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BIG Abode, Arri, and Kodak News, Plus a Deep-Dive into Google Pixel 10
21 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 33 min
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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 Episode
00:00 - Intro
12:30 - Abode is dead
16:18 - 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 300
21:42 - Arri is considering selling
26:19 - Antigravity from Insta360 is an immersive drone with a unique controller
29:58 - Canon got its camera placed in one of the world's most popular anime
34:12 - Sigma announced two new lenses: a 12mm f/1.4 and a 200mm f/2
37:56 - Fujifilm will raise its prices again because of increased tariffs
1:14:10 - What have you been up to?
1:17:08 - Tech Support
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100th Episode Special! Our Best and Worst YouTube Experiences
6 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
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We did it: The PetaPixel Podcast has reached 100 episodes! Come celebrate with us!
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In This Episode:
00:00 - We're back! Happy 100th episode!
08:24 - Camp Snap has a new Super8 inspired video camera
11:24 - Sony RX1R II is selling well despite high price
13:11 - 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 lenses
22:38 - Insta360 launched a new drone brand
29:20 - DJI launched a 360-degree camera
31:47 - DJI won't deny its drones are being sold under a different brand in the US
35:00 - Leica is working on a 135mm prime lens for L-mount
37:40 - Fujifilm is the last camera maker to increase prices due to Trump's tariffs
38:46 - US and Japan agree to 15% tariff
39:47 - Canon plans to cut costs and increases prices to adapt to tariffs
40:44 - Sigma won't raise prices again due to the additional 5%
42:52 - The BEST and WORST experiences shooting the YouTube show
1:05:38 - What have you been up to?
1:10:09 - Never read the comments / Tech Support
1:33:43 - Feel good stories of the week
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Sony Shocks with RX1R III, Plus... What Happened to Gap Primes?
15 juli 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
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. Lees meer
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In This Episode:
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?
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Revisiting Classic Fixed-Lens Cameras From Decades Past
9 juli 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
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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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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro
15:52 - Synology requires "certified" SSDs for its new NAS and, suprirse, they cost 5x as much
19:10 - The NPPA is in trouble
21:40 - OM System is considering in-camera AI upscaling to address resolution complaints
30:13 - Apple patents a new image sensor with 20 stops of dynamic range
34:43 - Cameras and lenses are in danger of getting even more expensive
37:23 - 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 support
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Grading Every Camera Maker: 2025 Mid-Year Review (Feat. Gordon Laing)
3 juli 2025 · 1 uur 39 min
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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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In This Episode
00:00 - Intro
11:58 - Tamron has a new 16-30mm f/2.8 G2
14:11- Tamron says it's the #1 third-party lens maker by total sales
15:38 - You can finally download that big Z8 firmware update
16:11- But that Z8 update borked Tamron lenses
18:16 - Sadly no, Fujifilm isn't bringing back beloved old films
19:51 - About that Leica film...
21:55 - The specific things Mint updated in the production Rollei35AF
24:42 - Midterm Review: Grading Every Camera Maker's 2025 Performance w/ Gordon Laing
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What is the State of the 'Midrange' Camera?
25 juni 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
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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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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro
12:32 - The Bild Expo was HUGE, and we had a blast
16:19 - 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-mount
20:43 - Panasonic Lumix cameras are getting a nice firmware update and S1R II photographers will be especially pleased
22:58 - Magic Lantern for Canon cameras is back
25:20 - It's been two years, but still no Abode
28:43 - 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)
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The PetaPixel Podcast LIVE from the BILD Expo!
19 juni 2025 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro
03:29 - What every camera release in 2025 says about the brand's industry views
40:55 - Tech Support (from the audience)
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The Camera Store’s Founder Talks 2025 Pricing and Camera Popularity
11 juni 2025 · 1 uur 42 min
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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 - Intro
12:49 - Firstly, no the Kyu review wasn't sponsored content
15:13 - Fujifilm moved manufacturing for four X series camera to Japan just for the US market
18:41 - We got a ton of new info about the GFX Eterna
23:20 - iPadOS is finally getting the update Chris desperately wants
27:55 - The SmallRig x Potato Jet tripod is now available in a more compact version
31:36 - 31:36 - 7Artisans Cine Primes promise pro quality for $800
38:25 - Omnar Lenses made the 5cm f/2 MC FLB lens
42:04 - The Camera Store's Peter Jeune talks 2025 pricing and camera popularity
1:19:31 - What have you been up to?
1:26:16 - Tech support
1:36:41 - Feel good story of the week
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Sigma's CEO Talks Cinema, Autofocus, BF Sales, and More!
4 juni 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
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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: Lees meer00:00 - 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 week
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How Badly Does Sony Need to Release a GREAT a7 V?
29 mei 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
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This week on <em>The PetaPixel Podcast</em>, the team sits down together in La Serena, Chile to talk about Sony's FX2 announcement and what it might mean for the company's next camera.
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<h2>In This Episode:</h2>
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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-developmen…
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How We Would Have Made the Fuji X half Differently
22 mei 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
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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: Lees meer00:00 - Intro
9:33 - You need to watch Sarah's video about photographing Iraq
22:49 - Nikon was the best selling camera brad in Japan for the first time in the mirrorless era
25:29 - Voigtlander lens lets you adjust aberration and bokeh
29:07 - Blazar's new anamorphic lenses can rotate
31:19 - The DJI Mavic 4 Pro was kinda sorta available in the US for a short time
35:30 - Reduction of Chinese tariffs sees immediate decrease in price for some Leica products
37:13 - If tariffs hold, Nikon expects to lose $70 million
37:29 - …
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Chris and Jordan 'Sell' a Content Creator Cameras! Feat. Sarah Teng
14 mei 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
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. Shop today and save $100 at Tamron Americas! Lees meer
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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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In This Episode:
00:00 - Are we too hard on dentists?
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Bonus Episode: Photographer Doug Mills on Winning the 2025 Pulitzer Prize!
12 mei 2025 · 52 min
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! Lees meer
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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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Photographers Are SPOILED by Modern Camera Tech!
7 mei 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
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<a href="https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=PetaPixel&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=PetaPixel&utm_content=date20250416X5Launch">Get the X5 now</a>, the smartest and toughest 360° Camera ever made here and use code “PetaPixel” to get a free 114cm invisible selfie stick with your purchase.</em>
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 - Intro
12:14 - Pulitzer Prize announcement
15:05 - Tamron plans to announce six lenses this year, 10 next year
18:39 - The DJI Phantom is dead
21:14 - Sony reportedly considering spinning off its sensor business
25:49 - Canon announced a "new" 75-300mm that just looks like a remount of a lens from 1999
29:47 - So, we have to talk about tariffs again...
30:52 - Leica raises prices in Canada because of the US
34:04 - The DJI Osmo Pocket costs $800 now, if you can find one
36:12 - 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?
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Are There Any Limits to What We Can Do With Lenses Now?
30 april 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
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. Lees meer
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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 options
15:40 - Viltrox has a new compact flash
19:15 - Adobe opens the gates for any AI models to work in Creative Cloud
22:15 - Logitech MX Creative Console now supports Final Cut and Resolve
24:33 - Our friend Hugh made a grip for the Sigma BF
28:05 - Canon confirms tariffs are going to increase prices
32:26 - Are there limits to what a lens can be anymore?
1:03:49 - What have you been up to?
1:08:17 - Tech support
1:26:02- Feel good story of the week
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Severance's Jessica Lee Gagné on Cinematography, Directing, and More!
23 april 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
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. Lees meer
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 - Intro
07:25 - Insta360 announced the X5 360-degree camera
13:02- Synology wants you to buy its official drives and restricts many features to them
15:41 - Light Lens Lab is remaking the rare P. Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.5
19:48 - Fujifilm finally priced the new Instax mini 41
21:31 - Fujifilm teases a "half" camera
22:57 - Viltrox announced a new 35mm f/1.2
13:35 - Sorry, but we have to talk about tariffs again...
25:48 - Blackmagic was going to build a US factory, but tariffs made it untenable
26:51 - Harman is raising film prices in the US
30:26 - Japan has no idea what the US wants
33:21 - Fujifilm confirms it has paused shipments of some cameras amid trade disarray
35:28 - Nikon's vending machine mini cameras have arrived in the US
39:01 - Severance's Jessica Lee Gagné on Cinematography, Directing, and More!
1:13:22 - What have you been up to?
1:18:16 - Tech support
1:31:3…
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The Coolest Camera Gear from the Year's Biggest Video Show!
9 april 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
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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 tariffs
07:29 - Sony a1 II shortage is getting worse
12:54 - DxO quietly pulls back on X-Trans 5, apologizes for "misleading" messaging
14:15 - Don't hold out hope for native leaf shutters on GFX
17:26 - DJI is begging the US government to do its job
18:39 - Fujifilm film prices in Japan are going way up
22:54 - DaVinci Resolve adds more than 100 new features
26:54 - We got more details on the GFX Eterna cinema camera
32:54 - The stuff at NAB that caught our eye
51:39 - Curtis Judd drops by
52:25 - Never read the comments
55:37 - Tech Support
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Does Any Competitor Beat the Nikon Z5 II Right Now?
3 april 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
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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 - Intro
09:40 - Why no Canon V1 or R50V launch video?
13:45 - Canon's PowerShot V1 is $900 and coming next month
16:19 - The Canon EOS R50V is a compact cinema-focused camera
19:54 - The RF 20mm f/1.4 L is Canon's widest-ever f/1.4 prime
23:48 - Sony's announcement is a very expensive add-on for the Venice
26:03 - The Nodus Obscura watch has an analog exposure gauge in the bezel
29:50 - The GR III successor will definitely come... at some point
32:48 - Apple should have actually sold this computer
35:22 - 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 comments
1:14:50 - Tech support
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The Very Good Smartphone Cameras We Didn't Talk About (Feat. Ted Kritsonis)
26 maart 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
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. Lees meer
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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro
08:50 - GoPro's Anamorphic lens mod is finally available
12:15 - Tamron will make more prime lenses if that's what photographers want
15:18 - Canon is developing 3D dual photo tech powered by Dual Pixel
20:15 - Sirui is the ninth member of the L Mount Alliance
23:06 - Sony and Canon tease new video cameras
27:54 - 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 Vegas
1:15:41 - Never read the comments
1:20:29 - Tech support
1:31:51 - Feel good story of the week
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GFX100RF Design Philosophy with Fujifilm's Justin Stailey
21 maart 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
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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 orders
11:28 - Insta360 and Leica extend their strategic partnership and promise new co-engineered products
14:05 - Historic auction of Leica cameras in China was manipulated
16:41 - 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 development
24:10 - Magnum, Fujifilm, and MPP teamed up for a massive digitization effort
25:18 - The GF100RF Design Philosophy with Fujifilm's Justin Stailey
58:23 - Our GF100RF thoughts that didn't make it into the hands-on video
1:13:54 - What have you been up to?
1:16:34 - Tech support
1:29:30 - Feel good story of the week
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Is Chris Wrong About the Sigma BF? Feat. David Imel
12 maart 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
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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 Episode
00:00 - Intro
07:30 - Apple's new computers are really good, but the M4 Max is all photographers need right now
13:40 - Canon won't do the alternate versions of the 1 series, won't do a high resolution version of the R1
16:54 - Canon is cautiously ramping compact camera production back up
20:03 - 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 comments
1:18:12 - Tech support
1:27:30 - Using anamorphic lenses for still photography
1:29:43 - Feel good story of the week
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Did Panasonic Finally Support Photographers? Feat. Micro Four Nerds
5 maart 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
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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.)
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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In This Episode
00:00 - Intro: Say hello to Emily, from Micro Four Nerds!
10:01 - Rejoice: Nikon fixes the Z6 III N-log flickering issue
12:02 - TTArtisan's debut camera is a retro folding Instax
16:20 - Technicolor shuts down abruptly, leaving 10,000 workers in the lurch
18:50 - Xiaomi wants to make modular magnetic smartphone lenses
23:26 - Chris reviews the Peak Design Ca…
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Sigma's CEO Talks BF, Foveon, and More
26 februari 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
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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 roadmap
08:00 - Chris derails us
10:25 - Chris brings us back
12:47 - Leica has a new 50mm f/1.4
13:53 - Canon announced the PowerShot V1
17:24 - Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4
20:22 - Sigma's big week
34:58 - One-on-one with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki
54:39 - What have you been up to?
56:27 - Tech support
1:08:25 - Feel good story of the week: https://youtu.be/V5MwWcixA6I
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What to Expect From CP+ 2025, the World's Biggest Photo Expo, Feat. Ted Forbes
19 februari 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
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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 Episode
00:00 - Intro
11:03 - Apple's acquisition of Pixelmator is complete
17:00 - Capture One shut down its community forum
21:53 - Western Digital and SanDisk are divorcing
26:33 - Harman Red 125 is a new redscale color negative film
30:20 - Lucky Film is making a comeback and distributors are fighting over it
33:14 - Content Credentials on Samsung's Galaxy S25 don't work on real photos, only AI
36:02 - The Nikon block
46:33 - PetaPixel members get access to full-resolution RAW and JPEGS from new cameras and lenses
49:71 - What do you want to see from the CP+ Photography Exhibition in Japan?
1:11:07 - Never read the comments
1:16:55 - Tech support
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What Else MUST Micro Four Thirds Do in 2025?
6 februari 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
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! Lees meer
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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In This Episode
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 proje… -
Did Samsung Do Enough To Separate From Google?
24 januari 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
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! Lees meer
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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In This Episode
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-Moun…
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Is L-Mount Worth Investing Into?
17 januari 2025 · 1 uur 35 min
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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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In This Episode
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 i…
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This Isn't the Compact Camera Revival We Asked For
8 januari 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
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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 -…
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The Annual Airing of Grievances (Season 3 Finale)
18 december 2024 · 1 uur 40 min
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. Lees meer
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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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!
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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.
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The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2024
11 december 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
If 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! Lees meer
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…
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PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2025 (Feat. Becca Farsace)
4 december 2024 · 1 uur 33 min
If you’re a wildlife or birding photographer, you know the magic of capturing rare encounters from afar. To bring your vision to life, OM SYSTEM has curated the ultimate telephoto kit designed for those who demand precision, durability, and exceptional image quality. Lees meer
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.
Save up to $200 on a wide selection of lenses at tamron-americas.com/petapixel
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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Grading Every Camera Maker: 2024 Final Review (Feat. Gordon Laing)
27 november 2024 · 1 uur 43 min
As the holiday season draws near, now is the perfect time to purchase gifts that will bring joy to your loved ones. And if you’re ready to spoil yourself or someone special with an incredible camera deal, we’ve got the best winter offer waiting for you. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering Black Friday pricing, and you don't want to miss it! For a limited time, the OM SYSTEM E-M10 Mark IV camera is available for $299.99 off its regular price of $999.98. Right now, you can grab the camera for just $699.99! Plus, when you buy the camera body, you’ll get the M.Zuiko 14-42mm II R lens for free—that’s an amazing deal! Lees meer
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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 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)…
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Fuji Eterna, Final Cut Pro 11, and the Fall of Sony's Airpeak
14 november 2024 · 1 uur 37 min
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. Lees meer
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!
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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
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What Are the Best Entry-Level Cameras Right Now?
7 november 2024 · 1 uur 39 min
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. Lees meer
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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Retired Sony Exec on How Cameras (and Photographers) Have Changed
30 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 49 min
Whether 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. Lees meer
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 th…
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The Future of Photography According to Apple, Maker of the World's Most Popular Camera
25 oktober 2024 · 32 min
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. Lees meer
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.
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How to Travel as a Photographer and Not Hate Yourself
23 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 28 min
From 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! Lees meer
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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Experience unmatched versatility of Tamron all-in-one zoom lenses including the new Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD lens for Sony E-mount. This all-in-one zoom covers a wide focal range, from expansive landscapes at 28mm to distant subjects at 300mm. With its fast and quiet VXD autofocus system, you’ll capture sharp images effortlessly. The built-in VC (Vibration Compensation) minimizes camera shake for smooth handheld shooting, even in varying light conditions. Compact and lightweight, this lens is ideal for travel and outdoor adventures, empowering photographers to capture stunning scenery with flexibility and ease. Shop Tamron lenses at tamron-americas.com.
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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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The Owner of The Camera Store on Industry, Film, and More
16 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 43 min
The 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. Lees meer
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
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Our Dream Fixed-Lens Cameras
9 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 34 min
If 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. Lees meer
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 Birt…
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JPEG XL: What It Is And Why You Should Care
2 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 43 min
OM 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! Lees meer
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 support
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Talkin' Backpacks w/ Peak Design's Founder Peter Dering
25 september 2024 · 1 uur 34 min
Back 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. Lees meer
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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In This Episode
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 camer…
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Not All Megapixels Are Equal (and Nikon RED LUTs Review)
19 september 2024 · 1 uur 35 min
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. Lees meer
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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In This Episode
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 o…
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What We REALLY Thought of Apple's iPhone 16 Launch
11 september 2024 · 56 min
Thanks 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. Lees meer
The filter features ZERO Coating on both sides of the glass and a satin, glare-reducing black alumite aluminum frame that helps minimize flares and ghosts with its anti-reflection properties. Plus, enjoy a $300 rebate on the OM-1 Mark II body, a $100 rebate on the OM-5 body, and many more rebates and free accessory offers through September 29th!
Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or stop by your nearest authorized OM SYSTEM retailer to take advantage of these deals today!
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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In This Episode
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 …
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Becca Farsace Talks Leaving The Verge and Going Independent
4 september 2024 · 1 uur 42 min
Wildlife 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! Lees meer
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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In This Episode
00:00 - Intro (and injury update)
09:21 - GoPro's New GoPro Hero 13 Black makes some gre…
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Olympics Photographer on Canon R1, Sony a9 III, and More! Feat. Leah Hennel
29 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 40 min
If 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. Lees meer
From now until September 29, 2024, you can enjoy an incredible $100 instant savings on the OM SYSTEM OM-5 body, or $300 off the OM-5 with the M.Zuiko 12-45mm F4.0 PRO lens kit. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or your nearest authorized OM SYSTEM retailer today.
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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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In This Episode
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 stor…
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Brands Have No Idea How to Work With YouTubers
22 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 33 min
Now 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. Lees meer
Visit explore.omsystem.com/PetaPixel or visit an authorized retailer of OM SYSTEM to get your hands on this gear today!
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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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 …
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Adobe Answers Your Questions on AI, Controversies, and Photography
15 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
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. Lees meer
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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In This Episode
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 …
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Making YouTube Videos Using a Film Camera is HARD
7 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 30 min
From 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! Lees meer
Check out OM SYSTEM’s August specials and take advantage of these incredible savings while they last. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer today!
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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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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 smart…
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Is There Something Going on With the Nikon Z6 III Sensor?
31 juli 2024 · 1 uur 33 min
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. Lees meer
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.
If you’re ready to take advantage of these exceptional deals, visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel today!
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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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In This Episode
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…
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Is the Canon R3 Line Dead Now? Feat. Kai W
24 juli 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
If you’re itching to upgrade your camera or have been eyeing the OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II, now may be the time. For three days only, from July 23 rd to 25 th , 2024, head over to your local OM SYSTEM authorized photo specialty store to score $300 off the OM-1 Mark II body, now just $2,099.99 (US), down from $2,399.99 (US). If you prefer a kit, the OM-1 Mark II with the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II lens can be yours for $2,699.99. Lees meer
Don’t miss out on these incredible savings. Get your hands on a brand new, powerful, portable, and weather-sealed OM-1 Mark II for your upcoming adventures. Don’t wait, this offer is only available until July 25th!
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This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are joined by Kai W to talk about the R3 and ask... why does it still exist? Canon says the R3 line isn't going anywhere, but side-by-side with the new R1, there doesn't seem to be any reason for it to exist anymore. The four debate!
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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... with Kai W!
08:52 - SL3 Bug could delete your photos, but Leica already fixed it
16:07 - Canon says it is developing new lenses "no one can imagine yet"
19:58 - Laowa Makes the world's first zoom shift lens
22:43 - Serif Affinity is free for six months, no strings attached
24:51 - Got a question for Adobe? Let us know.
27:57 - Is the R3 Line dead now?
42:36 - Does dual pixel hold Canon back?
46:29 - What has Kai been up to?
55:31 - Tech support
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