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This review will document my experiences with the Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80) camera after a month of use. As I mentioned in my first article, I bought a used Lumix G85 for $180. The $180 price tag included the camera and an old chrome Panasonic Lumix 45-150 f/4-5.6. Lets find out if the Lumix G85 is one of the best cameras you can buy between $200-300.
Tbilisi on my Mind is a new Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. It was made using a Fujifilm X-H2, but older cameras can also be used. It utilizes Fujifilm’s Classic Chrome recipe, but shifts the white balance towards the reds. It has medium contrast, sharpness, and clarity. This would be a great recipe for the new Fujifilm X100vi.
Fuji Warm Spring is a film simulation I created for Fujifilm cameras. I began with Classic Negative. Fujifilm describes Classic Negative as having “enhanced color with hard tonality to increase image depth.” Wanting to customize the recipe further, I adjusted the white balance to Daylight and shifted the red and blue balance (+4 Red and -4 Blue).
On my website, I only review cameras that I own, which is the exception in the “review” space. I want to tell you why that is so important, and discuss 3 reasons why creators should reconsider working with camera brands.
I share a few initial impressions, photo samples, and video clips from my first half-day of shooting with the Panasonic Lumix G85, or G80 as it is called in some markets. This camera seems like a great budget option for those needing a hybrid camera, even in 2025.
I see very few reasons to buy the Sigma BF over the Sigma FP or FP L. The most compelling reason for most will be the aluminum design, but I suspect many photographers will come to resent the poor ergonomics and the cold metal body. Don’t worry, the Sigma FP will still be there for you when you’re ready to make the trade.
It’s 2025 and you’ve got $500 and you want to buy your first camera. You want something professional, not some cheap piece of plastic. What should you buy and where should you buy? In this article, I want to discuss how to find the best camera body for under $500.
If you think a Fujifilm camera is going to make your photos magical or give you some kind of special feeling no other camera system can, you’re probably wrong. As someone who has owned 5 or 6 Fuji cameras and multiple lenses, I’m here to tell you there is nothing particularly special about the system. It offers very little that other manufacturers don’t. An X-pro3 or x100vi won’t make your photographs into a work of art.