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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

Những tranh cãi xung quanh bức ảnh nổi tiếng “Napalm Girl” ( Em bé Napalm ) đã bùng lên kể từ khi một bộ phim được chiếu tại Mỹ khẳng định tác giả của bức ảnh này không phải là Nick Ut mà là một người khác. Trong suốt 53 năm qua, bức ảnh “Napalm Girl”, còn được biết dưới cái tên "Terror of war" ,vẫn được xem là biểu tượng cho sự tàn khốc của chiến tranh Việt Nam. Bức ảnh được chụp ngày 08/06/1972 tại Trảng Bàng khi máy bay của không quân Việt Nam Cộng Hòa ném bom napalm nhầm mục tiêu vào một thánh thất Cao Đài nơi mà một nhóm phụ nữ và trẻ em lúc đó đang trú ẩn. Trong ảnh, người ta thấy Kim Phúc, một cô bé 9 tuổi, bị bỏng nặng, thân thể lõa lồ vì quần áo bị cháy hết, cùng với một số trẻ em, từ làng Trảng Bàng vừa chạy vừa la khóc đau đớn, hoảng loạn trên quốc lộ, trước khi bất tỉnh và được đưa vào bệnh viện.   Chính nhờ bức ảnh này mà ông Nick Ut, một phóng viên nhiếp ảnh trẻ làm việc cho hãng tin Mỹ AP ở Sài Gòn lúc ấy, trở nên nổi tiếng thế giới: Ngay ngày hôm sau “Napalm Girl” được đăng trên trang bìa của New York Times, gây chấn động dư luận quốc tế. Tác giả của bức ảnh ngay năm đó được trao Giải Pulitzer về báo chí. Sang năm 1973, tổ chức World Press Photo ( Giải Báo ảnh Thế giới ) đã trao giải “Bức ảnh của năm” cho “Napalm Girl”. Thế nhưng, ngày 16/05/2025,  World Press Photo lại thông báo tạm ngưng ghi tên tác giả của bức ảnh “Napalm Girl” là Nick Ut sau khi một bộ phim tài liệu của đạo diễn Mỹ gốc Việt Bảo Nguyễn tựa đề “The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo”, được trình chiếu lần đầu tiên tại Liên hoan phim Sundance ngày 25/01/2025. Các tác giả của  bộ phim khẳng định, sau nhiều năm điều tra, thật ra tác giả của bức ảnh ”Napalm Girl” không phải là Nick Ut, mà là ông Nguyễn Thành Nghệ, được giới thiệu là một “nhà báo tự do” (a stringer).  Bộ phim dựa trên cuộc điều tra của nhà báo Mỹ Gary Knight về tuyên bố vào năm 2022 của Carl Robinson, một nhân viên của hãng tin AP ở Sài Gòn năm 1972. Theo Robinson, ông đã được Horst Faas, trưởng bộ phận ảnh của AP tại Sài Gòn vào thời điểm đó, ra lệnh phải ghi Nick Ut là tác giả bức ảnh, vì Nick Ut là phóng viên chính thức của hãng tin. Bộ phim phỏng vấn rất nhiều người, trong đó có một số phóng viên có mặt tại Trảng Bàng ngày 08/06/1972, nhưng lại không hỏi hai nhân vật chính trong câu chuyện này là Nick Ut (hiện sống tại Mỹ) và bà Kim Phúc (hiện sống ở Canada).  Sau một cuộc điều ra riêng của World Press Photo, giám đốc điều hành World Press Photo, Joumana El Zein Khoury, đưa ra một tuyên bố vào tháng 5: "Mức độ nghi ngờ quá lớn để duy trì việc ghi nhận tên tác giả như hiện tại". Tuy nhiên, World Press Photo cũng không ghi lại tên tác giả bức ảnh. Theo trang mạng PetaPixel, ông Bảo Nguyễn, đạo diễn phim "The Stringer" đã hoan nghênh quyết định của Worlfd Press Photo. Đạo diễn phim đã viết vào tháng 5: "Những phát hiện của họ kết luận rằng, dựa trên các bằng chứng hình ảnh và kỹ thuật hiện có, Nguyễn Thành Nghệ, một nhiếp ảnh gia người Việt Nam lâu nay bị lãng quên, dường như có nhiều khả năng là người chụp bức ảnh này hơn Nick Ut. Việc xem xét lại này một phần được thúc đẩy bởi bằng chứng được trình bày trong "The Stringer", một bộ phim tài liệu điều tra do tôi đạo diễn với sự hợp tác chặt chẽ của một nhóm các nhà báo và đoàn làm phim, nhiều người trong số họ là người Việt Nam.Sự công nhận này có ý nghĩa sâu sắc đối với tất cả chúng tôi, những người tham gia. Nhưng trên hết, nó đại diện cho bước đầu tiên quan trọng trong việc ghi nhận người mà chúng tôi tin là đã thật sự chụp bức ảnh đó: Nguyễn Thành Nghệ. Chúng tôi hy vọng thế giới sẽ biết đến và gọi tên ông ấy". Ông Bảo Nguyễn còn khẳng định rằng "The Stringer" không phải là một bộ phim về Nick Ut, mà là một cuộc khám phá sự thật, ký ức và "gánh nặng thầm lặng của một người đàn ông đã mang trong mình một bí mật hơn năm mươi năm". Ngay sau khi được trình chiếu, bộ phim đã gây tranh cãi rất nhiều trong giới phóng viên nhiếp ảnh quốc tế, nhiều người tin vào những khẳng định trong phim “The Stringer”, nhưng cũng có nhiều người nghi ngờ tính xác thực của bộ phim. Về phần mình, ngay trước khi "The Stringer" được trình chiếu lần đầu tiên, hãng tin AP đã bác bỏ những khẳng định trong bộ phim và đã tiến hành các cuộc điều tra riêng để đi đến kết luận là không có lý do gì để thay đổi tên tác giả của bức ảnh “Napalm Girl”. Ngay sau khi World Press Photo đình chỉ quyền tác giả của Nick Ut cho bức ảnh "Em bé Napalm", ba nhân vậy nguyên là chủ tịch và giám khảo của World Press Photo đã viết một bức thư ngỏ bày tỏ sự thất vọng trước quyết định của tổ chức này và yêu cầu World Press Photo khôi phục quyền tác giả của Nick Ut. Tính đến đầu tháng 6, 400 nhiếp ảnh gia chuyên nghiệp đã ký vào bức thư đó. Mặc dù không nêu rõ ai là người chụp bức ảnh nổi tiếng “Napalm Girl”, bức thư ngỏ cho là "vẫn chưa có đủ bằng chứng không thể chối cãi" để có thể kết luận đó không phải là ảnh do Nick Ut chụp.  Cũng nhằm biểu thị sự ủng hộ đối với Nick Ut trong vụ này, năm nay ban tổ chức Liên hoan Ảnh Báo chí Thế giới "Visa pour l'image" tại thành phố Perpignan của Pháp, mà giám đốc là ông Jean - François Leroy, ngay từ tháng 5 đã mời ông đến dự.  Trả lời RFI Việt ngữ ngày 02/09/2025 tại Perpignan nhân Liên hoan Visa pour l'image, ông Nick Ut cho biết:  “Họ đã mời tôi cách đây mấy tháng rồi. Nhân dịp này tôi vừa tới thì gặp ông Jean - François Leroy hôm qua. Ông rất mừng khi gặp lại tôi và ông nói: “Chúng tôi ủng hộ Nick Ut trong vụ bức hình Em bé Napalm”. Họ rất là phản đối, bởi vì bức ảnh “Em bé Napalm” đã từng được nói rất nhiều tại Pháp, nhất là tờ báo Paris Match đã từng sử dụng bức hình này rất nhiều. Cách đây ba mươi mấy năm, Visa pour l'image cũng đã từng mời tôi tới đây và tôi đã gặp những phóng viên nổi tiếng, họ luôn luôn ủng hộ tôi. Khi bức hình đó được làm thành phim “The Stringer”, họ rất bực tức và phản đối luôn cả World Press rất nhiều. Cách đây hơn một năm tôi đã nghe câu chuyện đó. Sau đó phim thành hình là phim “The Stringer”. Tôi cũng đã coi phim đó rồi. Phim hoàn toàn là không đúng sự thật, bởi vì họ nói ảnh đó là tôi lấy của một người làm cho NBC. Thật ra ông ấy không phải là nhà báo, mà là một tài xế được mướn mấy tiếng đồng hồ một ngày thôi. Báo chí Việt ngữ nói ông ấy là một nhà báo làm cho đài truyền hình là không đúng sự thật, tại vì tất cả những người Việt Nam làm cho báo Mỹ trong thời chiến tranh tôi đều biết hết.  Tôi được người bạn từ bên Úc gọi tôi một cái message ( tin nhắn ) nói rằng ông Nghệ không có làm báo gì hết. Ông ấy đi du học ở tại Mỹ năm 63 vào thời ông Diệm, học một khóa học về truyền hình tại New Jersey, nhưng thật sự là học làm tình báo. Khi trở về Việt Nam, ông là sĩ quan Việt Nam dưới chính quyền Sài Gòn, chuyên đi khai thác tù binh. Vào ngày 08/06/1972 ở  Trảng Bàng, ông ấy đứng nhìn vào máy hình để bắt những tù binh của Cộng sản về điều tra. Người bạn tôi cho biết là trước khi mất nước năm 75, ông Nghệ đã được tòa đại sứ Mỹ đưa đi trước một tháng. Chỉ có những người nhân viên mật vụ của Mỹ mới được đi sớm. Ông này chưa làm nhà báo bao giờ! Ông chỉ là một tài xế lái xe chở những người của đài truyền hình cameraman, soundman đi Trảng Bàng hôm đó. Tôi cũng không ngờ 53 năm bây giờ mới đem câu chuyện này ra. Những người làm trong AP với tôi tại sao năm mươi mấy năm trước không tố cáo, đợi bây giờ mới tố cáo chuyện này? Trong lúc những người làm việc của AP tới nay vẫn còn tố cáo ông Robinson. Họ nói: "Anh em làm việc chung với mà tại sao ông lại nói Nick Ut như vậy?"  Vào dịp kỷ niệm 50 năm ( chấm dứt chiến tranh Việt Nam ), cũng có một cô giám đốc của AP tới dự lễ ở Sài Gòn. Cô đã nói thẳng với ông Carl Robinson: "Nick Ut có làm gì ông đâu mà ông tố cáo ông ấy ăn cắp hình này kia?" Ông không trả lời gì hết. Trong bộ phim, họ khẳng định là khi xảy ra vụ ném bom ở Trảng Bàng, từ cái góc đang đứng thì ông không thể chụp được bức hình "Em bé Napalm" nổi tiếng đó.  Một người phóng viên thì không phải đứng một chỗ, tôi phải chạy cùng hết. Khi thấy bom nổ, tôi chụp bằng ( ống kính ) tele ( chụp từ xa ). Sau khi cô Kim Phúc bắt đầu chạy ra với mấy đứa em cùng với quân đội Việt Nam Cộng Hòa thì tôi chạy tới chụp hình đó, rồi tôi chạy thụt lùi lại. Tôi chạy cùng hết, bởi vì tôi biết là Kim Phúc sẽ tới chỗ nào để mà ngừng lại Những hình ảnh đó sẽ được chiếu thứ sáu tuần này ( 05/09/2025 ) tại Visa pour l'image, hàng chục tấm hình tôi đều có. Ông tài xế ông nói ông có một bức hình mà hình của ông ấy bây giờ ở đâu, phim của ông ấy đâu? Không bằng chứng gì hết! Lúc tôi về hãng AP để tráng phim, tôi không phải là người tráng phim, mà do một người Nhật tráng phim thành ảnh. Lúc đó tôi rất là bận với phỏng vấn của hãng AP và sau đó tôi đi về để đợi quay trở lại Trảng Bàng sáng sớm hôm sau cùng với ông giám đốc của tôi và một người reporter. Ngày hôm sau, tôi tới đó khoảng 8 giờ sáng thì gặp bố mẹ Kim Phúc đang chạy trên quốc lộ đi tìm con. Tôi chụp hình cha mẹ đang chạy đi tìm thì tôi mới hỏi: “ Bà kiếm ai?” Bà nói là đang tìm một đứa con gái mà hôm qua đến nay không có tin tức". "Con tên gì?" "Tên là Kim Phúc". "Con bà tôi đã đưa bệnh viện rồi, không biết còn sống hay chết, bởi vì cô đã bị cháy phỏng hết rồi". Hai vợ chồng nhảy lên xe đò chạy về Củ Chi để vô thăm con. Bức hình quá nổi tiếng, cho nên Kim Phúc chỉ nằm trong bệnh viện có mấy tiếng đồng hồ thì được đưa về bệnh viện Sài Gòn ngay. Sau khi bức hình được đăng lên báo trên toàn thế giới, chính phủ Mỹ yêu cầu tất cả bác sĩ cố cứu sống Kim Phúc. Lúc đưa vô bệnh viện thì họ nghĩ là Kim Phúc sẽ chết, nên để cô nằm chung với mấy người đã chết rồi. Khi thấy cô còn tỉnh họ mới đưa về bệnh viện Sài Gòn cứu cấp  . Những nhân chứng của tôi trong trận Trảng Bàng mà còn sống thì bây giờ có ông Dave Burnett và những người phóng viên đã làm cho báo New York Times. Họ đã lên tiếng rất nhiều.   Thế còn cô Kim Phúc, "Em bé Napalm" trong bức ảnh, có đã lên tiếng về vụ này chưa? Cô đã lên tiếng rất nhiều. Cô khóc và nói: “Tại sao chú tôi chụp hình tôi và  đưa tôi vô bệnh viện mấy chục năm nay không ai nói về bức hình đó, tại sao bây giờ tố cáo chú Nick Ut của tôi?” Cô đã đưa lên Facebook hết rồi chứng nhận "chú tôi đã chụp hình và đưa tôi đi bệnh viện. Đã mấy chục năm chú tôi lúc nào cũng gọi điện thoại thăm mỗi tuần”. Tôi sẽ gặp lại cô Kim Phúc tại Washington ngày 09/09. Về quyết định của World Press Photo liên quan đến tác giả  bức ảnh "Napalm Girl" này thì ông có nhận định như thế nào?  Thật ra tôi không có bao giờ để ý chuyện đó, bởi vì hình đó là của AP. Là một hãng lớn nhất thế giới,  AP lúc nào cũng ủng hộ, họ đã tuyên bố đã đi điều tra lâu lắm rồi. Sau khi nghe tin về vụ làm phim họ đã phỏng vấn tôi trong một ngày. Sau đó họ đưa tin đến tất cả các hãng thông tấn nước ngoài để nói hình đó là của Nick Ut và AP vẫn ủng hộ tôi.  Khi làm phim The Stringer, họ không hề phỏng vấn tôi về chuyện này. Diễn viên Đỗ Yến ở thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, là bạn thân tôi của tôi, đã có mời Bảo Nguyễn tới một bữa cơm cùng nhiều đạo diễn Việt Nam. Thật sự tôi lúc tôi không quen biết (những người đó ), tôi chỉ ngồi nói chuyện, chào hỏi sơ qua. Tôi không ngờ những người đó đã âm thầm làm phim về tôi.  Như vậy sắp tới đây ông sẽ có những hành động gì để chống lại những khẳng định đó? Bây giờ tôi có hai luật sư. Luật sư của tôi bên Mỹ và luật sư tại Paris. Họ sẽ đưa bộ phim ra tòa, hy vọng là phim này sẽ bị hủy bỏ. Đạo diễn phải rút lại bộ phim đó. Bởi vì người bỏ tiền ra làm phim đó là ông Gary Knight. Chúng tôi đã làm việc với nhau tại Hà Nội cách đây ba năm. Tôi không ngờ người bạn mà tôi mới biết đây tự nhiên đi làm phim để tố cáo tôi. Trả lời qua email trong cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn độc quyền với BBC ngày 17/5, ông Nguyễn Thành Nghệ đã khẳng định ông không phải là lái xe làm việc cho đài NBC mà là một phóng viên tự do, đi cùng anh rể là Trần Văn Thân, người làm việc cho NBC. Vào ngày 8/6/1972, NBC khi ấy đang không có tài xế trong khi ông có bằng lái nên đã tình nguyện chở nhóm phóng viên đến hiện trường và hôm đó ông mang theo duy nhất một chiếc máy ảnh Pentax. Thật ra, chính hãng tin AP cũng đã nhìn nhận "cuộc điều tra của chúng tôi đặt ra những câu hỏi quan trọng mà có thể chúng tôi sẽ không bao giờ có thể trả lời được",  "hơn năm mươi năm đã trôi qua, nhiều người liên quan đã qua đời, và công nghệ có giới hạn của nó". Theo hãng thông tấn Mỹ, "có nhiều khả năng" là bức ảnh được chụp bằng máy ảnh Pentax, trong khi Nick Ut đã tuyên bố trong một số cuộc phỏng vấn rằng ông sử dụng hai máy ảnh Leica và hai máy ảnh Nikon vào hôm đó. AP cho biết thêm: "Câu chuyện là Ut đã chụp bức ảnh bằng máy ảnh Leica. Cuộc điều tra của AP cho thấy điều đó rất khó xảy ra. Nhưng Nick Ut cũng sử dụng các máy ảnh khác, bao gồm cả máy ảnh Pentax thừa hưởng từ người anh trai quá cố của ông". Tranh cãi có thể sẽ còn kéo dài, nhất là vì, theo thông báo của các nhà sản xuất và đạo diễn, hãng Netflix vừa mua lại bộ phim "The Stringer" và sẽ chiếu trên nền tảng của họ trong năm nay. Tuy nhiên, Netflix hiện chưa đưa ra thông báo chính thức về vụ này.  

Những tranh cãi xung quanh bức ảnh nổi tiếng “Napalm Girl” ( Em bé Napalm ) đã bùng lên kể từ khi một bộ phim được chiếu tại Mỹ khẳng định tác giả của bức ảnh này không phải là Nick Ut mà là một người khác. Trong suốt 53 năm qua, bức ảnh “Napalm Girl”, còn được biết dưới cái tên "Terror of war" ,vẫn được xem là biểu tượng cho sự tàn khốc của chiến tranh Việt Nam. Bức ảnh được chụp ngày 08/06/1972 tại Trảng Bàng khi máy bay của không quân Việt Nam Cộng Hòa ném bom napalm nhầm mục tiêu vào một thánh thất Cao Đài nơi mà một nhóm phụ nữ và trẻ em lúc đó đang trú ẩn. Trong ảnh, người ta thấy Kim Phúc, một cô bé 9 tuổi, bị bỏng nặng, thân thể lõa lồ vì quần áo bị cháy hết, cùng với một số trẻ em, từ làng Trảng Bàng vừa chạy vừa la khóc đau đớn, hoảng loạn trên quốc lộ, trước khi bất tỉnh và được đưa vào bệnh viện.   Chính nhờ bức ảnh này mà ông Nick Ut, một phóng viên nhiếp ảnh trẻ làm việc cho hãng tin Mỹ AP ở Sài Gòn lúc ấy, trở nên nổi tiếng thế giới: Ngay ngày hôm sau “Napalm Girl” được đăng trên trang bìa của New York Times, gây chấn động dư luận quốc tế. Tác giả của bức ảnh ngay năm đó được trao Giải Pulitzer về báo chí. Sang năm 1973, tổ chức World Press Photo ( Giải Báo ảnh Thế giới ) đã trao giải “Bức ảnh của năm” cho “Napalm Girl”. Thế nhưng, ngày 16/05/2025,  World Press Photo lại thông báo tạm ngưng ghi tên tác giả của bức ảnh “Napalm Girl” là Nick Ut sau khi một bộ phim tài liệu của đạo diễn Mỹ gốc Việt Bảo Nguyễn tựa đề “The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo”, được trình chiếu lần đầu tiên tại Liên hoan phim Sundance ngày 25/01/2025. Các tác giả của  bộ phim khẳng định, sau nhiều năm điều tra, thật ra tác giả của bức ảnh ”Napalm Girl” không phải là Nick Ut, mà là ông Nguyễn Thành Nghệ, được giới thiệu là một “nhà báo tự do” (a stringer).  Bộ phim dựa trên cuộc điều tra của nhà báo Mỹ Gary Knight về tuyên bố vào năm 2022 của Carl Robinson, một nhân viên của hãng tin AP ở Sài Gòn năm 1972. Theo Robinson, ông đã được Horst Faas, trưởng bộ phận ảnh của AP tại Sài Gòn vào thời điểm đó, ra lệnh phải ghi Nick Ut là tác giả bức ảnh, vì Nick Ut là phóng viên chính thức của hãng tin. Bộ phim phỏng vấn rất nhiều người, trong đó có một số phóng viên có mặt tại Trảng Bàng ngày 08/06/1972, nhưng lại không hỏi hai nhân vật chính trong câu chuyện này là Nick Ut (hiện sống tại Mỹ) và bà Kim Phúc (hiện sống ở Canada).  Sau một cuộc điều ra riêng của World Press Photo, giám đốc điều hành World Press Photo, Joumana El Zein Khoury, đưa ra một tuyên bố vào tháng 5: "Mức độ nghi ngờ quá lớn để duy trì việc ghi nhận tên tác giả như hiện tại". Tuy nhiên, World Press Photo cũng không ghi lại tên tác giả bức ảnh. Theo trang mạng PetaPixel, ông Bảo Nguyễn, đạo diễn phim "The Stringer" đã hoan nghênh quyết định của Worlfd Press Photo. Đạo diễn phim đã viết vào tháng 5: "Những phát hiện của họ kết luận rằng, dựa trên các bằng chứng hình ảnh và kỹ thuật hiện có, Nguyễn Thành Nghệ, một nhiếp ảnh gia người Việt Nam lâu nay bị lãng quên, dường như có nhiều khả năng là người chụp bức ảnh này hơn Nick Ut. Việc xem xét lại này một phần được thúc đẩy bởi bằng chứng được trình bày trong "The Stringer", một bộ phim tài liệu điều tra do tôi đạo diễn với sự hợp tác chặt chẽ của một nhóm các nhà báo và đoàn làm phim, nhiều người trong số họ là người Việt Nam.Sự công nhận này có ý nghĩa sâu sắc đối với tất cả chúng tôi, những người tham gia. Nhưng trên hết, nó đại diện cho bước đầu tiên quan trọng trong việc ghi nhận người mà chúng tôi tin là đã thật sự chụp bức ảnh đó: Nguyễn Thành Nghệ. Chúng tôi hy vọng thế giới sẽ biết đến và gọi tên ông ấy". Ông Bảo Nguyễn còn khẳng định rằng "The Stringer" không phải là một bộ phim về Nick Ut, mà là một cuộc khám phá sự thật, ký ức và "gánh nặng thầm lặng của một người đàn ông đã mang trong mình một bí mật hơn năm mươi năm". Ngay sau khi được trình chiếu, bộ phim đã gây tranh cãi rất nhiều trong giới phóng viên nhiếp ảnh quốc tế, nhiều người tin vào những khẳng định trong phim “The Stringer”, nhưng cũng có nhiều người nghi ngờ tính xác thực của bộ phim. Về phần mình, ngay trước khi "The Stringer" được trình chiếu lần đầu tiên, hãng tin AP đã bác bỏ những khẳng định trong bộ phim và đã tiến hành các cuộc điều tra riêng để đi đến kết luận là không có lý do gì để thay đổi tên tác giả của bức ảnh “Napalm Girl”. Ngay sau khi World Press Photo đình chỉ quyền tác giả của Nick Ut cho bức ảnh "Em bé Napalm", ba nhân vậy nguyên là chủ tịch và giám khảo của World Press Photo đã viết một bức thư ngỏ bày tỏ sự thất vọng trước quyết định của tổ chức này và yêu cầu World Press Photo khôi phục quyền tác giả của Nick Ut. Tính đến đầu tháng 6, 400 nhiếp ảnh gia chuyên nghiệp đã ký vào bức thư đó. Mặc dù không nêu rõ ai là người chụp bức ảnh nổi tiếng “Napalm Girl”, bức thư ngỏ cho là "vẫn chưa có đủ bằng chứng không thể chối cãi" để có thể kết luận đó không phải là ảnh do Nick Ut chụp.  Cũng nhằm biểu thị sự ủng hộ đối với Nick Ut trong vụ này, năm nay ban tổ chức Liên hoan Ảnh Báo chí Thế giới "Visa pour l'image" tại thành phố Perpignan của Pháp, mà giám đốc là ông Jean - François Leroy, ngay từ tháng 5 đã mời ông đến dự.  Trả lời RFI Việt ngữ ngày 02/09/2025 tại Perpignan nhân Liên hoan Visa pour l'image, ông Nick Ut cho biết:  “Họ đã mời tôi cách đây mấy tháng rồi. Nhân dịp này tôi vừa tới thì gặp ông Jean - François Leroy hôm qua. Ông rất mừng khi gặp lại tôi và ông nói: “Chúng tôi ủng hộ Nick Ut trong vụ bức hình Em bé Napalm”. Họ rất là phản đối, bởi vì bức ảnh “Em bé Napalm” đã từng được nói rất nhiều tại Pháp, nhất là tờ báo Paris Match đã từng sử dụng bức hình này rất nhiều. Cách đây ba mươi mấy năm, Visa pour l'image cũng đã từng mời tôi tới đây và tôi đã gặp những phóng viên nổi tiếng, họ luôn luôn ủng hộ tôi. Khi bức hình đó được làm thành phim “The Stringer”, họ rất bực tức và phản đối luôn cả World Press rất nhiều. Cách đây hơn một năm tôi đã nghe câu chuyện đó. Sau đó phim thành hình là phim “The Stringer”. Tôi cũng đã coi phim đó rồi. Phim hoàn toàn là không đúng sự thật, bởi vì họ nói ảnh đó là tôi lấy của một người làm cho NBC. Thật ra ông ấy không phải là nhà báo, mà là một tài xế được mướn mấy tiếng đồng hồ một ngày thôi. Báo chí Việt ngữ nói ông ấy là một nhà báo làm cho đài truyền hình là không đúng sự thật, tại vì tất cả những người Việt Nam làm cho báo Mỹ trong thời chiến tranh tôi đều biết hết.  Tôi được người bạn từ bên Úc gọi tôi một cái message ( tin nhắn ) nói rằng ông Nghệ không có làm báo gì hết. Ông ấy đi du học ở tại Mỹ năm 63 vào thời ông Diệm, học một khóa học về truyền hình tại New Jersey, nhưng thật sự là học làm tình báo. Khi trở về Việt Nam, ông là sĩ quan Việt Nam dưới chính quyền Sài Gòn, chuyên đi khai thác tù binh. Vào ngày 08/06/1972 ở  Trảng Bàng, ông ấy đứng nhìn vào máy hình để bắt những tù binh của Cộng sản về điều tra. Người bạn tôi cho biết là trước khi mất nước năm 75, ông Nghệ đã được tòa đại sứ Mỹ đưa đi trước một tháng. Chỉ có những người nhân viên mật vụ của Mỹ mới được đi sớm. Ông này chưa làm nhà báo bao giờ! Ông chỉ là một tài xế lái xe chở những người của đài truyền hình cameraman, soundman đi Trảng Bàng hôm đó. Tôi cũng không ngờ 53 năm bây giờ mới đem câu chuyện này ra. Những người làm trong AP với tôi tại sao năm mươi mấy năm trước không tố cáo, đợi bây giờ mới tố cáo chuyện này? Trong lúc những người làm việc của AP tới nay vẫn còn tố cáo ông Robinson. Họ nói: "Anh em làm việc chung với mà tại sao ông lại nói Nick Ut như vậy?"  Vào dịp kỷ niệm 50 năm ( chấm dứt chiến tranh Việt Nam ), cũng có một cô giám đốc của AP tới dự lễ ở Sài Gòn. Cô đã nói thẳng với ông Carl Robinson: "Nick Ut có làm gì ông đâu mà ông tố cáo ông ấy ăn cắp hình này kia?" Ông không trả lời gì hết. Trong bộ phim, họ khẳng định là khi xảy ra vụ ném bom ở Trảng Bàng, từ cái góc đang đứng thì ông không thể chụp được bức hình "Em bé Napalm" nổi tiếng đó.  Một người phóng viên thì không phải đứng một chỗ, tôi phải chạy cùng hết. Khi thấy bom nổ, tôi chụp bằng ( ống kính ) tele ( chụp từ xa ). Sau khi cô Kim Phúc bắt đầu chạy ra với mấy đứa em cùng với quân đội Việt Nam Cộng Hòa thì tôi chạy tới chụp hình đó, rồi tôi chạy thụt lùi lại. Tôi chạy cùng hết, bởi vì tôi biết là Kim Phúc sẽ tới chỗ nào để mà ngừng lại Những hình ảnh đó sẽ được chiếu thứ sáu tuần này ( 05/09/2025 ) tại Visa pour l'image, hàng chục tấm hình tôi đều có. Ông tài xế ông nói ông có một bức hình mà hình của ông ấy bây giờ ở đâu, phim của ông ấy đâu? Không bằng chứng gì hết! Lúc tôi về hãng AP để tráng phim, tôi không phải là người tráng phim, mà do một người Nhật tráng phim thành ảnh. Lúc đó tôi rất là bận với phỏng vấn của hãng AP và sau đó tôi đi về để đợi quay trở lại Trảng Bàng sáng sớm hôm sau cùng với ông giám đốc của tôi và một người reporter. Ngày hôm sau, tôi tới đó khoảng 8 giờ sáng thì gặp bố mẹ Kim Phúc đang chạy trên quốc lộ đi tìm con. Tôi chụp hình cha mẹ đang chạy đi tìm thì tôi mới hỏi: “ Bà kiếm ai?” Bà nói là đang tìm một đứa con gái mà hôm qua đến nay không có tin tức". "Con tên gì?" "Tên là Kim Phúc". "Con bà tôi đã đưa bệnh viện rồi, không biết còn sống hay chết, bởi vì cô đã bị cháy phỏng hết rồi". Hai vợ chồng nhảy lên xe đò chạy về Củ Chi để vô thăm con. Bức hình quá nổi tiếng, cho nên Kim Phúc chỉ nằm trong bệnh viện có mấy tiếng đồng hồ thì được đưa về bệnh viện Sài Gòn ngay. Sau khi bức hình được đăng lên báo trên toàn thế giới, chính phủ Mỹ yêu cầu tất cả bác sĩ cố cứu sống Kim Phúc. Lúc đưa vô bệnh viện thì họ nghĩ là Kim Phúc sẽ chết, nên để cô nằm chung với mấy người đã chết rồi. Khi thấy cô còn tỉnh họ mới đưa về bệnh viện Sài Gòn cứu cấp  . Những nhân chứng của tôi trong trận Trảng Bàng mà còn sống thì bây giờ có ông Dave Burnett và những người phóng viên đã làm cho báo New York Times. Họ đã lên tiếng rất nhiều.   Thế còn cô Kim Phúc, "Em bé Napalm" trong bức ảnh, có đã lên tiếng về vụ này chưa? Cô đã lên tiếng rất nhiều. Cô khóc và nói: “Tại sao chú tôi chụp hình tôi và  đưa tôi vô bệnh viện mấy chục năm nay không ai nói về bức hình đó, tại sao bây giờ tố cáo chú Nick Ut của tôi?” Cô đã đưa lên Facebook hết rồi chứng nhận "chú tôi đã chụp hình và đưa tôi đi bệnh viện. Đã mấy chục năm chú tôi lúc nào cũng gọi điện thoại thăm mỗi tuần”. Tôi sẽ gặp lại cô Kim Phúc tại Washington ngày 09/09. Về quyết định của World Press Photo liên quan đến tác giả  bức ảnh "Napalm Girl" này thì ông có nhận định như thế nào?  Thật ra tôi không có bao giờ để ý chuyện đó, bởi vì hình đó là của AP. Là một hãng lớn nhất thế giới,  AP lúc nào cũng ủng hộ, họ đã tuyên bố đã đi điều tra lâu lắm rồi. Sau khi nghe tin về vụ làm phim họ đã phỏng vấn tôi trong một ngày. Sau đó họ đưa tin đến tất cả các hãng thông tấn nước ngoài để nói hình đó là của Nick Ut và AP vẫn ủng hộ tôi.  Khi làm phim The Stringer, họ không hề phỏng vấn tôi về chuyện này. Diễn viên Đỗ Yến ở thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, là bạn thân tôi của tôi, đã có mời Bảo Nguyễn tới một bữa cơm cùng nhiều đạo diễn Việt Nam. Thật sự tôi lúc tôi không quen biết (những người đó ), tôi chỉ ngồi nói chuyện, chào hỏi sơ qua. Tôi không ngờ những người đó đã âm thầm làm phim về tôi.  Như vậy sắp tới đây ông sẽ có những hành động gì để chống lại những khẳng định đó? Bây giờ tôi có hai luật sư. Luật sư của tôi bên Mỹ và luật sư tại Paris. Họ sẽ đưa bộ phim ra tòa, hy vọng là phim này sẽ bị hủy bỏ. Đạo diễn phải rút lại bộ phim đó. Bởi vì người bỏ tiền ra làm phim đó là ông Gary Knight. Chúng tôi đã làm việc với nhau tại Hà Nội cách đây ba năm. Tôi không ngờ người bạn mà tôi mới biết đây tự nhiên đi làm phim để tố cáo tôi. Trả lời qua email trong cuộc trả lời phỏng vấn độc quyền với BBC ngày 17/5, ông Nguyễn Thành Nghệ đã khẳng định ông không phải là lái xe làm việc cho đài NBC mà là một phóng viên tự do, đi cùng anh rể là Trần Văn Thân, người làm việc cho NBC. Vào ngày 8/6/1972, NBC khi ấy đang không có tài xế trong khi ông có bằng lái nên đã tình nguyện chở nhóm phóng viên đến hiện trường và hôm đó ông mang theo duy nhất một chiếc máy ảnh Pentax. Thật ra, chính hãng tin AP cũng đã nhìn nhận "cuộc điều tra của chúng tôi đặt ra những câu hỏi quan trọng mà có thể chúng tôi sẽ không bao giờ có thể trả lời được",  "hơn năm mươi năm đã trôi qua, nhiều người liên quan đã qua đời, và công nghệ có giới hạn của nó". Theo hãng thông tấn Mỹ, "có nhiều khả năng" là bức ảnh được chụp bằng máy ảnh Pentax, trong khi Nick Ut đã tuyên bố trong một số cuộc phỏng vấn rằng ông sử dụng hai máy ảnh Leica và hai máy ảnh Nikon vào hôm đó. AP cho biết thêm: "Câu chuyện là Ut đã chụp bức ảnh bằng máy ảnh Leica. Cuộc điều tra của AP cho thấy điều đó rất khó xảy ra. Nhưng Nick Ut cũng sử dụng các máy ảnh khác, bao gồm cả máy ảnh Pentax thừa hưởng từ người anh trai quá cố của ông". Tranh cãi có thể sẽ còn kéo dài, nhất là vì, theo thông báo của các nhà sản xuất và đạo diễn, hãng Netflix vừa mua lại bộ phim "The Stringer" và sẽ chiếu trên nền tảng của họ trong năm nay. Tuy nhiên, Netflix hiện chưa đưa ra thông báo chính thức về vụ này.  

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

Surprise! Today, Sony dropped the announcement of the RX1R III right before the PetaPixel Podcast team was scheduled to record, so we are coming to you with an early episode this week to talk about what we think of the new premium compact camera.With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. 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 - Intro07:57 - Sony surprised with an RX1R III announcement28:02 - Samyang expands the affordable Prima line with two new primes33:49 - Judge says Insta360 may have infringed on GoPro patent, Insta360 will challenge38:12 - The Fujifilm X half is very popular44:49 - Canon to add password protection to 10 EOS R-series cameras, but it's not for what you think49:15 - Canon's re-mount of an ancient lens is very affordable54:32 - What happened to gap primes?

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, 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. Some of the hottest cameras on the market today haven't been made in years, so this week The PetaPixel Podcast team goes back in time to go fixed-lens camera shopping! 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 15:52 - Synology requires "certified" SSDs for its new NAS and, suprirse, they cost 5x as much19:10 - The NPPA is in trouble21:40 - OM System is considering in-camera AI upscaling to address resolution complaints30:13 - Apple patents a new image sensor with 20 stops of dynamic range34:43 - Cameras and lenses are in danger of getting even more expensive37:23 - If you could go back and use any fixed lens digital camera from the past, which would it be?1:00:01 - A brief film aside...1:05:56 - What have you been up to?1:09:11 - Tech support

To celebrate the summer, DxO is offering a great deal for the PetaPixel Podcast listeners. You can get 25% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 8, by using the code JULY25 at checkout. This is a limited-time offer for new customers, valid until July 6th, so, if you want to unlock some serious creative potential, head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 8. Use code JULY25 to save 25%!In what is quickly becoming a bi-annual tradition, the PetaPixel Podcast team welcomes Camera Labs' Gordon Laing back onto the pod to play proctor! It's time for the midterms: how is every camera maker doing so far in 2025? Well, that is, if they decided to show up and take the test. Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership!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 - Intro11:58 - Tamron has a new 16-30mm f/2.8 G214:11- Tamron says it's the #1 third-party lens maker by total sales15:38 - You can finally download that big Z8 firmware update16:11- But that Z8 update borked Tamron lenses18:16 - Sadly no, Fujifilm isn't bringing back beloved old films19:51 - About that Leica film... 21:55 - The specific things Mint updated in the production Rollei35AF24:42 - Midterm Review: Grading Every Camera Maker's 2025 Performance w/ Gordon Laing

Thanks to Audiio for sponsoring this episode! If you sign up for Audiio's lifetime music plan in the next 24 hours, you'll also get the opportunity to add on lifetime access to the Audiio Pro mobile app (typically only available to audiio pro members!)! We offer these lifetime upgrade very seldomly, so you won't want to miss out! Visit http://audiio.com/petapixel or use promo code "petapixel199" to take advantage of this stellar deal today!This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team chats about the state of the "midrange" camera and how it might not be in the place it was just a few short years ago. Come to think of it, what even is every brand's "midrange" option right now? The team debates!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 - Intro12:32 - The Bild Expo was HUGE, and we had a blast16:19 - The largest camera ever made took its first photos (and we were there to see it)17:29 - Thypoch has a new 21mm f/1.4 for Leica M-mount20:43 - Panasonic Lumix cameras are getting a nice firmware update and S1R II photographers will be especially pleased22:58 - Magic Lantern for Canon cameras is back25:20 - It's been two years, but still no Abode28:43 - Leica announced a new film and it's a black and white 50ISO emulsion. 33:45 - Yashica adds a version of the FX-D that has a viewfinder 38:01 - What is the state of the midrange camera? 1:10:33 - What have you been up to?1:15:28 - Tech Support (and Never Read the Comments)nce)

This week on the PetaPixel Podast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are here with a special episode as they took to the Photography Stage at the BILD Expo in New York City for a live recording! The trio discuss every camera brand's 2024 so far and what the new camera releases say about how they see the industry now and into the near future. Plus, they take questions from the audience including questions about their favorite cameras ever, what the future of HDR is, and the status of the "promised" PetaPixel BBQ sauce.Check out PetaPixel Merch: 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, .In This Episode:00:00 - Intro03:29 - What every camera release in 2025 says about the brand's industry views 40:55 - Tech Support (from the audience)

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, 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.Running a camera store is hard enough as it is, but add the complexity of the 2025 economic environment, and The Camera Store's founder Peter Jeune has his work cut out for him. This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, he joins the team to give an update on navigating the fluctuating pricing and product popularity so far in 2025.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 - Intro12:49 - Firstly, no the Kyu review wasn't sponsored content15:13 - Fujifilm moved manufacturing for four X series camera to Japan just for the US market18:41 - We got a ton of new info about the GFX Eterna23:20 - iPadOS is finally getting the update Chris desperately wants27:55 - The SmallRig x Potato Jet tripod is now available in a more compact version31:36 - 31:36 - 7Artisans Cine Primes promise pro quality for $80038:25 - Omnar Lenses made the 5cm f/2 MC FLB lens42:04 - The Camera Store's Peter Jeune talks 2025 pricing and camera popularity1:19:31 - What have you been up to?1:26:16 - Tech support1:36:41 - 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, 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 in Burbank, California at the Sigma west coast headquarters to meet with the company's CEO Kazuto Yamaki and discuss the company's new set of Aizu Prime cinema lenses. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ 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 - Intro08:45 - George E. Smith, co-inventor of the CCD sensor, has passed away11:37 - Yashica made a digital camera with a film advance lever15:42- Lenovo made a camera... for some reason17:25 - 400 photographers sign letter demanding the return of Nick Ut's credit on the 'Napalm Girl' photo21:18 - David Lynch's camera collection is up for auction24:48 - Interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki 47:02 - What have you been up to?50:19 - Tech Support1:10:27 - Feel good story of the week

We continue discussing Panasonic's recent announcements by talking about the Lumix S1 IIe as well as the new 24-60 f/2.8 L-mount lens. Also, DJI's new Mavic 4 Pro caught our eye, but will we ever be able to buy one? If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we'd welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Notes: Synology 8TB BeeStation Plus Panasonic Lumix 24-60 f/2.8 [B&H] DJI Mavic 4 Pro [B&H] Mavic 4 Pro Review from PetaPixel

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, 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.

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, 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. The Fujifilm X half is a quirky, funny little camera that is actually exactly what many of us have been asking for: a digital camera that tugs on the analog heartstrings, combining the usability of the modern age with the fun of times past. The thing is, the X half isn't perfect: there are some things the team would have done differently. Also, for those who enjoyed her article and video from earlier this week, Sarah takes a few minutes to answer some questions about her recent photography excursion to Iraq, too, so you won't want to miss this episode!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 - Intro9:33 - You need to watch Sarah's video about photographing Iraq22:49 - Nikon was the best selling camera brad in Japan for the first time in the mirrorless era25:29 - Voigtlander lens lets you adjust aberration and bokeh29:07 - Blazar's new anamorphic lenses can rotate31:19 - The DJI Mavic 4 Pro was kinda sorta available in the US for a short time35:30 - Reduction of Chinese tariffs sees immediate decrease in price for some Leica products37:13 - If tariffs hold, Nikon expects to lose $70 million37:29 - Sony expects to lose $682 million37:41 - Sony raised the price of many cameras, lenses, and accessories39:11 - Let's talk X half... and what we would do differently 1:05:35 - What have you been up to?1:11:52 - Tech support1:32:49 - Feel good story of the week

The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is a versatile all-in-one zoom lens, perfect for travel and everyday photography. With a wide 18-300mm range, it lets you capture everything from expansive landscapes to distant wildlife. Its Vibration Compensation (VC) ensures sharp images even in low light, while the VXD autofocus delivers fast and precise performance for both photos and videos. Compact and lightweight, this lens is ideal for on-the-go photographers. Available for Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount, with Canon RF-mount and Nikon Z-mount versions coming soon. Whether you're exploring new destinations or capturing everyday moments, this lens offers flexibility and quality in one compact package. Shop today and save $100 at Tamron Americas!--The X5 is the latest flagship camera from Insta360. With full 360° 8K30fps capture, enhanced low-light performance, and a 185-minute battery life, X5 is designed for all-day, all-night, all-angle shooting. Get the X5 now, the smartest and toughest 360° Camera ever made here and use code “PetaPixel” to get a free 114cm invisible selfie stick with your purchase.--This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by content creator Sarah Teng the newest member of the PetaPixel team! Sarah is an underwater and travel photographer as well as a content creator, but she's not necessarily up to date on the latest cameras from every manufacturer. So, Chris and Jordan try and "sell" her the top options!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 - Are we too hard on dentists?11:15 - TTArtisan's new 35mm T2.1 has two different bokeh options15:40 - Viltrox has a new compact flash19:15 - Adobe opens the gates for any AI models to work in Creative Cloud22:15 - Logitech MX Creative Console now supports Final Cut and Resolve24:33 - Our friend Hugh made a grip for the Sigma BF28:05 - Canon confirms tariffs are going to increase prices32:26 - Are there limits to what a lens can be anymore?1:03:49 - What have you been up to?1:08:17 - Tech support1:26:02- Feel good story of the week

The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is a versatile all-in-one zoom lens, perfect for travel and everyday photography. With a wide 18-300mm range, it lets you capture everything from expansive landscapes to distant wildlife. Its Vibration Compensation (VC) ensures sharp images even in low light, while the VXD autofocus delivers fast and precise performance for both photos and videos. Compact and lightweight, this lens is ideal for on-the-go photographers. Available for Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount, with Canon RF-mount and Nikon Z-mount versions coming soon. Whether you're exploring new destinations or capturing everyday moments, this lens offers flexibility and quality in one compact package.Save $100 for a limited time! Shop now at Tamron Americas!--In a special bonus episode of The PetaPixel Podcast, we spoke with award-winning veteran photojournalist Doug Mills about his latest Pulitzer Prize — his third — which he won for his series of photos showing a speeding bullet whizzing past now-President Donald Trump during an attempted assassination in Pennsylvania last year. Mills discussed how he captured the winning photos, how the latest gear empowers photojournalism, and the rapidly changing political landscape in which he operates.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.

The X5 is the latest flagship camera from Insta360. With full 360° 8K30fps capture, enhanced low-light performance, and a 185-minute battery life, X5 is designed for all-day, all-night, all-angle shooting. Get the X5 now, the smartest and toughest 360° Camera ever made here and use code “PetaPixel” to get a free 114cm invisible selfie stick with your purchase.We've seen some incredible lens designs in recent years, but last week's announcement of a Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM got us wondering what the limits of reasonable lens development are now. We've seen you all suggest lenses that sounded crazy, but now... maybe we aren't so sure.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 - Are we too hard on dentists?11:15 - TTArtisan's new 35mm T2.1 has two different bokeh options15:40 - Viltrox has a new compact flash19:15 - Adobe opens the gates for any AI models to work in Creative Cloud22:15 - Logitech MX Creative Console now supports Final Cut and Resolve24:33 - Our friend Hugh made a grip for the Sigma BF28:05 - Canon confirms tariffs are going to increase prices32:26 - Are there limits to what a lens can be anymore?1:03:49 - What have you been up to?1:08:17 - Tech support1:26:02- Feel good story of the week

The X5 is the latest flagship camera from Insta360. With full 360° 8K30fps capture, enhanced low-light performance, and a 185-minute battery life, X5 is designed for all-day, all-night, all-angle shooting. Get the X5 now, the smartest and toughest 360° Camera ever made here and use code “PetaPixel” to get a free 114cm invisible selfie stick with your purchase.--This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Cinematographer and Director Jessica Lee Gagné from the hit TV show Severance! She talks at length about how she approached lighting, framing, camera work, 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 - Intro07:25 - Insta360 announced the X5 360-degree camera13:02- Synology wants you to buy its official drives and restricts many features to them15:41 - Light Lens Lab is remaking the rare P. Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.519:48 - Fujifilm finally priced the new Instax mini 4121:31 - Fujifilm teases a "half" camera22:57 - Viltrox announced a new 35mm f/1.213:35 - Sorry, but we have to talk about tariffs again...25:48 - Blackmagic was going to build a US factory, but tariffs made it untenable26:51 - Harman is raising film prices in the US30:26 - Japan has no idea what the US wants33:21 - Fujifilm confirms it has paused shipments of some cameras amid trade disarray35:28 - Nikon's vending machine mini cameras have arrived in the US39:01 - Severance's Jessica Lee Gagné on Cinematography, Directing, and More!1:13:22 - What have you been up to?1:18:16 - Tech support1:31:38 - Feel good story of the week

This is The Digital Story Podcast #996, April 22, 2025. Today's theme is, "Night and Twilight Photography." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Daylight is great. The bulk of my photography happens when the sun is shining. That's also true for everyone else, however. So when I want to create something that's unique, and eye-catching, I wait for the sun to dip below the horizon. That's when the drama begins. I share some of my favorite tips for night and twilight photography on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Glow, then choose Orton Effect in the submenu. Be sure to turn on Advance Settings to control softness, brightness, and warmth of the effect. Aside from being a terrific standalone app, Luminar is a powerful editing extension for Photos as well. The Orton Effect does a great job of counteracting digital over sharpening giving your night shots that magical look. Twilight Photography My favorite post-sunset shots are often while there's still color in the sky. I like the oranges and blues. And a great technique this time of evening is to work with silhouettes. For example, if you're in a popular place where folks are photographing the sunsets, such as Hawaii, step back from the crowd and get the people, trees, and other objects silhouetted against the colorful sky. It's often a far more interesting picture. Combining Live Photo and Night Mode This is a great technique if you have water in the scene. I combine Night Mode with Live View Long Exposure. Make sure Live View is turned on in the Camera App for the iPhone, then in Photos, choose Long Exposure from the Live menu. The effect can be quite impressive, especially considering that this is a handheld long exposure at night. Then apply the color correcting techniques I discussed earlier, plus a little Orton Effect, and you'll have a real winner. Live Composite on Olympus Cameras Live Composite is a high-tech version of Bulb mode, where the shutter stays open for an extended period of time, but you can watch the picture unfold before your eyes on the camera's LCD screen. This is particularly nice when you have moving lights in the scene. Begin by setting the camera to Bulb Mode. Then you can navigate to Live Composite. On the OM-3 you use the rear dial. Make sure the camera is steady, set your parameters, and watch the magic appear. Final Thoughts As much as I like the people and daytime landscape shots from Maui, I'm also loving the magic the twilight and night shots bring to the library. Camera Industry News Japan's 2025 CP+ Camera Show Got Even Bigger on PetaPixel.com. Two of the best-looking cameras ever made take home trophies at TIPA World Awards on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. New Workshop!: Route 66 Photography Workshop led by Rob Knight, starting on Oct. 16, 2025. Join pro photographer and Route 66 explorer Rob Knight to explore the "mother road" this October. We will be based in Winslow and Kingman, Arizona, putting us right in the middle of the action. The stretch of Route 66 through northern Arizona contains many of the most iconic spots that still exist from the heyday of American car culture. We will visit towns along Route 66 like Seligman, Oatman, and Williams, Arizona. Along the way, we will explore and photograph the roadside attractions that made Route 66 so legendary. New Workshop!: Sony Creative Master Class led by Rob Knight, starting on May 8th, 2025. This all-new class is designed to help you make the most of your Sony camera. We will dive in to the features, custom functions, menus, and MORE. Each online class will include presentations and tutorials based on years of professional photography experience using various Sony cameras and lenses, PLUS plenty of time for your questions about the system. Workshop Updates! Creative Camera Techniques led by Derrick Story, starting on June 5, 2025. In addition to the full slate of goodies I have planned for iPhone photographers, Fuji cameras, Nikons, and more, I'm adding creative techniques for the new OM System OM-3. Photographers will be able to pick and choose techniques based on the camera system they shoot with. Sonoma County Autumn Adventure Workshop, led by Derrick Story, starting on Nov. 4, 2025. We will be returning to Safari West African Wildlife preserve, and visiting the world famous Coppola Vineyard, home of amazing wines, rolling vineyards, Academy Awards, an authentic Tucker car, and more. You can reserve your place of each of these events by visiting our Workshops Page. Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! 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. 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 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

Need incredible music and sound effects? Use what PetaPixel uses: Audiio! You can get 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro (just $59 for unlimited music & SFX downloads) when using our exclusive partner deal. Go to audiio.com/petapixel and use code "petapixel" at checkout!The NAB Show (National Association of Broadcasters) is the largest video-centric exhibition of the year and Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider walked the show, saw it all, and have thoughts!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 floor of NAB!06:11 - So we have to talk about tariffs07:29 - Sony a1 II shortage is getting worse12:54 - DxO quietly pulls back on X-Trans 5, apologizes for "misleading" messaging14:15 - Don't hold out hope for native leaf shutters on GFX17:26 - DJI is begging the US government to do its job18:39 - Fujifilm film prices in Japan are going way up 22:54 - DaVinci Resolve adds more than 100 new features26:54 - We got more details on the GFX Eterna cinema camera32:54 - The stuff at NAB that caught our eye51:39 - Curtis Judd drops by52:25 - Never read the comments55:37 - Tech Support

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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and I are joined by PetaPixel's mobile and computing contributing writer Ted Kritsonis to talk about the very good smartphone camera systems that North Americans might not know about or have outright disregarded.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, 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. 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 - Intro08:50 - GoPro's Anamorphic lens mod is finally available12:15 - Tamron will make more prime lenses if that's what photographers want15:18 - Canon is developing 3D dual photo tech powered by Dual Pixel20:15 - Sirui is the ninth member of the L Mount Alliance23:06 - Sony and Canon tease new video cameras27:54 - The very good smartphone cameras you aren't considering 1:05:20 - What have you been up to?1:14:59 - We are going to Las Vegas1:15:41 - Never read the comments1:20:29 - Tech support1:31:51 - 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, 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 and Jaron Schneider sit down with Fujifilm's Justin Stailey to talk about the design philosophy of the new GFX100RF and why the company made some of the decisions it did. Curious why the camera has no IBIS and is only f/4? Stailey provides some answers. 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 Prague!08:34 - Fujifilm is finally getting closer to fulfilling X100VI orders11:28 - Insta360 and Leica extend their strategic partnership and promise new co-engineered products14:05 - Historic auction of Leica cameras in China was manipulated16:41 - The LSST camera has been assembled in Chile and is ready to take its first photos of the universe.20:32 - Canon commits to continuing in-house sensor development24:10 - Magnum, Fujifilm, and MPP teamed up for a massive digitization effort25:18 - The GF100RF Design Philosophy with Fujifilm's Justin Stailey58:23 - Our GF100RF thoughts that didn't make it into the hands-on video1:13:54 - What have you been up to?1:16:34 - Tech support1:29:30 - Feel good story of the week

Video-Version Fast immer dienstags, gerne mal um 18:00 Uhr: Happy Shooting Live. Täglich im Slack mitmachen – auch Audio-/Videokommentare werden gern angenommen. Aus der Preshow: Ich wollte schon immer ein ferngesteuertes Auto haben… Captcha Photographer (en, youtube) #hsfeedback von Rüdiger: Interessante Links auf Petapixel #hshi von Jürgen: Archiv der deutschen Südpolarexpeditionen geöffnet – Leibnitz IFL … „#889 – Schleifchen drum“ weiterlesen Der Beitrag #889 – Schleifchen drum ist ursprünglich hier erschienen: Happy Shooting - Der Foto-Podcast.

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, 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 Waveform Podcast co-host David Imel to talk about the Sigma BF and why Chris Niccolls -- who laments the many things cut out to make it "radically simple" -- might be 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 Episode00:00 - Intro07:30 - Apple's new computers are really good, but the M4 Max is all photographers need right now13:40 - Canon won't do the alternate versions of the 1 series, won't do a high resolution version of the R116:54 - Canon is cautiously ramping compact camera production back up20:03 - Viltrox made six pro-level AF lenses for the DJI Ronin 4DThypoch is moving away from its infinity lock switches: https://petapixel.com/2025/03/06/thypoch-is-moving-away-from-its-polarizing-focus-lock-switch/29:11 - Is Chris wrong about the Sigma BF? 1:04:02 - What have you been up to? 1:09:38 - Never read the comments1:18:12 - Tech support1:27:30 - Using anamorphic lenses for still photography1:29:43 - Feel good story of the week

Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, 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! 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 2024. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit www.excire.com/en/shop! (PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.)This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Emily Lowry, the face and brains behind the YouTube channel Micro Four Nerds. Given that Panasonic hasn't supported photographers specifically in many years, there is a lot to discuss about the new camera specifically for taking photos.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: Say hello to Emily, from Micro Four Nerds! 10:01 - Rejoice: Nikon fixes the Z6 III N-log flickering issue12:02 - TTArtisan's debut camera is a retro folding Instax16:20 - Technicolor shuts down abruptly, leaving 10,000 workers in the lurch18:50 - Xiaomi wants to make modular magnetic smartphone lenses23:26 - Chris reviews the Peak Design Carry-On Roller27:23 - Sigma wants to make a "serious" camera34:24 - A new 35mm f/1.2 Art is coming?37:54 - Sigma can make just nine BF cameras per day43:35 - Did Panasonic Finally Give Photographers a Camera?1:01:46 - What have you been up to? (Join Emily's mailing list)1:18:28 - Never read the comments1:24:46 - Tech support1:33:50 - Feel good story of the week

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Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, 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! 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 2024. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit www.excire.com/en/shop! (PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.)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 - Intro11:03 - Apple's acquisition of Pixelmator is complete17:00 - Capture One shut down its community forum21:53 - Western Digital and SanDisk are divorcing26:33 - Harman Red 125 is a new redscale color negative film30:20 - Lucky Film is making a comeback and distributors are fighting over it33:14 - Content Credentials on Samsung's Galaxy S25 don't work on real photos, only AI36:02 - The Nikon block46:33 - PetaPixel members get access to full-resolution RAW and JPEGS from new cameras and lenses49:71 - What do you want to see from the CP+ Photography Exhibition in Japan?1:11:07 - Never read the comments1:16:55 - Tech support1:31:22 - Feel good story of the week

Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, 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! 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 2024. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit www.excire.com/en/shop! (PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.) This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team catches up on a huge pile of news and dives into a discussion on what Micro Four Thirds still needs to do in 2025 even with the release of the new OM System OM-3. 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 09:45 - The PPA is having a crisis of leadership (Update) 14:14 - Yashica's new point-and-shoot cameras have confusing specs 19:51 - Treyarch co-founder is the one who hit a 'Super Scooper' firefighting plane with a drone 23:38 - Aperture Priority keycaps are sweet 27:29 - Kodak is "cracking down" on dishonest motion picture respoolers 31:26 - Canon claims sweeping victory 33:52 - Despite strong camera sales, Canon missed profits projections 37:57 - Canon recommits to compacts, will scale production to meet demand 40:40 - What ELSE does Micro Four Thirds NEED in 2025? 58:57 - What have you been up to? 1:05:01 - Tech support 1:26:02 - Feel good story of the week

While many of the creator-focused additions to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are direct responses to what Apple is doing with the iPhone (digital aperture adjustment and log video are prime examples), it is perhaps Google that Samsung should be most wary of. Because it relies so much on what Google develops when it comes to AI enhancements, it might be harder for Samsung to meaningfully stand out to Android users. The PetaPixel Podcast team discusses! Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, 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! 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 2024. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit www.excire.com/en/shop! (PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.) 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 06:36 - One-of-a-kind Nikon fisheye lens costs $250,000 09:27 - Pentax discontinues the K-3 III in Japan... but not in the US 13:08 - Tamron adds 120FPS support to 50-400mm on Sony E-Mount... with a caveat 16:23 - Sony adds content authenticity to a1, a1, and a9 III 19:39 - Fujifilm's new Instax Wide Evo 22:26 - Did Samsung do enough to stand apart from Google? 41:49 - What have you been up to? 46:15 - Tech support 1:14:30 - Feel good story of the week

Want to support Chris, Jordan, and the entire PetaPixel team directly? Sign up for a PetaPixel Membership and you can do just that as well as remove ads from your browsing experience here on PetaPixel.com. You also get 25% off orders from the PetaPixel Merch Store and a $15 coupon to use at the Moment store. Sign up today for just $3 per month or $30 per year. The Leica L-mount was created in 2014. The L-mount Alliance was formed in 2018. While there has been a steady release of cameras for this mount since then, considering the number of companies involved, it is a bit thin – especially for still photographers. With the recent announcement of the Leica SL3-S -- which feels like it's not the best value for the dollar in ways that go beyond even typical expectations of Leica cameras in the past-- we found ourselves asking: if you were coming in fresh to mirrorless and were thinking of investing in a system, is L-mount worth it over the alternatives? If not, why? What is missing? Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and I 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 12:08 - DJI's new Flip looks like a nice balance between good quality and ease of use 20:08 - Nikon's custom Z9 and thermal blanket are headed to the Moon 21:53 - Canon warns that some SanDisk SD cards will corrupt with the R5 Mark II 26:02 - Canon may follow Nikon, move manufacturing out of Japan 29:41 - Adobe's generative AI in Lightroom and Photoshop is doing some weird stuff 37:40 - Leica announced the SL3-S 43:26 - Is L-Mount worth investing into in 2025? 59:43 - What have you been up to? 1:04:00 - Never read the comments / Tech support 1:32:27 - Feed good story of the week

Want to support Chris, Jordan, and the entire PetaPixel team directly? Sign up for a PetaPixel Membership and you can do just that as well as remove ads from your browsing experience here on PetaPixel.com. You also get 25% off orders from the PetaPixel Merch Store and a $15 coupon to use at the Moment store. Sign up today for just $3 per month or $30 per year. With smartphone cameras coming to a plateau on quality -- especially on zoom lenses -- there is a distinct spot for point-and-shoots. Compact cameras certainly have value and the team thinks there is definitely a place for them in the market today, but also thinks there is a "right" and "wrong" way for manufacturers to jump in on this popular trend. Sure, these kinds of cameras need to be affordable but it's often not quite enough to just slap a USB-C charging port on a compact camera design from 8 years ago and call it good. That said, there are a few compact cameras that the team thinks would be okay to just re-release with minor upgrades to start serving the market right away. 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! Welcome to SEASON 4! 06:09 - Getty and Shutterstock are merging 08:05 - OM System promises new camera and lenses are coming "shortly" 10:34 - Fujifilm doesn't say "never" to a new film camera 18:39 - Yashica is getting in on the point-and-shoot craze 20:31 - This isn't the compact camera revival we asked for 42:55 - New gear we've picked up lately that we really like 28:20 - Never read the comments 1:02:19 - Tech support 1:29:19 - Feel good story of the week

From October 24th, 2024, to January 3rd, 2025, you can showcase your best outdoor photography for a shot at winning an incredible trip to Japan with OM SYSTEM Ambassador Lisa Michele Burns. Submit your best nature-inspired photograph for a chance to win a 7-day photo tour of Japan with OM SYSTEM Ambassador, Lisa Michele Burns. This amazing experience, valued at over $12,000 USD, is for you and a guest and will take you through some of Japan's most incredible landscapes. Not only that, but you'll also receive OM SYSTEM camera gear worth $2,500 USD to capture every unforgettable moment of your journey. So, what are you waiting for? The world is your canvas—show OM SYSTEM how you've turned the ordinary into the extraordinary. Submit your entry now, and you could be on your way to Japan! For more details, visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel. Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, 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! To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit excire.com/en/shop! PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL. This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team says goodbye to 2024 with the most important of traditions: the airing of grievances. Thanks for joining us for season three of the PetaPixel Podcast! The show will be back in January for the episode 76 and the start of season four. em>Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership! 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 the season finale! 07:37 - Blackmagic's Ursa Cine Immersive is coming early next year for $29,999 11:10 - Panasonic has a new point and shoot and G97 16:07 - Nikon added shutter angle and custom zebras to the Z9 21:59 - Kodak and Huf Team have a neat collab 24:07 - Adobe's reflection removal tool looks super neat 25:37 - The Annual Airing of Grievances 48:57 - Are we monsters? 1:13:10 - Never read the comments 1:19:52 - Tech support 1:37:21 - Feel good story of the week

If you're a wildlife or birding photographer, you know the magic of capturing rare encounters from afar. Get an OM-1 Mark II, a 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS, the MC-20 2x Teleconverter, and the HLD-10 Battery Grip for just $4,499.96 – that's a savings of $1,380! Don't miss out! This amazing offer expires on January 5, 2025! Discover more at http://explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or at your local OM SYSTEM retailer. -- Do you ever get tired of manually organizing, searching for, tagging, 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 www.excire.com/en/shop! PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL. -- We are proud to announce the results of the fourth-annual PetaPixel Awards where we are able to honor the best new photography products released in the last year. 2024 was a heck of a year for photography and the results showed that: it was the closest batch of voting in the awards' history. Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership and check out PetaPixel Merch. 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 - Into (explaining all our upcoming gear shows) 08:24 - Samyang announced a new 35mm f/1.4 P lens (and brought a 12mm f/2 lens to Canon RF mount APS-C) 13:22 - Microsoft discontinues the Surface Studio 2+ 18:48 - Canon USA brought back Rudy Winston 21:07 - The PetaPixel Awards (About, Methodology, Categories) 26:00 - Accessory of the Year 29:27 - Desktop Software of the Year 21:11 - Smartphone App of the Year 33:51 - Computer of the Year 35:18 - Smartphone of the Year 41:13 - Zoom Lens of the Year 47:36 - Prime Lens of the Year 56:48 - Camera of the Year, People's Choice Award 59:47 - Camera of the Year 1:07:36 - Photo Company of the Year 1:09:51 - What have you been up to? 1:12:14 - Tech Support 1:29:56 - Feel good story of the week

If you're a wildlife or birding photographer, you know the magic of capturing rare encounters from afar. To bring your vision to life, OM SYSTEM has curated the ultimate telephoto kit designed for those who demand precision, durability, and exceptional image quality. Get an OM-1 Mark II, a 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS, the MC-20 2x Teleconverter, and the HLD-10 Battery Grip for just $4,499.96 – that's a savings of $1,380! Don't miss out! This amazing offer expires on January 5, 2025! Discover more at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or at your local OM SYSTEM retailer. -- Tamron's holiday savings are live! Don't miss out on huge savings on lenses for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras from Tamron's impressive range of stellar optics. Mix the high-quality, fast performance with the company's 6-year warranty which ensures long-lasting reliability. Save up to $200 on a wide selection of lenses at tamron-americas.com/petapixel It's time! Our annual tradition continues with our BOLD PREDICTIONS for 2025! This year, we're joined by Becca Farsace and PetaPixel's Jeremy Gray to make our predictions for what the camera industry will see in the next calendar year. It's time to get bold! Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership Check out PetaPixel Merch. 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

As the holiday season draws near, now is the perfect time to purchase gifts that will bring joy to your loved ones. And if you're ready to spoil yourself or someone special with an incredible camera deal, we've got the best winter offer waiting for you. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering Black Friday pricing, and you don't want to miss it! For a limited time, the OM SYSTEM E-M10 Mark IV camera is available for $299.99 off its regular price of $999.98. Right now, you can grab the camera for just $699.99! Plus, when you buy the camera body, you'll get the M.Zuiko 14-42mm II R lens for free—that's an amazing deal! Don't wait! To take advantage of these incredible deals, visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or head to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel today! 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 fime for them all to get graded on their finals. Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership! 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, welcome back Gordon Laing! 12:09 - Sony announced the new a1 II and 28-70mm f/2 GM 14:22 - About those onion rings... 17:44 - Great news: Tamron isn't closing the door on prime lenses after all 21:35 - Yongnuo made an "Art" lens. Wonder where the idea for that name came from 26:04 - Leica made more money in 2024 than an other in its entire 100-year history 27:01 - DJI launched the MicMini 30:52 - Grading every camera (and lens) maker's 2024! 31:14 - Canon 45:08 - Fujifilm 55:26 - Leica 1:04:14 - Nikon 1:08:55 - OM System 1:12:28 - Ricoh/Pentax 1:14:42 - Panasonic 1:20:21 - Sigma 1:26:59 - Sony 1:40:24 - Feel good story of the week

This episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, and their Black Friday pricing is here! There are incredible savings on OM SYSTEM gear that you won't want to miss. OM SYSTEM has nearly every lens on sale, right now, with discounts up to $700 off! It's the ideal opportunity to expand your kit, upgrade to the lenses you've had your eye on, or purchase a holiday gift for a loved one.  Whether you're looking for a new camera or the right lens for your next adventure, check out OM SYSTEM's Black Friday deals. Head over to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to see all the savings. Offers end December 8. Tamron's holday savings are live! Save up to $200 on select lenses including versatile all-in-one zoom lenses for flexibility in various shooting scenarios, fast aperture zoom lenses for excellent low-light performance and beautiful bokeh, ultra-telephoto zoom lenses for far-reaching shots with exceptional clarity, prime lenses offering sharp detail and superior image quality, and fast wide-angle zoom lenses for dynamic landscapes and architecture shots. Tamron's lenses offer high-quality and fast performance that are designed to elevate your photography experience. Shop now and save at tamron-americas.com. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast there is a lot to discuss, with Fujifilm announcing it will make a new cinema camera next year, Final Cut Pro getting its first version change in 13 years, Sony bowing out of making drones, and more! Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership! Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. 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 (Chris finished his new studio!) 06:11 - Fujifilm is developing a dedicated GFX cinema camera called the GFX Eterna 11:35 - Apple Moves to Final Cut Pro 11, updates iPad app and Final Cut Camera, too 26:26 - Hasselblad announced a new 75mm f/3.4 P lens 28:18 - Sony's Airpeak has been discontinued 29:10 - Why did the Airpeak fail? 33:44 - The FlashBack "non-disposable digital disposable camera" got a $330K investment on Shark Tank 37:29 - Benro's Theta self-leveling tripod Kickstarter is nearly two years delayed 42:11 - What is the state of photobooks in 2024? With Mixbook CEO and Co-Founder Andrew Laffoon 1:20:34 - What have you been up to? 1:22:20 - Never read the comments 1:33:40 - Feel good story of the week

This is The Digital Story Podcast #973, Nov. 12, 2024. Today's theme is "Tips for Showing Your Pictures on a 4K TV." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Family gatherings, special occasions, wedding receptions, and photography workshops - these are all great opportunities to show your pictures on a big screen. But how do you set things up so they look as good as possible? I have a few tips for you, and I'm going to share them on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Picture Settings. You should have options for Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, Tint, and Color Temperature, depending on the brand and model of the TV. Adjust the sliders in the TV Settings while comparing the appearance to the picture on your computer or device. You might not be able to get a perfect match, but I've found that I can get it pretty close. A Reminder for Success Regardless of which method you use for displaying images on an LCD TV, allow for time beforehand to set up and test your configuration. It's easy to forget when the share buttons are and other settings for your presentation. If it's an important once in a lifetime occasion, such as a wedding reception, practice at home before you get on location. Make notes as to where the settings are for your devices, and make a few dry runs to get everything dialed in. Upgrade your iPhone's weak flash with this adjustable MagSafe light You can read the entire article on TheVerge.com. The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Punches Way Above Its Weight You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com. Virtual Camera Club News 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. 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 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

This episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, and their Black Friday pricing is here! There are incredible savings on OM SYSTEM gear that you won't want to miss. OM SYSTEM has nearly every lens on sale, right now, with discounts up to $700 off! It's the ideal opportunity to expand your kit, upgrade to the lenses you've had your eye on, or purchase a holiday gift for a loved one.  Whether you're looking for a new camera or the right lens for your next adventure, check out OM SYSTEM's Black Friday deals. Head over to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to see all the savings. Offers end December 8. Tamron's high-quality all-in-one zoom lenses offer photographers the flexibility to capture every moment, whether you're a professional or a hobbyist. Their 18-300mm and 28-200mm lenses cover everything from wide landscapes to detailed close-ups — all in one compact, lightweight lens. Perfect for travel, street photography, or family portraits, these lenses offer sharp image quality, fast autofocus, and a weather-resistant design. Tamron's Holiday Savings are happening now! You can save up to $100 on these incredible lenses, but hurry, this offer ends January 5, 2025. It's the perfect time to upgrade your gear or give the gift of a Tamron All-in-One zoom lens to the photographer in your life. Visit tamronamericas.co/all-in-one for more information. With the recent announcements of the Fujifilm X-M5 and the Nikon Z50 II, the entry-level segment got a sudden burst of new interest. With that in mind, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake share their thoughts on the best entry-level cameras you can get right now. Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership! 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 (daily updates from Portland's Japanese Garden) 13:22 - Apple is acquiring Pixelmator 19:31 - Apple's week of Mac updates: New Macbook Pro, new Mac mini, and new iMacs 25:17 - Nikon 28-135mm f/4 Power Zoom is its first full-frame cine-first lens 30:13 - Canon adds 24mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.4 primes 32:46 - Canon's new 70-200mm f/2.8 is designed for hybrid photo/video, comes in black or white, and costs $3,000 35:36 - Panasonic updates it camcorder line for the first time in six years 38:16 - Nikon announced the Z50 II: https://petapixel.com/2024/11/06/nikons-z50-ii-camera-adds-fuji-like-styles-and-robust-video-features/ 41:18 - What are the best entry-level cameras right now? 58:09 - What have you been up to? 1:00:18 - Jordan's Movember is live: 1:04:18 - An update on the iPhone 16 Pro's durability vs Chris's dad wallet 1:05:14 - In the Nikon Museum Tour video, it's not Jordan's fault the sensor is dirty 1:06:30 - Never read the comments 1:16:25 - Tech support 1:35:48 - Feel Good Story of the Week

Whether you're looking for the sharpness and low-light capability of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, the versatility of the 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, or the compact convenience of the 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II, OM SYSTEM has the best travel lenses for every adventure. If you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, OM SYSTEM has something for everyone and every budget. For more information and to learn about local promotions, visit your local authorized retailer or explore.omsystem.com/petapixel today! Try the new CleanMyMac for free for 7 days! This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by retired Sony Imaging executive Mark Weir who reflects on the evolution of cameras over the last two decades and, perhaps more importantly, how photographers have changed in that time, too. In this episode, he talks about how Sony Japan fielded input from its users, looks back at how Sony chose to leave the mirror behind, the choice to make E-mount an open standard, and where he thinks the industry is going next. Support Chris and Jordan directly with a PetaPixel Membership! 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; Support Chris and Jordan with a PetaPixel Membership 12:13 - Check out our special bonus audio-only episode of the PetaPixel Podcast featuring Apple 16:20 - Google Photos will show when an image is edited with the company's generative AI 18:52 - Tamron doesn't appear interested in making primes anymore 21:05 - Lomography announced a new Lomo'Instant Wide Glass 22:47 - Leica is celebrating 70 years of the M in a very Leica way 24:08 - DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 is really popular 27:00 - Jordan, how do you feel about H&Y's new RevoRing Mark II? 30:31 - Retired Sony exec Mark Weir on how cameras (and photographers) changed in the last 20 years 1:13:55 - What have you been up to? 1:17:08 - Jordan's Movember 1:21:30 - Tech Support 1:46:08 - Feel good story of the week: CPS is now free for students!