This Week in Photo

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AlphaMirrorless 036: The New Sony Alpha a6500 and More!

Sony recently announced the a6500, what appears to be their new flagship APC camera. In this episode of the Alpha Mirrorless podcast Juan and Andy discuss this new camera and the new features it brings, and we discuss what is different between it and it's two predecessors, the a6300 and a6000. Plus we discuss a few more things like the new MacBook Pros recently announced and more.

Some of the new features are:

* In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) offer up to 5 stop advantage

* HUUUGE Buffer: 233 JPGs (Extra Fine), 107 RAWs

* Faster Image Processor

* Touch Screen!!!

* Deeper Grip

* Continuous Live View/viewfinder with minimal lag

* New menus! (Juan complains STILL NO “MY” MENU

* Virtually same size as a6300 (RRS Plate should work)

* For Video Shooters

* Better Temperature control

* S-Gamut/S-Log

We don't always have all the answers, but if we don't we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* Sony a6300

* Sony a6000

* Sony 55 f/1.8 ZA lens

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: MY MENU!

* Andy: FULLY functioning Touch Screen! (Navigate Menus, all of it)

Picks of the Week

* Juan: Sony a6500

* Andy: Sony 55 f/1.8

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page

* Muench Workshops

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AlphaMirrorless 035: Juan & Andy Answer More Of Your Questions

Here is yet another episode of the AlphaMirrorless podcast that is entirely dedicated to answering your questions. We are so incredibly pleased with the number and quality of questions you are all submitting, please please do keep them coming.

We don't always have all the answers, but if we don't we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* Ripcord Travel Medical and Trip Cancelation Insurance

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: A favorite menu

* Andy: Wish more People would get trip cancellation insurance.

Picks of the Week

* Juan: iPhone 7 Plus

* Andy: Google Pixel Phone

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page

* Muench Workshops

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AlphaMirrorless 034: How To Get The Most Out Of A Photo Workshop

As most of you know, both Andy and Juan lead dozens of photo workshops a year thru out the world and they have been doing this for more than a decade. On this episode of the AlphaMirrorless podcast Juan and Andy share with you their best advice on how to get the most out of photo workshop, from how to pick a reputable outfitter to how to prepare and how to enjoy yourself.

We don't always have all the answers, but if we don't we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* Muench Workshops

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: I wish that those interested in running workshops do so the right way, get the permits, get the insurance, do your homework and do right for your clients. Doing things haphazardly affects the entire industry.

* Andy: Reprising old wishes: Touch screen!

Picks of the Week

* Juan: The new Sandisk 300MB/s Cards

* Andy: New small bags from MindShift: Trailscape and SidePath

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page

* Muench Workshops

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AlphaMirrorless 033: Travel Photography

Following our last episode on tips for traveling photographers, on this episode Juan and Andy discuss travel photography. We discuss how to prepare oneself to make great images when traveling. We share our best tips and tricks as well as how to find the best locations to make great images.

We don't always have all the answers, but if we don't we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* Airbnb

* Atlas Obscura

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: I wish people would worry less about their gear while traveling, be nimble and focus more on the experience and the images.

* Andy: I wish all airlines made it easy to use airline miles. My philosophy is to use ‘em when you can, because you can’t take them with you! Virgin America is a great example. Buy with cash or miles.

Picks of the Week

* Juan: Drobo 5Dt 5-Bay Thunderbolt 2 Enclosure

* Andy: ThinOptics reading glasses. Super slim, always in my camera bag.

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page

Cover photo by Don Pine

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AlphaMirrorless 032: Tips for Traveling Photographers

You have heard us say it many times, we travel so much, as it is part of our photography business. Well, over the years both Juan and Andy have developed a series of travel rules, tips, and shortcuts to make our traveling lives a bit easier. We have gotten so many request from you, our listeners, to share our experience, that we are dedicating this entire episode to sharing with you all our travel tips and lessons learned.

We don't always have all the answers, but if we don't we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* TSA PreCheck

* Global Entry

* Mobile Passport App

* Ripcord Travel

* PlanIt! Android App

* MindShift Gear Multi-Mount Holster 30

* SeatGuru

* Google Flights

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: I wish Airplane travel was not so painful

* Andy: More time for personal travel. Wife and I planning something cool but now for 2018!

Picks of the Week

* Juan: TSA PreCheck or Global Entry

* Andy: Mobile Passport App

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page

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AlphaMirrorless 031: Juan and Andy Answer More Questions

Here is another episode of the AlphaMirrorless podcast that is entirely dedicated to answering your questions. We are so pleased with the number and quality of questions you are all submitting, please please do keep them coming.

We don't always have all the answers, but if we don't we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* Andy's Camera Bag

* Mindshift Gear BackLight 26L

* Really Right Stuff TQC-14 Series 1 tripod

* SmugMug Contest Winner

* Ripcord Insurance with Muench Workshops

* Demystifying Travel Insurance Blog Post

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: I am pretty happy this week, but would still like more time in the day to get everything I need to do done.

* Andy: Waiting for new Macbook Pro and Air

Picks of the Week

* Juan: Anker PowerCore mini Ultra-Compact Portable Phone Charger External Battery

* Andy: Really Right Stuff TQC-14 Series 1 tripod So strong, so light, so packable.

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page

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AlphaMirrorless 030: Even More Lens Options for Alpha Mirrorless

Since our second episode of the Alpha Mirrorless Podcast where we discussed the lens options available for the Alpha Mirrorless system, the number of lenses available for our platform has mushroomed. In this episode of the AlphaMirrorless Podcast Juan and Andy discuss many of the new lens options available for the Sony Alpha E-Mount System and share their experience and impressions.

We don't always have all the answers, but if we don't we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Sony Lenses

* Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens

* Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens

* Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens

* Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens

* Sony Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA Lens

Zeiss Lenses

* Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E Mount

* Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Lens for Sony E Mount

Samyang/Rokinon Lenses

* Samyang PREMIUM MF 14mm F2.4

* Samyang PREMIUM MF 85mm F1.2

* Samyang 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC

* Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC

* Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC

* Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS

Sigma Lenses

* Sigma Cine lenses

Other Lenses

* Venus Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D

* Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D

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AlphaMirrorless 029: What’s In Your Bag?

We are often asked what is in our camera bags, in other words what cameras, lenses, filters, and other miscellaneous other pieces of gear we carry with us in to the field. In this episode of the AlphaMirrorless podcast, Juan and Andy share with you not only which camera bags they use but what gear is contained within them.

We don’t always have all the answers, but if we don’t we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Cameras & Lenses in Andys Bag

* Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

* Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens

* Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens (Black)

* Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E Mount

* Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens

* Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens

* Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony E Mount T Smart Adapter (Mark IV)

Cameras & Lenses in Juans Bag

* Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

* Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens

* Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens (Black)

* Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens

* Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens

* Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens

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AlphaMirrorless 028: Sharing and Promoting your Photography

Sharing your work has to be one of the most fulfilling aspects of photography, yet we run into many people that don’t know the basics of sharing and promoting their work online. In this episode of the AlphaMirrorless podcast Juan and Andy give you a primer on sharing and promoting your work online. It’s much easier than you think.

As mentioned in the podcast we are giving away a 2 year subscription to SmugMug so that you have a home online to share your work. All you have to do is upload some of your best work to the AlphaMirrorless Podcast Facebook page. Juan and Andy will pick a winner by Oct 12 and make an announcement on a podcast following that date. Please keep in mind that it may take us an episode or two to announce the winner as we typically record the podcasts with some lead-time to accommodate our heavy travel schedules.

We don’t always have all the answers, but if we don’t we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* Instagram

* FaceBook

* SmugMug

* Flickr

* 500px

* SquareSpace

* PhotoShelter

* ZenFolio

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: People would stop using Flash for their websites

* Andy: When showing a gallery of images, be a good self-editor. Don’t upload 20 images of the same scene or subject – pick your best!

Picks of the Week

* Juan: SmugMug

* Andy: SmugMug

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page

AlphaMirrorless 027: Juan & Andy Answer More of Your Questions

Here is another episode of the AlphaMirrorless podcast that is entirely dedicated to answering your questions. We are so pleased with the number and quality of questions you are all submitting, please please keep them coming.

We don’t always have all the answers, but if we don’t we will research it and try to give you the best answer we can. So what have you got to lose, go ahead and send in your questions to us by going to this form.

Links mentioned on the episode

* Lifepixel Infrared Conversion

Wishes of the Week

* Juan: Lightroom tethering for Sony Alpha Cameras

* Andy: I wish Sony would put pressure on Precision Camera to up their game and provide real high quality professional service. Paying $100 essentially got me nothing

Picks of the Week

* Juan: Sony 90mm Macro Lens (FE 90 mm F2.8 Macro G OSS)

* Andy: Surefire LED Flashlight, be sure to purchase a few extra batteries as well!

Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

* Juan Pons: Website, Facebook

* Andy Williams: Website, Facebook

* AlphaMirrorless Facebook Page