The Camera Gear Podcast

163: Camera Brand Review: 2025 Edition

We look back at the camera news of 2025 and judge each major camera brand’s wins and losses, as well as reflect on what surprised us and what we hope to see in 2026.
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162: Sony A7 V

Hot on the heels of the Canon R6 Mark III, Sony announced the long-awaited A7 V. With the previous A7 IV having come out all the way back in 2021, does the new A7 V catch Sony up to the competition or leapfrog them ahead?
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Notes:
Canon lenses of interest
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens [B&H]
Canon 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens [B&H]
Sony A7 V [Sony]
Sony A7 V Review [Petapixel]

161: The Actual Canon R6 Mark III Super Episode

We dig deep into the new Canon R6 Mark III. Has Canon managed to come out on top in the crowded midrange full-frame mirrorless camera segment?
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Notes:
Canon EOS R6 Mark III [B&H]
Canon EOS R6 III Review: Predictably Excellent [PetaPixel]

160: Canon 45mm f/1.2 and Photo Backup Workflow Improvements

Lucas is considering some changes to his photo backup workflow, which is an undertaking of epic proportions. Also, Canon’s new 45mm f/1.2 STM lens has us wondering if RF mount has finally reached its full potential.
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Notes:
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens [Adorama]
How Two Photographers Transformed RAW Photo Support on Mac [PetaPixel]

159: Photography on a Boat

In a major escalation of our previous episode on photography around water, we’re back from recent travel with exciting seafaring tales of using our cameras in the swamp and the ocean.
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Notes:
Nikon ZR Lab Test [CineD]
OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 [B&H]

158: Fuji X-T30 III and The WideluxX Film Camera

Fuji has released yet another iteration in the X-T30 line, and Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux panoramic film camera. Also, Daniel’s collection of pocketable cameras grows ever larger.
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Notes:
Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Has Reached Prototype Stage and It’s Beautiful [PetaPixel]
Fuji X-T30 III [B&H]
Fujifilm X-T30 III Review: Same Price, Nearly the Same Camera [PetaPixel]
Fuji XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS Lens [B&H]

157: Tamron 25-200 Superzoom and Chroma Subsampling Deep Dive

This week’s episode runs the full gamut of Camera Gear Podcast themes, including a new superzoom lens, an extremely nerdy deep dive into chroma subsampling, and Lucas fanboying over Peak Design gear.
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Notes:
Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 Lens [B&H]
Peak Design Field Plate
Peak Design Form Rope Strap
Peak Design Cuff Rope
YouTube video on chroma subsampling issues

156: Talent vs. Skill in Photography, and Choosing Gear for YouTube

We debate how much of photography is having an “eye” for it, versus learning the skills of using a camera. Then, we shift gears into discussing what gear we’d use to start a YouTube channel, and how we’d each approach filming and editing for a channel. Bonus: Lucas unexpectedly has to match camera brands with F1 teams.
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Notes:
The Decisive Moment [Amazon.com]

155: ProRes RAW in Davinci Resolve and iPhone 17 Pro Video Features

The recent iPhone 17 Pro release brought with it a development we weren’t expecting: ProRes RAW support in Davinci Resolve. We talk about this exciting new capability as well as our thoughts on the growing pro video feature set of the new iPhone. Also, have you ever thought about rigging out your Osmo Pocket? Because apparently, there’s a product for that.
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Notes:
ZOSS Expands OSMODO Rig Line for DJI Osmo Pocket 3 With Box-Style Housings [CineD]
Apple Final Cut Camera 2.0 [CineD]
Blackmagic Camera ProDock [Blackmagic Design]
DaVinci Resolve’s New ProRes RAW Support Makes it the Best Color Grading Software [PetaPixel]

154: Fuji GFX Eterna and Hasselblad X2D II 100C

Today’s show is all about medium format, with a look at the new Hasselblad X2D II 100C photo camera as well as our thoughts on the latest specs and news about the Fuji GFX Eterna medium format cinema camera. Is bigger always better?
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Notes:
X2D II 100C [Hasselblad]
Hasselblad X2D II 100C Review [PetaPixel]
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E Lens [Hasselblad]
Hasselblad X2D II 100C [B&H]
Fujifilm Introduces FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera [Fujifilm]
GFX Eterna Promotional Video
Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Cinema Camera [B&H]
Fujinon GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens [B&H]