The Lensrentals Podcast

Nathan Armstrong and Will Evans are co-workers at NLA Projects, a Memphis-area production company that specializes in both photography and videography. Nahan started as a concert photographer before Will joined as his Production Manager and helped guide their work more toward commercial video. Here, they discuss how they went about making that transition and what skills they're able to apply to both types of work. Check out examples of their work here.   The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

We've all had it happen before, you just wrapped a great photoshoot, and you get home, excited to look through the photos, only to find that all the images are a hair soft. This can be for a number of reasons, but one of the first things to diagnose will likely be to see if your lens is suddenly back focusing or front focusing a bit. Fortunately, with recent iterations of digital cameras, you no longer need to send this gear to the manufacturer and can do a lot of these tests at home. While of course, for serious issues with your camera or lens, we always recommend sending out your gear to an authorized repair center, but for some smaller issues, you can do a lot at home. Today on The Lensrentals Podcast, Ryan, Roger, and Joey sit down to talk about how to properly test your gear at home. From focusing charts to systems that can help micro-adjust your lenses to your camera, the team sits down and talks about all your options when it comes to testing, and correcting your gear. Learn how to perform autofocus microadjustment here The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

In this week's episode, we sit down with Roger and Joey as they answer some of our listener's questions. And they cover a lot, from how Speedboosters work, to the benefits of various lens filters, and even touch on what the inspection process is when we receive a lens returned from a rental.Roger and Joey are among the most knowledgable on staff when it comes to optics, and the Lensrentals process, so we're excited to have them back in the studio to answer your questions. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Much like the ongoing production error at the Captain Crunch factory, causing them to overproduce berries, this episode is entitled 'Oops! All Video'. Enjoy as video experts Ryan, Ally, and Dom sit down and answer all of your video-centric questions, from the importance of reliable memory, to whether you should even bother shooting in RAW. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

In this week's episode of the Lensrentals Podcast, Ryan is joined by Roger and Joey as they go through all you need to know when buying a used camera system. From craigslist, to KEH, to even Lensrental's own storefront, there are plenty of places to find used gear at a discounted price, but the process of buying can be overwhelming. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

On today's episode of the Lensrentals Podcast, we're doing something a little different and talking about a single piece of gear - the Canon RF 5.2 Dual Fisheye lens for VR applications. We've decided to give a full episode on this lens for a couple of different reasons - one, there is a lot to cover in both the lens itself as well as the VR workflow associated with it. Secondly, it's a groundbreaking product in a new and emerging market, and we want to highlight the innovation and gusto needed to create such a product.   Try out an R5 and a 5.2mm Dual Fisheye for yourself. Watch Dom's video review of the 5.2mm Dual Fisheye. Browse The New York Times' selection of great VR documentaries. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

This week on the Lensrentals podcast, we touch on a topic that Roger has discussed for a number of years here on the blog - Why You Can't Trust Weather Sealing. And to help bring the point home, we're joined with The Phoblographer's own, Chris Gampat.   Check out the great gear reviews and features at The Phoblographer.   The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

The Lensrentals Podcast is finally back, and today we're tackling questions that many people have been wondering about - comparing the three latest flagships from the Canon, Nikon, and Sony. Join Ryan Hill, Joey Miller, and Zach Sutton as they walk through all the features of each camera, to determine which one is best for each use case. Though the Canon R3 was released in late November, the Nikon Z9 was released in December, and the Sony A1 was released in early 2021, supply has been incredibly limited on all three systems. As such, many people haven't had the opportunity to get the cameras in their hands, leaving us with a lot of questions. In this episode of the Lensrentals Podcast, listen in as we try to answer all your questions, and share our opinions on which one is our personal favorite. Rent the R3, Z9, or A1 and try them out for yourself.   The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

In 2006 Roger went on an Alaskan cruise and had to pay big bucks for a lens he knew wouldn't be very useful to him after he came home. Thus an idea was born, and now 13 years later Lensrentals has fulfilled over 1 million orders! Watch our video celebrating our millionth order. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Jem Schofield is a producer, DP and educator and the founder of theC47, a full-service production company that focuses on video production, filmmaking, consulting & education. Jem spends most of his time producing content, educating others and joins Ryan to discuss how to prepare for small to no crew productions, the essential roles that need to be filled, and when to hire out for specialists. Check out Jem's YouTube channel, LinkedIn Group, and website theC47.com. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

David Carson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Carson's images are featured extensively in the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography that was awarded to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch photo staff. In 2008, his multimedia project “Reporting for Duty” won a regional Emmy award for Advanced Media – Interactivity. We talk with David about his experience covering Ferguson, and how much of his team's previous work prepared them to better understanding the issues that were front and center. David shares his take on newsrooms that have lost photojournalist, the future of staff photographers and why they matter even in our current visual age. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Zach Sutton is a Los Angeles Photographer specializing in headshot, beauty, and portrait photography. He is also our blog editor! Sarah and Joey talk with Zach about how he built his brand, grew his network, and has become a thriving photographer. He shares why he thinks you should always test shoot, SEO tips, and addresses the ever difficult issue of how to price yourself. Follow Zach on Website Instagram Facebook Equipment mentioned: Alien Bees Innovativ Production Cart Profoto The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Ally is joined by Katrina Medoff and Tracy Sayre who are the executive co-directors of the Women's Weekend Film Challenge which is a women-in-film initiative that places professional filmmakers on crews that write, shoot and edit a short film in just one weekend. Through the WWFC, they have produced 24 films to date with more than 500 professional female filmmakers in New York City. These films have already been selected for 60 film festivals and counting, including the HBO Women in Comedy Festival and Fantasia Film Festival. Women's Weekend Film Challenge Website WWFC Instagram WWFC Twitter WWFC Facebook WWFC LinkedIn WWFC YouTube The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Impact damage, sensor scratches, and shutter failure, oh my! Lensrentals Founder Roger Cicala is once again joined by Repair Manager Aaron Cloz and Senior Photo Tech Joey Miller and this time they're talking about all the ways you can break a camera, what can be fixed, and what is always a kiss of death.  Resources Mentioned: Video on how to clean your camera sensor Blog post on how to clean your camera sensor The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Roger is joined by our Repair Manager Aaron and Senior Photo Tech Joey to discuss broken lenses, the types of repairs they've encountered, what they think can be attempted at home, and how to prevent repairs from being needed in the first place! They dish on which repair center takes the longest to get the gear back from, what environments they can count on to break a lens and advise the best gear for shooting in the rain. In this talk, they reference PhotoTech which is an authorized service center for Sony and Nikon they enjoy working with. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

It's our year-end review of photography. Host Ryan Hill is talking with Lensrentals Quality Control Manager Joey Miller and Blog Editor Zach Sutton about their favorite gear of the year, what they're looking forward to next year, and what photographers inspired them. Before first, Lensrentals Founder Roger Cicala wasn't able to join for the full conversation so he recorded a kind of annual report sharing his insights on the year in optics.  Mentioned in this episode: Fuji GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless Fuji X-T4 Fotodiox Pro Fusion Smart Autofocus Canon EF to Fuji GFX Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye 3D VR Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS How Lens Adapters Work & Why You Should Try Them The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

This week we're wrapping up the year from a video perspective. Lensrentals Product Development Supervisor Ally Aycock Patterson and LensProToGo Video Producer Dom Boisvert join host Ryan Hill to discuss their favorite products of the year, the state of the industry today, and what each person hopes to see in the future.  Mentioned in the episode: Sony FE C 16-35mm T/3.1 G Deity Deluxe 2-Person Wireless Omni Lavalier Mic System Tentacle Sync E Timecode Generator DJI Ronin 4D ARRI Orbiter ARRI L5-C LED Fresnel 3-Light Studio Kit Canon EOS R3 Nikon Z 9 Canon EOS R5 Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye 3D VR  Resources: DPReview article on the Nikon Z9 initial review  The New York Times VR articles Memoria Summer of Soul Dune

Yeehaw, it's a photo gear rodeo y'all! Ryan, Joey, and Zach host our first return guest, Barney Britton, Senior Editor at DPReview. We're talking about several new and upcoming releases from Canon, Sony, Fuji, and yes, Nikon too! Mentioned in this episode: Canon 5.2mm f/2.8 dual fisheye Canon 8-15mm f/4L Canon 85mm f/1.2L DS Fuji GFX 50S II Fuji GFX 100S Canon EOS R3 Canon 1DX Mark III Sony A9 Mark II Sony A1 Nikon Z9 Resources: Canon Official 5.2mm Dual Fisheye Sample Footage DPR GFX 50S II Review DPR Canon R3 Preview DPR on the Canon R3's Eye-Tracking AF DPR Nikon Z9 Preview The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Welcome back to one of our favorite types of episodes where we're answering more of your questions about all things relating to photography and cinematography. Ryan is joined by Joey, who will be answering photo questions and for all things video we've got one of our video producers here too, Dom is back! We'll cover everything from the history of Lensrentals, to why it's so hard to find a decent video camera that shoots decent stills. Resources mentioned Indie Film Lab Firefly Electric  Lensrentals Podcast episode: How Indie Film Lab Keeps Film Alive Lensrentals Podcast episode: How Lensrentals Reached A Million Orders  Gear Sony PXW-FS7 Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM Art DG   Sigma HSM Art 85mm f/1.2 DG  Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM  Canon 50mm f/1.2  Canon CN-E Cine Lenses  Canon EOS C300 Mark III  Canon 5D MK III  Canon 5D MK IV Rokinon Zeen Cine Lenses Zeiss CP2 Cine Lenses  Zeiss CP3 Cine Lenses  Apature LS C300d II Kessler Shuttle Dolly System  Kessler Shuttle Dolly Kwik Rail Kit  C-Stands The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

This week we're talking with director, animator, and cinematographer Juli Jackson. Over the last 15 years, Juli has done everything from PA work to directing her own feature, 45RPM. Ryan worked as a camera assistant on Juli's upcoming short film Delta this summer. They talk about what low-budget, small-crew filmmakers should keep in mind when shooting their own short films. Juli's website Juli's films: 45RPM Delta Gear mentioned in this episode: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest  

Ryan and Joey are joined by nightscape photographer Matthew Saville today. Nightscape photography is the art of shooting landscapes at night with particular emphasis on stars. It's separate from the more scientific astrophotography but shares many of the same challenges such as extremely low light and very long exposure times. Optically it's one of the most demanding types of photography imaginable. Just about any flaw in a lens is going to be more noticeable when shooting nightscapes so we'll be covering Matthew's go-to gear, how he decides what to take on a shoot, and his favorite techniques for capturing nightcaps. Find Matthew Saville all over the internet: Matthew's Website Instagram YouTube  Matthew's very cool low-light metering article Matthew's articles on the Lensrentals blog Gear Mentioned Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4 Sigma 14mm f/1.8 Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E Sony Alpha a7R III Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Slik Tripods The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Ryan, Roger, and Joey are back with more of your questions, and some of our own too. Ranging from where to eat when visiting New Orleans to what cameras and lenses and optical arts will look like 50 years from now, we're coving a wide range of topics with mostly questions about lenses in the middle. Mentioned on the episode: Turkey and the Wolf Blog posts about filters: Front Element Lens Protection Revisited Yet Another Post Aout My Issues With UV Filters The Glass In Front Of Your Glass: All About Filters Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS  Diane Arbus  Split Diopter Filters  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

If you've read more than one or two articles on our blog you've likely seen images of MTF charts and heard us discuss testing lenses on the optical bench. But what on earth does that mean, and why do we do it? We're breaking it down with the best people possible, Roger, Aaron, and our audience surrogate, Ryan. Mentioned this episode: Imatest See the MTF bench in action! In this older article, you can see an example of a single slice of MTF, combining 4 quadrants to an average, and developing a range. General MTF training article. This scientific paper contains images of how we map out the MTF across the field of the lens. The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Gather round y'all, it's time for another gear rodeo where we shoot the you-know-what talking about our experiences with gear from our inventory. Today Ryan is talking to the Lensrentals Onboarding Supervisor, Ally Aycock Patterson, and LensProToGo's Dom Boisvert about which of our newest video products we're excited about. We nerd out about products that may be a little more unexpected too, like switchers, gimbals, and even batteries if you can believe it. Videos mentioned: Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO: Overview and Live Demo Live Demo: ATEM Mini HDMI Switcher by Blackmagic Design Gear mentioned in the video: Anton Bauer Titon Micro 90 V-Mount Power Kit 8-Pack Titon Base Blackmagic Design ATEM Switchers Soundcraft Ui24R 24-Channel Mixer/Recorder w/Wi-Fi Control Soundcraft Software Demo Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System Teradek Bolt 4k line Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro 12K Premium Kit

Ryan, Joey, and Roger are back in the studio and excited to answer your questions! Today questions range from what's the best camera and lens combination, to how our Black Friday sale can help those looking to buy gear, to what simple items we recommend keeping in your camera bag. Getting Started Podcasting resources: Beyond the 5 W's What Should You Ask Before Starting A Story NPR Guide to Starting Your Podcast Lessons Learned from Selling Podcast Ads Submitting Your Podcast to iTunes Gear and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone  Podcast gear we rent  Sony MDR-7506 Headphones  Adobe Audition  Zencaster The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Today is all about the RED Komodo! Workflows, pros and cons, accessories, Ryan, Dom, and Ally stop just short of writing a full love letter to this camera. Dom and Ally each spent some time using the Komodo to discuss for this episode and spoiler, both of them were sad when it was time to return their rentals. Mentioned in this episode: Dom's Komodo video RED KOMODO Brain  RED KOMODO 6K Special Edition  RED RAVEN Brain  RED RANGER Monstro 8K Vista Vision Production Camera  DJI RS2 gimbal with a focus motor  DJI RS 2 Gimbal Stabilizer Pro Combo ATOMOS Ninja  RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO Expander Module  SmallHD INDIE 7 On-Camera Monitor w/ RED KOMODO Control  SmallHD FOCUS Pro OLED 3G-SDI Monitor w/ KOMODO Control RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K Camera Production Kit  RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO Outrigger Handle  Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS  Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS  Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS Vazen 28mm T2.2 1.8x Anamorphic (Canon RF)  Vazen 65mm T2 1.8x Anamorphic (Canon RF)  Vazen 40mm T2 1.8x Anamorphic (Canon RF) The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest  

Ever fantasized about working for National Geographic as a photographer? Tom O'Brien is the Photo Engineer who engineers the solutions needed so  NatGeo photographers can get the shots they want. Trained as a Mechanical Engineer, Tom has been tasked with figuring out how to record video from half a mile up a cliff face, how to get a remote camera into a robotic paper mâché sage grouse, and even how to design a case that can't be destroyed by elephants.  Find Tom O'Brien on: National Geographic  The National Geographic Podcast Instagram    Gear mentioned: Lomo LC-A+ Camera Minitar-1 Art Lens Nikon D850  Fujifilm X 100S   Profoto B10 Plus  DJI Inspire 2 Canon 1DX Mark II    Resources Mentioned: Kenji Yamaguchi  Gail Patricelli's prior work on sage grouses using disguised robotic cameras Nature episodes that inspired the funky bird train, 1 & 2 Charlie Hamilton James article about sage grouse Rashod Taylor Free Solo  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song. Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com. Lensrentals.com Blog Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

We're taking a little break to work on upcoming episodes. Stay subscribed because we'll be back! We want your questions for upcoming shows! Submit them here.  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Get a discount on your next rental! Ask us a question, suggest a topic for a future episode, or tell us you love us unconditionally on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or email us at podcast@lensrentals.com or holler at us via this form. Lensrentals.com Blog Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Today our guest is Sam Wiles, a Color Engineer at FilmConvert. Since the very beginning of digital cinema, people have been trying to get video to look like film, and that’s a very difficult thing to get right, at least at a professional level. It’s not a matter of applying a color filter, response curve, dynamic range, highlight roll-off, grain, and so many other traits of a film image have to be taken into consideration too. FilmConvert is trying to simplify this process by designing film looks tailored to specific digital sensors and log profiles, which entails a ton of testing on various cameras and film stocks. Sam and Ryan talk about how this testing contributes to a more accurate film image and how CineMatch,  FilmConvert’s new project that more easily matches color between pieces of footage shot on different cameras. Mentioned in the episode: FilmConvert free trial CineMatch Sigma FP ARRI Alexa The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Get a discount on your next rental! Have a question? Leave a comment, gripe, or complement on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or send us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Blog Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

Today Ryan is joined by Roger and Joey, who are part of our in-house repair team, and they are among those who know the most about which photo gear breaks down more frequently and which are “bulletproof”. Lensrentals receives and inspects around 20,000 items a week and as careful as we and our customers try to be, it’s inevitable some of those items are going to break down. Today we’re recommending time-tested photo gear, and get to the bottom of why some products hold up better than others. Gear Mentioned Canon 5D Mark IV  Canon 5D III Nikon D750 Pentax 645 AlienBees DB800 Flash Unit  Nikon SB-700 Speedlight  C-stands Sandbags  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Get a discount off your next rental! Have a question? Leave a comment, gripe, or complement on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or send us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Blog Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

How do we describe what we want our cinematic images to look like without an agreed-upon definition of what “cinematic” means? Art Adams is a Cinema Lens Specialist at ARRI, and a large part of his job is to translate the characteristics of lens design from the language of engineering to the language of cinema. Ryan is talking with Art about this issue today along with the way film and digital interpret color, the evolution of lens design, and much more! Art graciously told us we could share his email with our audience, so if you have a question we didn’t get to on this podcast you can reach him on your own at lenses@arri.com. Mentioned in this episode: Arri Signature Lenses The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. Get a discount off your next rental! Have a question? Leave a comment, gripe, or complement on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or send us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Blog Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter Pinterest

In this episode, Roger and Ryan are speaking with Barney Britton from DPReview about where the industry is going, what was predicted to change that hasn’t, what products have stood out as surprises over the last few years, and what kinds of changes the future may bring.  Mentioned in this episode: Leica SL2 Leica’s app   Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R  Canon EOS R5  Sony Alpha a7S III  Fuji GFX 100 Medium Format Mirrorless  Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

When you should worry about scuff market on a lens? Can you clean your own camera’s sensor? When the heck did third party lenses actually start to get good? Find out the answers to these queries and more in today’s episode when Ryan is joined by Roger, the founder of Lensrentals and all-around optical nerd extraordinaire to answer your questions! Gear and Resources Mentioned: (Video) How to Clean a Camera Sensor  (Article) Guide to Cleaning a Camera Sensor  (Article) A Reasonably Non-Geeky Guide to Lens Tests and Reviews Image Test Chart Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II Canon EF Extender 1.4x III   Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD for Canon Canon 6D Mark II Tripods Nikon Z7 Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Sony Alpha a7R IV Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD G2 for Canon Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OS Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Canon 11-24mm f/4L Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art for Canon Canon 11-24mm f/4L Rokinon Xeen Cine Lenses Giottos Rocket Blaster Dust-Removal Tool “Superb” Ultra Wide Lenses Roger Recommends: Nikon 14-28 f/2.8 Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art for Canon Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Ally and Ryan are breaking down the first 10 pieces of video gear you should add to your inventory. We have several bonus mentions in our list as well, so be sure to listen all the way through! Mentioned in this episode: Canon 5D Mark II Canon 24-70 Parfocal lenses  XLR cables and accessories  Mixers  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

These are the drones you are looking for! Today we are talking to four different licensed commercial drone operators who illustrate the variety of roles drones can play across all kinds of industries. Each guest is also a member of Women Who Drone, founded by Elena Buenrostro who is our first guest. Next we have photographer and videographer Catherine Aeppel, followed by Buzz My Property owner Emily Hines, and Educators Who Drone founder, Dr. Heather Monthie. Referenced in this episode: Free FAA resources Drone Blocks  Drone Seed   Guests: Elena Buenrostro Instagram Twitter Women Who Drone Catherine Aeppel Instagram Emily Hine Dr. Heather Monthie Educators Who Drone Facebook Group Youtube  The Simple Cybersecurity Podcast The Discovering Drones Podcast Gear: DJI Osmo  DJI Mavic 2 Pro DJI Inspire DJI Matrice DJI Phantom  Skydio 2 Auto EVO II DJI Tello EDU 

See ya later 2020! Ryan, Roger, Ally, and Zach reflect on the best and worst gear they interacted with from 2020. Both video and photo gear are covered along with lighting, VR, mics and more! We cover a lot of ground ranging from delightfully intuitive design to the item that made Roger say, “Why did you bother? No one cares.” Mentioned in this episode Atomos Neon  Nikon Z-Series  Nikon Z 58mm f/.95 Lens  Oculus Quest 2  Canon t8i  Fuji X-T2  Fuji X-T3  Canon Cine-Servo 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9  Sirui Anamorphic Lenses  Vazen lenses  Canon R5  Arri Master Anamorphic Lenses  Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone  Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone  Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z 1-Channel Mic Activator  Sony 12-24mm f/2.8  Canon 11-24mm f/4L BirdDog P4K UHD 4K PTZ Camera    Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM    Nanlite PavoTube 6C RGBWW LED Tube 10-inch  Quasar Science Q-Lion 3x1 Battery LED Kit  Canon C300 Mark III  Canon C500 Mark II  The Social Dilemma The Great Hack The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Roger and Joey are talking with Steve Heiner today. He is the Senior Technical Manager at Nikon, and has been with the company since 1985. They discuss how Nikon has grown from the film era, into DSLR’s, and most recently, to embracing mirrorless with the Z system which launched 2 years ago. The conversation ranges from collecting rare lenses, to how much the industry has changed over Steve’s 36 years with Nikon, to Roger asking Steve to pinpoint what Nikon does best. Mentioned in this episode: Steve on the Nikon blog  58mm f/1.2 Noct Nikkor  Nikon D5 Nikon D6 Nikon Z7 Nikon Z6 Nikon Z mount lenses The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Today Joey Miller and Sarah McAlexander discuss the ten pieces of photo gear that all photographers should purchase.  Lenses, camera bodies, accessories, they walk through all the things you should know when jumping onto B&H Photo for the first time. Along with recommending individual products, Sarah and Joey also walk you through all of the intricacies of sensor size, ISO, resolution, and even brands. All of these areas can and have been argued ad nauseam on internet forums, so the team walks us through which of these technicals matter, and which don't. Gear and Resources Mentioned Canon 5D IV  Canon 6D MkII Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon 80D  Memory cards and readers  2TB external drive  Drobo  Adobe creative suite Or at least Lightroom and Photoshop Capture One GIMP software Flash/Speed lights  5 in 1 reflector  Camera bags Domke bags Pelican cases  Pelican 1510  Tripods The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

This episode originally aired 4.2.2020 and has been one of our most popular, so with Black Friday around the corner we thought it would be a good time to brush up on what to look for when buying a used lens. After 2 years in rental rotation, we sell a good deal of our inventory at our sister site, LensAuthority.com. Roger talks with Connie who runs LensAuthority, and Joey, our Senior Photo Tech about what to look out for when buying a used lens, and when not to buy used gear. They discuss some of their favorite lenses that hold up well over time, valuable resources to reference before and after you’ve purchased a used lens, and share their opinions on if glass scratches and dust are considerations you should worry about. Referenced in this episode: Tamron 35 f/1.4 and f/1.8 Tamron 45 The f/4 versions of Canon 24-70 Tokina f/4 12-24 Sigma 28 Art is one of the smallest of the Sigma primes Sigma 40 Art Other Resources KEH B&H used Adorama  How to Test a Lens article The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Today on the podcast, Roger and Ryan sit down with Norah Moran and Josh Valcarcel, two photographers who work for the NASA photography team. Josh and Norah talk about their experiences working for NASA, from routine portraits of astronauts to photographing unique training events as NASA plans for their next space launch. Josh and Norah also discuss their backgrounds, both in photography as well as in education and how they were able to use that to land what many would consider a dream job.  Gear mentioned in this episode: Nikon D5 Follow Josh's and Norah's work on their websites and social media: Josh's Website Josh's Instagram Norah's Website  Norah's Instagram The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Gather 'round the imaginary campfire as Roger, Joey, and Ryan tell us the horrors some of our gear have endured. From creepy crawlies, to bear attacks, to eclipse damage and even Chaos Theory, the guys are passing the imaginary flashlight to each other while swapping stories about the absolute worst things that have happened to our gear while out on a rental. Mentioned in this episode: Lensrentals Blog Posts The Lens that Came Back with a Fly In It The Apocalypse of Lens Dust The Bear Attack Guide to Photographing The Solar Eclipse Rental Camera Gear Destroyed by the Solar Eclipse of 2017 RadioLab episode about bit flipping The picture from Joey's horror story Gear Nikon 600mm f/4G AF-S VR   Wimberley Type II Gimbal Head Solar Filters The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Roger Cicala, Lensrentals fearless founder along with our Blog Editor, Zach Sutton talk with Mark Weir, Senior Manager in Technology and Marketing at Sony about three newly released cameras, the A7SIII, A7C, and ZV-1. Roger actually gets excited to see what’s different when Sony releases updated versions of gear, because there are actually differences, not just new coats of paint. Sony has taken full advantage of being a vertically integrated company when making their cameras and lenses. This shows up in how they mold specialty glass when a lens needs it, to making their own sensors, to having the chutzpah to not be afraid of trying new things that other companies may be hesitant to dive into, it all really does make a difference. Gear mentioned in this episode: Sony Mavica Sony Powershot  Sony A7SIII Sony A7C  Sony ZV-1 The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson. You made it this far so here, get a discount off your next rental! Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Video Product Development Supervisor Ally Aycock Patterson, Product Page Supervisor Josh Richardson, and Photo and Lighting Product Supervisor Bryce Robins explain the process we follow when considering new products to add to our rental inventory. Follow the journey a suggestion takes on its path to becoming a rentable item. And if there’s anything you want us to cary, give us a shout at support@lensrentals.com. The more info you can provide on an item the better! Gear Mentioned: Drones Outsight Creamsource Lights 1TB SD Card  Venus Optics Laowa 24mm Probe Lens  Impact Sandbags  Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Pro 2 And Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Mini Spider Pod System Axler Portable Medium Duty Shooting Riser Inovativ Voyager 36 EVO Equipment Cart ARRI Alexa Mini Sony VENICE VRI Phantom VEO 4k  Ikelite Underwater Housing Sony CBK FS7 BK -the ENG build for the FS7 or FS7   The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, and Joshua Richardson. Discount code for listeners can be found here.  Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Live streaming has gone from fairly niche to vitally necessary very quickly over the past few months. Ryan is joined by Josh and Ally to get specific on how to begin live streaming if you’re new to the game, and some advanced options for those more versed in video. Gear mentioned in this episode: Remote Presentation Live Streaming Kit - Basic Remote Presentation Live Streaming Kit - Advanced SDI cables Belden 150ft Cat 6A Ethernet Cable Sling Studio Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO HDMI Livestream Switcher Manufacturers who are turning their own cameras into webcams with their own software- Fuji Canon Sony Blackmagic Design Web Presenter w/ Teranex Mini Smart Panel Flapjack Bi-Color LED Ring Light Manfrotto LYKOS Lights Open Broadcasting System. We recommend Stream Labs version Or X-split is a paid software with a little more polish and more support Scarlett solo  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, and Joshua Richardson. Discount code for listeners can be found here.  Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com Lensrentals.com Read our blog Dance with us on TikTok Win our #mylensrental monthly contest on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Lensrentals Blog Editor, Zach Sutton is speaking with the incredible Retoucher, Sef McCullough today! Sef is passionately working to make a career in retouching accessible to a wider and more diverse audience. Sef realized the privilege he was afforded isn’t given to everyone, so he’s doing something about it by providing free tutorials and very in-depth breakdowns of his processes. Enjoy this deep dive into the world of retouching and digital art! Find Sef at his website Frequency Separation Behance Instagram Facebook Twitter  LinkedIn Resources, tools, and gear mentioned in this episode: Photoshop Waycom Cintiq Wacom Cintiq Pro One by Wacom Dell Ultra Sharp 27" Monitor The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals.com, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, and Joshua Richardson. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com. www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Roger Cicala, Lensrentals founder, is joined by Zach Sutton, Lensrentals Blog Editor and Drew MacCallum, a Technical Information Advisor with Canon USA. They discuss everything involving the newly released R5, from launching it virtually due to the pandemic to tech specs and where it fits as a companion to a primary cinema camera, to how they’ve addressed overheating issues. They also discuss how the entire RF line has evolved so quickly, where it’s headed, and what prompted Roger to finally buy into mirrorless. Canon R5 Overview and Sample Footage 8k Gear Mentioned in this article: Canon EOS R5 Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Canon RF 70-200 f/2.8L IS Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS Canon 8-15mm F4L Fisheye  Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Pre-order: EOS R6 Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals.com, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, and Joshua Richardson. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com. www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

It’s been an unusual past few months, to say the least, but there is still new gear coming out, and we still have opinions to share. In light of the NAB show being canceled in April, many new product announcements for both photo and video received less attention than usual. So in this episode Ryan Hill, Ally Aycock Patterson, and Zach Sutton discuss their takes on several new video and photo items, explain what DMX lighting is and why it’s useful, and the difference between rolling versus global shutter. Gear mentioned in this episode: Canon EOS C500 Mark II 5.9K Full-Frame Camera (Locking EF-C)   (PL)   (EF) Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera Arri Sky Link Lumen Radio Moonlight Arri Orbiter Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Sony PXW-Z750 4K B4 lenses Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Stream Switcher Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher Profoto OCF v2 Modifiers Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM An explanation of rolling vs global shutter  The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals.com, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, and Joshua Richardson. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com. www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Before Roger Cicala founded Lensrentals he was a physician and as such he knows a lot about disinfecting environments and keeping yourself protected. Roger speaks with Joey and Ryan expanding on the article he wrote about how to disinfect your gear and not damaging it in the process. Bet you never look at dryer sheets the same way! Note: Best practices are evolving very quickly, so this information is subject to change. If after this podcast is published the CDC says something different from what we’re saying today, go with the CDCs recommendation.  Referenced in this episode: Bleach can expire. After a shelf life of six months, bleach starts to degrade. Even in its original bottle, bleach becomes 20 percent less effective as each year goes by. Bleach mixed with water at a 1:9 ratio (i.e. 10 percent bleach) is potent for about a day (it's more unstable in its diluted form) Reference On isopropyl alcohol losing effectiveness over time: Reference 1, Reference 2 Illustrating what Roger is talking about in keeping 6 feet apart watch this. The Lensrentals Podcast is hosted by Roger Cicala. Our theme music was composed by Jacques Granger. Our sound engineers are Ryan Hill and Julian Harper. Other contributors include: Sarah McAlexander, Joey Miller, Drew Cicala, John Tucker, and SJ Smith. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

After 2 years in rental rotation, we sell a good deal of our inventory at our sister site, LensAuthority.com. Roger talks with Connie who runs LensAuthority, and Joey, our Senior Photo Tech about what to look out for when buying a used lens, and when not to buy used gear. They discuss some of their favorite lenses that hold up well over time, valuable resources to reference before and after you’ve purchased a used lens, and share their opinions on if glass scratches and dust are considerations you should worry about. Referenced in this episode: Tamron 35 f/1.4 and f/1.8 Tamron 45 The f/4 versions of Canon 24-70 Tokina f/4 12-24 Sigma 28 Art is one of the smallest of the Sigma primes Sigma 40 Art Other Resources KEH B&H used Adorama  How to Test a Lens article The Lensrentals Podcast is hosted by Roger Cicala. Our theme music was composed by JacquesGranger. Our sound engineers are Ryan Hill and Julian Harper. Other contributors include: Sarah McAlexander, Joey Miller, Drew Cicala, John Tucker, and SJ Smith. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

New gear alert! Ryan is joined by our blog editor Zach and Senior Photo Tech Joey for a chat about the latest new camera bodies that have been announced. Their conversation ranges from positing the EOS R is the easiest mirrorless system to pick up and use, to being nonplused by Nikon’s latest offerings, to waxing poetic about their love of Fuji, and different positions on the ever polarizing Leica. Mentioned in this episode: Canon EOS R5 Canon 1DX Mk III Nikon D780 Nikon Z6 Nikon FTZ Mount Adaptor Fuji X-T4 Leica M10 Monocrome The Lensrentals Podcast is hosted by Roger Cicala. Our theme music was composed by Jacques Granger. Our sound engineers are Ryan Hill and Julian Harper. Other contributors include: Sarah McAlexander, Joey Miller, Drew Cicala, John Tucker, and SJ Smith. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter

Jem Schofield is a producer, DP and educator and the founder of theC47, a full-service production company that focuses on video production, filmmaking, consulting & education. Jem spends most of his time producing content, educating others and joins Ryan to discuss how to prepare for small to no crew productions, the essential roles that need to be filled, and when to hire out for specialists. Mentioned in this episode: Frame.io Westcott theC47 Scrim Jim Cine DP Kit The Lensrentals Podcast is hosted by Roger Cicala. Our theme music was composed by Jacques Granger. Our sound engineers are Ryan Hill and Julian Harper. Other contributors include: Sarah McAlexander, Joey Miller, Drew Cicala, John Tucker, and SJ Smith. Let’s keep this conversation going! Leave a comment on our voicemail at 901-609-LENS or shoot us a question at: podcast@lensrentals.com www.Lensrentals.com Read our blog Find us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Send us pictures of your cat on Twitter