The Camera Gear Podcast

Lucas finally got into the V-mount battery world, so we take the opportunity to talk about our experiences with V-mount and how we’re using (and plan to use) these batteries in our camera rigs and on set. Also, Canon released a new point and shoot camera with a rather surprising set of video features. 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: SmallRig VB99SE Battery [B&H]Canon PowerShot V1 [Canon USA]Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot V1 [DPReview]

Ever bought some camera gear and realized later that you made a mistake? We sure have. We cover some of our gear regrets in this episode and try to retrospect on how we could have avoided making bad buying decisions. Also, Lucas finally developed the photos from his first Pentax 17 film rolls, and Daniel spent way too much money on a new tripod. 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: Daniel’s way-too-large original video tripod: Davis & Sanford Provista 7518 [Amazon]SmallRig FreeBlazer [B&H]SmallRig x Potato Jet TRIBEX Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit [B&H]Sirui SVS75 Tripod Legs [B&H]Manfrotto 645 FAST Tripod Legs + 504x Head [B&H]Sachtler Flowtech 75 Tripod Legs [B&H]

Sigma announced a very unusual L-mount camera, as well as a new 300-600mm f/4 lens. Also, Zeiss is getting back into making lenses? There are lots of strange things happening in the camera world right now, and we’re here to talk in way too much detail about them. 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: Fuji firmware update (X-H2S)Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/50 [Zeiss]Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 First Impressions [PetaPixel]Zeiss article about “micro contrast”Sigma announces the BF camera [L Rumors]Sigma BF [B&H]Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS [Sigma]Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS [B&H]

This week, we go deep on the new Panasonic Lumix S1R II, covering the specs, test results, and how it stacks up against the competition. Is this Daniel’s next camera? You can now support us on Patreon! If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support. 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: Panasonic Lumix S1R II [B&H]Panasonic Lumix S5 II X [B&H]PetaPixel’s Panasonic S1R II First LookGerald Undone’s S1R II ReviewTyler Stalman’s S1R II ReviewCineD Panasonic Interview

We explore ideas for editing client photos in Lightroom without combining those photos into our personal photo libraries. And to make things more challenging, Lucas wants to use his iPad (of course). Also, a recent event shoot gave us a chance to try out some new filming setups, including the Lumix S9 as a gimbal camera. You can now support us on Patreon! If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support. 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:

We’re talking all about lens topics today–our experiences with teleconverters, Lucas’ List of L-Mount Lenses for Lumix, the downsides of software lens corrections, and a tiny new X-mount lens that Viltrox recently released. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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: Fujinon XF 50-135mm f/2.8 Patent [Fuji Rumors]Fujifilm XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter [B&H]Canon Extender EF 1.4X III [B&H]Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 XF Lens [B&H]

After an unexpectedly successful trip to the camera store, we’ve both got some new gear to talk about. Daniel ended up far deeper into L Mount than he ever imagined possible, and Lucas finally upgraded his standard zoom to the new Fuji 16-55 II. In this episode, we talk about the story of how this came about, and discuss our hands-on experiences with the new gear. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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: Article about Phedon Papamichael [Marcos Coelho]Go Creative Show podcast episode about the cinematographyPotato Jet video about the cinematography [YouTube]

This episode is all about camcorders–are they relics of the past or still a good value? We reminisce about the camcorders we owned many years ago and take a look at some modern equivalents to see what we think. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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: Panasonic HC-X2 4K Camcorder [B&H]Sony NEX-VG900 (E-Mount full frame camcorder) [B&H]Sony PXW-Z90 [Sony Pro]Sony PXW-Z90V [B&H]Sony CX405 Handycam [Sony]Panasonic HC-VX981K 4K Camcorder [B&H]Panasonic HC-VX3 and HC-V900 Announcement [Panasonic]Review of Daniel’s Kodak Zi8 [CNET]

Finishing out our camera brand series from last year, we dig into two smaller, but still notable brands–Leica and Pentax. Also, Lucas bought a new lens for his lens, and we discovered more long telephoto primes that we missed in last week’s tier list episode. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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: Sony A1, A1 II, and A9 III Firmware Update [Sony]Panasonic S5II, S5IIX, GH7, and G9II Firmware Update [Panasonic]Leica’s 100-year anniversary is in 2025 [Leica Rumors]List of all Pentax lenses [Digital Photography Review]

We tier-rank each major camera lens type, from telephoto zooms to fisheyes. Along the way, we discover some surprising differences in which types of lenses we feel are better or worse. How do our rankings line up with yours? 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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:

We cover the surprising recent update on the Nexus G1 cinema camera project, discuss some new audio gear, and talk about our recent experience using timecode for the first time. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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: We previously covered the Nexus G1 in episode 69 of the showNexus G1 Introduced [CineD] (old article from January 2024)Nexus Cameras websiteNexus G1 Final Design and Prototype Unveiled [CineD]Zoom H1 XLR [B&H]Rode Wireless Go III [B&H]Atomos UltraSync BLUE [B&H]Atomos UltraSync ONE [B&H]

Picking up where we left off last week, we cover more camera rumors (as well as our hopes) for 2025, including brands such as Panasonic, Nikon, Pentax, and OM System. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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: Sigma is developing a telephoto lens that “has never existed before” [L Rumors]Lumix S1rII coming in early 2025? [L Rumors]OM System CEO Says a New Camera and Multiple Lenses Arriving ‘Shortly’

To start off 2025, we run through some of the biggest rumors from Canon, Fuji, and Sony and discuss what we’re expecting to see. And in news we’ve all been waiting for, Lucas finally bought that Pentax 17. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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: John Kraus Photos - photographer who covers rocket launchesFuji GFX100RF fixed-lens rangefinder camera rumor [Fuji Rumors]Possible Sony A7V camera registration in China [Sony Alpha Rumors]

To close out 2024, we take a look at our favorite cameras released this year and pick our favorites across several categories, including the prestigious honor that is the Camera Gear Podcast 2024 Camera(s) of the Year. 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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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.

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 costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. 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. Some links below to product sites are affiliate links and may result in a commission to the Camera Gear Podcast. Links: Sigma Introduces Lenses for Canon RF MountCanon R5 II Press ReleaseFujifilm X100VI Press ReleaseFujifilm X-M5 Press ReleaseLeica Q3 43Leica D-Lux 8Pixii MaxNikon to Acquire US Cinema Camera Manufacturer REDNikon Z6III Press ReleaseOM-1 Mark II Press ReleasePanasonic S9 Press ReleasePentax 17Ricoh GRIII HDFSony A9 III Press ReleaseSony A1 IISony 28-70 f/2 GMBlackmagic Ursa Cine 12KBlackmagic Pyxis 6K

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://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’s dual voltage sensor breakthrough [Y.M. Cinema Magazine]Lomography Lomourette Half-Frame Film Camera [Lomography]Sony Alpha 1 II [Sony]Sony A1 II Mirrorless Camera [B&H]

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 cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Some links below to product sites are affiliate links and may result in a commission to the Camera Gear Podcast. Links: Canon press release about new hybrid lenses [Canon]Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens [B&H]Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 VCM Lens [B&H]Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM Z Lens [B&H]Final Cut Pro 11 Press Release [Apple]Davinci Resolve Studio 19.1 Release Notes [Blackmagic]

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://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: Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K LF [Blackmagic]Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K LF Lab Test [CineD]Fujifilm GFX Eterna Announcement [Fujifilm]Dale Campbell’s GFX Eterna video [YouTube]CineD’s Interview with Fujifilm about the GFX Eterna [YouTube]

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://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: Hasselblad Lunar Limited Edition Mirrorless Camera [KEH]DJI Neo Drone [DJI]DJI Goggles N3 [DJI]DJI Air 3S [DJI]DJI Mavic 3 Classic [DJI]Nikon Z50 II [B&H]Fuji X-M5 [B&H]Canon R50 [B&H]

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 and try to decide whether left, right, or center is best. 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: OM System Tough TG-7 waterproof camera [B&H]Ilford ILFOTECH DD-X Developer (1 Liter) [B&H]