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- 155 - Canon and Nikon Cine Both Getting Nice Upgrades, Plus Wandrd's New StrapsThanks to ProGrade Digital for sponsoring this week's episode. A few weeks ago, our own Michael Bonocore wrote a story on PetaPixel about Matt Dirksen, the team photographer for the Chicago Cubs, and how he gets thousands of photos from three cameras off his cards and onto a drive during a game.
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Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankIn This Episode:
00:00 - Chris is going on vacation15:12 - PixelMeter now has a comparison tool (and user reviews for PetaPixel Members)16:41 - Wandrd tried to reimagine the camera strap24:03 - Camp Snap remembers it was originally for kids26:06 - The Nikon ZR's impending firmware update keeps looking better: https://petapixel.com/2026/11/04/the-nikon-zrs-first-major-firmware-update-improves-video-quality-and-adds-more-control/28:40 - Canon did a firmware update, too31:02 - Canon now makes an intervelometer34:00 - The Laowa 24mm f/2 is the fastest tilt shift lens ever made37:50 - Sirui's Aurora series has two new lenses40:25 - Interview with Jared Raab (Blackberry, Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie)1:30:03 - What have you been up to?1:35:09 - Tech support2:03:54 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 11 Nov 2026 - 2h 06min - 154 - OM System Almost Considered Making Full Frame CamerasPetaPixel is proud to partner with WhiteWall for the launch of the PetaPixel Print Shop, a series of 10 limited-edition print drops featuring photos from the PetaPixel team and partner artists. This first edition of the PetaPixel Print Shop drop will be open from November 2, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
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Digital camera sales are slumping, OM System execs reveal they did once consider expanding out of Micro Four Thirds, and Nikon announced a new $14,000 lens. All that and more!
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00:00 - Intro04:55 - The PetaPixel Print Shop by WhiteWall10:42 - Digital camera sales are slumping again13:41 - Canon is preparing to raise prices due to the memory crisis16:23 - OM System exec says the company did consider expanding into larger formats: https://petapixel.com/2026/11/02/om-exec-says-company-considered-expanding-into-larger-formats/32:44 - Nikon announced a new 120-300mm f/2.838:19 - Apple announced a touch MacBook Pro... so, macOS on iPad when?42:29 - Ricoh is opening a GR Space in NYC46:16 - Sony has a new 50-megapixel smartphone sensor51:07 - Sirui has a new $150 full-frame prime series52:21 - Goodwill seemingly had no idea it was selling a previously unknown Leica lens54:20 - Should toy cameras exist?1:08:50 - What have you been up to?1:15:43 - Tech Support1:32:43 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 04 Nov 2026 - 1h 35min - 153 - Sigma's Unique Lens, Meeting PixelMeter, and ANOTHER New Instax?
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by photography legend Stephen Wilkes and his 25th anniversary exhibition of his series "America in Detail."
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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro08:20 - We're excited to launch the PixelMeter, the first reviews aggregator for photo gear17:07 - Sigma's new 50mm f/1.4 CL DG has vintage looks but futuristic design22:51- Fujifilm launches the Instax Mini Evo 224:22 - Instagram is going to try long form again32:59 - GoPro teams up with PolarPro to solve the Mission 1's biggest weakness34:11 - Sirui's neat new tripod35:53 - Huge Final Cut Pro updates39:09 - Review Round-Up, Sigma FP243:14 - Review Round-Up, Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A44:11 - Review Round-Up, Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary45:40 - Review Round-Up, Oppo Find X10 Pro Max48:29 - Interview with photographer Stephen Wilkes1:37:05 - What have you been up to?1:46:12 - Tech support1:55:34 - Feel Good Story of the WeekWed, 28 Oct 2026 - 1h 58min - 152 - Building Our Very Own FrankencamerasRun your entire photography business in one place with Pixieset! From building your website and delivering client galleries to managing bookings, payments, and now AI-assisted photo editing, Pixieset brings your entire workflow together in one platform. With Pixieset Photo Editor, you can cull and edit your photos faster, stay true to your signature style, and deliver finished images directly to your client galleries — all without switching between tools.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by PetaPixel's Tech Editor Jeremy Gray to build their own parts bin Frankencameras. They have to build a complete camera from a limited selection of parts, showcasing what the most important features of a camera are to each of them.
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00:00 - Intro08:28 - Changes Chris made to avoid issues with his video feed12:03 - Apple just announced an event on October 2816:12 - The FX5 delay saga appears to be at its end18:16 - Instagram CEO says it's "not practical" to ban AI content23:14 - AI can never make a lens as good as Sigma lenses, CEO says29:58 - Photographer cuts down trees for a better train photo, gets arrested34:32 - Building Our Own Frankencameras1:17:12 - Tech Support1:25:58 - Feel Good Story of the WeekTue, 20 Oct 2026 - 1h 28min - 151 - Adobe Ripped Off by AI?Thanks to ProGrade Digital for sponsoring this episode! Go behind the scenes with Chicago Cubs team photographer Matt Dirksen to see how he photographs a season. From capturing the action to importing thousands of photos after a game, discover how ProGrade’s memory cards, readers, hubs, and docks help keep his workflow moving.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, Sarah, and I discuss a big heaping pile of news, including the biggest story of the week: Adobe Creative Cloud getting ripped off and rebuilt with AI.
Beyond that, Getty filed for bankruptcy, Sony announced two new microphones, APS-C got a ton of love in the past week, and the OM System PEN is shaping up to be outrageously popular.
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00:00 - Intro08:06 - Photographing baseball15:25 - Adobe Creative Cloud was remade using AI24:25 - Getty is filing for bankruptcy28:01 - Godox is trying what Profoto failed to make popular34:30 - Sony has two new mics48:34 - APS-C got a lot of love this week (Sigma and Tamron)52:19 - Fujifilm's latest Instax is a new Square55:47 - The OM Pen is beyond popular1:01:50 - Japan seems to have misunderstood creator cameras1:20:43 - What have you been up to? 1:29:50 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 14 Oct 2026 - 1h 32min - 150 - Why New Digicams Fail to Capture the Magic of the OriginalsYou probably know VSCO for film presets, but VSCO One goes further, into the business of being a photographer. VSCO One comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can see whether it fits the way you work. Check it out today!
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This week on the PetaPixel Podast, Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider are joined by Gordon Laing and Sarah Teng for a discussion on the explosive popularity of digicams and why no matter how hard they might try, modern companies can't fully recapture the magic of the point-and-shoot cameras from 10+ years ago.
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We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro09:41 - The a7S rumor mill has spun up again...17:26 - The FX5 is delayed again20:55 - Have you heard of Mandler?28:03 - Final Cut Camera gets a major update33:03 - You can add a zoom lens to the Luna Ultra34:44 - Yashica has another new compact camera37:15 - The Polaroid Mod38:34 - Viltrox is bringing its full Air series to Leica L mount42:07 - Full Frame Camera Power Rankings 1:17:19 - What have you been up to?1:23:50 - Tech support1:33:10 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 07 Oct 2026 - 1h 30min - 149 - Ranking Our Top 10 Full Frame Cameras
This week on the PetaPixel Podast, the team discusses the return of the a7S IV rumor reappearing, but spends the majority of the episode creating the first-ever PetaPixel Power Rankings for full frame cameras.
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00:00 - Intro09:41 - The a7S rumor mill has spun up again...17:26 - The FX5 is delayed again20:55 - Have you heard of Mandler?28:03 - Final Cut Camera gets a major update33:03 - You can add a zoom lens to the Luna Ultra34:44 - Yashica has another new compact camera37:15 - The Polaroid Mod38:34 - Viltrox is bringing its full Air series to Leica L mount42:07 - Full Frame Camera Power Rankings 1:17:19 - What have you been up to?1:23:50 - Tech support1:33:10 - Feel good story of the weekThu, 01 Oct 2026 - 1h 36min - 148 - When It Comes to Viewfinders... Are We Out of Touch?
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team stands firm in their belief that camera brands are misunderstanding the "smartphone generation" as they call it.
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We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro11:26 - A quick follow-up from last episode, all Pentax DSLRs are now discontinued, but a future is coming17:40 - Sigma turns 6519:29 - Fujifilm's Pal 2 camera is nothing like the original23:44 - Affinity's RAW photo processing just got way more robust25:46 - 54 lens caps had to be removed from Yellowstone's thermal vents this year28:35 - Lumix has a new 20mm f/2.530:32 - Ilford is releasing limited-edition film, for some reason36:02 - GoPro officially joined Micro Four Thirds38:05 - Camp Snap has entered its Minox era41:30 - Glass Imaging appears to have been acquired by OpenAI44:51 - Review round-up58:24 - Are we out of touch, or are the camera brands wrong? 1:08:18 - What have you been up to?1:11:45 - Tech support1:28:33 - Feel good story of the weekThu, 24 Sep 2026 - 1h 32min - 147 - Did the New PEN Impress You? Plus Apple Adds Aperture
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses OM System's new PEN camera and then transitions to Apple Park where they are joined by Jason Vong and The Verge's Allison Johnson to talk Pros and Duo.
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We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro07:55 - The Nikon ZR is getting open gate12:09 - Nikon is making nine T1.9 cinema lenses15:57 - Sigma's new lenses look very nice24:48 - Also, new Sigma filters29:28 - Dang, it's been 20 years since Sony made one of these32:17 - SmallRig's new batteries are designed to be used on set34:23 - GoPro's founder promises the company isn't done making consumer cameras36:16 - Pentax doesn't actively make any DSLRs anymore38:49 - Leica made a very limited edition 66mm f/241:29 - OM finally gave us a new Pen... but the monkey's paw curled. 54:57 - Jason Vong and The Verge's Allison Johnson from Apple Park1:37:16 - Tech Support1:48:21 - Feel good story of the weekFri, 11 Sep 2026 - 1h 49min - 146 - The Most Influential Camera Brand of Every DecadeWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team goes through the decades starting in the mid 1900s and examines which camera company was the most influential during that time. That doesn't mean who sold the most, it means who drove the industry in a particular direction.
Plus, GoPro drama abounds, Ricoh announced the GR IVx, and Chris, Jordan, and Jaron say goodbye to one of their dear friends. All that and more!
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00:00 - Intro and what camera brand do you want to be a primary investor in?14:52 - Our friend Rishi Sanyal has passed away23:36 - The GR IVx is coming27:54 - Should you buy the GoPro Mission 1 ILS?33:56 - Miller Tripods is done37:35 - OM System now makes ragu39:12 - Sigma changed the order system for the 14mm f/1.4 again41:25 - How did you like the short editorial-style video?43:01 - The most influential camera brand of every decade1:18:07 - GoPro has a new owner1:20:09 - What have you been up to?1:24:46 - Tech support1:37:11 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 02 Sep 2026 - 1h 40min - 145 - Ricoh, You Disappoint UsPhotographers today are stitching together 4–6 tools across editing, gallery delivery, websites, client management — often spending $2–3K/year, plus constant app-switching.VSCO has built one connected system: editing, client galleries, portfolio sites, booking/business tools, all designed to work together. The point isn't "more features" — it's removing the exporting, re-uploading, and switching that eats a photographer's time.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, we're at Sony Kando to discuss Hover Air's last-minute change, new Macs, and Ricoh's very disappointing AI choice. Top creators share the issues plaguing them the most and what camera brands can do to better address them.
If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro from Sony Kando06:51 - Photographer Jay Maisel has passed away09:09 - Apple has a new Mac Studio and Mac Mini19:33 - Sony's sensor fab is back to full operation21:20 - Nikon continues to only release cool things in Japan23:03 - HoverAir's flying gimbal camera already got banned in the U.S.25:05 - You can definitely buy the banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 in the U.S.26:29 - Photo contest chose to selectively enforce its rules, and people are mad31:12 - Xtra and Ricoh used AI to try and sell cameras38:24 - Feel good story of the week42:38 - The challenges creators are facing and how they and camera brands can solve them.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 1h 16min - 144 - Sony FX5 DELAYED and is Back-Button AF Stupid?The new CleanMyMac interface is beautiful, intuitive, and responsive, allowing you to quickly see any potential concerns keeping your computer from running its best. Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac 7 days FREE and use code PETAPIXEL for 20% off!
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Sony FX5 is officially delayed, Kodak has been profitable for a year straight, and a former Sony executive shares that back before it took over mirrorless with the E-mount, another company suggested they team up rather than Sony strike out on its own.
Plus, Jordan Drake chats with special guest Becca Farsace and the two decide who "won" this generation of gimbal cameras: the Luna Ultra from Insta360 or the Osmo Pocket 4P from DJI. And, is back button autofocus stupid? All this and more!
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00:00 - Intro10:30 - The FX5 is delayed.17:14 - Kodak has been profitable for a solid year22:13 - Insta360 is making a camera with a shape "you've never even considered."26:17 - NYC Fujikina finally has details28:08 - Sony declined to work with an established mirrorless camera brand back before it made its first mirrorless camera32:33 - Jared Polin says back button focus "is stupid"43:25 - How much would it take for you to sell your soul?52:08 - So, who won? DJI or Insta360? w/ Becca Farsace (watch her comparison here)1:19:24 - What have you been up to? (The Odyssey discussion)1:28:44 - Tech support1:38:00 - Feel good story of the weekThu, 20 Aug 2026 - 1h 40min - 143 - Apple May Have Spoiled a Secret Nikon CameraWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Nikon's future plans may have been leaked by the most unlikely of sources: Apple. Plus, Fujifilm shares that the camera industry is finally feeling the pinch from the memory crisis, and it will likely result in both significant price increases as well as manufacturing delays.
Then, the team sits down with Isaac Reynolds from the Google Pixel team and asks the hard questions about what exactly photographers can expect from the Pixel 11 series phones. Make sure to Read David Imel's coverage of Google's HDR technology at The Verge.
We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro11:38 - Did Apple spoil an upcoming Nikon announcement? 16:01 - Fujifilm raised its cost estimations because of the memory shortage17:56 - China's weakening economy really hurt camera sales20:52 - Tamron's OEM lens sales took a nose dive26:45 - LLL announced a new high-performance series of lenses29:47 - Blackmagic delivers PDAF to its 3-year-old Cinema Camera 6K33:26 - Insta360 has a new 360-degree camera36:13 - Asking tough questions of Google Pixel's Isaac Reynolds1:14:13 - What have you been up to?1:18:54 - Tech support1:36:56 - Feel good story of the week1:39:57 - Lens draft resultsThu, 13 Aug 2026 - 1h 42min - 142 - Nikon Lost Its Viltrox Lawsuit & Sony to Buy Tamron?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris and Jordan phone in from the beach to talk about the ramifications of Nikon's loss to Viltrox in Chinese court as well as Sony's bid to buy Tamron. Plus, the two name what they think are every camera brand's greatest accomplishment... and their deepest shame!
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00:00 - Intro from the beach06:53 - PetaPixel Members now get 20% off Capture One13:40 - Nikon has lost its patent lawsuit against Viltrox18:25 - Sony has made an official offer to buy Tamron23:57 - Tamron somehow improved close-focusing distance of a lens with a firmware update28:12 - Sony suddenly publishes official list of E-mount partners34:20 - Xtra had to pull reservations for its Muse 2 Pro35:48 - Should Nikon bring back the DL camera it canceled in 2016?39:12 - Viltrox now makes Micro Four Thirds lenses40:30 - Every major camera maker's greatest accomplishment and deepest shame1:31:32 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 05 Aug 2026 - 1h 33min - 141 - No One Agrees with Our RX10 V Take + What We Think of Tamron's New DesignExcire Foto 2027 is HERE! The latest version of Excire’s award-winning image-management software uses AI to help you find any photo, stay on top of culling, and easily organize your entire image catalog. To get your Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit https://www.excire.com/en/excire-foto/
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Chelsea Mercado Northrupto discuss the RX10 V (and why no one seems to agree with our less-than-sparkling review) and Tamron's new design shift, as well as take part in the highly-requested Lens Draft! PetaPixel's Jeremy Gray also joins in for this extra-long episode!
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00:00 - Intro with Chelsea Northrup Mercado!14:39 - What do we think of Tamron's new design? 22:38 - GoPro's founder lends the company $20M to try and stay alive25:27 - Beni is a cute little camera robot that follows you around29:50 - If you squint, you can see what makes this 30th anniversary GR IV special33:53 - Fujifilms 19-35mm T3.5 is a very wide medium format cine lens36:55 - Xtra might be in trouble: https://petapixel.com/2026/07/10/fcc-fines-multiple-companies-it-says-are-bringing-dji-tech-into-the-u-s/39:17 - No one agrees with our RX10 V take52:51 - The Lens Draft w/ Chelsea Mercado and Jeremy Gray1:46:45 - Feel good story of the week1:49:09 - Join Chelsea on her new channelThu, 16 Jul 2026 - 1h 50min - 140 - Hass ❤️ Capture One Now + CEO Imagines a Future Without Camera OperatorsExcire Foto 2027 is HERE! The latest version of Excire’s award-winning image-management software uses AI to help you find any photo, stay on top of culling, and easily organize your entire image catalog. To get your Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit https://www.excire.com/en/excire-foto/
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Hasselblad and Capture One finally resolve their differences (but Phocus isn't going anywhere), DJI's LOFIC sensor has really impressive dynamic range, and Insta360's CEO describes a future where there are no camera operators. Plus, wildlife photographer Kristi Odom stops by to explain how photographers can learn so much just by watching animals.
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00:00 - Intro04:41 - New PetaPixel Membership Perk!05:39 - Chris puts his digital TLR idea into words09:44 - DJI Pocket 4P's LOFIC sensor is extremely impressive16:22 - Mitakon's new full-frame primes are ludicrously fast19:01 - Insta360's founder wants a future where you never think about your camera25:21 - Hasselblad is finally supported by Capture One (Phocus isn't going anywhere, though)27:58 - Fujifilm doubles down on its QuickSnap film cameras31:49 - Kristi Odom on biomimicry, fishing, and what animals can teach us about being better photographers 1:23:50 - What have you been up to?1:30:52 - Tech support1:38:26 - Feel Good story of the weekWed, 08 Jul 2026 - 1h 41min - 139 - Godox Made a WEIRD Camera and Adobe Buys TopazWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE!
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Godox became a camera manufacturer with the introduction of the C100, a very weird, screen-less point and shoot camera. Also, Adobe acquired Topaz, Samyang finished its "holy trinity," and Nikon did something it has never done before.
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00:00 - Intro w/ Matt Growcoot12:19 - Adobe has acquired Topaz Labs17:29 - The Schneider-Samyang trinity of lenses is complete21:52 - Leica's New 50mm f/1.4 looks really impressive26:17 - It may soon be very difficult to photograph the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur31:41 - Nikon is making a wireless-free camera more widely available for the first time36:26 - Godox's first camera has no screen42:36 - The legacy survey of space and time has begun46:12 - What press trips are REALLY like (from Matt's first time experiencing one)1:09:02 - What have you been up to?1:15:58 - Never read the comments1:23:27 - Tech Support1:38:38 - Feel Good Story of the WeekWed, 01 Jul 2026 - 1h 40min - 138 - VSCO's Fiasco, Sony's New Sensor, and Fujifilm's Fall PlansThanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's episode. It’s the middle of summer, which means the Milky Way is up and a lot of you are out shooting the night sky. And if you have ever tried astrophotography, you know the file that comes home looks nothing like the night sky that you stood under. The RAW file is usually flat, gray, and buried in noise. Bringing the Milky Way back to life is the whole challenge of night editing, and DxO makes a set of tools that can handle it from start to finish.
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We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro, and introducing Dima Koshutin!09:16 - VSCO's New 'One' Platform is getting a ton of blowback17:22 - Sony's first LOFIC image sensor looks promising25:44 - Fujifilm is hosting a Fujikina in NYC this October30:44 - 7Artisans has a new entry-level cine lens line that's really cheap34:37 - Viltrox's $99 28mm f/4.5 is now on L-mount37:17 - Affinity will come pre-installed on all Surface devices now40:14 - Pelican cases are 12% better now45:20 - NiSi's new lens is the widest and fastest for medium format48:15 - Light Lens Lab's new film is making significant progress51:28 - Who are these high-end features in action cams and gimbal cameras for?1:12:37 - What have you been up to?1:19:28 - Tech support1:20:21 - Key-In's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=QaX3PKTtVPY1:37:55 - Feel good story of the week: https://petapixel.com/2026/06/18/you-can-eat-your-popcorn-from-an-imax-camera-bucket-while-watching-the-odyssey/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 1h 41min - 137 - Insta360 and DJI Hate Each Other + Are Zeiss Lenses Actually Zeiss?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE!
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00:00 - Intro13:52 - Insta360 and DJI are going at it, as DJI sues and then Insta360 sues back22:20 - Apple's RAW update is substantial28:37 - The company that bought WeTransfer, Vimeo, and Filmic Pro is going public31:32 - Viltrox announced two new affordable portrait primes35:08 - Zeiss has discontinued the DSLR Otus primes37:22 - The Cinelux Sixteen camera shoots digital and Super 16 at the same time42:58 - Metabones' new adapter promises near native glass AF performance46:57 - Lumix released a very buggy firmware update50:02 - Kodak Charmera is back for round two56:01 - Deep dive into LoCA1:00:57 - Zeiss Refutes Rumors Cosina Developed Otus ML Lenses1:04:31 - Could Nikon make a "heritage series" of lenses?1:12:24 - What have you been up to?1:17:15 - Tech support1:23:54 - Nya-Evo Fjord1:29:05 - Feel Good story of the weekWed, 17 Jun 2026 - 1h 31min - 136 - Capture One and Leica Are for Sale? Plus GoPro Is on 'The Brink'Reliable, durable, and fast, ProMaster Rugged Cards are designed to keep your work and memories safe! Get yours today!
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron are in Atlanta, Georgia at the headquarters of KEH to hear what is popular on the pre-owned camera market, what cameras are the hardest to fix, and more. Plus, Capture One and Leica are both looking like they're trying to find new owners, and GoPro is reportedly "on the brink" and might not last the year.
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00:00 - Intro from KEH!08:20 - Jordan's challenge09:45 - Camp Snap 2 is smaller, lighter, and has more accessories12:43 - Zeiss' new anamorphic lenses look really interesting15:31 - GoPro is "on the brink" and facing collapse19:19 - Capture One's private equity owner is trying to sell it24:22 - We confirmed YoloLiv wasn't complying with the Micro Four Thirds standard29:17 - A Chinese private equity firm is the leading contender to acquire Leica32:26 - Lucky's new Color 200 film is finally here37:44 - GlassAI's tech finally made it into a smartphone41:16 - The world of pre-owned cameras and lenses with KEH1:08:54 - What have you been up to?1:11:49 - Tech support1:22:28 - AI being stupid + Feel Good Story of the weekThu, 04 Jun 2026 - 1h 32min - 135 - The Ultimate 'First Camera Purchase' Accessory Tier ListThanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's podcast. DxO just released Nik Collection 9, the latest version of their popular editing suite that photographers have been using for over a decade.
If you want the full breakdown, our very own Michael Bonocore wrote a deep dive covering all the new features with real examples using his travel photography.
DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 9, by using the code "PetaPixel" at checkout at http://dxo.com. Thanks again to DxO for sponsoring today’s podcast!
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the trio breaks out the tier list and ranks every optional accessory that camera stores try to convince you that you need to bundle with your first camera purchase. What's S-tier and what's F-tier? They dig into it!
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We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro, and Chris's rage bait13:11 - Chris's Wotancraft Pilot Collab sold out in under 24 hours17:01 - NYC Gallery sold an AI-generated version of Ansel Adams masterpiece without permission22:31 - Gallery owner says he has "every right to" do it27:14 - Canon's separation of C and V cameras isn't working34:06 - 7Artisans announced Z-mount's most affordable 135mm f/1.8 prime36:36 - Sony a7V got a nice firmware update39:05 - This might be the rarest digital camera ever made42:48 - The "My First Camera" Optional Accessory Tier List 1:22:16 - What have you been up to?1:26:17 - Tech support1:31:00 - Feel Good Story of the weekWed, 27 May 2026 - 1h 37min - 134 - Sony's AI Debacle + Fujifilm's Yuji Igarashi on 'Focus on Glass' ResultsDxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including the brand-new Nik Collection 9, by using the code 'PetaPixel' at checkout. Nik Collection 9 adds AI-powered object and depth masks, plus new creative filters like Halation, Color Grading, Chromatic Shift, and Glass Effect in Color Efex and Analog Efex. Blending modes now work inside the plug-in stack, so you can experiment without opening Photoshop. All AI processing runs locally on your machine, so no images leave your computer. Head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 9 and use code 'PetaPixel' to save 15%!
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in-person at Fujifilm's Tokyo headquarters to chat with Yuji Igarashi about lenses, specifically how it feels the results of the Focus on Glass vote went. Plus, Sony gets thrashed for bad AI advice, Nikon is rumored to be selling to Essilor Luxxotica, TSMC wants to build a sensor fab in Japan, and Jordan Drake gives his thoughts on the Lumix L10. All that and more!
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In This Episode:00:00 -Intro08:16 - You can make this 3D printed digital rangefinder at home11:04 - Nikon speculators believe it might sell to Essilor Luxotica15:05 - Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 is still super popular in Japan25:16 - TSMC and Sony are teaming up on a Japan-based fab 28:32 - Let’s talk Lumix L1043:39 - Chatting lenses with Fujifilm's Yuji Igarashi1:10:09 -Feel Good Story of the WeekFri, 22 May 2026 - 1h 12min - 133 - This Week Has Been INSANE (Sony a7R VI, Canon R6 V, and More!)Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.
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With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, we're coming to you with a bonus episode... from the past! We recorded this before heading off to the four corners of the planet, but not before Chris and Jordan had hands-on time with the latest gear from Sony and Canon.
Unfortunately, we didn't have any idea what Panasonic Lumix was going to announce ahead of time, but we have plenty to say about the new a7R VI and R6 V (as well as the two lenses that were also announced with them). It has been a wild, crazy, busy week, so unpack it with us!
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00:00 - Intro! It's a bonus episode... from the past!10:21 - The winner of the Special Edition G7x Mark III14:50 - Revisiting I'm Back for just a minute: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/04/im-back-proposes-a-new-shutter-button-as-its-aps-c-kickstarter-closes-in-on-1m/20:19 - What makes the Sony a7R VI so good? https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/sony-a7r-vi-has-a-stacked-66-8mp-sensor-and-captures-30-fps-bursts/43:55 - Canon's new lens looks promising: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/canons-rf-20-50mm-f-4l-is-usm-pz-is-its-first-power-zoom-l-series-lens/48:44 - Sony's lens design is something special: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/sonys-evolved-100-400mm-f-4-5-gm-oss-is-for-sports-and-wildlife-pros/55:12 - One more thing...1:00:01 - Feel good story of the weekFri, 15 May 2026 - 1h 04min - 132 - Win a Limited Edition Canon G7X III! Plus: WideluxX & I'm Back APS-CNow saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, we're giving away a new Canon G7X Mark III 30th Anniversary Limited Edition camera thanks to our friends at B&H Photo!
GIVEAWAY RULES:
Entrants must post a comment on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, or the PetaPixel comments section below. The comment must have two parts:- Comment must include a link to your portfolio (Instagram, YouTube, website, etc). If, for example, your comment is on Instagram and your portfolio is Instagram, just make that clear in your comments. The same goes for YouTubeComment must include a sentence about what you want to photograph with the Canon G7X Mark III.
NOTES:
Beware of scammers impersonating PetaPixel or its employees and never provide any payment information to anyone. PetaPixel will never ask any winner to pay for anything. Shipping and all other fees will be handled by PetaPixel and B&H Photo.
Giveaway entries will be accepted until May 5 @ 9 AM Pacific Time.
Due to shipping restrictions, the contest is only open to those living in the United States (sorry!).
You may enter up to four times by commenting on each platform.In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro06:42 - WIN a Canon G7X III 30th Anniversary Limited Edition camera thanks to B&H Photo! 11:45 - I'm Back raised $850K for an APS-C sensor insert for film cameras21:44 - Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Costs $4,400 and Ships By the End of 202628:27 - Some Sigma lenses got some great usability upgrades34:38 - Viltrox listened to Chris38:31 - Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 is finally arriving on L-mount this week43:15 - Canon's limited edition Powershot G7X III hits store shelves this week44:20 - Point and shoot cameras we'd like to see come back1:02:26 - Chris forgot to review this1:03:32 - What have you been up to?1:07:38 - Tech Support1:12:19 - Check out our MacBook benchmarks1:15:56 - What happened to the detailed camera reviews, like Pop Photo's Nikon F4 review?Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 1h 27min - 131 - How to 🛟SAVE🛟 Micro Four Thirds w/ Emily Lowery!Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that’s where Excire can help! To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://excire.com/en/shop/!
PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.
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00:00 - Intro with Emily Lowery!12:41 - Gerald Undone is done21:20 - Leica is partnering with Gpixel to make a bespoke full frame sensor26:43 - Tangent: Chris dropped his M11.30:12 - The Insta360 Luna is aiming right at DJI because DJI has a dual-camera Osmo Pocket coming34:40 - That might be a big deal, because the Pocket 4 isn't available in the US (and might never be)36:22 - We have pricing for the GoPro Mission 1 series39:09 - Thypoch's AF 24-50mm f/2.8 is coming next month for $70041:11 - Viltrox announced two new Evo primes43:15 - Nikon teased its promised cinema prime optics46:09 - Sennheiser's HD 480 Pro are its best closed-back headphones49:39 - Insta360 looks like it is going to announce a Micro Four Thirds camera51:26 - How to save Micro Four Thirds!1:15:15 - If you're a UK based camera nerd, join Emily at her workshops this summer! 1:21:16 - Tech support1:28:04 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 22 Apr 2026 - 1h 29min - 130 - Resolve Takes on Lightroom! Plus: the Osmo Pocket 4, and GoPro Mission 1!This episode is brought to you by our friends at DxO and their newest release, PureRAW 6. If you want to learn more about how DxO’s PureRAW 6 works, you'll find PetaPixel's "DxO PureRAW 6: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide" hugely informative.
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This week has been a big one, and the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Sarah Teng to talk DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and GoPro Mission 1 and how each is going to affect content creators.
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00:00 - Intro07:46 - Dirty Dew13:12 - DaVinci Resolve looks like a possible Lightroom alternative now21:41 - ProGrade forced to increase prices due to memory shortage24:30 - Freefly has joined the L-mount alliance26:56 - OM System announced an infrared OM-1 Mark II32:01 - Arri acquired by a German entrepreneur38:03 - GoPro impresses with the Mission 1 Pro series54:49 - DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is here1:14:13 - What have you been up to?1:21:07 - Do you want a NASA video? 1:24:28 - Tech Support1:34:13 - Feel good story of the weekFri, 17 Apr 2026 - 1h 37min - 129 - The COOLEST Lens in Every Mirrorless Mount
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses not the best lens, not the best-selling lens, but the coolest lens available in every mirrorless mount.
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00:00 - Intro13:00 - Fujifilm is having two Fujikina events in Copenhagen and Warsaw14:45 - GoPro is hyping the heck out of its upcoming camera22:43 - This Thypoch AI camera might note be a joke26:43 - OM Digital bought majority ownership from JIP31:39 - The Artemis team is using the Nikon D5 and one Z941:31 - The coolest lens in every mirrorless mount (Leica M, Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, Micro Four Thirds, and Fujifilm X)1:15:54 - What have you been up to?1:25:03 - Tech Support1:30:10 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 08 Apr 2026 - 1h 33min - 128 - Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?!PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH Hunter, and more!
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This week was a doozie, with Sony cutting its memory card business back in the wake of the flash memory shortage, OM System looks like they might bring back the PEN, and the DNG is now the officially recognized standard for RAW files.
Plus, after a year of using an absolute ton of very affordable, third-party lenses, Chris and Jordan have some thoughts on what you should look out for if you're tempted by their low, low prices.
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00:00 - Intro08:10 - New LIMITED EDITION PetaPixel Merch drop! https://harperfinch.co/collections/petapixel11:38 - Sony shut down nearly its entire memory card business due to flash shortage: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/sony-shuts-down-nearly-its-entire-memory-card-business-due-to-ssd-shortage/16:34 - The ISO has recognized DNG as the official RAW image standard: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/after-over-20-years-of-efforts-dng-is-now-the-official-raw-image-standard/20:35 - OM System was weirdly excited to talk about the return of the PEN: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/24/om-system-is-surprisingly-eager-to-talk-about-the-return-of-the-pen/25:48 - Thypoch is making its first autofocus lens (and it's a zoom): https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/thypoch-teases-a-af-24-50mm-f-2-8-zoom-a-bold-departure-from-its-manual-focus-primes/28:57 - The Mac Pro is dead: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/the-apple-mac-pro-is-dead/32:05 - Tamron says prime lens market is saturated, making it difficult to be unique: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/tamron-will-make-new-primes-but-only-if-they-are-unique-and-innovative/37:15 - Could Pentax release a DSLR this year? https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/hype-for-a-new-pentax-dslr-is-high-but-temper-your-expectations/42:48 - Nonprofit will pay $30,000 for three months of documentary photography work: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/photography-fellowship-pays-30000-for-3-months-of-documentary-work/44:22 - Navigating the "cheap" third party lens options1:02:55 - What have you been up to?1:08:57 - Tech support1:29:35 - Feel Good story of the week: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/airline-wants-a-really-bad-photographer-and-it-might-be-the-best-gig-of-the-year/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 1h 32min - 127 - L-Mount May Never Get a Wildlife CameraWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider discuss Panasonic's response to its plans for L-mount. While the company is working on a successor to the S1H series, it isn't very interested in trying to compete with Nikon, Canon, and Sony on the sports, action, and wildlife front.
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h2>In This Episode:00:00 - Intro13:22 - DJI sues Insta360 in Chinese court17:47 - Panasonic's ZS300 is the ZS200 without an EVF23:46 - Fujifilm photographers have picked their favorite dream lens27:05- The compact camera collapse was so significant, Canon is still approaching the new boom cautiously29:54 - Audio Technica made its first on-camera mic in 10 years35:20 - Songdian promises it's making a real camera38:16 - Panasonic isn't making a high-end wildlife camera, but instead is focused on the S1H54:46 - What have you been up to?1:02:42 - Tech SupportWed, 25 Mar 2026 - 1h 33min - 126 - The Canon 5D IV Isn't Dead (Yet) and Could Your Nikon Suddenly Fail?!With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Canon 5D Mark IV is going on 10 years old, but it's still kicking – at least in some territories, some Nikon cameras might just stop working (but there is a fix)!
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00:00 - Welcome to Chelsea!10:39 - Sigma might finally be making progress with full-frame foveon17:11 - Nikon Issues Advisory: Some Z6 III, Z5 II, and ZR Have a Hardware Problem19:39 - The Canon 5D Mark IV isn't dead yet23:08 - Apple has acquired MotionVFX25:30 - Adobe's CEO is out after 18 years28:10 - The M5 Max is really good32:42 - Fujifilm GFX isn't popular enough for Sigma to invest in making lenses for it35:54 - Micro Four Thirds isn't dead! YoloLiv just made a new lens40:36 - This medium format film camera can change aspect ratios mid roll44:41 - Bird nerding with Chelsea Northrup1:12:46 - What have you been up to (and what's going on in Chelsea's life?)1:21:19 - Tech support1:35:34 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 18 Mar 2026 - 1h 39min - 125 - Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by mobile expert Ted Kritsonis who shares his opinion on why Samsung might be afraid to take risks with its smartphone hardware and, more importantly, why it doesn't seem to matter how far behind Chinese brands its devices are.
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00:00 - Intro w/ mobile specialist Ted Kritsonis11:10 - Apple finally replaced the Pro Display XDR and it's pretty good18:37 - Apple announced a new MacBook Pro Powered by M5 Max22:04 - Peak Design has a bunch of new travel bags and the 2-in-1 makes some necessary improvements30:25 - Jaron is using the new Shure MVX2U Gen 233:24 - Fujifilm introduced some new lens ideas42:12 - Yashica announced the Tank47:30 - Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter?1:15:37 - What have you been up to?1:27:43 - Tech Support1:30:42 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 11 Mar 2026 - 1h 33min - 124 - What Is Going On With Canon's Very Weird, Surprise Camera?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This past week was a doozy in the world of photography, thanks to the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, happening at the same time that Samsung announced a new smartphone and Xiaomi brought its 17 Ultra worldwide. But perhaps more interesting than any of it was the surprise appearance of a new prototype camera from Canon on the show floor: an SLR with a fixed, manual focus lens and a top-down, waist-level viewfinder. Oh, and it comes in two flavors. What is Canon thinking with this one?In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro 08:11 - The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gets a lot right: TBD13:09 - How does Samsung's offering look? 20:01- You need a dongle to use iOS with Tamron Link23:40 - DJI is suing the FCC24:46 - Zeiss announced a 35mm Otus27:52 - Sigma has a new 35mm f/1.4 Art29:54 - Sigma supports APS-C with a 15mm f/1.431:38 - Sigma will make an 85mm f/1.235:08 - Sigma is a farming company now38:12 - Megadap adapter let you mount M to Canon RF with autofocus39:52- Nikon is 2/3 through with its updated trinity43:35 - Canon showcased a very unusual prototype camera54:48 - What have you been up to?1:00:28 - Tech Support1:09:12 - Feel good story of the weekMon, 02 Mar 2026 - 1h 11min - 123 - The World's BIGGEST Photo Show and Galaxy Unpacked Are Both Next WeekWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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Next week starts a string of important product launch windows. First up is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, followed nearly immediately after by the CP+ show in Japan. But it doesn't end there, because the following week is Mobile World Congress. It's a busy time!
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00:00 - Intro (happy lunar new year!)14:33 - Let's talk about the 14mm f/1.4L and astro16:25 - AI has made digital photography way more expensive22:40 - Ricoh gives all GR IV models the Monochrome's electronic shutter25:08 - Insta360 looks like it's about to go toe-to-toe with the Osmo Pocket30:09 - Ektachrome is now directly distributed by Eastman Kodak32:41 - "Scamera" company is the latest Micro Four Thirds member36:43 - The Biggest International photo show kicks off next week52:21 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is next week, too1:03:20 - What have you been up to?1:11:09 - Tech support1:32:54 - Feel Good story of the weekThu, 19 Feb 2026 - 1h 37min - 122 - Are Lenses ACTUALLY More Expensive Now?Tether Tools makes the entire tethering workflow easy. From cables to accessories, everything is designed to work together right out of the box. But they also make workstations. Their new AeroTrac is a compact, lightweight workstation you can customize with accessories for your specific workflow. Built for photographers, it works just as well for audio, video, and podcasting setups.
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A few weeks ago, Jordan Drake challenged Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider's historical camera pricing knowledge with a test: are cameras actually more expensive now than they were 10 or more years ago? The answer was mostly no, but it got them thinking... was the same the case for lenses?
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We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:
00:00 - A very jetlagged intro14:52 - Despite Nikon's lawsuit, Viltrox says it isn't adjusting its product roadmap plans17:12 - OM System's new camera is an astro-focused OM-321:43 - Zeiss Aatma T1.5 primes are small, fast, and extremely expensive25:29 - Nikon posts huge losses27:59 - Fujifilm had record-high profits and Canon's camera business grew, too30:46 - Viltrox's first L-mount lens is the 16mm f/1.831:57 - Canon announced two new wide-angle lenses37:20 - Canon's new limited edition G7 X mark III looks great, but you'll probably never own one40:15 - Ricoh Pentax is releasing a limited edition camera strap made from recycled train seats42:59 - Are lenses actually more expensive now?1:03:50 - What have you been up to?1:08:30 - Check out the Exposure Festival in Calgary1:11:07 - Tech Support1:32:23 - Feel Good story of the weekWed, 11 Feb 2026 - 1h 36min - 121 - Nikon is Suing ViltroxWe would like to thank this week's PetaPixel Podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. They have been a big supporter of PetaPixel over the years and we were lucky enough to recently get the chance to travel to Costa Rica with OM SYSTEM Ambassador and Master Bird Photographer Ben Knoot, and it was an amazing experience. You can watch the episode on our YouTube channel.
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Last week, we found out that the Z-mount might not be quite as open as we previously thought because Nikon is suing Viltrox. While right now it could be as simple as seeking royalties for using the mount, it could also just as easily end up being a similar situation to Canon, who runs a closed mount.
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00:00 - Intro (and Chris's favorite bird photos from Costa Rica)17:43 - Leica is reportedly considering a sale: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/26/leica-camera-considering-selling-a-majority-stake-for-1-2-billion-report/21:59 - TTArtisan chose a unique color scheme for this lens: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/23/this-might-be-the-ugliest-lens-ive-ever-seen/25:25 - Ektar and Tri-X join Kodak's line of directly distributed films: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/21/ektar-and-tri-x-are-now-being-distributed-directly-by-kodak/29:37 - Sony has a new global shutter, square sensor: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/19/sonys-newest-global-shutter-image-sensors-are-square-and-speedy/31:35 - Nikon ZR gets its first firmware update: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/26/nikon-zr-update-extends-max-recording-time-to-6-hours/37:28 - Nikon is Suing Viltrox: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/21/nikon-files-lawsuit-against-viltrox-in-china-over-z-mount-patent-report/57:27 - What have you been up to?1:01:55 - Tech support1:24:57 - Feel good stories of the weekWed, 28 Jan 2026 - 1h 28min - 120 - Are Cameras ACTUALLY More expensive now?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in New York City and spends time chatting in different hotel rooms together! The big topic that has been on everyone's mind lately is pricing, and the idea that photography has become too expensive. Jordan thought it might be worth checking to see if that's really the case, and quizzes Chris and Jaron on if modern cameras really are pricier than they were just a few years ago.
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00:00 - Intro from New York City hotel rooms!10:08 - Evoto messed up big14:54 - The "Await" camera is trying to mimic the experience of film21:17 - The Sony a7 V is killing it in Japan24:30 - Thypoch's new lens is based on 1970s cinema optics27:59 - Let's talk one more time about the GR IV Monochrome's price34:39 - Are cameras actually more expensive now?57:35 - What have you been up to?1:03:50 - Tech supportTue, 20 Jan 2026 - 1h 31min - 119 - Chris REALLY Likes the Instax Mini Evo Cinema... but Sarah Isn't SoldWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are joined by Sarah Teng to talk about the Instax Mini Evo Cinema. And, in a weird bizzaro world twist, it's Chris who has to convince Sarah that it's great. She's not sold, but Chris absolutely loves this weirdo video/printer/instant camera hybrid.
Also, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome finally has a price and release date, but it's a lot more expensive than the base model. Apple launched a new suite of creative apps called the Creator Studio, Adorama was literally giving X half cameras away, and you can get a GoPro-branded laptop for some reason.
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00:00 - Intro, and Sarah Teng is back!12:11 - The Ricoh GR Monochrome costs $700 more than the base model16:32 - Fujifilm is releasing an all-white X half in China17:52 - Meanwhile, Adorama is literally giving X halfs away20:33 - Pentax isn't sure how to make the DSLR popular again26:43 - You can get a GoPro laptop, if you're into that30:56 - Nikon's 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is a new kit zoom for the Z5 II32:57 - The OM-D E-M10 Mark IV isn't being discontinued36:20 - Apple Creator Studio is the long-awaited competitor to Adobe Creative Cloud44:15 - Is the Mini Evo Cinema the best Instax camera ever?1:03:54 - What have you been up to?1:10:10 - Tech support1:16:28 - Feel good story of the week: Don't ever change, Radio ShackWed, 14 Jan 2026 - 1h 21min - 118 - The Annual Airing of Grievances [Bonus Episode]Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that’s where Excire can help!
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And since the AI runs locally on your computer, you’ll never have to worry about privacy or security. Best of all, Excire can be integrated seamlessly into your current workflow, either using the standalone image organizer, Excire Foto 2025, or the Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2026. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://excire.com/en/shop/!
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Surprise! The PetaPixel Podcast team got together one more time for the true Season 4 finale! Grab a glass of eggnog, don your Santa hats, and pull the pole out from the crawlspace, because it's time for the annual airing of grievances!
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00:00 - Intro (Your most vivid Christmas memory)13:53 - DJI drones have been banned in the US16:30 - Fujifilm to spend nearly $32 million expanding Instax film production20:18 - Benro's electronics Variable ND filter automatically adjusts its strength24:56 - Leica made major updates to the SL3 and Q3 series autofocus26:48 - All visual arts students worldwide can now join ASMP for free27:50 - Ricoh's GR IV HDF is coming soon and has a new electronic shutter31:56 - The Annual Airing of Grievances52:51 - What have you been up to?58:52 - Tech SupportWed, 24 Dec 2025 - 1h 31min - 117 - PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2026 (Feat. DPReview's Richard Butler)The holiday season is here, and the OM SYSTEM Holiday Savings Event continues. Right now, you can save up to $400 on many of the cameras and lenses that OM SYSTEM makes, including the popular travel camera, the OM-3.
But that's not all: right now, almost every lens in the M.Zuiko lineup is on sale right now. Whether you're building your first OM SYSTEM kit or adding to an existing collection, there's never been a better time to go light without compromising on image quality. Check out the full lineup at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer today!
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Now for the fifth year in a row, PetaPixel has gathered its team together to gaze into the future and see the facts, the truths, that will come to pass in the camera industry in 2026. As always, we are prepared to be very wrong.
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In This Episode:00:00 - Intro (were you naughty or nice this year?)09:53 - No, Sony did not intentionally brick third-party lenses, Viltrox confirms13:17 - Sony a7 V dynamic range is really good15:41 - Ironically, The Stringer used photos from Dave Burnett without permission or attribution17:37 - About that 7Artisans Floral Bloom lens21:06 - Japan railway pleads with photographers to stop being dangerously dumb25:51 - Z9 got yet another firmware update26:38 - The CP+ Photo Show in Japan will be the biggest ever29:35 - BOLD Predictions for 2026, feat. DPReview's Richard Butler 1:28:14 - What have you been up to?1:37:02 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 17 Dec 2025 - 1h 39min - 116 - The 2025 PetaPixel Awards
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00:00 - Intro08:03 - Affinity sees 3M downloads in 33 days12:02 - Martin Parr passed away14:06 - This photographer built his own medium format rangefinder (and so can you)17:05 - Tamron 150-500mm firmware update20:13 - Crucial SSDs are no more22:55 - The Antigravity A1 is now available25:55 - Green lenses are beautiful28:16 - The 2025 PetaPixel Awards29:26 - Accessory of the Year24:55 - Software of the Year37:47 - Workstation of the Year42:48 - Smartphone of the Year48:25 - Zoom Lens of the Year52:12 - Prime Lens of the Year56:43 - People's Choice Award: Camera of the Year1:00:35 - Camera of the Year1:07:09 - Photo Company of the Year1:07:38 - Technology Innovation of the Year1:09:19 - What have you been up to?1:16:43 - Tech Support 1:31:57 - Feel Good Story of the WeekWed, 10 Dec 2025 - 1h 34min - 115 - Grading Every Camera Maker: 2025 FINAL Review (Feat. Gordon Laing)
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In July, The PetaPixel Podcast team was joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give mid-term grades to every major camera and lens manufacturer. Now that the year has ended, it’s time for them all to get graded on their finals in this annual tradition!
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00:00 - Intro08:26 - You can now edit 32K video in Resolve10:29 - Sony's new smartphone sensor promises 17 stops of DR12:39 - Thypoch's new Eurka 28mm f/2.8 is inspired by another cool, obscure lens16:04 - The custom film simulation recipe from the limited edition GFX100RF17:11 - Review Roundup25:28 - Grading Every Camera Maker in 2025 Feat. Gordon Laing27:17 - Canon34:21 - Nikon40:12 - Sony53:35 - Panasonic Lumix1:03:28 - Fujifilm1:14:18 - Hasselblad1:18:02 - OM System1:24:16 - Leica1:28:55 - Sigma1:35:26 - TamronWed, 03 Dec 2025 - 1h 41min - 114 - 'The Stringer' Stands to Destroy the Reputation of Nick Ut and the AP
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00:00 - Intro08:37 - The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 film camera with a double exposure switch11:06 - The AP has switched to DaVinci Resolve12:29 - Arri closed two facilities dedicated to lighting16:12 - Leica's M EV1 is finally available in the US after delays due to the government shutdown17:15 - Q3 Monochrom was announced22:41 - Lumix significantly improved S1 II and S1R II record times25:27 - Laowa made a new half-macro tilt shift lens28:36 - Fujifilm teamed up with a Japanese artist for a limited edition GFX100RF31:35 - The world's biggest walk-in camera is for sale34:38 - "The Stringer" Utterly Ruins the Reputation of Nick Ut and the AP1:29:12 - Read Matt's review of "The Stringer" on PetaPixel1:29:24 - While you were out taking pictures, Polar Pro studied the bladeWed, 26 Nov 2025 - 1h 33min - 113 - The Gear We Used Every Day of 2025The holiday season is here, and so is OM SYSTEM’s Black Friday pricing. Right now, you can save up to $400 on many of the cameras and lenses that they make.
The OM-1 Mark II, their professional powerhouse perfect for bird and wildlife photography, with blazing-fast autofocus and class-leading stabilization, is $400 off. For those looking for an even lighter all-around travel kit, the OM-3 and M.Zuiko 12-45mm F4.0 PRO package is only $2099.99. And if you’re looking to upgrade your glass, you’ll find big savings on almost al M.Zuikol lenses.
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The PetaPixel team uses different cameras and lenses every day as part of our job but behind the scenes, we carry around a few pieces of mainstay gear that we just can't live without. This week, The PetaPixel Podcast team reveals the equipment they've been carrying this year that keeps the wheels of journalism turning.
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00:00 - Intro; Chris and Jordan are working a shift at the Camera Store Next Week!12:25 - We just got the best look yet at Jeff Bridges' WideluxX project15:10 - ARRI is trying to mimic film with a digital plugin18:11 - Fujifilm released the film simulation LUTS it promised20:49 - Light Lens Lab has recreated the Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.424:56 - Mint addresses major Rollei 35AF shortcoming27:40 - Lumix is shutting down its pro services in the UK and Europe31:34 - The R6 Mark III can overheat34:34 - Basketball player runs back onto the court with camera strapped to his leg36:51 - Everything ELSE you missed!41:00 - The Fantasy Camera Draft poll results44:46 - Do you do graphic design? Reach out!45:54 - The gear we use every day (2025 edition)1:07:49 - Chris teases an upcoming new Wotancraft Pilot sling bag1:11:22 - New segment alert: Review Roundup!1:19:51 - What have you been up to?1:23:58 - Tech support1:35-45 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 19 Nov 2025 - 1h 38min - 112 - We Drafted Our Dream Camera Teams! Feat. David Imel & Jeremy GrayDxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 20% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 8, by using the code ‘PetaPixel’ at checkout. If you’re a Photoshop user looking to elevate your color grading and creative editing, Nik Collection 8’s redesigned UXP panel, enhanced masking capabilities, and non-destructive Smart Object workflow make it a game-changer. Create your own non-destructive workflow in Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and DxO’s own powerful PhotoLab 9, that will transform simple captures into compelling, professional-grade photographs.
Head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 8. Use code ‘PetaPixel’ to save 20%!
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by photographer David Imel and PetaPixel's Jeremy Gray for a unique challenge: who can draft the best fantasy camera team? Based loosely on fantasy football rules, all five must create a dream team based on eight categories.
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In This Episode00:00 - Intro 11:55 - Affinity went the DaVinci Resolve route, and is now free13:50 - Lightroom Classic's updates are an example of what AI should be doing17:08 - Sony is the first company to authenticate video files19:35 - The LemurStrap is an innovative approach to camera carry21:50 - A photographer has decided to make anamorphic M-mount lenses24:44- Moment's new line of ultra-light camera bags have some innovative design elements29:07 - Feel good story of the week32:49 - The Fantasy Camera Draft, feat. David Imel and Jeremy GrayWed, 05 Nov 2025 - 1h 27min - 111 - Looking Back on Sigma's MONSTER 2025 (Plus TWO Cameras Launched?!)With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider come to you from Sigma's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan to talk with Sigma President Kazuto Yamaki to dissect what has been an enormous year of launches for the brand. Yamaki discusses the changing economic climate, the reception to the BF, and he even answers a really dumb question about an improbable lens from a video game.
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00:00 - Intro from Tokyo!07:31 - Panasonic has a new gold S910:01 - Nikon gives APS-C photographers a welcome boost13:56 - Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro is really well balanced for the price16:35 - Jordan is very mixed on the Canon C5021:10 - Fujifilm didn’t change much on the X-T30 III, but could they really even? (and Jaron was WRONG)27:09 - The Leica M EV1 will be polarizing32:35 - Tamron’s 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 Is Here and Costs $89935:30 - Ricoh is making a dedicated monochrome GR IV37:36 - Sigma Delays AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Due to Overwhelming Demand38:45 - Looking back at Sigma's monster year with President Kazuto Yamaki57:11 - What have you been up to?1:00:30 - Feel Good Story of the weekFri, 24 Oct 2025 - 1h 03min - 110 - Podcasting From the GR Space in Brisbane, Australia!With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Jordan Drake dials in remotely as Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider come to you from Brisbane, Australia. Ricoh has opened only its fourth-ever GR Space, and they were there to see the ribbon cut. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/
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00:00 - Intro from the GR Space in Brisbane07:23 - Australia!10:50 - Tamron's G2 trinity on Z mount is complete15:28 - You can download and use other people's OM System recipes18:59 - Nikon says the ZR is good enough to fill two camera line segments by itself23:06 - Affinity stops selling software ahead of "big changes" coming in October24:56 - Nikon's original Z-mount 24-70mm f/2.8 is discontinued? 27:10 - CIPA data shows "summer slump" worse this year30:10 - Caira is an "AI-Native" Micro Four Thirds camera with Gen AI built in37:45 - Blackmagic RAW is coming to Sony39:27 - Fujifilm did make actual changes to the Eterna 55 sensor42:05 - Is Jaron right or is he wrong?52:17 - What have you been up to?56:40 - Tech support1:13:08 - Feel good story of the weekFri, 10 Oct 2025 - 1h 16min - 109 - Huge Week of Sony, Nikon, Kodak News, Plus our Favorite Tripods of 2025!With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is back to go over a ton of news from Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Lumix, and more as well as discuss their favorite tripods of 2025 (and one they didn't like as much).
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00:00 - Intro (our traumatic tripod stories)14:24 - Sony has a new 100mm f/2.8 Macro17:23 - You can trick the iPhone 17 Pro into recording open gate RAW internally20:34 - Sony's new global shutter sensor shoots 105MP at 100FPS24:00 - The Analogue aF-1 is a brand-new autofocus film camera27:25 - CreativeLive is shutting down30:11 - Nikon says the ZR can record for over 2 hours without overheating34:36 - Zeiss Loxia lenses are officially discontinued37:18 - Fujifilm is going to make more cinema cameras39:35 - Lumix 100-500mm is the system's first ultra tele zoom45:23 - Chris and Jaron are going to Brisbane for GR Space!46:40 - Kodacolor 100 and 200 just launched today: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/30/kodacolor-100-is-a-new-film-from-eastman-kodak-arriving-this-week/51:45 - Sony cameras and lenses got another price hike in the US53:05 - Our favorite tripods in 2025 (and one not so favorite)1:12:52 - What have you been up to?1:19:18 - About the compact camera video... and how we're going to do another one1:20:30 - Tech support 1:30:34 - Feel goody story of the week: A brand-new camera company is making the spiritual successor to the Lumix GM5Thu, 02 Oct 2025 - 1h 36min - 108 - Can the Canon C50 or Nikon ZR Unseat the Sony FX3?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Jordan Drake and I are without Chris Niccolls who is on assignment in Japan. That's okay though, because this past week was huge in the video and broadcasting space with the launch of the Canon C50 and the Nikon ZR.
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00:00 - Intro13:55 - PetaPixel is now on Apple News (correctly!)15:57 - Canon C50 is the smallest and lightest Canon Cinema camera20:46 - Nikon ZR is the first collaboration camera with RED24:59 - RED V-Raptor XE is half the price of the V-Raptor X26:41 - The Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 costs $16,500: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/10/fujifilms-cinema-camera-is-called-the-gfx-eterna-55-will-cost-16500/31:19 - Pixboom Spark shoots 4K at 1,000 FPS35:42 - Nikon is developing dedicated cinema lenses39:36 - Leitz announced a set of cine lenses for mirrorless cameras42:19 - Blackmagic made a super-powered dock for iPhone filmmaking45:04 - Canon C50 vs Nikon ZR vs Sony FX347:47 - What's the deal (or lack thereof) with open gate?52:19 - Does rolling shutter on the Eterna 55 actually matter?58:40 - How much of Apple's iPhone 17 marketing turned out to be real and good? And what didn't they mention that they should have?1:04:48 - Why Jordan is so excited about ProRes RAW1:06:52 - What have you been up to?1:11:02 - Tech support 1:26:38 - The Kodak Charmera blind box camera sold out in just a few days: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/09/the-kodak-charmera-is-a-tiny-digital-keychain-camera-sold-in-blind-boxes/Wed, 17 Sep 2025 - 1h 29min - 107 - What We're MOST Excited About with Apple's iPhone 17! Feat. Tyler StalmanAudiio just dropped Elements 2.0 — sharper, cleaner, more precise stems powered by Audioshake, the industry-leading AI sound separation technology trusted by Disney, Universal Music Group, and other top names in film, TV, and music. The stems sound as good as the original masters, and now Strings join the lineup alongside bass, guitar, piano, wind, and more.
Normally, stems are exclusive to the Audiio Pro plan. But Audiio has opened up a special Lifetime Elements package just for Lifetime Music subscribers and they set aside 100 spots for PetaPixel’s viewers. Here’s how it works:If you’re not already a Lifetime Music subscriber, join today for just $199 with code petapixel199. After checkout, you’ll unlock the option to add Lifetime Elements for only $149.Already a Lifetime Music member? Just sign in and head to the Stems menu on the Browse page.Don’t miss out — this is your chance to get unlimited access to Audiio’s music catalog + stems for every song. And once those 100 memberships are gone, they’re gone. Go to https://audiio.com/petapixel and make sure to use offer code "petapixel199" today!
In this episode, we're talking about our experience making a documentary film in Alaska (with more stories that didn't make it into our BTS video) as well as a conversation with director of photography Oren Soffer on why someone would even be interested in the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55. Then, Chris and Jordan are joined by Tyler Stalman at Apple Park to talk about the new iPhone and why this year's models actually have them excited (spoiler: it's because there are hardware updates).
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00:00 - Intro15:35 - We made a movie in Alaska!44:47 - Why would someone want to use the GFX Eterna 55? w/ Oren Soffer59:56 - All about iPhone from Apple Park! w/ Tyler StalmanFri, 12 Sep 2025 - 1h 31min - 106 - The Best Cameras for Wildlife Photography, Ranked!With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team (mainly Chris Niccolls) takes a look at every camera brand that supports wildlife and birding and asks which one of their cameras is the top pick and which one is the best overall. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/
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00:00 - Intro11:34 - Canon teased a new cinema camera16:06 - Global market share numbers show how lopsided camera sales are24:46 - Nikon Z6 III firmware adds Bird AF, auto capture, and C2PA27:36 - Viltrox joined the L-mount alliance30:14 - Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro for Fujifilm is less than $60032:30 - DJI announced the Mic 336:08 - Sigma is changing the price, availability, and name of the 14mm f/1.4 Art due to production shortages: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/02/sigma-changes-14mm-f-1-4-arts-design-availability-and-price-to-address-production-woes/39:29 - Which camera brand best serves wildlife photographers?1:07:58 - What have you been up to?1:14:14 - Tech Support/Never Read the Comments1:33:11 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 03 Sep 2025 - 1h 36min - 105 - Hasselblad Has a Winner, and Did We NEED the GR IV?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on the PetaPixel podcast, the team discusses the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and the Ricoh GR IV. Two very different cameras, but both have their merits. But while the Hasselblad actually came down in price compared to its predecessor, the opposite is true of the GR IV. So, was it worth it?
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In This Episode00:00 - Intro12:30 - Abode is dead16:18 - Kodak says it has no plans to go out of business despite "substantial doubt" it can pay it debts.20:11- Yashica is trying again with a City 30021:42 - Arri is considering selling26:19 - Antigravity from Insta360 is an immersive drone with a unique controller29:58 - Canon got its camera placed in one of the world's most popular anime34:12 - Sigma announced two new lenses: a 12mm f/1.4 and a 200mm f/237:56 - Fujifilm will raise its prices again because of increased tariffs1:14:10 - What have you been up to?1:17:08 - Tech SupportFri, 29 Aug 2025 - 1h 31min - 104 - BIG Abode, Arri, and Kodak News, Plus a Deep-Dive into Google Pixel 10With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Michael Specht and Isaac Reynolds, Pixel team Product Managers at Google who answer some tough questions about the new Google Pixel 10 smartphones and the philosophy behind the design decisions.
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In This Episode00:00 - Intro12:30 - Abode is dead16:18 - Kodak says it has no plans to go out of business despite "substantial doubt" it can pay it debts.20:11- Yashica is trying again with a City 30021:42 - Arri is considering selling26:19 - Antigravity from Insta360 is an immersive drone with a unique controller29:58 - Canon got its camera placed in one of the world's most popular anime34:12 - Sigma announced two new lenses: a 12mm f/1.4 and a 200mm f/237:56 - Fujifilm will raise its prices again because of increased tariffs1:14:10 - What have you been up to?1:17:08 - Tech SupportThu, 21 Aug 2025 - 1h 32min - 103 - 100th Episode Special! Our Best and Worst YouTube ExperiencesWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
We did it: The PetaPixel Podcast has reached 100 episodes! Come celebrate with us!
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00:00 - We're back! Happy 100th episode!08:24 - Camp Snap has a new Super8 inspired video camera11:24 - Sony RX1R II is selling well despite high price13:11 - The Panasonic S1 II shows partially stacked sensors can have incredible dynamic range: https://petapixel.com/2025/07/17/panasonic-s1-iis-excellent-dynamic-range-shows-the-power-of-partially-stacked-sensors/15:35 - Harman launched Phoenix II (Review)18:57 - Lomography has a new full line of Petzval lenses22:38 - Insta360 launched a new drone brand29:20 - DJI launched a 360-degree camera31:47 - DJI won't deny its drones are being sold under a different brand in the US35:00 - Leica is working on a 135mm prime lens for L-mount37:40 - Fujifilm is the last camera maker to increase prices due to Trump's tariffs38:46 - US and Japan agree to 15% tariff39:47 - Canon plans to cut costs and increases prices to adapt to tariffs40:44 - Sigma won't raise prices again due to the additional 5%42:52 - The BEST and WORST experiences shooting the YouTube show1:05:38 - What have you been up to?1:10:09 - Never read the comments / Tech Support1:33:43 - Feel good stories of the weekWed, 06 Aug 2025 - 1h 38min - 102 - Sony Shocks with RX1R III, Plus... What Happened to Gap Primes?
Surprise! Today, Sony dropped the announcement of the RX1R III right before the PetaPixel Podcast team was scheduled to record, so we are coming to you with an early episode this week to talk about what we think of the new premium compact camera.
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00:00 - Intro07:57 - Sony surprised with an RX1R III announcement28:02 - Samyang expands the affordable Prima line with two new primes33:49 - Judge says Insta360 may have infringed on GoPro patent, Insta360 will challenge38:12 - The Fujifilm X half is very popular44:49 - Canon to add password protection to 10 EOS R-series cameras, but it's not for what you think49:15 - Canon's re-mount of an ancient lens is very affordable54:32 - What happened to gap primes?Tue, 15 Jul 2025 - 1h 35min - 101 - Revisiting Classic Fixed-Lens Cameras From Decades PastWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
Some of the hottest cameras on the market today haven't been made in years, so this week The PetaPixel Podcast team goes back in time to go fixed-lens camera shopping!
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00:00 - Intro 15:52 - Synology requires "certified" SSDs for its new NAS and, suprirse, they cost 5x as much19:10 - The NPPA is in trouble21:40 - OM System is considering in-camera AI upscaling to address resolution complaints30:13 - Apple patents a new image sensor with 20 stops of dynamic range34:43 - Cameras and lenses are in danger of getting even more expensive37:23 - If you could go back and use any fixed lens digital camera from the past, which would it be?1:00:01 - A brief film aside...1:05:56 - What have you been up to?1:09:11 - Tech supportWed, 09 Jul 2025 - 1h 36min - 100 - Grading Every Camera Maker: 2025 Mid-Year Review (Feat. Gordon Laing)To celebrate the summer, DxO is offering a great deal for the PetaPixel Podcast listeners. You can get 25% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 8, by using the code JULY25 at checkout. This is a limited-time offer for new customers, valid until July 6th, so, if you want to unlock some serious creative potential, head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 8. Use code JULY25 to save 25%!
In what is quickly becoming a bi-annual tradition, the PetaPixel Podcast team welcomes Camera Labs' Gordon Laing back onto the pod to play proctor! It's time for the midterms: how is every camera maker doing so far in 2025? Well, that is, if they decided to show up and take the test.
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00:00 - Intro11:58 - Tamron has a new 16-30mm f/2.8 G214:11- Tamron says it's the #1 third-party lens maker by total sales15:38 - You can finally download that big Z8 firmware update16:11- But that Z8 update borked Tamron lenses18:16 - Sadly no, Fujifilm isn't bringing back beloved old films19:51 - About that Leica film... 21:55 - The specific things Mint updated in the production Rollei35AF24:42 - Midterm Review: Grading Every Camera Maker's 2025 Performance w/ Gordon LaingThu, 03 Jul 2025 - 1h 38min - 99 - What is the State of the 'Midrange' Camera?Thanks to Audiio for sponsoring this episode! If you sign up for Audiio's lifetime music plan in the next 24 hours, you’ll also get the opportunity to add on lifetime access to the Audiio Pro mobile app (typically only available to audiio pro members!)! We offer these lifetime upgrade very seldomly, so you won't want to miss out!
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team chats about the state of the "midrange" camera and how it might not be in the place it was just a few short years ago. Come to think of it, what even is every brand's "midrange" option right now? The team debates!
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00:00 - Intro12:32 - The Bild Expo was HUGE, and we had a blast16:19 - The largest camera ever made took its first photos (and we were there to see it)17:29 - Thypoch has a new 21mm f/1.4 for Leica M-mount20:43 - Panasonic Lumix cameras are getting a nice firmware update and S1R II photographers will be especially pleased22:58 - Magic Lantern for Canon cameras is back25:20 - It's been two years, but still no Abode28:43 - Leica announced a new film and it's a black and white 50ISO emulsion. 33:45 - Yashica adds a version of the FX-D that has a viewfinder 38:01 - What is the state of the midrange camera? 1:10:33 - What have you been up to?1:15:28 - Tech Support (and Never Read the Comments)nce)Wed, 25 Jun 2025 - 1h 30min - 98 - The PetaPixel Podcast LIVE from the BILD Expo!
This week on the PetaPixel Podast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are here with a special episode as they took to the Photography Stage at the BILD Expo in New York City for a live recording! The trio discuss every camera brand's 2024 so far and what the new camera releases say about how they see the industry now and into the near future. Plus, they take questions from the audience including questions about their favorite cameras ever, what the future of HDR is, and the status of the "promised" PetaPixel BBQ sauce.
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00:00 - Intro03:29 - What every camera release in 2025 says about the brand's industry views 40:55 - Tech Support (from the audience)Thu, 19 Jun 2025 - 51min - 97 - The Camera Store’s Founder Talks 2025 Pricing and Camera PopularityWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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Running a camera store is hard enough as it is, but add the complexity of the 2025 economic environment, and The Camera Store's founder Peter Jeune has his work cut out for him. This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, he joins the team to give an update on navigating the fluctuating pricing and product popularity so far in 2025.
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In This Episode:00:00 - Intro12:49 - Firstly, no the Kyu review wasn't sponsored content15:13 - Fujifilm moved manufacturing for four X series camera to Japan just for the US market18:41 - We got a ton of new info about the GFX Eterna23:20 - iPadOS is finally getting the update Chris desperately wants27:55 - The SmallRig x Potato Jet tripod is now available in a more compact version31:36 - 31:36 - 7Artisans Cine Primes promise pro quality for $80038:25 - Omnar Lenses made the 5cm f/2 MC FLB lens42:04 - The Camera Store's Peter Jeune talks 2025 pricing and camera popularity1:19:31 - What have you been up to?1:26:16 - Tech support1:36:41 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 11 Jun 2025 - 1h 42min - 96 - Sigma's CEO Talks Cinema, Autofocus, BF Sales, and More!With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in Burbank, California at the Sigma west coast headquarters to meet with the company's CEO Kazuto Yamaki and discuss the company's new set of Aizu Prime cinema lenses. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/
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In This Episode:00:00 - Intro08:45 - George E. Smith, co-inventor of the CCD sensor, has passed away11:37 - Yashica made a digital camera with a film advance lever15:42- Lenovo made a camera... for some reason17:25 - 400 photographers sign letter demanding the return of Nick Ut's credit on the 'Napalm Girl' photo21:18 - David Lynch's camera collection is up for auction24:48 - Interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki 47:02 - What have you been up to?50:19 - Tech Support1:10:27 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 04 Jun 2025 - 1h 12min - 95 - How Badly Does Sony Need to Release a GREAT a7 V?
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<li>00:00 - <a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/05/28/hey-folks-we-screwed-up/">Hey everyone, we screwed up</a>
<li>02:38 - Intro
<li>14:51 - <a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/05/23/iconic-photographer-sebastiao-salgado-has-died/">Sebastiao Salgado has died</a>
<li>16:49 - <a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/05/21/the-highly-anticipated-ricoh-gr-iv-is-in-development-and-coming-this-fall/">The Ricoh GR IV is FINALLY coming</a>
<li>22:10 - <a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/05/23/the-reto-pano-35mm-film-camera-switches-between-standard-and-pano-modes-mid-roll/">The Reto Pano 35 can swap between panoramic and standard 35mm film</a>
<li>23:36 - <a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/05/22/light-lens-labs-remade-p-angenieux-lens-arrives-in-june-for-1099/">Light Lens Lab P. Angenieux is coming in June for $1,099</a>
<li>27:57 - How badly does Sony need the a7 V right now... and how badly does it have to be really good?
<li>42:15 - Why are we in Chile?
<li>47:37 - Tech support
<li>1:07:45 - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@anhudy/video/7457999044363832622?lang=en">Feel good story of the week</a>
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Thu, 29 May 2025 - 1h 09min - 94 - How We Would Have Made the Fuji X half DifferentlyWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
The Fujifilm X half is a quirky, funny little camera that is actually exactly what many of us have been asking for: a digital camera that tugs on the analog heartstrings, combining the usability of the modern age with the fun of times past. The thing is, the X half isn't perfect: there are some things the team would have done differently. Also, for those who enjoyed her article and video from earlier this week, Sarah takes a few minutes to answer some questions about her recent photography excursion to Iraq, too, so you won't want to miss this episode!
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In This Episode:00:00 - Intro9:33 - You need to watch Sarah's video about photographing Iraq22:49 - Nikon was the best selling camera brad in Japan for the first time in the mirrorless era25:29 - Voigtlander lens lets you adjust aberration and bokeh29:07 - Blazar's new anamorphic lenses can rotate31:19 - The DJI Mavic 4 Pro was kinda sorta available in the US for a short time35:30 - Reduction of Chinese tariffs sees immediate decrease in price for some Leica products37:13 - If tariffs hold, Nikon expects to lose $70 million37:29 - Sony expects to lose $682 million37:41 - Sony raised the price of many cameras, lenses, and accessories39:11 - Let's talk X half... and what we would do differently 1:05:35 - What have you been up to?1:11:52 - Tech support1:32:49 - Feel good story of the weekThu, 22 May 2025 - 1h 34min - 93 - Chris and Jordan 'Sell' a Content Creator Cameras! Feat. Sarah TengThe Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is a versatile all-in-one zoom lens, perfect for travel and everyday photography. With a wide 18-300mm range, it lets you capture everything from expansive landscapes to distant wildlife. Its Vibration Compensation (VC) ensures sharp images even in low light, while the VXD autofocus delivers fast and precise performance for both photos and videos. Compact and lightweight, this lens is ideal for on-the-go photographers. Available for Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount, with Canon RF-mount and Nikon Z-mount versions coming soon. Whether you're exploring new destinations or capturing everyday moments, this lens offers flexibility and quality in one compact package. Shop today and save $100 at Tamron Americas!
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by content creator Sarah Teng the newest member of the PetaPixel team! Sarah is an underwater and travel photographer as well as a content creator, but she's not necessarily up to date on the latest cameras from every manufacturer. So, Chris and Jordan try and "sell" her the top options!
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00:00 - Are we too hard on dentists?11:15 - TTArtisan's new 35mm T2.1 has two different bokeh options15:40 - Viltrox has a new compact flash19:15 - Adobe opens the gates for any AI models to work in Creative Cloud22:15 - Logitech MX Creative Console now supports Final Cut and Resolve24:33 - Our friend Hugh made a grip for the Sigma BF28:05 - Canon confirms tariffs are going to increase prices32:26 - Are there limits to what a lens can be anymore?1:03:49 - What have you been up to?1:08:17 - Tech support1:26:02- Feel good story of the weekWed, 14 May 2025 - 1h 34min - 92 - Bonus Episode: Photographer Doug Mills on Winning the 2025 Pulitzer Prize!
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is a versatile all-in-one zoom lens, perfect for travel and everyday photography. With a wide 18-300mm range, it lets you capture everything from expansive landscapes to distant wildlife. Its Vibration Compensation (VC) ensures sharp images even in low light, while the VXD autofocus delivers fast and precise performance for both photos and videos. Compact and lightweight, this lens is ideal for on-the-go photographers. Available for Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount, with Canon RF-mount and Nikon Z-mount versions coming soon. Whether you're exploring new destinations or capturing everyday moments, this lens offers flexibility and quality in one compact package.Save $100 for a limited time! Shop now at Tamron Americas!
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In a special bonus episode of The PetaPixel Podcast, we spoke with award-winning veteran photojournalist Doug Mills about his latest Pulitzer Prize — his third — which he won for his series of photos showing a speeding bullet whizzing past now-President Donald Trump during an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania last year. Mills discussed how he captured the winning photos, how the latest gear empowers photojournalism, and the rapidly changing political landscape in which he operates.
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The Nikon Z6 III absolutely demolishes the D6 while the Canon R6 II puts the 1DX Mark III to shame -- and those flagship DSLRs are just five years old! Seriously, photographers don't sit and reflect just how spoiled they are with modern camera tech.
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00:00 - Intro12:14 - Pulitzer Prize announcement15:05 - Tamron plans to announce six lenses this year, 10 next year18:39 - The DJI Phantom is dead21:14 - Sony reportedly considering spinning off its sensor business25:49 - Canon announced a "new" 75-300mm that just looks like a remount of a lens from 199929:47 - So, we have to talk about tariffs again...30:52 - Leica raises prices in Canada because of the US34:04 - The DJI Osmo Pocket costs $800 now, if you can find one36:12 - Clever Supply's take on the tariffs: https://petapixel.com/2025/05/05/how-trumps-tariff-chaos-impacts-small-american-photo-companies/39:29 - Photographer's often forget how good they've got it. 1:10:51 - What have you been up to?1:15:37 - Your crazy lens ideas (and if they're viable)1:20:00 - Never read the comments1:23:40 - Tech support1:28:52 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 07 May 2025 - 1h 31min - 90 - Are There Any Limits to What We Can Do With Lenses Now?The X5 is the latest flagship camera from Insta360. With full 360° 8K30fps capture, enhanced low-light performance, and a 185-minute battery life, X5 is designed for all-day, all-night, all-angle shooting.
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We've seen some incredible lens designs in recent years, but last week's announcement of a Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM got us wondering what the limits of reasonable lens development are now. We've seen you all suggest lenses that sounded crazy, but now... maybe we aren't so sure.
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In This Episode:
00:00 - Are we too hard on dentists?11:15 - TTArtisan's new 35mm T2.1 has two different bokeh options15:40 - Viltrox has a new compact flash19:15 - Adobe opens the gates for any AI models to work in Creative Cloud22:15 - Logitech MX Creative Console now supports Final Cut and Resolve24:33 - Our friend Hugh made a grip for the Sigma BF28:05 - Canon confirms tariffs are going to increase prices32:26 - Are there limits to what a lens can be anymore?1:03:49 - What have you been up to?1:08:17 - Tech support1:26:02- Feel good story of the weekWed, 30 Apr 2025 - 1h 29min - 89 - Severance's Jessica Lee Gagné on Cinematography, Directing, and More!
The X5 is the latest flagship camera from Insta360. With full 360° 8K30fps capture, enhanced low-light performance, and a 185-minute battery life, X5 is designed for all-day, all-night, all-angle shooting.
Get the X5 now, the smartest and toughest 360° Camera ever made here and use code “PetaPixel” to get a free 114cm invisible selfie stick with your purchase.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Cinematographer and Director Jessica Lee Gagné from the hit TV show Severance! She talks at length about how she approached lighting, framing, camera work, and more!
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--In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro07:25 - Insta360 announced the X5 360-degree camera13:02- Synology wants you to buy its official drives and restricts many features to them15:41 - Light Lens Lab is remaking the rare P. Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.519:48 - Fujifilm finally priced the new Instax mini 4121:31 - Fujifilm teases a "half" camera22:57 - Viltrox announced a new 35mm f/1.213:35 - Sorry, but we have to talk about tariffs again...25:48 - Blackmagic was going to build a US factory, but tariffs made it untenable26:51 - Harman is raising film prices in the US30:26 - Japan has no idea what the US wants33:21 - Fujifilm confirms it has paused shipments of some cameras amid trade disarray35:28 - Nikon's vending machine mini cameras have arrived in the US39:01 - Severance's Jessica Lee Gagné on Cinematography, Directing, and More!1:13:22 - What have you been up to?1:18:16 - Tech support1:31:38 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 23 Apr 2025 - 1h 35min - 88 - The Coolest Camera Gear from the Year's Biggest Video Show!Need incredible music and sound effects? Use what PetaPixel uses: Audiio! You can get 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro (just $59 for unlimited music & SFX downloads) when using our exclusive partner deal. Go to audiio.com/petapixel and use code "petapixel" at checkout!
The NAB Show (National Association of Broadcasters) is the largest video-centric exhibition of the year and Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider walked the show, saw it all, and have thoughts!
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In This Episode:00:00 - Intro, from the floor of NAB!06:11 - So we have to talk about tariffs07:29 - Sony a1 II shortage is getting worse12:54 - DxO quietly pulls back on X-Trans 5, apologizes for "misleading" messaging14:15 - Don't hold out hope for native leaf shutters on GFX17:26 - DJI is begging the US government to do its job18:39 - Fujifilm film prices in Japan are going way up22:54 - DaVinci Resolve adds more than 100 new features26:54 - We got more details on the GFX Eterna cinema camera32:54 - The stuff at NAB that caught our eye51:39 - Curtis Judd drops by52:25 - Never read the comments55:37 - Tech SupportWed, 09 Apr 2025 - 1h 11min - 87 - Does Any Competitor Beat the Nikon Z5 II Right Now?With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
Nikon announced a new entry-level full-frame camera in the Z5 II. Based on initial impressions, not only does it carry on the legacy of "good value" from its predecessor, but it expands on it to the degree it might be the best camera in its segment right now.
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00:00 - Intro09:40 - Why no Canon V1 or R50V launch video?13:45 - Canon's PowerShot V1 is $900 and coming next month16:19 - The Canon EOS R50V is a compact cinema-focused camera19:54 - The RF 20mm f/1.4 L is Canon's widest-ever f/1.4 prime23:48 - Sony's announcement is a very expensive add-on for the Venice26:03 - The Nodus Obscura watch has an analog exposure gauge in the bezel29:50 - The GR III successor will definitely come... at some point32:48 - Apple should have actually sold this computer35:22 - Would you take the Z5 II or ANY equivalent from each competitor?1:03:10 - What have you been up to? (Looking at some B&W film shots Chris took)1:10:04 - Never read the comments1:14:50 - Tech supportThu, 03 Apr 2025 - 1h 34min - 86 - The Very Good Smartphone Cameras We Didn't Talk About (Feat. Ted Kritsonis)
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and I are joined by PetaPixel's mobile and computing contributing writer Ted Kritsonis to talk about the very good smartphone camera systems that North Americans might not know about or have outright disregarded.
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00:00 - Intro08:50 - GoPro's Anamorphic lens mod is finally available12:15 - Tamron will make more prime lenses if that's what photographers want15:18 - Canon is developing 3D dual photo tech powered by Dual Pixel20:15 - Sirui is the ninth member of the L Mount Alliance23:06 - Sony and Canon tease new video cameras27:54 - The very good smartphone cameras you aren't considering 1:05:20 - What have you been up to?1:14:59 - We are going to Las Vegas1:15:41 - Never read the comments1:20:29 - Tech support1:31:51 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 26 Mar 2025 - 1h 34min - 85 - GFX100RF Design Philosophy with Fujifilm's Justin StaileyWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider sit down with Fujifilm's Justin Stailey to talk about the design philosophy of the new GFX100RF and why the company made some of the decisions it did. Curious why the camera has no IBIS and is only f/4? Stailey provides some answers.
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In This Episode:00:00 - Intro... from Prague!08:34 - Fujifilm is finally getting closer to fulfilling X100VI orders11:28 - Insta360 and Leica extend their strategic partnership and promise new co-engineered products14:05 - Historic auction of Leica cameras in China was manipulated16:41 - The LSST camera has been assembled in Chile and is ready to take its first photos of the universe.20:32 - Canon commits to continuing in-house sensor development24:10 - Magnum, Fujifilm, and MPP teamed up for a massive digitization effort25:18 - The GF100RF Design Philosophy with Fujifilm's Justin Stailey58:23 - Our GF100RF thoughts that didn't make it into the hands-on video1:13:54 - What have you been up to?1:16:34 - Tech support1:29:30 - Feel good story of the weekFri, 21 Mar 2025 - 1h 31min - 84 - Is Chris Wrong About the Sigma BF? Feat. David ImelWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Waveform Podcast co-host David Imel to talk about the Sigma BF and why Chris Niccolls -- who laments the many things cut out to make it "radically simple" -- might be wrong.
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In This Episode00:00 - Intro07:30 - Apple's new computers are really good, but the M4 Max is all photographers need right now13:40 - Canon won't do the alternate versions of the 1 series, won't do a high resolution version of the R116:54 - Canon is cautiously ramping compact camera production back up20:03 - Viltrox made six pro-level AF lenses for the DJI Ronin 4DThypoch is moving away from its infinity lock switches: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/06/thypoch-is-moving-away-from-its-polarizing-focus-lock-switch/29:11 - Is Chris wrong about the Sigma BF? 1:04:02 - What have you been up to? 1:09:38 - Never read the comments1:18:12 - Tech support1:27:30 - Using anamorphic lenses for still photography1:29:43 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 12 Mar 2025 - 1h 31min - 83 - Did Panasonic Finally Support Photographers? Feat. Micro Four NerdsDo you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, and culling your images? We do, too - and that’s where Excire can help!
Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. Thanks to Excire, you can easily get your images organized, stay on top of culling, and instantly find any photo in your catalog—so you can spend less time managing your images and more time doing what you love! Best of all, Excire can be integrated seamlessly into your current workflow, either using the standalone image organizer, Excire Foto 2025, or the Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2024.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Emily Lowry, the face and brains behind the YouTube channel Micro Four Nerds. Given that Panasonic hasn't supported photographers specifically in many years, there is a lot to discuss about the new camera specifically for taking photos.
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00:00 - Intro: Say hello to Emily, from Micro Four Nerds! 10:01 - Rejoice: Nikon fixes the Z6 III N-log flickering issue12:02 - TTArtisan's debut camera is a retro folding Instax16:20 - Technicolor shuts down abruptly, leaving 10,000 workers in the lurch18:50 - Xiaomi wants to make modular magnetic smartphone lenses23:26 - Chris reviews the Peak Design Carry-On Roller27:23 - Sigma wants to make a "serious" camera34:24 - A new 35mm f/1.2 Art is coming?37:54 - Sigma can make just nine BF cameras per day43:35 - Did Panasonic Finally Give Photographers a Camera?1:01:46 - What have you been up to? (Join Emily's mailing list)1:18:28 - Never read the comments1:24:46 - Tech support1:33:50 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 05 Mar 2025 - 1h 36min - 82 - Sigma's CEO Talks BF, Foveon, and MoreThe innovative Haukland Parka Pro 7-in-1 jacket consists of three jacket layers that can be worn in seven different ways, offering great versatility and comfort in changing and harsh weather conditions. It's warm, durable, and the PetaPixel team relies on them to keep them warm -- and that comes in especially useful during the harsh, brutal winters of Calgary, Alberta.
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Sigma's CEO Kazuto Yamaki sits down with Chris Niccolls to talk about the newly-announced lenses, the Sigma BF camera, and -- of course -- the state of the full-frame Foveon sensor.
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00:00 - Intro from Japan!07:38 - OM System has a new lens roadmap08:00 - Chris derails us10:25 - Chris brings us back12:47 - Leica has a new 50mm f/1.413:53 - Canon announced the PowerShot V117:24 - Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.420:22 - Sigma's big week34:58 - One-on-one with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki54:39 - What have you been up to?56:27 - Tech support1:08:25 - Feel good story of the week: https://youtu.be/V5MwWcixA6IWed, 26 Feb 2025 - 1h 10min - 81 - What to Expect From CP+ 2025, the World's Biggest Photo Expo, Feat. Ted ForbesDo you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, and culling your images? We do, too - and that’s where Excire can help!
Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. Thanks to Excire, you can easily get your images organized, stay on top of culling, and instantly find any photo in your catalog—so you can spend less time managing your images and more time doing what you love! Best of all, Excire can be integrated seamlessly into your current workflow, either using the standalone image organizer, Excire Foto 2025, or the Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2024.
To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit www.excire.com/en/shop! (PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.)
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In This Episode00:00 - Intro11:03 - Apple's acquisition of Pixelmator is complete17:00 - Capture One shut down its community forum21:53 - Western Digital and SanDisk are divorcing26:33 - Harman Red 125 is a new redscale color negative film30:20 - Lucky Film is making a comeback and distributors are fighting over it33:14 - Content Credentials on Samsung's Galaxy S25 don't work on real photos, only AI36:02 - The Nikon block46:33 - PetaPixel members get access to full-resolution RAW and JPEGS from new cameras and lenses49:71 - What do you want to see from the CP+ Photography Exhibition in Japan?1:11:07 - Never read the comments1:16:55 - Tech support1:31:22 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 19 Feb 2025 - 1h 35min - 80 - What Else MUST Micro Four Thirds Do in 2025?Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, and culling your images? We do, too - and that’s where Excire can help!
Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. Thanks to Excire, you can easily get your images organized, stay on top of culling, and instantly find any photo in your catalog—so you can spend less time managing your images and more time doing what you love! Best of all, Excire can be integrated seamlessly into your current workflow, either using the standalone image organizer, Excire Foto 2025, or the Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2024.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team catches up on a huge pile of news and dives into a discussion on what Micro Four Thirds still needs to do in 2025 even with the release of the new OM System OM-3.
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00:00 - Intro 09:45 - The PPA is having a crisis of leadership (Update) 14:14 - Yashica's new point-and-shoot cameras have confusing specs 19:51 - Treyarch co-founder is the one who hit a 'Super Scooper' firefighting plane with a drone 23:38 - Aperture Priority keycaps are sweet 27:29 - Kodak is "cracking down" on dishonest motion picture respoolers 31:26 - Canon claims sweeping victory 33:52 - Despite strong camera sales, Canon missed profits projections 37:57 - Canon recommits to compacts, will scale production to meet demand 40:40 - What ELSE does Micro Four Thirds NEED in 2025? 58:57 - What have you been up to? 1:05:01 - Tech support 1:26:02 - Feel good story of the weekThu, 06 Feb 2025 - 1h 30min - 79 - Did Samsung Do Enough To Separate From Google?
While many of the creator-focused additions to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are direct responses to what Apple is doing with the iPhone (digital aperture adjustment and log video are prime examples), it is perhaps Google that Samsung should be most wary of. Because it relies so much on what Google develops when it comes to AI enhancements, it might be harder for Samsung to meaningfully stand out to Android users. The PetaPixel Podcast team discusses!
Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, and culling your images? We do, too - and that’s where Excire can help!
Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. Thanks to Excire, you can easily get your images organized, stay on top of culling, and instantly find any photo in your catalog—so you can spend less time managing your images and more time doing what you love!
Best of all, Excire can be integrated seamlessly into your current workflow, either using the standalone image organizer, Excire Foto 2025, or the Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2024.
To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit www.excire.com/en/shop!
(PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.)
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00:00 - Intro 06:36 - One-of-a-kind Nikon fisheye lens costs $250,000 09:27 - Pentax discontinues the K-3 III in Japan... but not in the US 13:08 - Tamron adds 120FPS support to 50-400mm on Sony E-Mount... with a caveat 16:23 - Sony adds content authenticity to a1, a1, and a9 III 19:39 - Fujifilm's new Instax Wide Evo 22:26 - Did Samsung do enough to stand apart from Google? 41:49 - What have you been up to? 46:15 - Tech support 1:14:30 - Feel good story of the weekFri, 24 Jan 2025 - 1h 19min - 78 - Is L-Mount Worth Investing Into?Want to support Chris, Jordan, and the entire PetaPixel team directly? Sign up for a PetaPixel Membership and you can do just that as well as remove ads from your browsing experience here on PetaPixel.com. You also get 25% off orders from the PetaPixel Merch Store and a $15 coupon to use at the Moment store. Sign up today for just $3 per month or $30 per year.
The Leica L-mount was created in 2014. The L-mount Alliance was formed in 2018. While there has been a steady release of cameras for this mount since then, considering the number of companies involved, it is a bit thin – especially for still photographers.
With the recent announcement of the Leica SL3-S -- which feels like it's not the best value for the dollar in ways that go beyond even typical expectations of Leica cameras in the past-- we found ourselves asking: if you were coming in fresh to mirrorless and were thinking of investing in a system, is L-mount worth it over the alternatives? If not, why? What is missing? Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and I dig into it.
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00:00 - Intro 12:08 - DJI's new Flip looks like a nice balance between good quality and ease of use 20:08 - Nikon's custom Z9 and thermal blanket are headed to the Moon 21:53 - Canon warns that some SanDisk SD cards will corrupt with the R5 Mark II 26:02 - Canon may follow Nikon, move manufacturing out of Japan 29:41 - Adobe's generative AI in Lightroom and Photoshop is doing some weird stuff 37:40 - Leica announced the SL3-S 43:26 - Is L-Mount worth investing into in 2025? 59:43 - What have you been up to? 1:04:00 - Never read the comments / Tech support 1:32:27 - Feed good story of the weekFri, 17 Jan 2025 - 1h 35min - 77 - This Isn't the Compact Camera Revival We Asked ForWant to support Chris, Jordan, and the entire PetaPixel team directly? Sign up for a PetaPixel Membership and you can do just that as well as remove ads from your browsing experience here on PetaPixel.com. You also get 25% off orders from the PetaPixel Merch Store and a $15 coupon to use at the Moment store. Sign up today for just $3 per month or $30 per year.
With smartphone cameras coming to a plateau on quality -- especially on zoom lenses -- there is a distinct spot for point-and-shoots. Compact cameras certainly have value and the team thinks there is definitely a place for them in the market today, but also thinks there is a "right" and "wrong" way for manufacturers to jump in on this popular trend. Sure, these kinds of cameras need to be affordable but it's often not quite enough to just slap a USB-C charging port on a compact camera design from 8 years ago and call it good.
That said, there are a few compact cameras that the team thinks would be okay to just re-release with minor upgrades to start serving the market right away.
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In This Episode 00:00 - We're back! Welcome to SEASON 4! 06:09 - Getty and Shutterstock are merging 08:05 - OM System promises new camera and lenses are coming "shortly" 10:34 - Fujifilm doesn't say "never" to a new film camera 18:39 - Yashica is getting in on the point-and-shoot craze 20:31 - This isn't the compact camera revival we asked for 42:55 - New gear we've picked up lately that we really like 28:20 - Never read the comments 1:02:19 - Tech support 1:29:19 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 08 Jan 2025 - 1h 32min - 76 - The Annual Airing of Grievances (Season 3 Finale)From October 24th, 2024, to January 3rd, 2025, you can showcase your best outdoor photography for a shot at winning an incredible trip to Japan with OM SYSTEM Ambassador Lisa Michele Burns. Submit your best nature-inspired photograph for a chance to win a 7-day photo tour of Japan with OM SYSTEM Ambassador, Lisa Michele Burns. This amazing experience, valued at over $12,000 USD, is for you and a guest and will take you through some of Japan’s most incredible landscapes. Not only that, but you’ll also receive OM SYSTEM camera gear worth $2,500 USD to capture every unforgettable moment of your journey.
So, what are you waiting for? The world is your canvas—show OM SYSTEM how you’ve turned the ordinary into the extraordinary. Submit your entry now, and you could be on your way to Japan!
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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team says goodbye to 2024 with the most important of traditions: the airing of grievances. Thanks for joining us for season three of the PetaPixel Podcast! The show will be back in January for the episode 76 and the start of season four. em>Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership!
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In This Episode 00:00 - Intro, it's the season finale! 07:37 - Blackmagic's Ursa Cine Immersive is coming early next year for $29,999 11:10 - Panasonic has a new point and shoot and G97 16:07 - Nikon added shutter angle and custom zebras to the Z9 21:59 - Kodak and Huf Team have a neat collab 24:07 - Adobe's reflection removal tool looks super neat 25:37 - The Annual Airing of Grievances 48:57 - Are we monsters? 1:13:10 - Never read the comments 1:19:52 - Tech support 1:37:21 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 18 Dec 2024 - 1h 40min - 75 - The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2024If you’re a wildlife or birding photographer, you know the magic of capturing rare encounters from afar. Get an OM-1 Mark II, a 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS, the MC-20 2x Teleconverter, and the HLD-10 Battery Grip for just $4,499.96 – that's a savings of $1,380!
Don’t miss out! This amazing offer expires on January 5, 2025! Discover more at http://explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or at your local OM SYSTEM retailer.
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We are proud to announce the results of the fourth-annual PetaPixel Awards where we are able to honor the best new photography products released in the last year. 2024 was a heck of a year for photography and the results showed that: it was the closest batch of voting in the awards’ history.
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In This Episode: 00:00 - Into (explaining all our upcoming gear shows) 08:24 - Samyang announced a new 35mm f/1.4 P lens (and brought a 12mm f/2 lens to Canon RF mount APS-C) 13:22 - Microsoft discontinues the Surface Studio 2+ 18:48 - Canon USA brought back Rudy Winston 21:07 - The PetaPixel Awards (About, Methodology, Categories) 26:00 - Accessory of the Year 29:27 - Desktop Software of the Year 21:11 - Smartphone App of the Year 33:51 - Computer of the Year 35:18 - Smartphone of the Year 41:13 - Zoom Lens of the Year 47:36 - Prime Lens of the Year 56:48 - Camera of the Year, People's Choice Award 59:47 - Camera of the Year 1:07:36 - Photo Company of the Year 1:09:51 - What have you been up to? 1:12:14 - Tech Support 1:29:56 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 11 Dec 2024 - 1h 31min - 74 - PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2025 (Feat. Becca Farsace)
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Get an OM-1 Mark II, a 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS, the MC-20 2x Teleconverter, and the HLD-10 Battery Grip for just $4,499.96 – that's a savings of $1,380!
Don’t miss out! This amazing offer expires on January 5, 2025! Discover more at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or at your local OM SYSTEM retailer.
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Tamron's holiday savings are live! Don't miss out on huge savings on lenses for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras from Tamron's impressive range of stellar optics. Mix the high-quality, fast performance with the company's 6-year warranty which ensures long-lasting reliability.
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It's time! Our annual tradition continues with our BOLD PREDICTIONS for 2025! This year, we're joined by Becca Farsace and PetaPixel's Jeremy Gray to make our predictions for what the camera industry will see in the next calendar year. It's time to get bold!
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Don’t wait! To take advantage of these incredible deals, visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or head to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel today!
In July, The PetaPixel Podcast team was joined by Camera Labs‘ Gordon Laing to give mid-term grades to every major camera and lens manufacturer. Now that the year has ended, it’s fime for them all to get graded on their finals.
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In This Episode 00:00 - Intro, welcome back Gordon Laing! 12:09 - Sony announced the new a1 II and 28-70mm f/2 GM 14:22 - About those onion rings... 17:44 - Great news: Tamron isn't closing the door on prime lenses after all 21:35 - Yongnuo made an "Art" lens. Wonder where the idea for that name came from 26:04 - Leica made more money in 2024 than an other in its entire 100-year history 27:01 - DJI launched the MicMini 30:52 - Grading every camera (and lens) maker's 2024! 31:14 - Canon 45:08 - Fujifilm 55:26 - Leica 1:04:14 - Nikon 1:08:55 - OM System 1:12:28 - Ricoh/Pentax 1:14:42 - Panasonic 1:20:21 - Sigma 1:26:59 - Sony 1:40:24 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 27 Nov 2024 - 1h 43min - 72 - Fuji Eterna, Final Cut Pro 11, and the Fall of Sony's AirpeakThis episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, and their Black Friday pricing is here! There are incredible savings on OM SYSTEM gear that you won’t want to miss. OM SYSTEM has nearly every lens on sale, right now, with discounts up to $700 off! It’s the ideal opportunity to expand your kit, upgrade to the lenses you’ve had your eye on, or purchase a holiday gift for a loved one.
Whether you’re looking for a new camera or the right lens for your next adventure, check out OM SYSTEM’s Black Friday deals. Head over to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to see all the savings. Offers end December 8.
Tamron’s holday savings are live! Save up to $200 on select lenses including versatile all-in-one zoom lenses for flexibility in various shooting scenarios, fast aperture zoom lenses for excellent low-light performance and beautiful bokeh, ultra-telephoto zoom lenses for far-reaching shots with exceptional clarity, prime lenses offering sharp detail and superior image quality, and fast wide-angle zoom lenses for dynamic landscapes and architecture shots.
Tamron's lenses offer high-quality and fast performance that are designed to elevate your photography experience. Shop now and save at tamron-americas.com.
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast there is a lot to discuss, with Fujifilm announcing it will make a new cinema camera next year, Final Cut Pro getting its first version change in 13 years, Sony bowing out of making drones, and more! Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership!
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In This Episode 00:00 - Intro (Chris finished his new studio!) 06:11 - Fujifilm is developing a dedicated GFX cinema camera called the GFX Eterna 11:35 - Apple Moves to Final Cut Pro 11, updates iPad app and Final Cut Camera, too 26:26 - Hasselblad announced a new 75mm f/3.4 P lens 28:18 - Sony's Airpeak has been discontinued 29:10 - Why did the Airpeak fail? 33:44 - The FlashBack "non-disposable digital disposable camera" got a $330K investment on Shark Tank 37:29 - Benro's Theta self-leveling tripod Kickstarter is nearly two years delayed 42:11 - What is the state of photobooks in 2024? With Mixbook CEO and Co-Founder Andrew Laffoon 1:20:34 - What have you been up to? 1:22:20 - Never read the comments 1:33:40 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 13 Nov 2024 - 1h 36min - 71 - What Are the Best Entry-Level Cameras Right Now?This episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, and their Black Friday pricing is here! There are incredible savings on OM SYSTEM gear that you won’t want to miss. OM SYSTEM has nearly every lens on sale, right now, with discounts up to $700 off! It’s the ideal opportunity to expand your kit, upgrade to the lenses you’ve had your eye on, or purchase a holiday gift for a loved one.
Whether you’re looking for a new camera or the right lens for your next adventure, check out OM SYSTEM’s Black Friday deals. Head over to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to see all the savings. Offers end December 8.
Tamron’s high-quality all-in-one zoom lenses offer photographers the flexibility to capture every moment, whether you're a professional or a hobbyist. Their 18-300mm and 28-200mm lenses cover everything from wide landscapes to detailed close-ups — all in one compact, lightweight lens. Perfect for travel, street photography, or family portraits, these lenses offer sharp image quality, fast autofocus, and a weather-resistant design.
Tamron’s Holiday Savings are happening now! You can save up to $100 on these incredible lenses, but hurry, this offer ends January 5, 2025. It’s the perfect time to upgrade your gear or give the gift of a Tamron All-in-One zoom lens to the photographer in your life. Visit tamronamericas.co/all-in-one for more information.
With the recent announcements of the Fujifilm X-M5 and the Nikon Z50 II, the entry-level segment got a sudden burst of new interest. With that in mind, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake share their thoughts on the best entry-level cameras you can get right now.
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In This Episode 00:00 - Intro (daily updates from Portland's Japanese Garden) 13:22 - Apple is acquiring Pixelmator 19:31 - Apple's week of Mac updates: New Macbook Pro, new Mac mini, and new iMacs 25:17 - Nikon 28-135mm f/4 Power Zoom is its first full-frame cine-first lens 30:13 - Canon adds 24mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4 primes 32:46 - Canon's new 70-200mm f/2.8 is designed for hybrid photo/video, comes in black or white, and costs $3,000 35:36 - Panasonic updates it camcorder line for the first time in six years 38:16 - Nikon announced the Z50 II: https://petapixel.com/2024/11/06/nikons-z50-ii-camera-adds-fuji-like-styles-and-robust-video-features/ 41:18 - What are the best entry-level cameras right now? 58:09 - What have you been up to? 1:00:18 - Jordan's Movember is live: 1:04:18 - An update on the iPhone 16 Pro's durability vs Chris's dad wallet 1:05:14 - In the Nikon Museum Tour video, it's not Jordan's fault the sensor is dirty 1:06:30 - Never read the comments 1:16:25 - Tech support 1:35:48 - Feel Good Story of the WeekThu, 07 Nov 2024 - 1h 39min - 70 - Retired Sony Exec on How Cameras (and Photographers) Have ChangedWhether you’re looking for the sharpness and low-light capability of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, the versatility of the 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, or the compact convenience of the 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II, OM SYSTEM has the best travel lenses for every adventure.
If you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, OM SYSTEM has something for everyone and every budget. For more information and to learn about local promotions, visit your local authorized retailer or explore.omsystem.com/petapixel today!
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by retired Sony Imaging executive Mark Weir who reflects on the evolution of cameras over the last two decades and, perhaps more importantly, how photographers have changed in that time, too.
In this episode, he talks about how Sony Japan fielded input from its users, looks back at how Sony chose to leave the mirror behind, the choice to make E-mount an open standard, and where he thinks the industry is going next.
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In This Episode 00:00 - Intro; Support Chris and Jordan with a PetaPixel Membership 12:13 - Check out our special bonus audio-only episode of the PetaPixel Podcast featuring Apple 16:20 - Google Photos will show when an image is edited with the company's generative AI 18:52 - Tamron doesn't appear interested in making primes anymore 21:05 - Lomography announced a new Lomo'Instant Wide Glass 22:47 - Leica is celebrating 70 years of the M in a very Leica way 24:08 - DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 is really popular 27:00 - Jordan, how do you feel about H&Y's new RevoRing Mark II? 30:31 - Retired Sony exec Mark Weir on how cameras (and photographers) changed in the last 20 years 1:13:55 - What have you been up to? 1:17:08 - Jordan's Movember 1:21:30 - Tech Support 1:46:08 - Feel good story of the week: CPS is now free for students!Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 1h 48min - 69 - The Future of Photography According to Apple, Maker of the World's Most Popular Camera
This is a special bonus episode of the PetaPixel Podcast where Jaron Schneider, editor-in-chief of PetaPixel, talks with Della Huff, a member of the product marketing team at Apple who oversees all things camera and photos and who you would very likely recognize from many of Apple's recent keynote events as well as Billy Sorrentino, a member of the Apple Design team who has a hand in almost everything the company does and who oversees the user experiences across the company's platforms. The two discuss immersive, spatial content and how Apple, the makers of the most popular camera in the world, views the next era of photography. They answer a lot of questions about spatial photos, the Vision Pro, and generally about immersive content as well as how Apple sees the future of photography and the preservation of memories.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - 31min - 68 - How to Travel as a Photographer and Not Hate YourselfFrom October 24th to November 3rd, OM Digital Solutions is hosting the third annual OM SYSTEM week, a global event, inspiring photographers to push their creative limits. This year's theme, "Creativity. It’s in our nature," invites you to explore the outdoors with OM SYSTEM cameras. Throughout OM SYSTEM Week, you can score amazing deals, with up to $500 off select OM SYSTEM cameras and lenses. Plus, registered users will receive even more exclusive offers!
Don’t miss out on OM SYSTEM’s creativity-themed photo contest! Running from October 24th, 2024, to January 3rd, 2025, you’ll have the chance to showcase your best outdoor photos and compete to win an incredible trip to Japan with OM SYSTEM Ambassador Lisa Michele Burns.
For more details, visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel
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This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are in Tokyo, Japan and it got them thinking: photographers who travel internationally can often struggle with not knowing exactly what to bring, which results in them bringing too much. The trio share their tips to keep that keeps their packs light but doesn't make them feel like they are disadvantaged with their gear.
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In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 05:45 - Excuse me, what was going on with the tape and the filter on the 500mm? 08:24 - DJI announced a new Air 3S 12:04 - There isn't going to be a DJI-branded mirrorless camera. 14:22 - DJI says import issues are why the Air 3S isn't available from retailers 16:27 - Insta360 has a new action camera 19:19 - Adobe Lightroom got a nice update 24:28 - How to travel as a photographer and not hate yourself 47:37 - Never read the comments 55:26 - Tech support 1:24:17 - Feel good story of the week: Jordan does Japan his own way.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 1h 28min - 67 - The Owner of The Camera Store on Industry, Film, and MoreThe next Supermoon is just around the corner (October 17th), and it’s expected to be the biggest and brightest supermoon of 2024. If you want to capture it in all its glory, you need the right gear. OM SYSTEM’s Micro Four Thirds cameras and M.Zuiko Digital lenses are perfect for the job. Why? The 2x crop factor doubles your equivalent focal length—so, a 300mm lens becomes a 600mm! That means more zoom without the heavy, bulky gear.
So, if you’re gearing up for the Supermoon, OM SYSTEM has you covered. Check out their full line of cameras and lenses at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel, or visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer.
When you've been in the camera industry for nearly 40 years and operated The Camera Store since the late 1990s, you see a lot. Peter Jeuene has done just that and also is the man who gave Chris and Jordan the opportunity to get on camera and become the experts you know today. Peter shares his thoughts on the state of the industry, how film's resurgence has affected his business, how he manages to compete with U.S. retailers and camera brands on the sales front, and even shares some stories from when Chris and Jordan used to work in his store.
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In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 07:34 - Big Fujifilm Drop: X-M5, 500mm f/5.6, and a new 16-55mm f/2.8 13:46 - The 70mm film reel for "The Brutalist" is split into 26 canisters and weighs 300 pounds 15:23 - "Submerged" is a new feature film that can only be watched on Vision Pro 22:08 - Miss the aurora? Just make AI images, Meta says 26:54 - Nikon news: Z6 III getting C2PA, NX Mobile Air gets Frame.io integration, and EssilorLuxottica buys 5.1% of the company 32:57 - Canon is dropping three new lenses on October 30 37:29 - Talkin' shop with the owner of The Camera Store 1:14:21 - What have you been up to? 1:18:14 - New versions of Fixed lens cameras that viewers want to see 1:22:12 - Tech supportWed, 16 Oct 2024 - 1h 43min - 66 - Our Dream Fixed-Lens CamerasIf you’re serious about capturing far-away shots with incredible sharpness, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens is for you. It offers an expansive zoom range, giving you the flexibility to get closer to wildlife, landscapes, and even celestial bodies like the moon, without compromising image quality. With its lightning-fast autofocus, you’ll always capture every split-second detail. The M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm is designed to keep up with the fast-paced action of wildlife and nature photography, delivering accuracy and high performance.
Right now, you can purchase the M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS for $700 off (regularly $2,699.99, now just $1,999.99). Don’t wait—head to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or visit an authorized retailer near you to take advantage of this special offer!
This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are joined by Tom Calton to talk about compact, fixed lens cameras and what 12 different manufacturers could do to appeal to the sudden surge in demand for high-quality options. Most, if not all, have some history in the space that could be leveraged to create some truly exceptional offerings in 2024 and 2025.
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In This Episode 00:00 - Intro (what was your first fixed-lens camera) 08:24 - Panasonic's new lens and Lumix S9 firmware 15:13 - Nikon's new patent describes a "selective" global shutter 19:42 - Fujifilm is updating autofocus performance on multiple cameras 23:44 - The Paper Shoot and Cappy Camera situation is quite a mess 27:19 - Happy Birthday Chris Niccolls! 30:30 - Our dream fixed-lens cameras from every manufacturer 31:10 - Fujifilm 21:13 - OM System 33:44 - Hasselblad 36:17 - Leica 38:19 - Pentax 40:17 - Canon 42:50 - Sony 45:16 - Nikon 47:10 - Kodak 48:36 - Voigtlander 50:24 - Panasonic 52:39 - Sigma 56:21 - What have you been up to? (make sure to check out Tom's YouTube) 1:02:36 - Tech Support 1:20:00 - Optimization settings for Lightroom: https://petapixel.com/optimize-lightroom-classic/ 1:29:46 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 09 Oct 2024 - 1h 33min - 65 - JPEG XL: What It Is And Why You Should CareOM SYSTEM Ambassador and macro photographer Ben Salb has mastered the art of capturing the smallest details of insects and spiders, tiny creatures that often go unnoticed around us. Now through November 3, the OM-1 Mark II is $1,999.99, $400 off the regular retail price, and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 PRO Macro Lens is $1,199.99 ($300 off regular retail price). Visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or explore.omsystem/petapixel today!
To read more about Ben Salb and his work, check out his detailed guide to macro photography.
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast Jon Sneyers, the Senior Image Researcher at Cloudinary, Editor of the JPEG XL standard, and contributor to the reference implementation of the format explains what it is and why it's important.
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In This Episode 00:00 - Intro (favorite aliens, squids, and more) 10:08 - A new Tamron 90mm for Nikon Z and Sony E 12:46 - Canon Listened, will update R5 II to capture 24p video with older batteries 16:17 - Phase One has a new XC with a new 40mm, can be purchased without the digital back 18:01 - ProGrade digital finally released its first portable SSD and it's very good 21:00 - Yes, you can buy the cable by itself 21:13 - Live your Death Stranding dreams with the Lancer300 26:08 - JPEG XL explained by Senior Image Researcher and JPEG XL reference standard editor Jon Sneyers 1:01:42 - What have you been up to? (how good is Chris's light metering with his eyes?) 1:08:44 - Tech supportWed, 02 Oct 2024 - 1h 43min - 64 - Talkin' Backpacks w/ Peak Design's Founder Peter DeringBack in the Fall of 2008—several years before Instagram filters became a trend—Olympus introduced in-camera Art Filters in their DSLR cameras, specifically designed for the creative photographer. These filters helped transform basic images into works of art that deliver emotional impact, long before it became mainstream.
Curious to explore art filters for yourself or looking for the perfect gift? Purchase the E-M10 Mark IV body today and get a complimentary M.Zuiko 14-42mm II R lens—all for just $699.99, now through September 29th! If you're eyeing something weather-sealed, save up to $300 on an OM-5 kit. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or head to your local authorized retailer!
Peak Design is one of the most recognizable names in the photography industry and probably the most well-known accessory brand in the space. From the Capture Clip, to straps, to bags, tripods, and more, the company recently set its sights on the outdoor and adventure market after years in development.
Peak Design's founder and CEO Peter Dering joins Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider for a discussion about the company's history, product strategy, and -- of course -- the new Outdoor series of backpacks.
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00:00 - Intro (generational trauma?) 9:25 - Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux 14:95 - Ilford is celebrating 145 years with limited edition retro packaging 17:56 - Canon made nearly half the digital cameras sold in 2023, but... Sony claims it has sold the most full-frame mirrorless cameras 23:54 - Google is adding C2PA content authenticity to Search and Ads 26:17 - Talking outdoor backpacks with Peak Design's Peter Dering 1:08:58 - What have you been up to? 1:12:39 - Tech support 1:30:37 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 25 Sep 2024 - 1h 34min - 63 - Not All Megapixels Are Equal (and Nikon RED LUTs Review)Today we’re excited to highlight a lens that’s truly a game-changer for wildlife and nature photographers: the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS. If you’re passionate about capturing distant subjects with incredible clarity, this lens will be your new best friend.
The M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS is also built to withstand the elements, with a weather-sealed construction that ensures durability in challenging conditions. So if you’re in the field experiencing challenging weather conditions, this lens is up for the challenge.
So check out the M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS. Now through September 29 th , it’s $400 off (normally $2,699.99—now just $2,299.99). Visit https://explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or your local authorized retailer now!
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It's been a busy week! Apple launched a new iPhone which started a lot of conversation about "fake" megapixels, Sigma finally showed its autofocus cine lens, Canon announced a new affordable zoom, and Nikon released RED LUTs for its Nikon Log profile -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
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00:00 - Intro: our first smartphones, a birthday, and a neat lens 10:17 - Leica announced the M11-D 13:43 - Chris made Jaron spend a lot of money 17:46 - Nikon's New Heralbony Zfc collab is gorgeous, but not available in the U.S. 20:02 - Here is Sigma's first AF-equipped cine lens 23:07 - Canon announced the 28-70mm f/2.8 25:23 - Gordon Laing's hands-on with the Canon 28-70mm 26:15 - Is the DJI Osmo Action Good? 30:30 - Jordan's review of the new RED LUTs for Nikon N-Log 39:56 - Let's talk about the megapixel situation on iPhone 48:01 - The iPhone 16 Pro doesn't charge faster than the iPhone 15 Pro... most of the time 52:12 - A bit more on the iPhone 16 Pro's Photo Styles 57:09 - What have you been up to? (Chris has a beef) 1:07:23 - Tech support 1:29:15 - What do you think is happening in this photo? 1:32:47 - The feel good story of the weekThu, 19 Sep 2024 - 1h 35min - 62 - What We REALLY Thought of Apple's iPhone 16 LaunchThanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring today’s podcast. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering up to $300 off select telephoto lenses, plus free filters and accessories. For a limited time, with your purchase of the M.ZuikoDigital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS, 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO, or 300mm f/4 PRO lenses, you'll receive a free protection filter to shield your lenses from scratches.
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Chris explained what was new and noteworthy about the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max in his first impressions video published on Monday, but that wasn't all there was to discuss. Jordan adds his two cents about the video enhancements and the three of us also couldn't help but notice that Apple put significantly less emphasis on AI tools and features at this event than either Samsung or Google did this year.
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00:00 - Welcome to the second PetaPixel Carcast! 06:44 - Nikon sold more Z9 cameras in one year than any other flagship camera in the last 15 years 08:50 - Leica 70-200mm 12:35 - Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens 16:33 - Canon announced the C80 21:32 - DJI announced the 75mm f/1.8 23:42 - What We REALLY Thought of Apple's iPhone 16 Launch 49:50 - What have you been up to? 52:52- Feel good story of the weekWed, 11 Sep 2024 - 56min - 61 - Becca Farsace Talks Leaving The Verge and Going IndependentWildlife photography is all about capturing rare, fast-moving moments from a distance without compromising image quality. With its impressive reach of up to 1200mm (35mm equivalent), and market-leading 5-axis sync IS stabilization, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens ensures stunning, sharp shots even in the toughest conditions. Plus, its IPX1-certified weather sealing makes it the perfect companion for all your outdoor adventures. Right now is a great chance to save! The M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens is available at a special price of $2,299.99—down from $2,699.99. Pair it with the M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20, now $299.99 (originally $429.99), and you’ll save $530 when you bundle them together. But hurry—this offer ends September 29th!
Head to your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to learn more and take advantage of this amazing deal today!
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Last week, former video producer at The Verge Becca Farsace published a video explaining why she left that job to pursue becoming an independent creator. Since her path is the opposite of the one Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake chose, the three discuss the pros and cons of each direction on this week's PetaPixel Podcast.
The resulting discussion illuminates why there isn't a "one size fits all" set of instructions for being a content creator in the modern era.
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00:00 - Intro (and injury update) 09:21 - GoPro's New GoPro Hero 13 Black makes some great usability enhancements 12:41 - Canon R5 II has unpublished recording limitations when using older batteries 16:42 - Tamron brings the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 to Nikon Z mount 18:19 - Abode's plan to take on Adobe isn't going well 23:14 - Peak Design finally made an adventure backpack 26:49 - Becca Farsace on leaving The Verge and going independent 1:13:38 - What have you been up to? (Sad story from Chris) 1:19:10 - Tech support 1:36:07 - Never read the comments 1:39:23 - Feel good story of the weekWed, 04 Sep 2024 - 1h 41min - 60 - Olympics Photographer on Canon R1, Sony a9 III, and More! Feat. Leah HennelIf you are an adventurer or an outdoor enthusiast, OM SYSTEM has designed the ultimate camera just for someone like you. Whether you’re into hiking, backpacking, camping or exploring, the OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the perfect tool to capture your adventures with breathtaking clarity.
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Photographer Leah Hennel is an award-winning photojournalist who has been on the ground at Olympic events for the past 10 years. She just returned from Paris after covering the 2024 Summer Olympics and chats with The PetaPixel Podcast team about process, strategy, the day-to-day experience, and -- of course -- gear.
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We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.
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00:00 - Intro 06:22 - Samyang made the world's first optical exchange autofocus lens 09:44 - Apple event is scheduled for September 9 15:48 - Check out this 18.7K camera and it's crazy underwater housing 20:11 - Kodak Color Negative photochemicals are available globally 21:53 - Apple published its first Final Cut Pro YouTube video ads for the first time... ever? 25:45 - Story about Resolve 26:35 - The rise and crash of the camera industry in one chart 32:43 - Olympics 2024 Debrief with photographer Leah Hennel 1:07:23 - Tech Support 1:27:46 - What have you been up to? 1:29:43 - Never read the comments 1:37:22 - Feel good story of the weekThu, 29 Aug 2024 - 1h 39min - 59 - Brands Have No Idea How to Work With YouTubersNow through September 1st, OM SYSTEM is offering an amazing deal on their ultimate telephoto kit, perfect for reaching those distant subjects and getting breathtaking shots for a total savings of $930! Normally $5,879.96, a kit of the OM-1 Mark II, MC-20 2x teleconverter, a battery grip, and the 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 are now just $4,949.96. Whether you’re capturing the graceful flight of a bird or the intricate details of wildlife, this kit has everything you need.
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This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider discuss the difficulty brands have with working with media personalities that live outside of the "traditional" publication sphere. We also missed a lot of news over the last two weeks so we recap the biggest stories of August, including Sony launching new HandyCam camcorders for the first time in many years, new info on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II's dynamic range, and the revelation that almost half of Tamron's business comes from making lenses that aren't branded Tamron.
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We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode
00:00 - Intro 08:31 - The Canon EOS R5 II’s Dynamic Range Performance Is Complicated 13:58 - Sony announced new handycams 18:50 - Benj Haisch tracks down $25K worth of stolen gear 26:03 - Frame.io now supports camera to cloud directly into Lightroom 29:16 - Canon believes the R3 and the R1 appeal to different photographers 31:58 - 46% of Tamron's sales come from making other camera company's lenses 35:16 - Pre-orders for the Mint $799 Rollei 35AF film camera start on September 10 37:50 - Brands have no idea how to work with YouTubers (Team Pixel drama and follow up 52:50 - The HDR situation 55:49 - Adobe has some work to do... 1:05:01 - Tech Support 1:30:02 - The Feel Good Story of the WeekThu, 22 Aug 2024 - 1h 32min - 58 - Adobe Answers Your Questions on AI, Controversies, and Photography
Over the past few weeks, we've been compiling the questions you want Adobe to answer related to its push into AI, recent controversies, and photography in general. We had a chance to sit down with Maria Yap, Adobe's Vice President of Digital Imaging, to give the company a chance to respond.
For over an hour, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider chatted with Yap and presented her with a range of inquiries from the whole "skip the photoshoot" debacle, pricing and subscription strategy, Lightroom performance, and more. While Yap answers many of those in the podcast, she also wanted to be sure to give detailed answers in text form to a few that stood out as needing more context.
You can read those here: http://petapixel.com/2024/08/15/adobe-answers-your-questions-on-ai-controversies-and-photography-the-petapixel-podcast
We expect to speak with Adobe more frequently moving forward, so more questions and ideas for topics to discuss are welcome!
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00:00 - Intro 03:28 - Meet Maria Yap, Adobe's Vice President of Digital Imaging 06:20 - Discussing the "skip the photoshoot" ad 11:04 - Can Adobe use AI to make metadata tagging easier? 13:27 - Does Adobe plan to update its TOS to allow boudoir photographers to use AI tools, or are they out of luck? 16:37 - Is Adobe going to leverage NPUs better so sending AI requests to the cloud is not necessary? 21:13 - When are we going to get proper multi-core and graphics card acceleration? 28:05 - Will Lightroom on iPad ever have feature parity to Lightroom on desktop? 46:34 - When is Lightroom Classic tethering support coming to Apple Silicon? Are you working to improve the stability of tethering on Windows? 47:17 - Why hasn’t there been any significant improvement or revision to the Lightroom import process? 48:35 - Could there be a Photoshop or Lightroom "lite"? 51:43 - Would Adobe consider a "build your own" or a la carte bundle plan of apps? 53:41 - How does Adobe ensure that its decision-making remains independent and user-centric? 55:14 - How does Adobe plan to improve communication and transparency with its users? 59:43 - How does Adobe ensure that customer value remains central to its business strategy? 1:03:19 - The broken promise of Lightroom as perpetual software forever. 1:06:12 - Adobe's stance on AI, imagery, and what is a photo?Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 1h 23min - 57 - Making YouTube Videos Using a Film Camera is HARDFrom now until September 1st, you can snag some incredible deals, including $300 off the OM-1 Mark II body. It’s usually priced at $2,399.99, but right now, it’s just $2,099.99. It’s a fantastic opportunity to pick one up if you’ve been considering it!
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Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring our main story segment! To learn the creative skills needed to succeed and grow, we use the world’s largest online learning community, Skillshare, which has thousands of video classes on illustration, graphic design, photography, music, marketing, productivity, and more. The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1-month free trial of Skillshare.
Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake have been trying to finish a review of the Kodak Super8 camera but have found one unassailable truth in doing so: shooting on film for YouTube is very, very hard.
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We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode
00:00 - Send us questions to ask Adobe! 05:30 - Tamron's new 28-300mm f/4-7.1 all-in-one (that we reviewed) 11:20 - Sigma is making a Cine lens version of the 28-45mm f/1.8 but retaining autofocus 16:24 - Canon files five unique zoom lens designs 22:34 - Atomos Shinobi II HDMI display finally lets you control the camera through it 25:05 - Shooting YouTube videos on film is HARD. 39:15 - An update on repairing Jaron's dad's cameras 47:37 - Should we publish all our smartphone reviews in HDR? 1:01:23 - What will you be up to? 1:05:08 - Tech support 1:05:22 - Could you argue it is possible to use only Sony products for end-to-end photo creation and publishing? 1:08:29 - Does any photo editor import Sigma fp color? 1:10:30 - When is the best time to use the different shutter options in modern cameras? 1:12:39 - Why are Chinese lens makers able to pump out lenses so fast? 1:15:42 - Can you explain preamps in cameras and what makes them better or worse? 1:20:38 - Will Sony drop the price of the Alpha 1, or release a new one? 1:22:48 - Is using a UV filter for lens protection necessary? 1:28:34 - Is there an image quality hit with the electronic shutter on the OM-5?Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 1h 30min - 56 - Is There Something Going on With the Nikon Z6 III Sensor?Thanks to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! OM SYSTEM are innovators behind some of the most versatile and high-quality lenses on the market, and they’ve got some incredible deals on M.Zuiko lenses now through the end of September that are perfect for expanding your photography toolkit. In fact, some of these lenses are at their lowest price ever.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO is available for $999.99, which is $400 off the regular price of $1399.99. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO fisheye is on sale for $799.99, which is $300 off the usual $1099.99. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO, Jordan's favorite lens, is $699.99, which is $400 off its regular price of $1099.99. Finally, the the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO is $599.99 -- $300 off the usual $899.99.
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This week, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake concluded their review of the Nikon Z6 III. It's a fantastic overall camera that has some interesting new technology, but the few limitations it has appear directly linked to the sensor.
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00:00 - Intro 10:36 - Sigma (sort of) makes more lenses work with with a9 III's 120FPS mode 14:19 - Hugh Brownstone's Leica Q3 grip 19:21 - The world's first underwater housing for the Leica M6 21:58 - Harman makes multi-million-pound investment in the future of film manufacturing. 25:40 - Pentax Astrophotography Assistant is paid firmware update to K-1 and K-1 II 30:21 - Is there something going on with the Nikon Z6 III sensor? 48:55 - What have you been up to? 55:37 - Tech Support 55:53 - Is Micro Four Thirds good for street photography anymore? 1:01:27 - Can you help explain sensor size conversions? 1:06:48 - How should you store camera equipment in high humidity locations? 1:09:04 - What's the most affordable Mac option for the most power? 1:12:56 - Is there something to the "Leica Look" people talk about? 1:16:28 - What happened to the "$500" pocket cam? What happened to Type 1 sensors? 1:20:53 - Can you explain what about Panasonic's video tools makes them better than, say, Nikon? 1:22:55 - Is there a fixed lens compact camera with good zoom? 1:24:33 - Don't forget about Darktable! 1:29:02 - How come camera companies share so little info about their processors?Wed, 31 Jul 2024 - 1h 33min
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