Episode 80: Do you need Full Frame? Lumix S Series

A full-frame camera from Panasonic sounds really exciting-but what will it mean for Griffin's streamlined travel style? Plus, your questions about shooting telephoto on the iPhone, losing signal on the Mavic Air drone, and why you should avoid cheap step-up rings.

Lumix S1R and S1 are Panasonic's first full-frame mirrorless cameras, announced today at Photokina in Köln, Germany. You can watch the full livestream here: LUMIX LIVE @ Photokina 2018: https://youtu.be/wuxXBRLaqyw Both cameras-coming in early 2019-feature a full Super 35-sized sensor, which is nearly four times larger than the micro4/3 sensor in my Panasonic GH5.

Episode 80: Do you need Full Frame? Lumix S Series

A full-frame camera from Panasonic sounds really exciting—but what will it mean for Griffin’s streamlined travel style? Plus, your questions about shooting telephoto on the iPhone, losing signal on the Mavic Air drone, and why you should avoid cheap step-up rings.

Even with 66 lbs. of camera equipment, I like to avoid checking a bag at the airport. So here's how I pack three camera bodies, four lenses, two tripods, a gimbal, a drone, mics, lights (and three days of clothes) in just one ThinkTank Perception Pro backpack and one Briggs & Riley carry-on-sized suitcase.

Nick and I discuss three short YouTube videos I produced in the last week:

• Yes, Panasonic’s First FULL-FRAME Mirrorless Cameras—Lumix S Series

• How I Pack 66 lbs. Of Camera Gear

• Filmmaking Workshops in Salt Lake City

I'm teaching six hours of filmmaking classes at Pictureline this week in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thurs, Sept 27 6pm Intro to Filmmaking Techniques (2 hours) https://www.pictureline.com/products/introduction-to-filmmaking-a-seminar-with-griffin-hammond-september-27th-thursday Fri, Sept 28 1pm Storytelling & Doc Filmmaking Workshop (4 hours) https://www.pictureline.com/products/storytelling-and-documentary-filmmaking-workshop-with-griffin-hammond-september-28th-friday

Nick talked about selling his previous iPhones on Swappa, and responding to Matt’s question about camera bags, Nick recommends his Peak Design Everyday bag.

All of my gear is listed out at griffinhammond.com/gear, and to answer Austin’s question, I recommend buying slightly more expensive anodized aluminum step-up rings. These are less likely to warp, easier to use than the cheaper aluminum.

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