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Photographers today are stitching together 4–6 tools across editing, gallery delivery, websites, client management — often spending $2–3K/year, plus constant app-switching.VSCO has built one connected system: editing, client galleries, portfolio sites, booking/business tools, all designed to work together. The point isn't "more features" — it's removing the exporting, re-uploading, and switching that eats a photographer's time.Try VSCO for free today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, we're at Sony Kando to discuss Hover Air's last-minute change, new Macs, and Ricoh's very disappointing AI choice. Top creators share the issues plaguing them the most and what camera brands can do to better address them. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro from Sony Kando06:51 - Photographer Jay Maisel has passed away09:09 - Apple has a new Mac Studio and Mac Mini19:33 - Sony's sensor fab is back to full operation21:20 - Nikon continues to only release cool things in Japan23:03 - HoverAir's flying gimbal camera already got banned in the U.S.25:05 - You can definitely buy the banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 in the U.S.26:29 - Photo contest chose to selectively enforce its rules, and people are mad31:12 - Xtra and Ricoh used AI to try and sell cameras38:24 - Feel good story of the week42:38 - The challenges creators are facing and how they and camera brands can solve them.
The new CleanMyMac interface is beautiful, intuitive, and responsive, allowing you to quickly see any potential concerns keeping your computer from running its best. Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac 7 days FREE and use code PETAPIXEL for 20% off!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Sony FX5 is officially delayed, Kodak has been profitable for a year straight, and a former Sony executive shares that back before it took over mirrorless with the E-mount, another company suggested they team up rather than Sony strike out on its own. Plus, Jordan Drake chats with special guest Becca Farsace and the two decide who "won" this generation of gimbal cameras: the Luna Ultra from Insta360 or the Osmo Pocket 4P from DJI. And, is back button autofocus stupid? All this and more!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro10:30 - The FX5 is delayed.17:14 - Kodak has been profitable for a solid year 22:13 - Insta360 is making a camera with a shape "you've never even considered."26:17 - NYC Fujikina finally has details28:08 - Sony declined to work with an established mirrorless camera brand back before it made its first mirrorless camera32:33 - Jared Polin says back button focus "is stupid"43:25 - How much would it take for you to sell your soul?52:08 - So, who won? DJI or Insta360? w/ Becca Farsace (watch her comparison here)1:19:24 - What have you been up to? (The Odyssey discussion)1:28:44 - Tech support1:38:00 - Feel good story of the week
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get 20% off Capture One, $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, 10% off Viltrox products, can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Nikon's future plans may have been leaked by the most unlikely of sources: Apple. Plus, Fujifilm shares that the camera industry is finally feeling the pinch from the memory crisis, and it will likely result in both significant price increases as well as manufacturing delays. Then, the team sits down with Isaac Reynolds from the Google Pixel team and asks the hard questions about what exactly photographers can expect from the Pixel 11 series phones. Make sure to Read David Imel's coverage of Google's HDR technology at The Verge.We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro11:38 - Did Apple spoil an upcoming Nikon announcement? 16:01 - Fujifilm raised its cost estimations because of the memory shortage17:56 - China's weakening economy really hurt camera sales20:52 - Tamron's OEM lens sales took a nose dive26:45 - LLL announced a new high-performance series of lenses29:47 - Blackmagic delivers PDAF to its 3-year-old Cinema Camera 6K33:26 - Insta360 has a new 360-degree camera36:13 - Asking tough questions of Google Pixel's Isaac Reynolds1:14:13 - What have you been up to?1:18:54 - Tech support1:36:56 - Feel good story of the week1:39:57 - Lens draft results
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get 20% off Capture One, $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, 10% off Viltrox products, can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris and Jordan phone in from the beach to talk about the ramifications of Nikon's loss to Viltrox in Chinese court as well as Sony's bid to buy Tamron. Plus, the two name what they think are every camera brand's greatest accomplishment... and their deepest shame!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro from the beach06:53 - PetaPixel Members now get 20% off Capture One13:40 - Nikon has lost its patent lawsuit against Viltrox18:25 - Sony has made an official offer to buy Tamron23:57 - Tamron somehow improved close-focusing distance of a lens with a firmware update28:12 - Sony suddenly publishes official list of E-mount partners34:20 - Xtra had to pull reservations for its Muse 2 Pro35:48 - Should Nikon bring back the DL camera it canceled in 2016?39:12 - Viltrox now makes Micro Four Thirds lenses40:30 - Every major camera maker's greatest accomplishment and deepest shame1:31:32 - Feel good story of the week
Excire Foto 2027 is HERE! The latest version of Excire's award-winning image-management software uses AI to help you find any photo, stay on top of culling, and easily organize your entire image catalog. To get your Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit https://www.excire.com/en/excire-foto/ PetaPixel viewers can receive an additional 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Chelsea Mercado Northrup to discuss the RX10 V (and why no one seems to agree with our less-than-sparkling review) and Tamron's new design shift, as well as take part in the highly-requested Lens Draft! PetaPixel's Jeremy Gray also joins in for this extra-long episode!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro with Chelsea Northrup Mercado!14:39 - What do we think of Tamron's new design? 22:38 - GoPro's founder lends the company $20M to try and stay alive25:27 - Beni is a cute little camera robot that follows you around29:50 - If you squint, you can see what makes this 30th anniversary GR IV special33:53 - Fujifilms 19-35mm T3.5 is a very wide medium format cine lens36:55 - Xtra might be in trouble: https://petapixel.com/2026/07/10/fcc-fines-multiple-companies-it-says-are-bringing-dji-tech-into-the-u-s/39:17 - No one agrees with our RX10 V take52:51 - The Lens Draft w/ Chelsea Mercado and Jeremy Gray1:46:45 - Feel good story of the week1:49:09 - Join Chelsea on her new channel
Excire Foto 2027 is HERE! The latest version of Excire's award-winning image-management software uses AI to help you find any photo, stay on top of culling, and easily organize your entire image catalog. To get your Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit https://www.excire.com/en/excire-foto/ PetaPixel viewers can receive an additional 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Hasselblad and Capture One finally resolve their differences (but Phocus isn't going anywhere), DJI's LOFIC sensor has really impressive dynamic range, and Insta360's CEO describes a future where there are no camera operators. Plus, wildlife photographer Kristi Odom stops by to explain how photographers can learn so much just by watching animals. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro04:41 - New PetaPixel Membership Perk!05:39 - Chris puts his digital TLR idea into words09:44 - DJI Pocket 4P's LOFIC sensor is extremely impressive16:22 - Mitakon's new full-frame primes are ludicrously fast19:01 - Insta360's founder wants a future where you never think about your camera25:21 - Hasselblad is finally supported by Capture One (Phocus isn't going anywhere, though)27:58 - Fujifilm doubles down on its QuickSnap film cameras31:49 - Kristi Odom on biomimicry, fishing, and what animals can teach us about being better photographers 1:23:50 - What have you been up to?1:30:52 - Tech support1:38:26 - Feel Good story of the week
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE!
Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's episode. It's the middle of summer, which means the Milky Way is up and a lot of you are out shooting the night sky. And if you have ever tried astrophotography, you know the file that comes home looks nothing like the night sky that you stood under. The RAW file is usually flat, gray, and buried in noise. Bringing the Milky Way back to life is the whole challenge of night editing, and DxO makes a set of tools that can handle it from start to finish. DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including PureRAW and Nik Collection 9! Head over to http://dxo.com/ and use code PetaPixelSummer2026 to save 15% today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankWe use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro, and introducing Dima Koshutin!09:16 - VSCO's New 'One' Platform is getting a ton of blowback17:22 - Sony's first LOFIC image sensor looks promising25:44 - Fujifilm is hosting a Fujikina in NYC this October30:44 - 7Artisans has a new entry-level cine lens line that's really cheap34:37 - Viltrox's $99 28mm f/4.5 is now on L-mount37:17 - Affinity will come pre-installed on all Surface devices now40:14 - Pelican cases are 12% better now45:20 - NiSi's new lens is the widest and fastest for medium format48:15 - Light Lens Lab's new film is making significant progress51:28 - Who are these high-end features in action cams and gimbal cameras for?1:12:37 - What have you been up to?1:19:28 - Tech support1:20:21 - Key-In's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=QaX3PKTtVPY1:37:55 - Feel good story of the week: https://petapixel.com/2026/06/18/you-can-eat-your-popcorn-from-an-imax-camera-bucket-while-watching-the-odyssey/
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankIn This Episode:00:00 - Intro13:52 - Insta360 and DJI are going at it, as DJI sues and then Insta360 sues back22:20 - Apple's RAW update is substantial28:37 - The company that bought WeTransfer, Vimeo, and Filmic Pro is going public31:32 - Viltrox announced two new affordable portrait primes35:08 - Zeiss has discontinued the DSLR Otus primes37:22 - The Cinelux Sixteen camera shoots digital and Super 16 at the same time42:58 - Metabones' new adapter promises near native glass AF performance46:57 - Lumix released a very buggy firmware update50:02 - Kodak Charmera is back for round two56:01 - Deep dive into LoCA1:00:57 - Zeiss Refutes Rumors Cosina Developed Otus ML Lenses1:04:31 - Could Nikon make a "heritage series" of lenses?1:12:24 - What have you been up to?1:17:15 - Tech support1:23:54 - Nya-Evo Fjord1:29:05 - Feel Good story of the week
This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,056, June 16, 2026. Today's theme is, "Nighttime Is the Right Time for Smartphone Photography" I'm Derrick Story. Smartphones are good at a lots of things. And they are really good at night photography. And when you want to escape the hot, contrasty glare of summer days, let the evening roll in, grab your phone, and go make some stunning pictures. I'll share my favorite tips for just that on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Camera. Go to Prioritize Faster Shooting and toggle it off. We want the best image quality possible. Next, learn how to turn on Night Mode Max by long-pressing the Moon icon at the top of the Camera app. This allows for a longer exposure, up to 30 seconds, depending on how steady the camera is. There is a tradeoff, however. In Night Mode the resolution is set to 12MP, even on new iPhones such as the 17 Pro. Techniques for Shooting in Night Mode Keep hands as steady as possible. Widen your stance and use two hands to grip the phone and keep them close to the body. Brace your body against a solid surface. Gently press the shutter button. Take multiple photos instead of just one. Then you can choose the best. Use the Main Camera (1X) because of fast aperture. Pro RAW + Night Mode for maximum edibility. One of the great things about nighttime photography with a smartphone is that you don't attract attention to yourself like you would using a mirrorless camera on a tripod. You can go about your business unnoticed and unbothered. Yet, you can come away with stunning shots. If you are in a situation where you feel comfortable setting up a tripod, then shooting in RAW with Night Mode Max can provide exposures up to 30 seconds with incredible detail and color. Night photography is a great way to separate your images from everyday snapshots. Whether you're exploring new territory on vacation, or just feeling like getting out in your hometown stomping grounds, these techniques will render your world in a whole different light. This Week in the News Apple's RAW Processing is Finally Evolving After a Decade and It's a Big Deal as featured on PetaPixel.com Sales of full-frame mirrorless cameras are flatlining, while compact camera sales continue to grow - what's going on? as featured on AmateurPhotographer.com 5 Lenses Nobody Gets Excited About That Produce More Photos Than Anything in Your Bag as featured on PetaPixel.com Virtual Camera Club News Workshops! The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques. Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today. Lightroom Power Tools Online Workshop - Led by Rob Knight, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026 Adobe Certified Expert Rob Knight will be showcasing some powerful editing tools that have recently been added to Adobe's raw editing in this new workshop. As the tools improve, the work gets easier. Rob will go over the ins and outs of the improved masking tools, point color adjustments, color grading, AI noise reduction, and more. Each session is recorded and made available to all registered participants. Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on
Reliable, durable, and fast, ProMaster Rugged Cards are designed to keep your work and memories safe! Get yours today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron are in Atlanta, Georgia at the headquarters of KEH to hear what is popular on the pre-owned camera market, what cameras are the hardest to fix, and more. Plus, Capture One and Leica are both looking like they're trying to find new owners, and GoPro is reportedly "on the brink" and might not last the year.Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro from KEH!08:20 - Jordan's challenge09:45 - Camp Snap 2 is smaller, lighter, and has more accessories12:43 - Zeiss' new anamorphic lenses look really interesting15:31 - GoPro is "on the brink" and facing collapse19:19 - Capture One's private equity owner is trying to sell it24:22 - We confirmed YoloLiv wasn't complying with the Micro Four Thirds standard29:17 - A Chinese private equity firm is the leading contender to acquire Leica32:26 - Lucky's new Color 200 film is finally here37:44 - GlassAI's tech finally made it into a smartphone41:16 - The world of pre-owned cameras and lenses with KEH1:08:54 - What have you been up to?1:11:49 - Tech support1:22:28 - AI being stupid + Feel Good Story of the week
Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's podcast. DxO just released Nik Collection 9, the latest version of their popular editing suite that photographers have been using for over a decade. If you want the full breakdown, our very own Michael Bonocore wrote a deep dive covering all the new features with real examples using his travel photography.DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 9, by using the code "PetaPixel" at checkout at http://dxo.com. Thanks again to DxO for sponsoring today's podcast! Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the trio breaks out the tier list and ranks every optional accessory that camera stores try to convince you that you need to bundle with your first camera purchase. What's S-tier and what's F-tier? They dig into it!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro, and Chris's rage bait13:11 - Chris's Wotancraft Pilot Collab sold out in under 24 hours17:01 - NYC Gallery sold an AI-generated version of Ansel Adams masterpiece without permission22:31 - Gallery owner says he has "every right to" do it27:14 - Canon's separation of C and V cameras isn't working34:06 - 7Artisans announced Z-mount's most affordable 135mm f/1.8 prime36:36 - Sony a7V got a nice firmware update39:05 - This might be the rarest digital camera ever made42:48 - The "My First Camera" Optional Accessory Tier List 1:22:16 - What have you been up to?1:26:17 - Tech support1:31:00 - Feel Good Story of the week
DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including the brand-new Nik Collection 9, by using the code 'PetaPixel' at checkout. Nik Collection 9 adds AI-powered object and depth masks, plus new creative filters like Halation, Color Grading, Chromatic Shift, and Glass Effect in Color Efex and Analog Efex. Blending modes now work inside the plug-in stack, so you can experiment without opening Photoshop. All AI processing runs locally on your machine, so no images leave your computer. Head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 9 and use code 'PetaPixel' to save 15%!With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in-person at Fujifilm's Tokyo headquarters to chat with Yuji Igarashi about lenses, specifically how it feels the results of the Focus on Glass vote went. Plus, Sony gets thrashed for bad AI advice, Nikon is rumored to be selling to Essilor Luxxotica, TSMC wants to build a sensor fab in Japan, and Jordan Drake gives his thoughts on the Lumix L10. All that and more!Watch Fujifilm's 2026 Focus on GlassCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 -Intro08:16 - You can make this 3D printed digital rangefinder at home11:04 - Nikon speculators believe it might sell to Essilor Luxotica15:05 -
Tom and Greg catch up on two genuinely exciting developments in film photography — the newly reverse-engineered WideLux XX panoramic camera from Silver Grand Classics, and the I'm Back Kickstarter, which puts an APS-C sensor inside a standard film canister. Along the way they get into the real-world question of whether upgrading from an M1 Mac is actually worth it, and share some unashamed Peak Design chat.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).### Show Notes:- MacRumors RAM guide — Tom's recommended resource for deciding how much RAM you actually need in a new Mac; https://www.macrumors.com/guide/how-much-mac-ram/- WideLux XX — newly reverse-engineered panoramic film camera; first batch of 350 units, engraved; https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2026/04/wideluxx-presale_launch/- WideLux F8 — original final model used as basis for reverse engineering the XX: https://www.ordinarykyle.com/blog/widelux-f8-review- I'm Back — Kickstarter campaign for a digital sensor module in a 35mm film canister; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samellos/im-back-roll-aps-c-one-roll-no-screen-pure-shooting?ref=7sj5y0&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23816967049- Petapixel — article covering the I'm Back prototype and background; https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/im-back-teases-aps-c-digital-film-roll-that-entirely-fits-in-a-35mm-camera/- Reveni Labs — maker of Tom's custom clip-on light meter; https://www.reveni-labs.com/- Peak Design — newer smaller pouch version discussed; https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/tech-pouch?Size=Small&Color=Black---HASHTAGS:#filmphotography #podcast #analoguephotography #wiidelux #filmcamera
Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, we're coming to you with a bonus episode... from the past! We recorded this before heading off to the four corners of the planet, but not before Chris and Jordan had hands-on time with the latest gear from Sony and Canon. Unfortunately, we didn't have any idea what Panasonic Lumix was going to announce ahead of time, but we have plenty to say about the new a7R VI and R6 V (as well as the two lenses that were also announced with them). It has been a wild, crazy, busy week, so unpack it with us!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro! It's a bonus episode... from the past!10:21 - The winner of the Special Edition G7x Mark III14:50 - Revisiting I'm Back for just a minute: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/04/im-back-proposes-a-new-shutter-button-as-its-aps-c-kickstarter-closes-in-on-1m/20:19 - What makes the Sony a7R VI so good? https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/sony-a7r-vi-has-a-stacked-66-8mp-sensor-and-captures-30-fps-bursts/43:55 - Canon's new lens looks promising: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/canons-rf-20-50mm-f-4l-is-usm-pz-is-its-first-power-zoom-l-series-lens/48:44 - Sony's lens design is something special: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/sonys-evolved-100-400mm-f-4-5-gm-oss-is-for-sports-and-wildlife-pros/55:12 - One more thing...1:00:01 - Feel good story of the week
Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on the PetaPixel Podcast, we're giving away a new Canon G7X Mark III 30th Anniversary Limited Edition camera thanks to our friends at B&H Photo! GIVEAWAY RULES: Entrants must post a comment on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, or the PetaPixel comments section below. The comment must have two parts:Comment must include a link to your portfolio (Instagram, YouTube, website, etc). If, for example, your comment is on Instagram and your portfolio is Instagram, just make that clear in your comments. The same goes for YouTubeComment must include a sentence about what you want to photograph with the Canon G7X Mark III. The winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be contacted directly by PetaPixel through the platform on which they entered and will be given three days to respond. If no response is received, PetaPixel will move on to another winner. NOTES:Beware of scammers impersonating PetaPixel or its employees and never provide any payment information to anyone. PetaPixel will never ask any winner to pay for anything. Shipping and all other fees will be handled by PetaPixel and B&H Photo.Giveaway entries will be accepted until May 5 @ 9 AM Pacific Time. Due to shipping restrictions, the contest is only open to those living in the United States (sorry!). You may enter up to four times by commenting on each platform. In This Episode:00:00 - Intro06:42 - WIN a Canon G7X III 30th Anniversary Limited Edition camera thanks to B&H Photo! 11:45 - I'm Back raised $850K for an APS-C sensor insert for film cameras21:44 - Jeff Bridges' WideluxX Revival Costs $4,400 and Ships By the End of 202628:27 - Some Sigma lenses got some great usability upgrades34:38 - Viltrox listened to Chris38:31 - Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 is finally arriving on L-mount this week43:15 - Canon's limited edition Powershot G7X III hits store shelves this week44:20 - Point and shoot cameras we'd like to see come back1:02:26 - Chris forgot to review this1:03:32 - What have you been up to?1:07:38 - Tech Support1:12:19 - Check out our MacBook benchmarks1:15:56 - What happened to the detailed camera reviews, like Pop Photo's Nikon F4 review?
Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that's where Excire can help! To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://excire.com/en/shop/! PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankIf you're a UK based camera nerd, join Emily at her workshops this summer! Check out PetaPixel's limited-edition merch drop with Harper Finch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro with Emily Lowery!12:41 - Gerald Undone is done21:20 - Leica is partnering with Gpixel to make a bespoke full frame sensor26:43 - Tangent: Chris dropped his M11.30:12 - The Insta360 Luna is aiming right at DJI because DJI has a dual-camera Osmo Pocket coming34:40 - That might be a big deal, because the Pocket 4 isn't available in the US (and might never be)36:22 - We have pricing for the GoPro Mission 1 series39:09 - Thypoch's AF 24-50mm f/2.8 is coming next month for $70041:11 - Viltrox announced two new Evo primes43:15 - Nikon teased its promised cinema prime optics46:09 - Sennheiser's HD 480 Pro are its best closed-back headphones49:39 - Insta360 looks like it is going to announce a Micro Four Thirds camera51:26 - How to save Micro Four Thirds!1:15:15 - If you're a UK based camera nerd, join Emily at her workshops this summer! 1:21:16 - Tech support1:28:04 - Feel good story of the week
This episode is brought to you by our friends at DxO and their newest release, PureRAW 6. If you want to learn more about how DxO's PureRAW 6 works, you'll find PetaPixel's "DxO PureRAW 6: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide" hugely informative.DxO is giving PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any of their software, including PureRAW 6. Head to dxo.com and use the code "PetaPixel" to save 15% today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week has been a big one, and the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Sarah Teng to talk DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and GoPro Mission 1 and how each is going to affect content creators.Check out PetaPixel's limited-edition merch drop with Harper Finch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro07:46 - Dirty Dew13:12 - DaVinci Resolve looks like a possible Lightroom alternative now21:41 - ProGrade forced to increase prices due to memory shortage24:30 - Freefly has joined the L-mount alliance26:56 - OM System announced an infrared OM-1 Mark II32:01 - Arri acquired by a German entrepreneur38:03 - GoPro impresses with the Mission 1 Pro series54:49 - DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is here1:14:13 - What have you been up to?1:21:07 - Do you want a NASA video? 1:24:28 - Tech Support1:34:13 - Feel good story of the week
This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses not the best lens, not the best-selling lens, but the coolest lens available in every mirrorless mount.PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH Hunter, and more!The Harper Finch x PetaPixel drop is a limited-edition offering that won't be around for long: just until May 15! Check it out today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro13:00 - Fujifilm is having two Fujikina events in Copenhagen and Warsaw14:45 - GoPro is hyping the heck out of its upcoming camera22:43 - This Thypoch AI camera might note be a joke26:43 - OM Digital bought majority ownership from JIP31:39 - The Artemis team is using the Nikon D5 and one Z941:31 - The coolest lens in every mirrorless mount (Leica M, Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, Micro Four Thirds, and Fujifilm X)1:15:54 - What have you been up to?1:25:03 - Tech Support1:30:10 - Feel good story of the week
PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH Hunter, and more!The Harper Finch x PetaPixel drop is a limited-edition offering that won't be around for long: just until May 15! Check it out today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week was a doozie, with Sony cutting its memory card business back in the wake of the flash memory shortage, OM System looks like they might bring back the PEN, and the DNG is now the officially recognized standard for RAW files. Plus, after a year of using an absolute ton of very affordable, third-party lenses, Chris and Jordan have some thoughts on what you should look out for if you're tempted by their low, low prices.We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro08:10 - New LIMITED EDITION PetaPixel Merch drop! https://harperfinch.co/collections/petapixel11:38 - Sony shut down nearly its entire memory card business due to flash shortage: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/sony-shuts-down-nearly-its-entire-memory-card-business-due-to-ssd-shortage/16:34 - The ISO has recognized DNG as the official RAW image standard: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/after-over-20-years-of-efforts-dng-is-now-the-official-raw-image-standard/20:35 - OM System was weirdly excited to talk about the return of the PEN: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/24/om-system-is-surprisingly-eager-to-talk-about-the-return-of-the-pen/25:48 - Thypoch is making its first autofocus lens (and it's a zoom): https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/thypoch-teases-a-af-24-50mm-f-2-8-zoom-a-bold-departure-from-its-manual-focus-primes/28:57 - The Mac Pro is dead: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/the-apple-mac-pro-is-dead/32:05 - Tamron says prime lens market is saturated, making it difficult to be unique: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/tamron-will-make-new-primes-but-only-if-they-are-unique-and-innovative/37:15 - Could Pentax release a DSLR this year? https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/hype-for-a-new-pentax-dslr-is-high-but-temper-your-expectations/42:48 - Nonprofit will pay $30,000 for three months of documentary photography work: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/photography-fellowship-pays-30000-for-3-months-of-documentary-work/44:22 - Navigating the "cheap" third party lens options1:02:55 - What have you been up to?1:08:57 - Tech support1:29:35 - Feel Good story of the week: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/airline-wants-a-really-bad-photographer-and-it-might-be-the-best-gig-of-the-year/
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider discuss Panasonic's response to its plans for L-mount. While the company is working on a successor to the S1H series, it isn't very interested in trying to compete with Nikon, Canon, and Sony on the sports, action, and wildlife front. We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.h2>In This Episode:00:00 - Intro13:22 - DJI sues Insta360 in Chinese court17:47 - Panasonic's ZS300 is the ZS200 without an EVF23:46 - Fujifilm photographers have picked their favorite dream lens27:05- The compact camera collapse was so significant, Canon is still approaching the new boom cautiously29:54 - Audio Technica made its first on-camera mic in 10 years35:20 - Songdian promises it's making a real camera38:16 - Panasonic isn't making a high-end wildlife camera, but instead is focused on the S1H54:46 - What have you been up to?1:02:42 - Tech Support
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Canon 5D Mark IV is going on 10 years old, but it's still kicking – at least in some territories, some Nikon cameras might just stop working (but there is a fix)! Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Send a message for us to hear on SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Welcome to Chelsea!10:39 - Sigma might finally be making progress with full-frame foveon17:11 - Nikon Issues Advisory: Some Z6 III, Z5 II, and ZR Have a Hardware Problem19:39 - The Canon 5D Mark IV isn't dead yet23:08 - Apple has acquired MotionVFX25:30 - Adobe's CEO is out after 18 years28:10 - The M5 Max is really good32:42 - Fujifilm GFX isn't popular enough for Sigma to invest in making lenses for it35:54 - Micro Four Thirds isn't dead! YoloLiv just made a new lens40:36 - This medium format film camera can change aspect ratios mid roll44:41 - Bird nerding with Chelsea Northrup1:12:46 - What have you been up to (and what's going on in Chelsea's life?)1:21:19 - Tech support1:35:34 - Feel good story of the week
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by mobile expert Ted Kritsonis who shares his opinion on why Samsung might be afraid to take risks with its smartphone hardware and, more importantly, why it doesn't seem to matter how far behind Chinese brands its devices are. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro w/ mobile specialist Ted Kritsonis11:10 - Apple finally replaced the Pro Display XDR and it's pretty good18:37 - Apple announced a new MacBook Pro Powered by M5 Max22:04 - Peak Design has a bunch of new travel bags and the 2-in-1 makes some necessary improvements30:25 - Jaron is using the new Shure MVX2U Gen 233:24 - Fujifilm introduced some new lens ideas42:12 - Yashica announced the Tank47:30 - Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter?1:15:37 - What have you been up to?1:27:43 - Tech Support1:30:42 - Feel good story of the week
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis past week was a doozy in the world of photography, thanks to the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, happening at the same time that Samsung announced a new smartphone and Xiaomi brought its 17 Ultra worldwide. But perhaps more interesting than any of it was the surprise appearance of a new prototype camera from Canon on the show floor: an SLR with a fixed, manual focus lens and a top-down, waist-level viewfinder. Oh, and it comes in two flavors. What is Canon thinking with this one?In This Episode:00:00 - Intro 08:11 - The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gets a lot right: TBD13:09 - How does Samsung's offering look? 20:01- You need a dongle to use iOS with Tamron Link23:40 - DJI is suing the FCC24:46 - Zeiss announced a 35mm Otus27:52 - Sigma has a new 35mm f/1.4 Art29:54 - Sigma supports APS-C with a 15mm f/1.431:38 - Sigma will make an 85mm f/1.235:08 - Sigma is a farming company now38:12 - Megadap adapter let you mount M to Canon RF with autofocus39:52- Nikon is 2/3 through with its updated trinity43:35 - Canon showcased a very unusual prototype camera54:48 - What have you been up to?1:00:28 - Tech Support1:09:12 - Feel good story of the week
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankNext week starts a string of important product launch windows. First up is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, followed nearly immediately after by the CP+ show in Japan. But it doesn't end there, because the following week is Mobile World Congress. It's a busy time!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro (happy lunar new year!)14:33 - Let's talk about the 14mm f/1.4L and astro16:25 - AI has made digital photography way more expensive22:40 - Ricoh gives all GR IV models the Monochrome's electronic shutter25:08 - Insta360 looks like it's about to go toe-to-toe with the Osmo Pocket30:09 - Ektachrome is now directly distributed by Eastman Kodak32:41 - "Scamera" company is the latest Micro Four Thirds member36:43 - The Biggest International photo show kicks off next week52:21 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is next week, too1:03:20 - What have you been up to?1:11:09 - Tech support1:32:54 - Feel Good story of the week
We would like to thank this week's PetaPixel Podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. They have been a big supporter of PetaPixel over the years and we were lucky enough to recently get the chance to travel to Costa Rica with OM SYSTEM Ambassador and Master Bird Photographer Ben Knoot, and it was an amazing experience. You can watch the episode on our YouTube channel.Did Chris and Jordan's journey to Costa Rica inspire you to capture your own travel moments? OM SYSTEM is running a street and travel photo contest right now.Grand Prize: OM-3 or OM-5 Camera Kit + WANDRD camera bagHow to Enter:Post your best street or travel photo on Instagram (must be a NEW post)Use hashtag #TravelWithOMSYSTEMTag @omsystem.camerasComplete your entry hereDeadline: February 16th Winners Announced: March 2ndEnter the contest today!Last week, we found out that the Z-mount might not be quite as open as we previously thought because Nikon is suing Viltrox. While right now it could be as simple as seeking royalties for using the mount, it could also just as easily end up being a similar situation to Canon, who runs a closed mount. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro (and Chris's favorite bird photos from Costa Rica)17:43 - Leica is reportedly considering a sale: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/26/leica-camera-considering-selling-a-majority-stake-for-1-2-billion-report/21:59 - TTArtisan chose a unique color scheme for this lens: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/23/this-might-be-the-ugliest-lens-ive-ever-seen/25:25 - Ektar and Tri-X join Kodak's line of directly distributed films: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/21/ektar-and-tri-x-are-now-being-distributed-directly-by-kodak/29:37 - Sony has a new global shutter, square sensor: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/19/sonys-newest-global-shutter-image-sensors-are-square-and-speedy/31:35 - Nikon ZR gets its first firmware update: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/26/nikon-zr-update-extends-max-recording-time-to-6-hours/37:28 - Nikon is Suing Viltrox: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/21/nikon-files-lawsuit-against-viltrox-in-china-over-z-mount-patent-report/57:27 - What have you been up to?1:01:55 - Tech support1:24:57 - Feel good stories of the week
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in New York City and spends time chatting in different hotel rooms together! The big topic that has been on everyone's mind lately is pricing, and the idea that photography has become too expensive. Jordan thought it might be worth checking to see if that's really the case, and quizzes Chris and Jaron on if modern cameras really are pricier than they were just a few years ago. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro from New York City hotel rooms!10:08 - Evoto messed up big14:54 - The "Await" camera is trying to mimic the experience of film21:17 - The Sony a7 V is killing it in Japan24:30 - Thypoch's new lens is based on 1970s cinema optics27:59 - Let's talk one more time about the GR IV Monochrome's price34:39 - Are cameras actually more expensive now?57:35 - What have you been up to?1:03:50 - Tech support
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today: https://petapixel.com/members/This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are joined by Sarah Teng to talk about the Instax Mini Evo Cinema. And, in a weird bizzaro world twist, it's Chris who has to convince Sarah that it's great. She's not sold, but Chris absolutely loves this weirdo video/printer/instant camera hybrid. Also, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome finally has a price and release date, but it's a lot more expensive than the base model. Apple launched a new suite of creative apps called the Creator Studio, Adorama was literally giving X half cameras away, and you can get a GoPro-branded laptop for some reason. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro, and Sarah Teng is back!12:11 - The Ricoh GR Monochrome costs $700 more than the base model16:32 - Fujifilm is releasing an all-white X half in China17:52 - Meanwhile, Adorama is literally giving X halfs away20:33 - Pentax isn't sure how to make the DSLR popular again26:43 - You can get a GoPro laptop, if you're into that30:56 - Nikon's 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is a new kit zoom for the Z5 II32:57 - The OM-D E-M10 Mark IV isn't being discontinued36:20 - Apple Creator Studio is the long-awaited competitor to Adobe Creative Cloud44:15 - Is the Mini Evo Cinema the best Instax camera ever?1:03:54 - What have you been up to?1:10:10 - Tech support1:16:28 - Feel good story of the week: Don't ever change, Radio Shack
Tyler and Jordan Drake of PetaPixel (http://petapixel.com/)catch up on the year with the best in tech, cameras, apps and more in the 11th annual Gear of the Year episode Watch the episode (https://youtu.be/wrc1pFVVCB4) Special Guest: Jordan Drake.
Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that's where Excire can help!Excire's photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. Thanks to Excire, you can easily get your images organized, stay on top of culling, and instantly find any photo in your catalog—so you can spend less time managing your images and more time doing what you love! And since the AI runs locally on your computer, you'll never have to worry about privacy or security. Best of all, Excire can be integrated seamlessly into your current workflow, either using the standalone image organizer, Excire Foto 2025, or the Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2026. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://excire.com/en/shop/! PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.Surprise! The PetaPixel Podcast team got together one more time for the true Season 4 finale! Grab a glass of eggnog, don your Santa hats, and pull the pole out from the crawlspace, because it's time for the annual airing of grievances!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro (Your most vivid Christmas memory)13:53 - DJI drones have been banned in the US16:30 - Fujifilm to spend nearly $32 million expanding Instax film production20:18 - Benro's electronics Variable ND filter automatically adjusts its strength24:56 - Leica made major updates to the SL3 and Q3 series autofocus26:48 - All visual arts students worldwide can now join ASMP for free27:50 - Ricoh's GR IV HDF is coming soon and has a new electronic shutter31:56 - The Annual Airing of Grievances52:51 - What have you been up to?58:52 - Tech Support
The holiday season is here, and the OM SYSTEM Holiday Savings Event continues. Right now, you can save up to $400 on many of the cameras and lenses that OM SYSTEM makes, including the popular travel camera, the OM-3. But that's not all: right now, almost every lens in the M.Zuiko lineup is on sale right now. Whether you're building your first OM SYSTEM kit or adding to an existing collection, there's never been a better time to go light without compromising on image quality. Check out the full lineup at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.Now for the fifth year in a row, PetaPixel has gathered its team together to gaze into the future and see the facts, the truths, that will come to pass in the camera industry in 2026. As always, we are prepared to be very wrong. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro (were you naughty or nice this year?)09:53 - No, Sony did not intentionally brick third-party lenses, Viltrox confirms13:17 - Sony a7 V dynamic range is really good15:41 - Ironically, The Stringer used photos from Dave Burnett without permission or attribution17:37 - About that 7Artisans Floral Bloom lens21:06 - Japan railway pleads with photographers to stop being dangerously dumb25:51 - Z9 got yet another firmware update26:38 - The CP+ Photo Show in Japan will be the biggest ever29:35 - BOLD Predictions for 2026, feat. DPReview's Richard Butler 1:28:14 - What have you been up to?1:37:02 - Feel good story of the week
Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.
Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too - and that's where Excire can help! Excire's photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://www.excire.com/en/shop! EXCIRE BLACK FRIDAY SALE: PetaPixel viewers can receive 30% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL30 -- valid through December 7th!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.In July, The PetaPixel Podcast team was joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give mid-term grades to every major camera and lens manufacturer. Now that the year has ended, it's time for them all to get graded on their finals in this annual tradition!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro08:26 - You can now edit 32K video in Resolve10:29 - Sony's new smartphone sensor promises 17 stops of DR12:39 - Thypoch's new Eurka 28mm f/2.8 is inspired by another cool, obscure lens16:04 - The custom film simulation recipe from the limited edition GFX100RF17:11 - Review Roundup25:28 - Grading Every Camera Maker in 2025 Feat. Gordon Laing27:17 - Canon34:21 - Nikon40:12 - Sony53:35 - Panasonic Lumix1:03:28 - Fujifilm1:14:18 - Hasselblad1:18:02 - OM System1:24:16 - Leica1:28:55 - Sigma1:35:26 - Tamron
My guest this week is photography expert and co-host of the Petapixel podcast Chris Niccolls [28:39]. Chris has access to nearly every kind of expensive camera in the world because he evaluates photo equipment for his day job. But when he is fishing, guess what he takes most of his photographs and videos with? You guessed it—his iPhone. Chris shares tips on how to set up your shot, how to get a photograph and still have minimal fish handling, and what settings to use on your phone. He also gives great tips on setting up the scene so that your photos are better than just grip & grin snapshots. In the Fly Box this week, we have these questions and tips: You say Orvis fly rods are true to line weight but you say you use a line that is a half-size heavy. Why? With a fly line that is rated for colder water, is it OK to use it for the occasional largemouth bass fishing trip in warmer water? A tip from a listener on how to get an estimate of a fish's length and weight using AI. A tip from a listener on great places to fish close to Chicago. Can I get a rod that is suitable for carp and for large salmon in the Great Lakes? How can I target suckers on a fly rod? Would a leader with a long stiff butt and abrupt taper be a good one for fishing big Chubbies in western rivers? What do you think of double taper leaders? What are some fly fishing books form the 1960s and earlier that are still worth reading? A great tip from a listener on using hockey laces for wading boots. A tip from a listener on a hot fly to use in the Driftless Region during the winter. Is there a trick for fly casting in rough seas?
In today's episode I cover the latest news from PetaPixel for Thanksgiving week 2025. You can find the show notes here.
Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? Excire's photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://www.excire.com/en/shop! EXCIRE BLACK FRIDAY SALE: PetaPixel viewers can receive 30% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL30 -- valid through December 7th!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro08:37 - The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 film camera with a double exposure switch11:06 - The AP has switched to DaVinci Resolve12:29 - Arri closed two facilities dedicated to lighting16:12 - Leica's M EV1 is finally available in the US after delays due to the government shutdown17:15 - Q3 Monochrom was announced22:41 - Lumix significantly improved S1 II and S1R II record times25:27 - Laowa made a new half-macro tilt shift lens28:36 - Fujifilm teamed up with a Japanese artist for a limited edition GFX100RF31:35 - The world's biggest walk-in camera is for sale34:38 - "The Stringer" Utterly Ruins the Reputation of Nick Ut and the AP1:29:12 - Read Matt's review of "The Stringer" on PetaPixel1:29:24 - While you were out taking pictures, Polar Pro studied the blade
The holiday season is here, and so is OM SYSTEM's Black Friday pricing. Right now, you can save up to $400 on many of the cameras and lenses that they make.The OM-1 Mark II, their professional powerhouse perfect for bird and wildlife photography, with blazing-fast autofocus and class-leading stabilization, is $400 off. For those looking for an even lighter all-around travel kit, the OM-3 and M.Zuiko 12-45mm F4.0 PRO package is only $2099.99. And if you're looking to upgrade your glass, you'll find big savings on almost al M.Zuikol lenses.Check out the full lineup at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel and take your photography to the next level without breaking the bank.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.The PetaPixel team uses different cameras and lenses every day as part of our job but behind the scenes, we carry around a few pieces of mainstay gear that we just can't live without. This week, The PetaPixel Podcast team reveals the equipment they've been carrying this year that keeps the wheels of journalism turning. We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studioIn This Episode00:00 - Intro; Chris and Jordan are working a shift at the Camera Store Next Week!12:25 - We just got the best look yet at Jeff Bridges' WideluxX project15:10 - ARRI is trying to mimic film with a digital plugin18:11 - Fujifilm released the film simulation LUTS it promised20:49 - Light Lens Lab has recreated the Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.424:56 - Mint addresses major Rollei 35AF shortcoming27:40 - Lumix is shutting down its pro services in the UK and Europe31:34 - The R6 Mark III can overheat34:34 - Basketball player runs back onto the court with camera strapped to his leg36:51 - Everything ELSE you missed!41:00 - The Fantasy Camera Draft poll results44:46 - Do you do graphic design? Reach out!45:54 - The gear we use every day (2025 edition)1:07:49 - Chris teases an upcoming new Wotancraft Pilot sling bag1:11:22 - New segment alert: Review Roundup!1:19:51 - What have you been up to?1:23:58 - Tech support1:35-45 - Feel good story of the week
DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 20% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 8, by using the code ‘PetaPixel' at checkout. If you're a Photoshop user looking to elevate your color grading and creative editing, Nik Collection 8's redesigned UXP panel, enhanced masking capabilities, and non-destructive Smart Object workflow make it a game-changer. Create your own non-destructive workflow in Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and DxO's own powerful PhotoLab 9, that will transform simple captures into compelling, professional-grade photographs.Head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 8. Use code ‘PetaPixel' to save 20%!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by photographer David Imel and PetaPixel's Jeremy Gray for a unique challenge: who can draft the best fantasy camera team? Based loosely on fantasy football rules, all five must create a dream team based on eight categories. We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode00:00 - Intro 11:55 - Affinity went the DaVinci Resolve route, and is now free13:50 - Lightroom Classic's updates are an example of what AI should be doing17:08 - Sony is the first company to authenticate video files19:35 - The LemurStrap is an innovative approach to camera carry21:50 - A photographer has decided to make anamorphic M-mount lenses24:44- Moment's new line of ultra-light camera bags have some innovative design elements29:07 - Feel good story of the week32:49 - The Fantasy Camera Draft, feat. David Imel and Jeremy Gray
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider come to you from Sigma's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan to talk with Sigma President Kazuto Yamaki to dissect what has been an enormous year of launches for the brand. Yamaki discusses the changing economic climate, the reception to the BF, and he even answers a really dumb question about an improbable lens from a video game. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro from Tokyo!07:31 - Panasonic has a new gold S910:01 - Nikon gives APS-C photographers a welcome boost13:56 - Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is really well balanced for the price16:35 - Jordan is very mixed on the Canon C5021:10 - Fujifilm didn't change much on the X-T30 III, but could they really even? (and Jaron was WRONG)27:09 - The Leica M EV1 will be polarizing32:35 - Tamron's 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 Is Here and Costs $89935:30 - Ricoh is making a dedicated monochrome GR IV37:36 - Sigma Delays AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Due to Overwhelming Demand38:45 - Looking back at Sigma's monster year with President Kazuto Yamaki57:11 - What have you been up to?1:00:30 - Feel Good Story of the week
In today's episode I over the latest stories from our friends at PetaPixel. You can find the show notes here. https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-477-speed-of-light-peak-design-ricoh-bw
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Jordan Drake dials in remotely as Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider come to you from Brisbane, Australia. Ricoh has opened only its fourth-ever GR Space, and they were there to see the ribbon cut. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro from the GR Space in Brisbane07:23 - Australia!10:50 - Tamron's G2 trinity on Z mount is complete15:28 - You can download and use other people's OM System recipes18:59 - Nikon says the ZR is good enough to fill two camera line segments by itself23:06 - Affinity stops selling software ahead of "big changes" coming in October24:56 - Nikon's original Z-mount 24-70mm f/2.8 is discontinued? 27:10 - CIPA data shows "summer slump" worse this year30:10 - Caira is an "AI-Native" Micro Four Thirds camera with Gen AI built in37:45 - Blackmagic RAW is coming to Sony39:27 - Fujifilm did make actual changes to the Eterna 55 sensor42:05 - Is Jaron right or is he wrong?52:17 - What have you been up to?56:40 - Tech support1:13:08 - Feel good story of the week
In today's episode the latest in photography/videography news from our friends at PetaPixel. Blackmagic RAW coming to select Sony cameras and much more. You can find the show notes here.
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is back to go over a ton of news from Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Lumix, and more as well as discuss their favorite tripods of 2025 (and one they didn't like as much). Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro (our traumatic tripod stories)14:24 - Sony has a new 100mm f/2.8 Macro17:23 - You can trick the iPhone 17 Pro into recording open gate RAW internally20:34 - Sony's new global shutter sensor shoots 105MP at 100FPS24:00 - The Analogue aF-1 is a brand-new autofocus film camera27:25 - CreativeLive is shutting down30:11 - Nikon says the ZR can record for over 2 hours without overheating34:36 - Zeiss Loxia lenses are officially discontinued37:18 - Fujifilm is going to make more cinema cameras39:35 - Lumix 100-500mm is the system's first ultra tele zoom45:23 - Chris and Jaron are going to Brisbane for GR Space!46:40 - Kodacolor 100 and 200 just launched today: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/30/kodacolor-100-is-a-new-film-from-eastman-kodak-arriving-this-week/51:45 - Sony cameras and lenses got another price hike in the US53:05 - Our favorite tripods in 2025 (and one not so favorite)1:12:52 - What have you been up to?1:19:18 - About the compact camera video... and how we're going to do another one1:20:30 - Tech support 1:30:34 - Feel goody story of the week: A brand-new camera company is making the spiritual successor to the Lumix GM5
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
Audiio just dropped Elements 2.0 — sharper, cleaner, more precise stems powered by Audioshake, the industry-leading AI sound separation technology trusted by Disney, Universal Music Group, and other top names in film, TV, and music. The stems sound as good as the original masters, and now Strings join the lineup alongside bass, guitar, piano, wind, and more.Normally, stems are exclusive to the Audiio Pro plan. But Audiio has opened up a special Lifetime Elements package just for Lifetime Music subscribers and they set aside 100 spots for PetaPixel's viewers. Here's how it works:If you're not already a Lifetime Music subscriber, join today for just $199 with code petapixel199. After checkout, you'll unlock the option to add Lifetime Elements for only $149.Already a Lifetime Music member? Just sign in and head to the Stems menu on the Browse page.Don't miss out — this is your chance to get unlimited access to Audiio's music catalog + stems for every song. And once those 100 memberships are gone, they're gone. Go to https://audiio.com/petapixel and make sure to use offer code "petapixel199" today!In this episode, we're talking about our experience making a documentary film in Alaska (with more stories that didn't make it into our BTS video) as well as a conversation with director of photography Oren Soffer on why someone would even be interested in the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55. Then, Chris and Jordan are joined by Tyler Stalman at Apple Park to talk about the new iPhone and why this year's models actually have them excited (spoiler: it's because there are hardware updates). Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro15:35 - We made a movie in Alaska!44:47 - Why would someone want to use the GFX Eterna 55? w/ Oren Soffer59:56 - All about iPhone from Apple Park! w/ Tyler Stalman
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team (mainly Chris Niccolls) takes a look at every camera brand that supports wildlife and birding and asks which one of their cameras is the top pick and which one is the best overall. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro11:34 - Canon teased a new cinema camera16:06 - Global market share numbers show how lopsided camera sales are24:46 - Nikon Z6 III firmware adds Bird AF, auto capture, and C2PA27:36 - Viltrox joined the L-mount alliance30:14 - Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro for Fujifilm is less than $60032:30 - DJI announced the Mic 336:08 - Sigma is changing the price, availability, and name of the 14mm f/1.4 Art due to production shortages: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/02/sigma-changes-14mm-f-1-4-arts-design-availability-and-price-to-address-production-woes/39:29 - Which camera brand best serves wildlife photographers?1:07:58 - What have you been up to?1:14:14 - Tech Support/Never Read the Comments1:33:11 - Feel good story of the week
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on the PetaPixel podcast, the team discusses the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and the Ricoh GR IV. Two very different cameras, but both have their merits. But while the Hasselblad actually came down in price compared to its predecessor, the opposite is true of the GR IV. So, was it worth it?Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro12:30 - Abode is dead16:18 - Kodak says it has no plans to go out of business despite "substantial doubt" it can pay it debts.20:11- Yashica is trying again with a City 30021:42 - Arri is considering selling26:19 - Antigravity from Insta360 is an immersive drone with a unique controller29:58 - Canon got its camera placed in one of the world's most popular anime34:12 - Sigma announced two new lenses: a 12mm f/1.4 and a 200mm f/237:56 - Fujifilm will raise its prices again because of increased tariffs1:14:10 - What have you been up to?1:17:08 - Tech Support
This week on The Vergecast, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake of PetaPixel's YouTube channel join The Verge's Allison Johnson and Vjeran Pavic to geek out about the last half-decade of camera advancements — the good, the bad, and the Sigma BF of it all. Then, Allison is joined by Verge News Editor and fellow phone nerd Dominic Preston to help answer a boatload of listener questions from people contemplating which smartphone to buy next. They help navigate the intricacies of living in a mixed iOS/Android household to the best options for someone who wants a headphone jack (spoiler alert: there aren't many). It's a mega-hotline-turned-therapy session for iPhone Mini owners reluctant to let go of their tiny phones in a world where phones come in two sizes: big and bigger. Further reading: Sigma BF review: Beautiful Foolishness — PetaPixel The Fujifilm X half is Just Plain FUN! — PetaPixel Fujifilm X Half hands-on: whimsical, refreshing, and simply fun Sigma BF review: the perfect camera for a minimalist In pursuit of a viral, five-year-old compact camera Samsung Galaxy S25 review: incredibly iterative Nothing Phone 3 review: flagship-ish If you really want a smaller phone, try the tiny Jelly 2 Oppo Find N5 review: the final evolution of foldables Honor launches the ‘world's thinnest' foldable Motorola spoiled a good budget phone with bloatware The Xperia 1 VII is a greatest hits of Sony R&D The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra isn't so ‘ultra' anymore The Fairphone 6 no longer feels like a compromise (except in the US) My first DIY phone fix made me a self-repair believer Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: in great shape Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: stunning, bendy, and spendy Ditching my phone for an LTE smartwatch was a humbling experience I took my own advice and bought a last-gen iPhone — I regret nothing How Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip failed me without actually breaking Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Michael Specht and Isaac Reynolds, Pixel team Product Managers at Google who answer some tough questions about the new Google Pixel 10 smartphones and the philosophy behind the design decisions.Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro12:30 - Abode is dead16:18 - Kodak says it has no plans to go out of business despite "substantial doubt" it can pay it debts.20:11- Yashica is trying again with a City 30021:42 - Arri is considering selling26:19 - Antigravity from Insta360 is an immersive drone with a unique controller29:58 - Canon got its camera placed in one of the world's most popular anime34:12 - Sigma announced two new lenses: a 12mm f/1.4 and a 200mm f/237:56 - Fujifilm will raise its prices again because of increased tariffs1:14:10 - What have you been up to?1:17:08 - Tech Support
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. We did it: The PetaPixel Podcast has reached 100 episodes! Come celebrate with us! Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - We're back! Happy 100th episode!08:24 - Camp Snap has a new Super8 inspired video camera11:24 - Sony RX1R II is selling well despite high price13:11 - The Panasonic S1 II shows partially stacked sensors can have incredible dynamic range: https://petapixel.com/2025/07/17/panasonic-s1-iis-excellent-dynamic-range-shows-the-power-of-partially-stacked-sensors/15:35 - Harman launched Phoenix II (Review)18:57 - Lomography has a new full line of Petzval lenses22:38 - Insta360 launched a new drone brand29:20 - DJI launched a 360-degree camera31:47 - DJI won't deny its drones are being sold under a different brand in the US35:00 - Leica is working on a 135mm prime lens for L-mount37:40 - Fujifilm is the last camera maker to increase prices due to Trump's tariffs38:46 - US and Japan agree to 15% tariff39:47 - Canon plans to cut costs and increases prices to adapt to tariffs40:44 - Sigma won't raise prices again due to the additional 5%42:52 - The BEST and WORST experiences shooting the YouTube show1:05:38 - What have you been up to?1:10:09 - Never read the comments / Tech Support1:33:43 - Feel good stories of the week
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