I had a chance to test out the new Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 prime lens on my Lumix S9 ahead of launch. Joining the 18-40mm zoom and 40mm F2, this is the third entry in Panasonic’s compact prime/zoom series. While optical performance isn’t as premium as larger S-series primes like the 18mm F1.8 or…
I put the Sony FX30 against the Sony ZV-E1 recently for a head to head comparison showcasing the video quality differences in various modes including regular frame rates, 4k120p, 4k60, and more! I cover the IBIS, low light, and dynamic range in this video. I hope you find it helpful. Check out my FX30 vs….
Great news, Micro Four Thirds is not DEAD yet! A month ago, Panasonic officially listed three lenses as discontinued on their Lumix Japan website including: These were officially marked as discontinued, but the great news is, they are back! Each of these three lenses are now being shipped with a new Florine coating which helps…
Will the next LUMIX GH-line camera adopt the Leica L-Mount to create a single, unified lens series? In the video below, I explore this possibility and break down the future of Micro Four Thirds. This discussion builds directly on the recent discontinuation of several classic MFT lenses that I covered in my previous lens breakdown…
Viltrox EVO 90mm f/2.2 Review: Excellent Budget APS-C Prime Viltrox has released their new budget-friendly APS-C autofocus prime lenses in the EVO series, including the 90mm f/2.2 (reviewed here) and the 75mm f/1.8. Thank you to Viltrox for sending this in for review on my YouTube channel. All opinions are mine, as always. On an…
That’s me, with my new Sony FX30. Welcome to my blog, my name is Shane. I am a content creator from Australia. I am not directly affiliated with Sony, nor do I get to preview any of their gear ahead of launch. I am going to tell you why I purchased a 4-year old camera…
7Artisans 40mm F2.5 Review I’m taking a close look at the 7Artisans AF 40mm F2.5, a remarkably compact full-frame prime lens. Weighing just ~90–97 grams (depending on the source) and priced at $159, it’s one of the most affordable full-frame autofocus lenses available—and smaller than many recent Viltrox options I’ve tried. The 40mm focal length…
Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 L-Mount Review – First Autofocus Prime for L-Mount in 2026 Welcome back, everyone. I’m Shane. If you haven’t heard yet, Viltrox joined the L-Mount Alliance back in September 2025. And right here is their first autofocus prime for the system in 2026 – the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 L (yep, L…
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-DMS1 On-Camera Microphone Review: A Niche Powerhouse for Ambient Audio I’m Shane, and in this review we’re taking a close look at the new LUMIX DMW-DMS1 on-camera “Shotgun Mic”. I put “shotgun” in quotes because this looks nothing like a traditional shotgun mic—and you can see below what the this new mic looks…
