re having issues with camera shake, you\u2019re more than likely not stable enough on your feet or giving the camera the right support. You need to keep your feet at hip distance, one behind the other, and your elbows in as close to your body as possible, supporting the camera underneath.
\n3) Really train yourself to \u2018see\u2019 before you press the shutter. Many people machine gun the shutter and think \u2018there must be one good one in there.\u2019 Notice the detail then you won\u2019t have to edit out that lamp post coming out of someone\u2019s head later!<\/p>\n
\nThe Panasonic LUMIX Roadshow, in partnership with the National Trust, will continue to tour various scenic locations this year (see below), and\u00a0 AP will be featuring articles with tips and techniques for capturing them
\nat their best. Click here for details.
\nMount Stewart, Northern Ireland, 18\/19 August
\nGiant\u2019s Causeway, Northern Ireland, 1\/2 September
\nDunham Massey, Cheshire, 8\/9 September.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"