Photo Geek Weekly

Steve Brazill joins the conversation to discuss the new Lumix S9 and what it means for small cameras, what the Canon R1 could possibly be, one of the most advanced low “resolution” sensors ever blasted into space and insurance fraud. All this and more in an extended episode of Photo Geek Weekly – thanks for listening! Story 1: Big roundup of all the S9 reviews from youtubers (via l-rumors.com) Story 2: Canon Announces Development of the EOS R1: The R System's First Flagship (via PetaPixel) Story 3: NASA Develops Tiny Yet Mighty 36-Pixel Sensor (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Fraudsters Are Editing Photos of Damaged Vehicles to Claim Insurance (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Eden Brothers Wildflower Mixed Seeds Steve: RX 11 – The definitive toolkit for audio repair Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode, I welcoem new guest host Freddy Clark to the co-pilot seat to discuss a new medium format sensor from Sony, cheap third party lenses and why they matter, controversy over important images and poorly defined laws that can impact your photography. All this and more, thanks for listening! Story 1: Sony Develops New 247-Megapixel Medium Format Sensor (via PetaPixel) Story 2: New Lens Company SG-Image Debuts Super-Fast 35mm f/0.95 APS-C Prime (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Pictures of the Year Sparks Controversy, Awards ‘Disgusting' War Photo Top Prize (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Canadian Authority Demands Fee From Photographers to Shoot on Public Land (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: StarLink Freddy: GoPro HERO12 Black and the Neewer LS-31 15x Macro Lens Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Freddy Clark: Website, Threads, Instagram, Princeton Photo Workshop

Story 1: Can Foam Cases Really Corrupt Your Memory Cards? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Finding Beauty in Gloom: Creative Photography on Dull Days (via fstoppers) Story 3: TikTok is Working on a New Photo App That Could Rival Instagram (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Grieving Father Uses AI to Keep Dead Daughter ‘Alive' in ‘Digital World' (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: PetaPixel Podcast Martin: LensWork Podcast + Magazine, etc. Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Martin Bailey: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Steve Brazill joins the conversation about image authenticity in the media (specially the recent royal incident), Nikon’s acquisition of RED, the faults in the Leica SL3 and an interesting bit of copyright law in the evolving landscape of photography. Thanks for listening! Bonus: Check out Steve’s workshop on live music photography this weekend via Princeton Photo Workshop! Story 1: Has Kate Middleton Just Ended All Remaining Trust in Photographs? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: A Seismic Shift: The Ramifications of Nikon's RED Acquisition (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Leica SL3 Initial Review: L-Mount's Best High-Res Option… For Now (via PetaPixel) Related: Why Leica's SL3 Doesn't Support Content Authenticity (via PeyaPixel) Story 4: Photographer Wins Copyright Lawsuit After Website Used His Creative Commons Image (via PetaPixel) More details: PHILPOT v. INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW (2024) (via findlaw.com) Picks of the Week: Don: $20 Pure Silver Hexagon Coin with Crystal – Snowflake Steve: Motion VFX Plugins and and a shoutout to The Final Cut Bro – Dylan Bates – he has some great plugins too Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

Chris Marquardt joins the discussion on all things AI, the newest gear from CP+ 2024, advice for monetizing your photography, secret memory card slots and how CGI is continuing to change cinema – and much more! Thanks for listening. Story 1: OpenAI's Sora Turns Short Text Prompts into Photo-Realistic Video (via PetaPixel) Related: OpenAI Has Us Asking: What Happened to Ethical Software Development? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Fujifilm X100VI initial review (via DPReview) Related: Sigma to ship ultra-fast 15mm F1.4 “Art” diagonal fisheye lens in March (via DPReview) Related: Sigma announces 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS super-telephoto for E- and L-mount (via DPReview) Related: The Full-Frame Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D is Laowa's First AF Lens (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Practical Advice for Monetizing Your Photography (via fstoppers) Story 4: The Leica T internal memory storage is just a micro SD card and it can be easily upgraded (via leicarumors.com) Story 5: “NO CGI” is really just INVISIBLE CGI (3/4) (via The Movie Rabbit Hole [YouTube]) Picks of the Week: Don: Polarized Film Pack of 2 20x30cm Self Adhesive Polarizing Filter for Educational Physics Chris: Why is this Space Telescope so Tiny? (YouTube video) Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Chris Marquardt: Photo Sensei, Website, Podcast (Tips from the Top Floor), Flickr, Twitter, Facebook

Preamble: Flickr Turns 20 Years Old Today (via PetaPixel) Story 1: Wedding Photographer Fined $30,000 For Using Images Taken By Other Photographers (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Pro Baseball Photo Competition Announces Inaugral Winners (via PetaPixel) Related: Sports Illustrated Makes Mass Layoff of Editorial Staffers, Throwing Its Future Into Question (via Variety) Story 3: Deepfake ‘Face Swap' Attacks Surged By 704% in 2023 (via PetaPixel) Story 4: This $35 Wannabe Fujifilm Camera Is Something Else (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: NITECORE NEW P30 1000 Lumen 676 Yard Long Throw Hunting Flashlight Allan: SmallRig RM120 Compact RGB LED Light with Long Battery Life Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Allan Attridge: Website, Two Hosers Podcast, E-Mail, Facebook

On this episode, Jordan Drake joins the conversation to discuss the latest developments in the cinema space, the first new camera from OM System, a weird “camera” accessory that shouldn’t exist and some fun banter / catching up. Thanks for listening! Preamble: Nikon Releases the First Major Firmware Update for the Z8 (via PetaPixel) Story 1: RED's New Global Shutter Camera Promises Unbelievable Dynamic Range (via PetaPixel) Story 2: OM System OM-1 II Review: Could This Have Been a Firmware Update? (via PetaPixel) Story 3: New Zeiss Nano Prime T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lenses Range from 18 to 100mm (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Super Nintendo Tripod Mount Makes the Game Boy Camera Even Cooler (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Yongnuo YN560 IV Speedlite Jordan: Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jordan Drake: PetaPixel YouTube, Threads, Instagram, PetaPixel Podcast

Joseph Linaschke joins the conversation to talk about the new Lumix 100mm macro lens, copyright complexities, new medium format news, the destructive path of AI and the fireworks created by a dying chameleon. All this and more – thanks for listening! BONUS: Don’s Feb 3 – 24 Macro Photography Workshop (online / virtual!) is nearly full, but go here if you’d like to secure one of the remaining spots! Preamble: Check out PhotoJoseph’s video on the new Lumix 100mm F/2.8 macro lens. Story 1: Richard Prince to Pay Photographers Over $650,000 In Copyright Lawsuits (via PetaPixel) Related: Kat Von D Beats Photographer in Copyright Lawsuit Over Miles Davis Tattoo (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Hasselblad CFV 100C delivers modern medium format with classic style (via DPReview) Story 3: Taylor Swift is the New Rallying Cry in the Fight Against Deepfakes (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Watch a Chameleon Erupt in Stunning Color Moments Before She Dies (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platypod Grip Joseph: Stance+ 10-in-1 Smartphone Super Gadget Compatible with MagSafe®+ Universal Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Joseph Linaschke: Youtube, Website, Facebook, Twitter

BONUS: Don's Feb 3 - 24 Macro Photography Workshop (online / virtual!) is nearly full, but go here if you'd like to secure one of the remaining spots! Story 1: Panasonic announces Lumix S 100mm F2.8 macro lens, ultra compact and more than just a macro (via DPReview) Related: Samsung Launches AI-Powered Galaxy S24 Smartphones (via PetaPixel) Related: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review for Photographers (via PetaPixel) Story 2: How to Print Photos at Home (via PetaPixel) Related: Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Metallic paper Related: Breathing Color Lyve Canvas (matte) Story 3: Photographer Sues Detroit Lions For Using His Photo For NFL Star's Statue (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Hunters Posed as Nature Photographers to Illegally Take Deer (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Wooden Typewriter Keycaps (Cherry MX switch compatible) Vintage style Brian: Maven Filters - with their current Kickstarter ending in a few short days! Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Brian Matiash: Website, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Photo Geek Weekly is Back! Steve Brazill joins after a number of missteps restarting this podcast to discuss the missteps of the photography industry in 2023, how to authenticate images properly, new patents for weird lenses and lawsuits over the depictions of product photography. All that and more! Thanks for listening. Upcoming Workshops: Don has a macro photography workshop running from February 3rd to the 24th, and Steve has a workshop on live music photography on March 16th. Both via the wonderful people at Princeton Photo Workshop. Check them out! Story 1: The Most Forgettable Announcements of 2023 (via PetaPixel) Related: Canon announces EOS R100 entry-level APS-C RF-mount camera (via DPReview) Story 2: Cameras, Content Authenticity, and the Evolving Fight Against AI Images (via PetaPixel) Story 3: More Revolutionary Canon Lens Designs Emerge (via fstoppers) Story 4: Woman Sues Reese's Chocolate For ‘Misleading' Photos on Packaging (via PetaPixel) Related: McDonald's and Wendy's Win Lawsuit Over Size of Burgers in Ad Photos (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Moment 75mm Macro Mobile Lens | T-Series Steve: Platypod Handle Bonus: Two images taken with the Moment 75mm Macro Mobile lens: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

Story 1: Here Is How I Upgrade My Gear as a Professional Photographer (via fstoppers) Related: Tin House Studio (as referenced by Andy) Story 2: Zeiss is Not Leaving the Photo Biz, But Admits Its Latest Camera Didn't Sell (via PetaPixel) Story 3: The Mercury Stereo 12 is a Medium Format Stereoscopic Camera System (via PetaPixel) Related: Ondu Eikan is a Modular Large Format Camera Designed to ‘Grow With You' (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Andy Day discovers potentially unethical use of Unsplash photo by AI upstart (via Twitter) Related: Evoto Portrait Retouching Related: Copyright Office Refuses to ‘Register Works Entirely Generated by AI' (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Atomos Nexus HDMI to USB dongle Andy: Casey Neistat video for the Insta360 Go 3 Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Andy Day: Website, Twitter, Instagram

Steve Brazill joins the conversation to see where AI is going and what can be done about it, lenses that shoot at extremely wide apertures, "efficiencies" and fines at Meta and look at the reputational damage to Outdoor Photographer for not paying their contributors. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Photoshop's New ‘Generative Fill' Uses AI to Expand or Change Photos (via PetaPixel) Related Google's AI Product Studio Removes Need for ‘Expensive' Photographers (via PetaPixel) Story 2: F-Zero Camera ‘Breaks the Laws of Physics' by Shooting f/0.3 to f/0.6 (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Meta Completes Another Round of Layoffs in its ‘Year of Efficiency' (via PetaPixel) Related Shutterstock to Acquire Giphy from Meta for $53M (via PetaPixel) Related Meta Issued Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion Fine for Mishandling Data (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Outdoor Photographer ‘Grossly Mismanaged' as Contributors Go Unpaid for Months (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Snow Crystals: A Case Study in Spontaneous Structure Formation Steve: The Photography Rates Spreadsheet Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

Jordan Drake joins Don Komarechka to discuss the latest offerings by RED, the shutdown of Imaging Resource in a very unceremonious way, the Nikon Z8 and what it means for the future of photography, and an update to an ongoing legal battle over copyright infringement. All this and more - thanks for listening! Story 1: RED Unveils Komodo-X 6K Cine Camera with New Sensor and Faster Framerates (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Imaging Resource Founder Shares the Tale of His Site's Untimely Demise (via PetaPixel) Story 3: The Nikon Z8 is a Paradigm Shifting Camera (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Photographers Score Early Victories in Copyright Lawsuits Against Artist Richard Prince (via PetaPixel) Related: Supreme Court Rules Andy Warhol's Prince Art is Copyright Infringement (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platypod Handle - now on Kickstarter! Jordan: iFootage Cobra 3 Carbon Fiber Monopod with Pedal-Release Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jordan Drake: PetaPixel YouTube, Twitter, Instagram

Don sits down with the always-tinkering genius Larry Tiefenbrunn to discuss his Platypod inventions, when they mean to photographers, the challenges faced with building photographic equipment, and so much more. The latest Platypod crowd-funding campaign has just been launched on Kickstarter - the handle! The discussion culminates at the handle, but it's a long and winding adventure. Anyone with an inventive spirit or a shred of entrepreneurial energy should listen to this episode! And of course, back the Kickstarter campaign. Not only are the tools incredibly helpful, but your support allows for Platypod to keep the inventions coming. Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Larry Tiefenbrunn: Website, Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, Handle Kickstarter

Stewart Wood is the guest host this week to discuss the growing problem of AI imagery in the photographic space, what might become of Kodak Alaris, why more and more people are switching to DaVinci Resolve and how to get money from Facebook/Meta. Thanks again for listening! Story 1: Artist Refuses Prize After His AI Image Wins at Top Photo Contest (via PetaPixel) Story 2: The Main Kodak Film Business is Up for Sale Again (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Why Video Editors are Switching to DaVinci Resolve in Droves (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Do You Use Facebook? Meta May Owe You Money (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Telescoping Inspection Mirrors Stewart: Repurpose an old dead monitor for diffusion elements: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Stewart Wood: YouTube, Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group - The Macro World

Steve Brazill brilliantly shares his opinions on black & white photography in the digital era, and joins further discussion about privacy / security, the NFT dead horse, AI for science and asinine refund requests. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Hands-On with the Leica M11 Monochrom: An Artist's Camera (via PetaPixel) Related: Ricoh announces Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR (via DPReview) Related: Color Filters for Black-and-White Photography: A Complete Guide (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Tesla Sued Over Report Employees Shared Private Car Camera Footage (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Canon Jumps Into NFTs, Building a Digital Art Market Called Cadabra (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Scientists Use AI to Enhance First-Ever Photo of Black Hole (via PetaPixel) Story 5: Divorced Woman Demands Refund from Wedding Photographer 4 Years Later (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: ExpressVPN Steve: StellaPro Lights Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

Bonus: Don's macro photography workshop is nearly sold out! Grab one of the last spots! Jeff Harmon joins Don Komarechka on this episode to discuss the state of the industry, laws that might be catching up to influences, AI bans on political figures and a VERY rare image of an "ELVE". All this and more, thanks for listening! Story 1: The state of the camera industry, according to the people who make cameras (via DPReview) Story 2: France Proposes Jail for Influencers Who Don't Disclose Photoshop (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Midjourney Bans AI Images of Chinese President Xi Jinping (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Photographer Captures Ultra-Rare Red Ring of Light Over Italy (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Canon Auto Bellows FD Jeff: Photo Mechanic Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jeff Harmon: Website, PhotoTaco Podcast, Master Photography Podcast, Facebook, Instagram, Instagram

Ant Pruit joins the conversation on this episode of Photo Geek Weekly to chat about AI, photography media companies, Canon FINALLY getting some much needed features and why truth in advertising is important. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Adobe Firefly is Way Behind: Is the Commitment to Ethics to Blame? (via PetaPixel) Related: Fake Facebook Ad of Flying Car Made with AI Image Generator Fools Buyers (via PetaPixel) Related: Samsung's Photo ‘Remaster' Feature Horrifyingly Gave Teeth to an Infant (via PetaPixel) Story 2: BeBop Buys Madavor Media, Including Outdoor Photographer and Imaging Resource (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Will the Canon EOS R5 Soon Shoot 400-Megapixel Images? (via fstoppers) Story 4: Levi's using AI generated ‘models' to sell clothes instead of real humans (via DIYPhotography.net) Picks of the Week: Don: MicroFogger 4 Pro Ant: Satechi Mac Mini Hub & Type-C Stand with SSD Enclosure – Mac Mini Stand Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Ant Pruitt: Website / Portfolio, Twitter, Instagram, Hands on Photography on TWiT, Mastodon

Chris Niccolls joins me on this episode of Photo Geek Weekly to discuss the closing of DPReview. It's the end of an era, folks. We also talk about Panasonic's further development of organic sensor technology, an AI imagery round-up and how we actually take care of our gear. All this and more! Story 1: DPReview.com to close (via DPReview) Story 2: Panasonic blogs about organic sensor's improved cross-talk, but doesn't talk photos (via DPReview) Related: Panasonic Still Hasn't Finished the Organic CMOS Sensor it Began in 2013 (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Are AI Photographers or ‘Synthographers' a Thing Now? (via ) Related: Chinese AI News Anchor Works 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year (via PetaPixel) Related: AI Image Generator Midjourney Launches a Magazine (via PetaPixel) Story 4: DPReview TV classics: The best and worst ways to clean your lenses (via DPReview) >>Buy Don a Coffee

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill rejoins the conversation to discuss the latest AI smartphone controversy from Samsung, editing mistakes and tips, gorgeous mobile images and whether they should be classified separately, and buying very expensive and unexpected cat food. All this and more - thanks to everyone for listening. Story 1: When is a Photo Not a Photo? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Avoid These Five Photo Editing Mistakes (via fstoppers) Story 3: The Gorgeous Winners of the 12th Annual Mobile Photography Awards (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Photographers Are Buying Cameras on Amazon But Getting Cat Food Instead (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week Don: Stewart Wood - YouTube Steve: Video Pencil Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Martin Bailey joins the conversation, discussing what the work life of a professional photographer looks like in 2023, how we deal with copyright issues, and the computers can now read our thoughts. Panic? All that and more on this episode - thanks for listening! Story 1: A Week in the Life of a Professional Photographer: What Does It Really Take? (via fstoppers) Story 2: New Copyright Claims Board Rules in Favor of Photographer in First Case (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Musk suspends “overzealous” rightsholders for “weaponizing” DMCA on Twitter (via ars technica) Story 4: High-resolution image reconstruction with latent diffusion models from human brain activity Picks of the Week: Don: Mitutoyo M Plan APO microscope objectives for use on any 200mm lens. You can get the NOVOFLEX Tube as an alternative to using a lens with the objective. Martin: SwitchBot Baby Monitor 2K Indoor Security Camera Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Martin Bailey: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Story 1: 5 Worrying Trends in Photography (via fstoppers) Story 2: Panasonic to Add Phase Detection to Future Cameras, Including MFT (via PetaPixel) Related: Sigma Is Done Developing Micro Four Thirds Lenses (via fstoppers) Story 3: The Fox is in the Henhouse: AI Photos Are Beyond the Point of No Return (via PetaPixel) Related: Scammers using AI images of fake earthquake victims to steal donations (via DIYPhotography.net) Story 4: The Nikon Z9's Selectable Shutter Sounds are Actually Coming (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Water pearls / beads - have some fun with marble-sized water balls that refract light! Chris: The mystery of the "same sky" postcards an investigative story by Vox. Very cool! Bonus - Water pearl shot: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Chris Marquardt: Photo Sensei, Website, Podcast (Tips from the Top Floor), Flickr, Twitter, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Alastair Jolly joys the discussion on social media subscriptions, new cameras from Canon, the differences in AI upscaling products and a 3-month gig to photograph a hotel. All this and more, with some love for the GameBoy Camera! Thanks for listening. Story 1: Meta Will Start Charging $12 a Month For Verification on Instagram (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Canon EOS R8 & R50 Announced (via Newsshooter) Story 3: Head-to-head: Adobe Super Resolution vs. ON1 Resize AI vs. Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI (via DPReview) Story 4: Maui Hotel Offering 3-Month Stay and $10K to Photograph Renovations (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: 2BitToy - get the pieces to modify a GameBoy Camera to accept modern lenses Alastair: Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration Bonus - Don's preliminary work with the GameBoy Camera: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Alastair Jolly: Flickr, SmugMug Live!, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo geek Weekly, Jordan Drake returns to regale us with a year's worth of video announcements, developments, and news! From Patent issues we should all be made aware of with the Nikon Z9, to new cameras from Sony, Fuji, and Panasonic - how has the video space changed in a year? We aim to answer that question. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Nikon's Z9 2.0 firmware adds internal 8K/60p Raw capture, 120Hz EVF upgrade, pre-buffer and more (via DPReview) Related: RED Sues Nikon Over Infringement of Compressed RAW Patents (via Y.M. Cinema Magazine) Related: Nikon is trying to invalidate RED's raw video patent, arguing it shouldn't have been granted in the first place (via DIY Photography.net) Story 2: Fujifilm X-H2S review (via DPReview) Related: Sony FX30 initial review (via DPReview) Story 3: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 review (via DPReview) Story 4: DPReview TV: What the S5 II means for the future of Panasonic cameras (via DPReview) Story 5: Moment's New 1.55x Anamorphic Lens Adds a Hollywood Look to iPhone Vids (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platyball - the best ball head I have ever used. No shifting or sagging when you get it set! Jordan: Accsoon Seemo - Turn your iPhone into a video monitor/recorder! Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jordan Drake: DPReview TV, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Allan Attridge to discuss how AI imaging is changing the photography landscape, the dramatic images from space telescopes in 2022, phase detect autofocus on Lumix and how camera technology is advancing, and the unreasonable demands of a wedding photographer. All this and more! Thanks for listening, and your feedback is always appreciated. Story 1: Google's Imagen AI produces photorealistic images from natural text with frightening fidelity (via DPReview) Related: Stunning sunset ‘photograph' wins contest after bowling over judges – but ‘terrifying' twist leads to scandal (via The Sun) Story 2: First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (via NASA) Intermnission: Allan's Holzfäller Woodworking Co YouTube Channel Story 3: Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II / DC-S5 IIX initial review (via DPReview) Story 4: Wedding Photographer Sued After Making ‘Unreasonable Demands' (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platypod Don Kom Macro Bundle Allan: Canon EOS R6 Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Allan Attridge: Website, Two Hosers Podcast, E-Mail, Facebook

Photo Geek Weekly is back! This is going to be a heavy episode, so prepare yourself for a discussion about the role of photography in a war setting, surrounding the war in Ukraine. It might not be an easy conversation to listen to, but it needs to happen. Story 1: List of journalists killed during the Russo-Ukrainian War Related: “If They Are Crushed, It Will Be Temporary”: What One War Photographer Has Learned From Documenting the Conflict in Ukraine Story 2: Ukrainian hackers created fake profiles of attractive women to trick Russian soldiers into sharing their location, report says. Days later, the base was blown up. Extra: Don Komarechka's Public Domain images in support of Ukraine - special thanks to Ian McKinnell for designing the 3D model of the trizub dough cutter. Story 3: The photos that have defined the war in Ukraine Story 4: Russia's War in Ukraine Will Leave a Lasting Scar on the Photography Industry Picks of the Week: Don: Helicon Focus - great focus stacking software from a company based in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Steve: The West Wing and Beyond: What I saw Inside the Presidency - Book by Pete Souza Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Martin Bailey and Don Komarechka jointly host a podcast! Published to both streams, we discuss the change in business strategy for Ricoh / Pentax, weird ways to use film cameras, another discussion of NFTs and why the connection to Facebook is even worse, and what you give away when you enter a photo contest. All this and more - thanks for listening! Story 1: Questioning the value of 'mass production and mass sales,' Ricoh is looking to take a more direct-to-consumer approach in Japan (via DPReview) Story 2: The DiGi Swap Lets Film Cameras Shoot Directly to an iPhone (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Meta is working on letting users create, sell NFTs on Facebook and Instagram (via DPReview) Story 4: Share your best iPhone macro photos for a chance to be featured across Apple's social media and ad campaigns (via DPReview) Related: The Shot On iPhone Macro Challenge Official Rules PDF (via Apple) Picks of the Week: Don: Halide Mark II iOS App Martin: FotoMagico 6 slideshow software Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Martin Bailey: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, wow has there been some big announcements! The Canon EOS R5C and the Leica M11 are the big topics discussed with fellow photo geek Jordan Drake, as well as the improved Phantom S991 and "flare filters" from Moment and what that means for those looking for an anamorphic-style on the cheap... does it do the trick? Hint: It does not. All this and more - thanks for listening! Story 1: DPReview TV: What we know (and think) about the Canon EOS R5C (via DPReview) Related: Canon is shutting down its Zhuhai factory in south China, citing low compact camera demand and chip shortages (via DPReview) Story 2: DPReview TV: Leica M11 review (via DPReview) Story 3: The Phantom S991 Shoots 4K at 937 FPS, Uses New Fiber Delivery Tech (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Moment's new CineFlare Streak filters promise anamorphic-style flares without a specialized lens (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Core X Chroma Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Expansion Chassis with 700W Power Supply Jordan: Sennheiser XS Lav Mobile lavalier lapel microphone for mobile devices. Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jordan Drake: DPReview TV, Twitter, Instagram

Photo Geek Weekly returns with the first episode recorded in Bulgaria! Don Komarechka is joined by Steve Brazill to discuss some of the newest stories in the photography space. Yes, we tackle NFTs and please send hatemail to don@komarechka.com. Other stories include the K|Lens and the very cool VR / depth map / 3D possibilities of such hardware, a new EF lens mount adapter from Benro that allows for the use of two simultaneous filters, liquid polymer lens technology and so much more. Thanks for tuning in, more Photo Geek Weekly to come! Story 1: Associated Press to launch NFT photography marketplace on January 31 (via DPReview) Related: TWiT: New World Disorder - The future of finance, Web3, NASA Webb Telescope, synthetic biology, CES 2022 Related: Adam Ruins Everything - How the Fine Art Market is a Scam | truTV Story 2: Hands-on with the K-Lens, a light field lens that captures 3D data for post-capture refocusing (via DPReview) Story 3: Benro Unveils Aureole, the ‘First' Detachable Multi-Filter Lens Adapter (via PetaPixel) Story 4: New optical fabrication method uses liquid polymer for faster & cheaper custom lenses (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Steve: Synology DS1621+ - 6 Bay NAS with 6 x 14 TB WD Red+ Drives Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jeff Harmon joins the conversation to talk about grey-market and counterfeit gear, a new film stock with ISO 5, how to protect yourself from disaster and a $22,000 judgement against a photographer. All this and more, thanks for listening! Bonus: Don's new book is the #1 selling book on B&H Photo! Story 1: Canon publishes microsite to bring awareness to counterfeit, gray market Canon products (via DPReview) Story 2: New film brand No Color Studio launches with ISO 5 film (via KOSMO FOTO) Story 3: Photographer Loses All Gear and Work to Apartment Fire (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Judge Orders Photographer to Pay $22,000 for Failing to Deliver Wedding (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Flickr. The more I share my work online, the more I feel like Flickr displays my images the best out of any social media platform. Jeff: OWC Thunderbolt Dock Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jeff Harmon: Website, PhotoTaco Podcast, Master Photography Podcast, Facebook, Instagram, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Allan Attridge joins the show to discuss how to grow your skills as a photographer, a new backup and digital asset manager from SmugMug, and how we would like a film-to-digital conversion take place. It’s always great to have Allan on the show, especially since we both just [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins to discuss new cameras small and gigantic, how nations should handle truth in imaging on social media, advancements in competition for Photoshop and what exactly a “lightograph” is. All this and more – thanks for listening! Preamble: if you have a copy of my new [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Chris Niccolls joins the conversation to discuss his experience with the Nikon Zfc, the future of Instagram and where photographers should spend their social media time, storage and security issues and the newest product from Lensbaby that might be taking things in the wrong direction. All this and [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Ant Pruitt joins the conversation to discuss some heavy and light topics, from the way tech and camera companies treated migrant works through the pandemic to zany patents from Samsung. Also, taking apart things to fix them, and why photographers and videographers might care about Windows 11. All [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Alastair Jolly (Global Brand Manager for SmugMug and Flickr) joins the conversation to geek out about a possible retro-inspired camera from Nikon, how Instagram’s algorithms bring infringed content to your stream, Razer’s new 14″ blade laptop that checks all the boxes but one, and new images from the [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins the conversation for another live episode! We discuss a lot of science topics that truly push our current limits of photography, from a greater understanding of the first colour images through to breaking boundaries in lens size and resolving power. All this and a discussion [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Allan Attridge joins to discuss copyright infringement in video games, the juggernauts from Canon and Nikon, inexpensive (and hopefully good) lenses, as well as the latest and future from Apple. All this and more! And if the audio sounds a little muffled, the primary recording had issues and [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by both Steve Brazill and Jordan Drake to discuss the latest software update (and persistent bugs) from Adobe, new camera and lens announcements from Panasonic, a photograph of cheese that resulted in a 13.5 year jail sentence and the most horrible way to comply with [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jordan Drake jumps into the copilot seat to discuss the Peak Design Marketplace, the ways you can further utilize IBIS, modular smartphone concepts, cinema lenses and what to do about equipment theft. All this and more in a fun conversation – thanks for listening! Story 1: Peak Design [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins the conversation once again to discuss Don’s new book and a live unboxing, knowing your worth as a photographer and how some entities may want to take advantage of you, weird cameras, the truth of lies and photography, and what to consider for your next [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Martin Bailey joins the conversation to discuss way too many lenses, government censorshipin times of crisis, mistakes we’ve made personally and professionally about photography and a neat little projector. Plus picks of the week as always! Another great episode, thanks for listening! Story 1: Sony introduces compact FE [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Frederick Van Johnson joins Don Komarechka to discuss photo contests – the good and the bad, products that function as a solution searching for a problem, Google Earth’s new time-lapse feature and so much more. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Coronavirus Hug in Brazil Wins World Press Photo [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Ibarionex Perello joins the conversation for a talk about photographic professions on the other side of the pandemic, what Canon has up it’s sleeve for the EOS R3, hard drives and back-up strategies, and a 3D lens for wigglegrams that can be built at home. All this and [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Chris Marquardt joins the conversation to discuss Getty Images buying Unsplash, the move to mirrorless and the discontinuation of Canon lenses. We also talk about April Fool’s photography joke products, including thew 10 year anniversary of The Invisible Camera. All this and more – thanks for listening! Story [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Shiv Verma to discuss the curious specifications of the Sigma fp L, the strange fluid optics design of an upcoming smartphone, new lenses coming from major manufacturers and how to simplify a product photo shoot. All this and some great banter, thanks for listening! [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by PhotoJoseph (Joseph Linaschke) to discuss the latest firmware updates across many Panasonic cameras, the value of a brand vs. the products they create, who is entrusted with repairing film cameras and the pursuit of happiness – and failures – as creative individuals. All this [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Allan Attridge joins the conversation to discuss the virtues of enhancing image details, who buys flagship cameras, how to present your portfolio online and what’s to be made of NFT “CryptoArt”. All this and more, thanks for listening! Story 1: Adobe Photoshop’s ‘Super Resolution’ Made My Jaw Hit [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve joins the conversation to discuss the amazing cameras on Perseverance, AI technology is taking over people, high-speed cameras reach new limits and an everlasting tripod. As always a fun discussion, thanks for listening! Story 1: A Closer Look at the Mars Perseverance Rover’s Incredible Cameras (via PetaPixel) [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Steve Brazill to discuss the latest cameras from Fujifilm, what photo competitions to stay away from, censorship, stock and a nifty little 3D camera. As always, thanks so much for listening! Story 1: Fujifilm GFX 100S offers 100MP in a smaller, less-expensive body (via [...]