Fotobug - Elusive Image Photography

Last year Canon released the upgrade to the R6 series, the Mark III.  Jim and Fred discuss the photo and video capabilities of the new camera and quick a quick review of it's features.

Jeff Cable recently returned from Milan photographing the Winter Olympics.  We welcome Jeff back to The Fotobug.  Jeff discusses how he goes about photographing the Olympics and what it may take for a photographer who might want to one day become an Olympic Photographer. 

Jim recently traveled to Japan with tour guide Mike Gulbraa who owns M&M Photo Tours (www.mmphototours.com).  Mike has some amazing photo tours in addition to Japan: Cuba, Africa, Italy, India, South America and more!  The Fotobug highly recommends his tours - small groups and an experienced guide -what is not to like!  Check out Mike's website and do yourself a favor and sign up for one of his fantastic photo tours! 

Boya recently released a new wireless microphone called the Magic Mic.  This new microphone is actually three in one!  It can be used as a hand-held microphone, a desk microphone, and a wireless microphone with two remote transmitters.  The microphone comes in two styles - a USB-C version and a dual port version that also includes an Apple lightning connector.  In addition the microphone uses AI that can reduce background noise!  Jim and Fred run the mike through it's paces!

The GoPro Max 2 and the Insta360 X5 are two of the newest 360 8K cameras.  If you are looking to purchase a 360 camera, which of these cameras are best for you?  Jim and Fred run the two camera through some paces and discuss the pros and cons of each one,  

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360 cameras are becoming more and more popular.  There is the Insta360 series, DJI Osmo 360, and the new GoPro Max 2.  These cameras record 8K video in 360 degrees.  Jim and Fred discuss the pros and cons of using a 360 camera and discuss why you might or might not want one! The is not to compare the cameras, but rather to discuss 360 cameras in general!

Jim Beach is an entrepreneur, podcaster and author who just completed a new book, The Real Environmentalists. In this book, Jim reveals the environmental hypocrites but more importantly, the real unsung heroes who are actually working on solutions to help the environment. Please check out Jim's website at www.jimbeach.com and his radio show at www.schoolforstartupsradio.com and be sure to pick up his latest book which will be available after September 30th on all the major book sellers!

Trai Anfield is a UK based photographer and photo workshop leader. Trai is an environmentalist, wildlife photographer, film maker, writer and natural history presenter of BBC Radio 4's Living World. She was also a guest lecturer at Princeton University on the undergraduate Digital Bootcamp, teaching wildlife photography on ITV's upcoming series of 'Robson Green's Weekend Escapes' and running creative film production and photography workshops for a range of commercial clients and charitable organizations.

Jim has attended her photo workshop to photograph brown bears in eastern Finland and can highly recommend her workshops. Please visit Trai's website at www.trai-anfield-photography.com for more information!

Ben Geier just published a photography book called Viewing Hours which contains his photos of Americana roadside attractions, hotels, restaurants and more!  His book is now available on Amazon and all the major book stores.  Ben agreed to sit down and discuss his book on The Fotobug.  Ben's website is www.bengeier.com and we recommend checking out the images on his website!

We reviewed the original Hoverair X1 some time ago and recently two new drones were released, the Hoverair X1 Pro and the Pro Max.  The difference between them is the Pro Max records in 8K video and has visual cameras for better collision avoidance.  Jim and Fred take the Pro model out to show off the increased range and the fact it has more and better manual flight modes, as well as a beacon to improve the 'follow me' modes!