We reflect on the big news of the year and discuss some big stories and releases for each camera brand. Also, today’s question is: do you touch the back screen of your mirrorless camera to set focus? New announcement: You can now support us on Patreon! The weekly show will be staying exactly the same, but if you want to contribute to our hosting co…

Sony’s new flagship camera is here, and we cover our thoughts on the new release in this episode. Also, Nikon is making sensors, and Lomography joins the half-frame film camera bandwagon. How many film cameras will Lucas buy in the next year? Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://…

We return to software this week, with a look at the notable new features in Final Cut Pro 11 and DaVinci Resolve 19.1. Also, Canon expanded their lineup of “hybrid” photo/video RF mount lenses. 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 ca…

This episode is all about cinema cameras–first, we look at CineD’s test results for the Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K camera, and then we dig into the shocking revelation that Fujifilm is developing a cinema camera. These are exciting times! Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://camera…

This week, we look at a new entry-level Nikon Z-mount camera, two recently-announced DJI drones, and a weird Hasselblad digital camera that we’d never seen before. Also, Lucas gives his hands-on impressions of the new 12.9” M4 iPad Pro. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://camera…

Fresh off a kayaking trip, we discuss our experiences with using camera gear around water, including various ways to protect a camera as well as waterproof camera options. Lucas also dove deep into research on developing black and white film, and found it to be a bit more murky than expected. Finally, we compare our approaches to exposing photos an…

We cover some strange camera gear in this episode, including the alleged smallest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera, a knockoff Noct lens, and a product that purports to allow you to convert a film camera to digital. Also, Leica released a new version of the Q3 with a longer lens, but which focal length is better? Want to send us a question or…

We compare some “affordable” cinema cameras and their lens ecosystems to try to decide which one offers the most value and capability right now. Also, we finish up last week’s discussion on the Fuji X Summit by looking at the new XF 500mm prime. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https…

We cover the announcements from the recent Fuji X Summit, including the new Fuji X-M5 camera and updated 16-55mm f/2.8 lens. Also, you can now play Camera Gear Podcast bingo? 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@gma…

Our thoughts on the new Canon C80 cinema camera, as well as our predictions for the Fuji X summit and some interesting Lumix announcements. Also, does Lucas have special podcasting pants? 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 camerage…

We tackle a listener question about which camera system we’d switch to if we could snap our fingers and have a comparable camera and lens setup, which leads to some interesting discussion about how the various camera systems stack up to what we use now. Also, we cover our thoughts on the new GoPro and Osmo Action cameras, as well as Peak Design’s l…

We go through the new photo and video features in the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, based on Lucas’ hands-on experience with his new phone. Spoiler alert: it involves Fuji film simulations and way too much discussion about buttons. Also, PolarPro released a bespoke container for holding film? It’s like they listen to this podcast. Want to send us a question…

We discuss the different gear we use for holding and moving cameras, including tripods, gimbals, sliders, steadicams, and more. Also, several bits of cinema camera news and our thoughts on superzoom lenses. 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 d…

Davinci Resolve 19 is out of beta, and we’re excited about several of the new features. We also discuss several lenses, including the Sigma 28-105 f/2.8, rumors of a Tamron superzoom, and a legendary lens from 1961. Finally, Lucas had the chance to take photos at a race and we talk about his experience shooting fast cars with an X-T5. Want to send …

In our 100th episode, we cover the new PolarPro LightLeak “vibe” lenses and retrospect on our journey with cameras over the past two years. Thanks for being with us for these past 100 episodes of the show! 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 di…

We return to the topic of smartphone photography this week and discuss some of the current trends in phone cameras, especially with the release of the Google Pixel 9 Pro. Also, Lucas fills us in on the movie Twisters, which apparently has some camera gear-related drama. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check…

This week we take a deeper look at two new film cameras, the MiNT Rollei 35AF and Pentax 17. Also, the Lumix 26mm f/8 pancake lens is hiding a secret, and Lucas is researching bikes as if it’s a camera purchase. 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…

The Nikon Z6III has an issue with exposure in shadows while shooting in log, so we dig into it to try to understand what’s going on. Then, Lucas compares the D850 to modern mirrorless cameras and yearns for the days of the DSLR. Also, should we 3D print a medium-format film camera, and what’s with the vest that every Olympics photographer wears? Wa…

In this meandering episode, we cover three unique lenses that came out in the past few months, and discuss an interesting article about which focal length most closely matches human vision. Also, is Fuji working on a fixed-lens GFX camera? Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cam…

This week, we cover the Canon R5 Mark II, which–spoiler alert–might be the flagship Canon camera for those of us who don’t shoot sports professionally. Also, Lucas’ film adventures continue. 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 camer…

We take a close look at the recently-announced Canon R1 and try to determine if it’s Canon’s true flagship camera. Should every pro photographer buy an R1? Also, Lucas finally got some hands-on time with the Nikon Z6 III. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com…

We dig into the new Canon C400 cinema camera, but because this is the Camera Gear Podcast, this episode also includes a discussion on weird film stocks, a comparison of digital photo frame options, and a brief update on the Nikon Z6 III. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://camer…

We discuss a recent interview that may have revealed Fuji’s inventory strategy, the new 7.0 firmware for the X-H2S, and take a closer look at the Sigma 28-45 f/1.8 full-frame lens. Also, Lucas got a Synology, and it turns out the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? …

Nikon released the Z6 III, which has some pretty interesting features and trade-offs that we get into in this show. Also, where’s our Fuji firmware update? 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. Some links …

Pentax is releasing a new film camera in 2024? As you might imagine, this has our attention. Also, Fuji continues to expand the wildly popular Instax line. 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. Some links …

This week we discuss Panasonic’s other new camera, the GH7, and why we’re excited about this latest addition to the GH series. Maybe Micro 4/3 isn’t dead after all! We also cover a few of the interesting high-end video lenses that would pair well with the camera. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out ou…

The Lumix S9 is a rather unusual camera from Panasonic that we definitely have some thoughts on, so we go deep in this episode on its specs and details. Also, we compare the value of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K and the Pyxis, and retrospect on a few recent video and photo shoots. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about t…

Surprising no one, we managed to spend almost an entire episode talking about the newly announced Fuji X-T50. Also, we have a few thoughts on the new 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 kit lens. 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@…

We’re back from vacation, with plenty of recent photography experiences to discuss–comparing the Fuji X-T3 and X-T5 image quality, our thoughts on various lenses for travel, and whether it’s worth it to take a film camera on vacation. Also, we take a look at the new iPad Pro models, as well as Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad. Want to send us a question or…

We cover some of the noteworthy announcements from the NAB 2024 show–there’s a lot of new camera gear to be excited about, and we’re here for it. Lucas also shares some of his research on working with Blackmagic Raw files in Resolve, and we try to decide how many new external SSDs we’ll need to buy if we take on a raw video workflow. Want to send u…

All about Blackmagic’s new cameras–the PYXIS 6K box camera and URSA Cine 12K cinema camera. We cover the new announcements and give our thoughts about the feature set and who these cameras might be for. Also, Blackmagic released a new micro color panel that looks interesting, and Canon seems to be opening up the RF mount….sort of. Want to send us a…

We focus on Sony today and talk about their strengths, weaknesses, and what we’d like to see from them next, as well as our thoughts on their current camera and lens lineup. We made the Sonybros wait a while for this one, but we’re making up for it with our longest camera company deep dive yet. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn m…

Reviews are out on the Sony Burano, and we dig into some of the surprising results. Also, we try to give a brief highlight on the Blackmagic NAB announcements, but end up talking about it for much longer than expected (and don’t worry, there’s more coming from us). Also, Sigma releases a new lens, and Lucas thinks Daniel should fully embrace a new …

We go deep on Nikon this week to discuss their strengths and weaknesses, as well as an overview of their current lineup and what we’re hoping to see next from them. Also, our experiences shooting the recent solar eclipse. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com…

This week, we dive into Fuji and cover their strengths and weaknesses, as well as what we’d like to see from them next. Also, Sony announced some upcoming new firmware updates, and the new Ricoh GR IIIx looks like an interesting point and shoot option. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website a…

We take a close look at Panasonic’s camera business this week and discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and what might be coming next. Also, Logitech released a micro 4/3 webcam, and Lucas discovered another interesting point-and-shoot camera, this time from Leica. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out o…

We continue our camera brand series with a deep dive on Canon, but also cover the Nikon Coolpix and similar point-and-shoot cameras, as well as some updates on the upcoming Mint Rollei 35AF, our experience using AI podcast editing tools, and more. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at htt…

More on the Fuji X100VI, including release hype, initial reviews, and our thoughts on who might be buying one. Also, we begin a new series of deep dives on camera manufacturers, starting with OM System. 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 direc…

We discuss the implications of Nikon buying RED, and look at the new Leica SL3. Also, a new Sigma lens looks pretty interesting for astrophotography. 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. Some links below …

We answer a listener question about which camera to choose for shooting uncropped 4K60 video, reflect on a recent event shoot, and talk about Zoom’s new 32-bit float handheld audio recorders. 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 came…

The long-awaited Fuji X100VI is finally here, along with a few other announcements from the Fujifilm X Summit that we’re excited about. Also, Lucas takes the next step in his film photography journey. 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 directl…

We discuss the Kodak Super 8 film video camera, Fuji GFX100 II video test results, new film stocks, and more. 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. Some links below to product sites are affiliate links and…

We go deep on global camera sensors and talk about recent test results for the Sony A9iii, as well as the new global sensor variants of the RED V-Raptor. Also, Lucas covers the most expensive–and heaviest–legendary lens yet. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.…

Edelkrone’s crazy motorized tripod isn’t quite what it seems, and DJI has a new version of their wireless mic system. Also, Lucas is apparently really into flash photography now. 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…

We cover rumors about a new Hasselblad camera, an unusual Canon lens that had previously escaped our notice, and the strange upcoming Alice Camera. Also, Lucas considers getting into flash photography. 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 direct…

We talk about some strange cameras, including an E-mount camcorder, artisan handcrafted box cameras, and the largest film camera ever made. 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. Some links below to product…

We debate why point-and-shoot digital cameras are still a surprisingly large market in 2024, leading into a discussion of some upcoming rumors for the Fuji X100V successor, Leica SL3, and more. Also, one of the rarest legendary lenses yet, and Lucas gives us a list of his favorite 2023-released movies. Want to send us a question or comment, or just…

Can you take photos in 3D? More importantly, can you view photos in 3D? What happened to 3D TVs? We take a look into the world of stereoscopic photography and videography in this episode. Also, Lucas’ film photography adventures continue, and we have another legendary lens. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? C…

Camera straps, harnesses, and clips–all about the different ways to carry your camera(s). Also, we look at the custom camera created for filming shows for the Sphere in Las Vegas. 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 cameragearpodcas…

We look back at the best cameras of 2023. 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. Some links below to product sites are affiliate links and may result in a commission to the Camera Gear Podcast. Links: Nikon…