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The Photography Enthusiast


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    My Sony Alpha a7C II Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 20:58


    Here is my review of the Sony Alpha a7C II. You can find the written version with images here. You can suggest a topic ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Flickr⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ You can find me here: ⁠⁠Photography Blog⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Flickr⁠

    Ep77 A Choice Was Made

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 30:18


    In this episode of The Photography Enthusiast Podcast I cover a whole bunch of new releases and discuss some first impressions on the lens I recently purchased. Timestamps What I've been up to: 00:56 News: 07:38 Links Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Development Announcement Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens Announced Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Lens Announced Nikon To Stop Releasing Lens Roadmaps Sony Exec Addresses Demand for Firmware Updates You can suggest a topic ⁠here.⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: ⁠Website⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ / ⁠Flickr⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ You can find me here: ⁠Photography Blog⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Flickr⁠

    Ep76 My Latest Lens Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 24:48


    In this episode of The Photography Enthusiast Podcast I discuss some new gear announced along with a dilemma I have regarding a lens to get as a replacement for my Fuji gear.   Timestamps What I've been up to: 00:36 News: 07:16 Main Topic: 15:32 Links Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Lens for Sony E-Mount is Coming Mid-October Nikon Zf Announced Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 Lens Launches Next Month You can suggest a topic ⁠here.⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: ⁠Website⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ / ⁠Flickr⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ You can find me here: ⁠Photography Blog⁠ / ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Flickr⁠

    Ep75 A Big Long Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 33:15


    I've been on a break since January of this year but I thought I'd do another episode. I'm not sure if I'll be back for good but regardless, in this episode I fill everyone in on what I've been up to and go over some recent news. Timestamps News - 01:09 Main Topic: 15:28 Links Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Sony a7CR Announced Sony a7C II Announced Sigma brings 100-400mm DG DN and 23mm F1.4 DC DN lenses to Fujifilm X-mount You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below:Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here:Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    My Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 13:54


    Welcome to my audio review of the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR. Below is the written review of my podcast which includes images taken with this lens. Links: Written Review You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    My Sony Alpha a7IV Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 24:07


    In this bonus episode I review my current main body, the Sony Alpha a7 Mark IV. As always there is a written version with a large collection of images which can be found HERE You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.74 – Getting to Know Your Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 31:21


    It's always fun getting a new camera but there's often some things you need to do and change to get the most out of it. In this episode I discuss what those things are which are needed for your new camera. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:38 News Topics – 04:54 Main topic – 14:50 Links: Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS super zoom for E-mount, L-mount cameras announced Nikon announces development of an 85mm F1.2 S-Line lens for Z-mount cameras Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II / DC-S5 IIX Announced Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro lens for L-mount camera systems announced You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.73 – Looking Back on 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 26:14


    In my final episode for 2022 I'll be looking back at my photography over this year to see if I managed to achieve the goals I set last year and set some new ones for 2023. I'll be taking a break over the holiday period and the next episode will be released on January 17th. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:41 News Topics – 04:42 Main topic – 13:47 Links: TTArtisan 35mm F0.95 Lens Announced for APSC Cameras TTArtisan's 50mm f/1.4 Tilt Lens Announced These are the most popular cameras and brands, according to a Shotkit survey You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.72 – Taking a Break From Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022


    In this episode I discuss why you might want to take breaks from photography and other related things. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 05:47 Main topic – 12:43 Links: Tamron is Working on Five f/1.4 Prime Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras Fujifilm Japan is temporarily ceasing X100V orders due to having too many to process Sigma 18–50mm F2.8 DC DN lens for Fujifilm X-mount Announced You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.71 – What Gear to Bring When Travelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 26:27


    Now that borders are starting to reopen all over the world, travel is on a lot of photographers minds. In this episode I discuss my thought process on which gear is best to use for travelling and why. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:32 News Topics – 04:07 Main topic – 14:49 Links: Fujifilm X-T5 Announced Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Announced Canon EOS R6 Mark II Announced Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM Announced You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.70 – Is Reddit Good for Photography?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 26:07


    There is always lots of options when it comes to sharing your images. One of those options which has a lot of potential is Reddit. In this episode I got over what Reddit is and why you should consider using it. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:35 News Topics – 03:15 Main topic – 14:47 Links: Sony Alpha A7RV Announced TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8 XF Lens Announced for Fuji X Canon Japan to Increase Prices on 19 Cameras and 42 Lenses You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Playing Catch Up II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 25:55


    I'm finally back! I know it's been a while so in this episode I go over some of the news I missed and briefly discuss stock photography. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 01:27 News Topics – 07:58 Main topic – 18:14 Links: Tamron Brings its 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Lens to Fujifilm X-Mount Nikon 17-28mm f/2.8 Announced Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 announced for Sony FE TikTok Adds Photo Sharing Mode, Directly Taking on Instagram Unsplash Adds a Paid Tier, One Year After Getty Takeover You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr / Reddit

    My Fujifilm X-S10 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 32:36


    Here we are with another special episode. Today we discuss the Fujifilm X-S10 and specifically why Fuji is about more than just old looking cameras with dials. Links: The written review with images You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.68 – The Last Holdout

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022


    In this episode I discuss the last holdout when it comes to third party lenses and what this could mean. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:59 News Topics – 06:15 Main topic – 09:18 Links: TTArtisan 25mm f/2 APS-C Lens Announced Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount Announced Tamron is developing a 70–300mm F4.5–6.3 Di III RXD lens for Nikon's Z-mount Viltrox representative reports Canon told the company 'to stop selling all RF mount products' You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.67 – Is This the End to My Camera Gear Addiction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022


    In this episode I discuss some exciting and major changes to my gear along with the usual latest news. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:45 News Topics – 02:30 Main topic – 10:21 Links: Panasonic and Leica to Launch Jointly-Developed Mirrorless Camera Tamron announces development of new 20-40mm F2.8 zoom for Sony E-mount cameras Sigma reveals 20mm F1.4 DG DN lens for L-mount and E-mount Sigma announces 24mm F1.4 DG DN lens for L-mount, E-mount camera systems The written version of the main topic can be found here. You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.66 – Keeping It Casual II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 45:59


    I'm finally back after my long hiatus! In this episode I'm once again keeping it casual, discussing my wedding vacation and a few other things. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:58 News Topics – 02:26 Main topic – 18:07 Links: Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 and 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 announced Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens announced Nikon Updates Three Z-Mount Lenses with Better Manual Focusing Canon Pulls R3 Firmware Update Then Readds It Nikon Increases Lens Prices in the United States My wedding entrance video You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    Ep.65 – The Upsides of Using Multiple Camera Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 24:24


    As a follow up to last weeks episode, this week I discuss the benefits of shooting multiple different camera brands. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:44 News Topics – 05:16 Main topic – 15:53 Links: Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Announced for Fujifilm X-Mount Adobe Plans to Make Photoshop on Web Free Venus Optics Unveils 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro for Full Frame Mirrorless Nikon Confirms D5600 and D3500 DSLRs Have Been Discontinued You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.64 – The Downside of Using Multiple Camera Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 31:16


    It's usually good to have the best of both worlds but is it ALWAYS good? In this episode I discuss the downsides of owning multiple camera brands. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:41 News Topics – 02:42 Main topic – 18:20 Links: Fujifilm Launches the X-H2S Fujifilm Unveils XF 18-120mm f/4 and 150-600mm f/5.6-8 Lenses Sony Unveils Three APS-C Lenses for Hybrid Photo/Video Shooters Sigma Announces the 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Lens for Sony E and Leica L You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.63 – Keeping It Casual

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022


    In this episode I had a lot of small things I wanted to cover so as the title suggests, I'm keeping it casual and covering a bunch of random topics. Timestamps: News Topics – 00:45 Main topic – 18:20 Links: Nikon Plans to Basically Abandon DSLRs by 2025 Canon Launches R7 and R10 Cameras, Bringing APS-C to RF-Mount Sony announces it's restarting production of its a6400 APS-C mirrorless camera You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    Ep.62 – Street Photography Tips and Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022


    In this episode I go over some tips and tricks for those who are looking to try or improve their street photography. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 03:20 Main topic – 08:47 Links: DJI Mini 3 Pro Announced TTartisan 50mm F0.95 APS-C ultrafast prime for Fujifilm X, Sony E mount cameras Released Xingyao Optical Brightin Star 16mm F2.8 lens for full frame mirrorless cameras Previewed You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.61 – Do You Need a Photography Website?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 32:19


    We always hear about photography websites in sponsored ads on YouTube but are they really necessary? In this episode I discuss if social media, WordPress or sites like SquareSpace are best for you. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 03:16 Main topic – 15:07 Links: Elon Musk Buys Twitter for $44 Billion Cosina announces Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical lens for Z-mount cameras Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Announced You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.60 – Why I Prefer Telephoto Lenses for Cityscapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 23:34


    In this episode I discuss why I now prefer telephoto lenses for Cityscapes. I've also made a written version of this with photos as examples. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 04:05 Main topic – 13:47 Links: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II Lens Announced for Sony E-Mount Sony 16-35mm f/4 PZ G Series Power Zoom Lens Announced Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens Announced Nikon Z9 Update is So Big, It Could Have Been a Whole New Camera You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 18:00


    This review is dedicated to the review of the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM lens for Canon RF Mount. Links: Written Review with Images You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    Ep.59 – Camera Features Explained and If They Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022


    When looking at camera specs there can be quite a lot to go through and some of it can seem more complicated than it is. In this episode I go over the most common camera specs to explain what they do and if they matter. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:36 News Topics – 08:28 Main topic – 18:01 Links: Canon to Launch 32 New RF Lenses Before 2026 Irix 21mm f/1.4 Announced for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Pentax K Mounts Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 Announced for Nikon Z Mount in China Venus Optics Laowa Argus 25mm f/0.95 Announced for Micro Four Thirds You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.58 – Why Lenses Make the System, Not Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022


    Recently I've been looking at different APSC systems and it remined me something that I've always believed to be true. In this episode I discuss why lenses are the most important part of a system, not the body. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:32 News Topics – 05:08 Main topic – 17:26 Links: Cosina Unveils One Fuji X-Mount and Three Nikon Z-Mount Prime Lenses Canon RF 800mm f/5.6L and 1200mm f/8L Super-Tele Lenses Announced Panasonic Announces the 25.2MP GH6 You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.57 – Playing Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 22:09


    In this episode I go over a few news stories and discuss if we could see Sigma release some RF an Z mount lenses in 2022. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 01:05 News Topics – 05:25 Main topic – 16:00 Links: Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 Annoucned for Sony E Mount OM Digital Announces the OM-1 Tokina 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye for Fujifilm X and Sony E Mounts Announced Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Annoucned for Sony E and Leica L Mounts Sigma Hopes To Add At Least One More Mount in 2022 You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 18:51


    Welcome to my review of the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM. As always this review contains no affiliate links, there are no sponsors and I purchased this lens with my own money. If you would like to see the written version of this review along with images, please visit this page. You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    Ep.56 – Creating Your Unique Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 25:40


    No matter where you live there's a location that's been photographed millions of times. In this episode I discuss some ways you can put a new twist on those commonly visited locations. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:31 News Topics – 04:07 Main topic – 14:44 Links: Nikon Z9 Firmware Update Make Instagram Explains How Chronological Feed Will Work Leica M11 Announced: A 60MP Rangefinder You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.55 – What Does the Future Hold for the EF-M Mount

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 21:44


    When it comes to Canon's EF-M mount there's a lot of speculation what the future holds for it. In this episode we discuss a few different ways Canon could handle this mount in the future. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 02:43 Main topic – 09:00 Links: Sony Suspends a7C and a6600, Permanently Ends a7 II and a6100 Canon Confirms We've Seen Its Last Flagship DSLR TTArtisan Launches 90mm f/1.25 Lens for E, Z, RF, L, GFX, and X1D You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.54 – 2021 Review and Goals for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 26:07


    Here we are at the end of 2021 so I thought I'd keep up with the tradition and discuss how my photography went in 2021 and set some personal photography goals for 2022. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:53 News Topics – 04:21 Main topic – 12:37 Links: Nikon 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3 Viltrox 50mm f/1.8 Announced for Sony E and Nikon Z-Mount Panasonic GH6 Delayed Until 2022 You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.53 – Flash Gear Worth Purchasing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 27:59


    Flash photography is something every photographer experiments with at one time or another. In this episode I discuss some flash related items that are worth investing in. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:35 News Topics – 05:36 Main topic – 16:01 Links: Venus Optics 85mm f/5.6 APO 2X Macro Announced Zhong Yi Optics Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens Announced Twitter Bans Sharing Photos of People Without Their Express Consent You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.52 – Editing Related Software Worth Your Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 35:26


    People often think of presets as one of the most important editing tools although in this episode I discuss some other editing related software that I believe is more worthy of your money. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:38 News Topics – 08:46 Main topic – 17:18 Links: Canon Adding Huge Firmware Update to the EOS R5 and R6 Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Z-Mount Lens Announced Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Hybrid Instant Camera Editing software mentioned in the podcast (please note none of these are affiliate links): WebP Plugin for PS Gigapixel AI Lumenzia Texture Overlays Denoise AI You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021


    In this bonus episode I go over the audio version of my Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM review. The written version including sample images can be found here. You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    Ep.51 – AF Techniques for Sharper Images

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 30:46


    In this episode I discuss some techniques that both DSLR and Mirrorless users can use for sharper images. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:35 News Topics – 04:10 Main topic – 17:33 Links: Samyang 12mm f/2 AF Lens Announced for Fujifilm X-Mount Samyang 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E-Mount Announced OM Digital M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 Pro Lens Announced Comparing the Cost of the Nikon Z9 and Canon R3 Around the World You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.50 – RF 16mm Impressions and Sony Alpha A7IV Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021


    In this episode I discuss the announcement of the Sony Alpha A7IV, my initial impressions of the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 and what it means to see in a focal length. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:53 News Topics – 04:33 Main topic – 25:04 Links: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Announced Samyang announces a 24-70mm f/2.8 Parfocal Lens Sony Alpha A7 IV Announced You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.49 – Are DSLR Lenses Still Worth Buying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 32:01


    For gear hungry photographers like me there can be a lot of tempting lenses available in the FX and EF mounts. In this episode I discuss if it's worth still buying DSLR lenses in 2021. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:32 News Topics – 05:20 Main topic – 19:20 Links: Canon Announces RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fishey Lens NiSi Launches the V7 100mm Filter Holder System Tamron Reveals Final Details of 35-150mm f/2-2.8 and 28-75mm f/2.8 You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.48 – Must Have Items for Long Exposures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 32:39


    Ever since I got into photography I've been obsessed with long exposures. In this episode I go over some gear that will greatly help you with making your own long exposures. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 06:20 Main topic – 17:56 Links: Photographer Sells Widely-Stolen Photo as NFT for 300K Photographer Goes Viral for Deleting Wedding Photos in Front of Groom Canon Can't Meet Demand for R3 or New Lenses Joey's Take on NFT's You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    Ep.47 – 10 Years of Doing Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 36:30


    This month marks 10 years since I started doing photography and I thought it would be great to go over some lessons I've learnt over this period. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:50 News Topics – 09:15 Main topic – 21:20 Links: Sigma Announces the 90mm f/2.8 and 24mm f/2 Prime Lenses Laowa Announces the Argus 35mm f/0.95 Full-Frame Lens Twitter Tests Full-Width Tweets to Give Photos and Videos More Space Zhong Yi Optics Announces the Mitakon Creator 135mm f/2.5 APO Lens You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.46 – Top 4 Features Flickr Should Add

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 25:34


    I've been using Flickr since I first started Photography in 2011 and it's my main platform for sharing images. In this episode I discuss the top 4 changes I'd like to see added to Flickr. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:30 News Topics – 05:24 Main topic – 15:30 Links: US Government Wants Facebook to Sell Instagram Godox's New V860III Speedlight Has Modeling Light, New Features Tamron Announces 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 for Sony APSC Nikon Discontinues the Coolpix B600 and Suspends Several Accessories You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.45 – The Balance Between Skill and Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 24:29


    When you are first starting out at photography, it can be the most fun time. As you learn more, certain aspects of photography can disappear for some. In this episode, I discuss balancing skill with fun when it comes to photography. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 02:43 Main topic – 09:00 Links: DJI Ultralight Mini SE Drone Released for $300 TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 Announced for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF and Leica L Sigma Announces 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Sport Lens for E and L Mount Is Apple Actually Going to Snoop on Your Photos? You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.44 – The Real Issue With Grey Market Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 21:07


    Grey market gear can be quite a controversial topic in Photography due to how camera manufacturers deal with it. In this episode I discuss what I see as being the real issue with grey market gear. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:34 News Topics – 02:43 Main topic – 09:00 Links: Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 coming to Fujifilm X Mount EXIF Data Confirms Canon R3 Has a 24MP Sensor Where to sell used gear Recent news has shown about a Chicago couple who learnt the hard way about buying grey market gear You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.43 – Getting Back Into Photography After a Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021


    Sometimes life can get in the way of our hobbies and photography is no exception. In this episode I discuss some ways to get back into things after taking a break. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:38 News Topics – 03:14 Main topic – 12:20 Links: Venus Optics Unveils 14mm f/4 Zero-D Lens for Canon and Nikon DSLR's Fujifilm GFX50s Mark II to Be Release Accordning to Report Panasonic Announces Leica Dg Vario-Summilux 25-50mm F/1.7 for Micro 4/3 Cosina Launches the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-Mount You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.42 – The End of Instagram as We Know It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 22:15


    For many photographers out there Instagram has been the main site they use to share their images. That may change soon now as Instagram have announced they are no longer a photo sharing app. In this episode I discuss this news and what it could mean for the photography community. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:43 News Topics – 02:43 Main topic – 14:50 Links: Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8R DF DSN Lens for Canon RF Announced Nikon Launches the Retro APSC Z FC Mirrorless Camera Nikon Unveils 16-50mm, 28mm, and 18-140mm Z Mount Lenses Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS Announced Instagram is no longer a photo sharing app You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.41 – What To Buy After Your First Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 24:15


    Buying your first camera is often followed by being overwhelmed by choices of what to buy next. In this episode I discuss what gear is worth being your second purchase. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:45 News Topics – 02:28 Main topic – 12:19 Links: Nikon Reported to Release a $1000 Retro APS-C Camera New ‘Markpainting' Tech Fights Watermark Removal and Deepfakes Confirms The R3 Sensor is 100% Canon You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.40 – Are Photography Competitions Worth Entering?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 23:34


    Photography competitions are something very common in this hobby but not everyone enters them. In this episode I discuss Photography competitions and my experiences with them. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:38 News Topics – 02:11 Main topic – 13:40 Links: Nikon Launches Two New Z-Mount Macro Lenses More EOS R3 Updates from Canon Panasonic Launches S 50mm f/1.8 Lens Nikon Discuss Expectations of the Z9 You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.39 – An Easy Way To Learn Manual Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 22:10


    Shooting in Manual can seem like a difficult thing to learn but it can actually be quite simple, especially on modern cameras. In this episode I go over how I learn to use Manual mode and how you can too. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:44 News Topics – 03:34 Main topic – 08:22 Links: Changes to Photoshop's 'Save As' Function Adobe Updates Neural Filters Nikon Suspends DSLR Orders Due to Production Reasons You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.38 – Is G.A.S Really a Bad Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 16:56


    One of the most common terms you'll hear in Photography is G.A.S (gear acquisition syndrome). In this episode I discuss if it's actually a bad thing. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:40 News Topics – 02:49 Main topic – 09:09 Links: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens Announced Full-Size Images in Mobile Feeds Rolled Out on Twitter Sony A Mount is Officially Dead Venus Optics Announces Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 for APS-C Cameras You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Canon EOS M50 Mark II Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 15:36


    Here is another bonus episode for everyone. I have finished my review of the Canon EOS M50 Mark II. This is a shorter one and you can see the written version with all my images here. You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Canon EOS R6 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 38:33


    The time has come for my review of the Canon EOS R6! The full written review including the images I mention can be found here here. You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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    Ep.37 – Features and Techniques That Are No Longer Needed With Mirrorless

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021


    There were quite a few features and techniques that people used to get around the limitations of DSLR's (such as AFMA). In this episode I discuss some of these features and why they aren't as useful any more. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:45 News Topics – 03:47 Main topic – 11:20 Links: Samyang Unveils 12mm f/2 APSC lens Twitter rolls out 4k images for Android and iOS Nikon updates Z Series firmware Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM lens announced Tamron announces two new lenses You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

    Ep.36 – Are Smartphones a Threat to ILC's?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 26:36


    You constantly hear that smartphones are going to kill the camera market but is this true? In this episode I look at the advantages of each system and if ILC's days are numbered. Timestamps: What I've been up to – 00:50 News Topics – 05:02 Main topic – 12:47 Links: Ricoh Launches the Pentax K3 Mark III Sony launches the A7RIVa and A7RIIIa Rokinon Launches 24mm f/1.8 Canon discontinuous large range of EF lenses You can suggest a topic here. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow us at the locations below: Website / YouTube / Flickr / Twitter You can find me here: Photography Blog / Twitter / Flickr

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