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The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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112 episodes

2 days ago

Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join PetaPixel's Editor-in-Chief Jaron Schneider for a weekly discussion on current events in the photography industry, camera equipment, technology, culture, and more.

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Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join PetaPixel's Editor-in-Chief Jaron Schneider for a weekly discussion on current events in the photography industry, camera equipment, technology, culture, and more.

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The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

We Drafted Our Dream Camera Teams! Feat. David Imel & Jeremy Gray

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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.

We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.

In This Episode

00:00 - Intro
11:55 - Affinity went the DaVinci Resolve route, and is now free
13:50 - Lightroom Classic's updates are an example of what AI should be doing
17:08 - Sony is the first company to authenticate video files
19:35 - The LemurStrap is an innovative approach to camera carry
21:50 - A photographer has decided to make anamorphic M-mount lenses
24:44- Moment's new line of ultra-light camera bags have some innovative design elements
29:07 - Feel good story of the week
32:49 - The Fantasy Camera Draft, feat. David Imel and Jeremy Gray

1 week ago

1 hour 27 minutes 57 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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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In This Episode

00:00 - Intro from Tokyo!
07:31 - Panasonic has a new gold S9
10:01 - Nikon gives APS-C photographers a welcome boost
13:56 - Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro is really well balanced for the price
16:35 - Jordan is very mixed on the Canon C50
21:10 - 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 polarizing
32:35 - Tamron’s 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 Is Here and Costs $899
35:30 - Ricoh is making a dedicated monochrome GR IV
37:36 - Sigma Delays AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Due to Overwhelming Demand
38:45 - Looking back at Sigma's monster year with President Kazuto Yamaki
57:11 - What have you been up to?
1:00:30 - Feel Good Story of the week

3 weeks ago

1 hour 3 minutes 18 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Podcasting From the GR Space in Brisbane, Australia!

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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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In This Episode

00:00 - Intro from the GR Space in Brisbane
07:23 - Australia!
10:50 - Tamron's G2 trinity on Z mount is complete
15:28 - You can download and use other people's OM System recipes
18:59 - Nikon says the ZR is good enough to fill two camera line segments by itself
23:06 - Affinity stops selling software ahead of "big changes" coming in October
24:56 - Nikon's original Z-mount 24-70mm f/2.8 is discontinued?
27:10 - CIPA data shows "summer slump" worse this year
30:10 - Caira is an "AI-Native" Micro Four Thirds camera with Gen AI built in
37:45 - Blackmagic RAW is coming to Sony
39:27 - Fujifilm did make actual changes to the Eterna 55 sensor
42:05 - Is Jaron right or is he wrong?
52:17 - What have you been up to?
56:40 - Tech support
1:13:08 - Feel good story of the week

1 month ago

1 hour 16 minutes 47 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Huge Week of Sony, Nikon, Kodak News, Plus our Favorite Tripods of 2025!

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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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In This Episode

Sony has a new 100mm f/2.8 Macro

You can trick the iPhone 17 Pro into recording open gate RAW internally

Sony's new global shutter sensor shoots 105MP at 100FPS

The Analogue aF-1 is a brand-new autofocus film camera

CreativeLive is shutting down

Nikon says the ZR can record for over 2 hours without overheating

Zeiss Loxia lenses are officially discontinued

Fujifilm is going to make more cinema cameras

Lumix 100-500mm is the system's first ultra tele zoom

Chris and Jaron are going to Brisbane for GR Space!

Sony cameras and lenses got another price hike in the US

A brand-new camera company is making the spiritual successor to the Lumix GM5

1 month ago

1 hour 36 minutes 4 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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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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
13:55 - PetaPixel is now on Apple News (correctly!)
15:57 - Canon C50 is the smallest and lightest Canon Cinema camera
20:46 - Nikon ZR is the first collaboration camera with RED
24:59 - RED V-Raptor XE is half the price of the V-Raptor X
26:41 - 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 FPS
35:42 - Nikon is developing dedicated cinema lenses
39:36 - Leitz announced a set of cine lenses for mirrorless cameras
42:19 - Blackmagic made a super-powered dock for iPhone filmmaking
45:04 - Canon C50 vs Nikon ZR vs Sony FX3
47:47 - 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 RAW
1:06:52 - 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/

1 month ago

1 hour 29 minutes 34 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

What We're MOST Excited About with Apple's iPhone 17! Feat. Tyler Stalman

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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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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
15:35 - We made a movie in Alaska!
44:47 - Why would someone want to use the GFX Eterna 55? w/ Oren Soffer
59:56 - All about iPhone from Apple Park! w/ Tyler Stalman

2 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes 51 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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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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
11:34 - Canon teased a new cinema camera
16:06 - Global market share numbers show how lopsided camera sales are
24:46 - Nikon Z6 III firmware adds Bird AF, auto capture, and C2PA
27:36 - Viltrox joined the L-mount alliance
30:14 - Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro for Fujifilm is less than $600
32:30 - DJI announced the Mic 3
36:08 - 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 Comments
1:33:11 - Feel good story of the week

2 months ago

1 hour 36 minutes 11 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Hasselblad Has a Winner, and Did We NEED the GR IV?

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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 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

2 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes 9 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

BIG Abode, Arri, and Kodak News, Plus a Deep-Dive into Google Pixel 10

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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

2 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes 46 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

100th Episode Special! Our Best and Worst YouTube Experiences

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We did it: The PetaPixel Podcast has reached 100 episodes! Come celebrate with us!

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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 - 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

3 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes 7 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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.

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.

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In This Episode:

Sony surprised with an RX1R III announcement

Samyang expands the affordable Prima line with two new primes

Insta360 will challenge

The Fujifilm X half is very popular

Canon to add password protection to 10 EOS R-series cameras

Canon's re-mount of an ancient lens is very affordable

4 months ago

1 hour 35 minutes 4 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Revisiting Classic Fixed-Lens Cameras From Decades Past

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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

4 months ago

1 hour 36 minutes 49 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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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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

4 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes 43 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

What is the State of the 'Midrange' Camera?

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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)

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes 8 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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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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)

4 months ago

51 minutes 8 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

The Camera Store’s Founder Talks 2025 Pricing and Camera Popularity

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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

5 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes 23 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Sigma's CEO Talks Cinema, Autofocus, BF Sales, and More!

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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:

George E. Smith, co-inventor of the CCD sensor, has passed away

Yashica made a digital camera with a film advance lever

Lenovo made a camera... for some reason

400 photographers sign letter demanding the return of Nick Ut's credit on the 'Napalm Girl' photo

David Lynch's camera collection is up for auction

Feel good story of the week

5 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes 38 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

How Badly Does Sony Need to Release a GREAT a7 V?

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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>

<ul>

<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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5 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes 19 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

How We Would Have Made the Fuji X half Differently

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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:

00:00 - 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 - Sony expects to lose $682 million
37:41 - Sony raised the price of many cameras, lenses, and accessories
39:11 - Let's talk X half... and what we would do differently
1:05:35 - What have you been up to?
1:11:52 - Tech support
1:32:49 - Feel good story of the week

5 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes 49 seconds

The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Chris and Jordan 'Sell' a Content Creator Cameras! Feat. Sarah Teng

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!

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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?
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

6 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes 43 seconds