The Camera Gear Podcast

134: Davinci Resolve 20

Davinci Resolve 20 is here (at least, in beta) and it has several features we’re really excited to use. Also, there are a surprising number of new camera announcements this month, and TTArtisan released a lens with an interesting selectable bokeh feature. Finally, we end up with a topic that’s right up the alley of the Camera Gear Podcast–a debate about sensor bit depth as it relates to photos.
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Notes:
Sony FX3a Released - A Change So Subtle, You’ll Need a Spec Sheet [CineD]
Davinci Resolve 20 Public Beta Feature List [Blackmagic Design Forums]
TTArtisan’s New 35mm T2.1 Lens Features Two Different Bokeh Styles [PetaPixel]

133: Japan Camera Adventure

Freshly back from overseas, we talk about our experiences with camera stores in Japan and retrospect on how our travel photography setups worked out. Also, we take a look at Sony’s new 50-150mm f/2 lens, and whether it’s compelling at its rather-high price.
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Notes:
Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM Lens [B&H]
Canon Autoboy Tele [Camera Wiki]

132: Nikon Z5 II

We look at the new Nikon Z5 II and compare it to its competition. Did Nikon break this part of the market wide open, or is one of the other cameras still a better choice? Also, Canon is finally starting to fill out their lineup of reasonably-priced full-frame RF lenses.
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Notes:
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens [B&H]
Nikon releases the Z5II full-frame mirrorless camera [Nikon]
Nikon Z5 II [B&H]
Panasonic Lumix S5 II [B&H]
Canon EOS R8 [B&H]
Sony A7 IV [B&H]
Nikon Zf [B&H]

131: Blackmagic Pyxis 12K

Blackmagic didn’t disappoint at NAB this year, and we’re pretty excited about the new Pyxis 12K. As usual for this podcast, we go deep into the technical capabilities of this new camera, especially with regards to the 12K sensor. Also, OM System is getting into the culinary business?
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Notes:
OM System Outdoor Monster Curry Review [PetaPixel]
Blackmagic Pyxis 12K Tech Specs [Blackmagic]
Blackmagic Pyxis Pro Handle [B&H]
Blackmagic Pyxis Pro Grip [B&H]
Blackmagic’s RGBW Sensor Technology Explained [CineD]
Pyxis 12K Video Interview [CineD]

130: Canon EOS R50 V and the $3,000 RED Komodo

Canon released the R50V, a new affordable video-oriented camera that we find intriguing. Also, RED dropped the price of the original Komodo to $3,000–what?
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Notes:
Artra Lab Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 [B&H]
Ricoh’s film future in question as Pentax 17 lead designer moves on [DPReview]
RED Komodo [B&H]
Canon EOS R50 V [Canon]

129: Fuji GFX100RF

The Fuji X Summit delivered on expectations and brought us Fuji’s latest camera, the GFX100RF. As you might expect from this podcast, we have a lot of thoughts. Also, Zoom released a new 32-bit float field recorder that looks like it checks all the boxes.
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Notes:
Zoom H5studio [Zoom]
Zoom H5studio [B&H]
Fuji GFX100RF [Fujifilm US]
Introducing the Fujifilm GFX100RF Medium Format Camera [B&H]
Impossibly Possible - The Fujifilm GFX100RF Review [Jonasrask Photography]

128: Our V-Mount Battery Rigs and the Canon PowerShot V1

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.
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Notes:
SmallRig VB99SE Battery [B&H]
Canon PowerShot V1 [Canon USA]
Hands-on with the Canon PowerShot V1 [DPReview]

127: Our Most Regretted Gear Purchases

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.
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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]

126: Sigma BF and Zeiss Otus Lenses

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.
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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]

125: Panasonic Lumix S1R II Mega Episode

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?
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Notes:
Panasonic Lumix S1R II [B&H]
Panasonic Lumix S5 II X [B&H]
Reviews
PetaPixel’s Panasonic S1R II First Look
Gerald Undone’s S1R II Review
Tyler Stalman’s S1R II Review
CineD Panasonic Interview