The Camera Gear Podcast

100: PolarPro LightLeak Lenses and 100th Episode Retrospective

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!
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HoverAir X1 Pro and Pro Max [The Verge]
Reddit post with broken Canon R6
Canon Professional Services
Manfrotto NP-W235 Battery for Fujifilm [Fuji Rumors]
New Amaran App [PetaPixel]
PolarPro LightLeak Lenses

99: Phone Camera Trends and the Pixel 9 Pro

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.
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Matthew Dominick, astro-photographer [X]
Rose Anvil Lone Bandit camera harness
Halide Process Zero

98: Rollei 35AF and Pentax 17

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.
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Links:
Cool olympic photos from Hector Vivas [Twitter]
Lumix 26mm f/8 aperture patch modification [L Rumors]
This is What’s Inside the New Pentax 17 Film Camera [PetaPixel]
Pentax 17 Teardown Video [YouTube]
Rollei 35AF First Impressions [YouTube]
Another Rollei 35AF First Impressions video [YouTube]

97: NikonCast: Z6III Caveats, and is the D850 Still Good?

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?
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Links:
Nanoleaf’s LED Display Cases [PetaPixel]
Tiffen Domke Photogs Vest
Panomicron - 3D-printed camera designs
Pre-Orders for Mint’s $799 Rollei 35AF Film Camera Start September 10 [PetaPixel]
Nikon Z6 III Dynamic Range [PetaPixel]
DPReview forum thread about Z6III exposure issues [DPReview]
Video about Z6III exposure issue [YouTube]
Nikon D850 Negative Digitizer feature

96: The Camera Lens Variety Show

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?
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Links:
This is the Lens of the Fixed Lens GFX Camera Coming in 2025 [Fuji Rumors]
Article about lenses and which focal length most closely mimics human vision [Medium]
Field of view to focal length conversion table [Nikonians]
Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens [Adorama]
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 (FUJIFILM X) [B&H]
Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 for Fuji X Mount - Review [KeithWee Photography]
Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC Reflex Mirror Lens for Fuji X Mount [Kase Optics]

95: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

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.
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Links:
Kamera Store
Linhof panoramic film camera
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specifications
Canon EOS R5 Mark II [B&H]

94: Canon EOS R1: Is It Canon's Flagship?

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.
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Nikon Z6III [Adorama]
Canon EOS R1
Canon EOS R3
What is Cross-type AF? [Canon]
Canon EOS R3 vs Canon EOS R1 [Photography Life]

93: Canon C400 Super Episode

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.
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Lomography
Samsung “The Frame” TV
Canvia Digital Art Canvas
Canon C400

92: Fuji News and Sigma 28-45 f/1.8

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.
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Links:
Sony ILCE-QX1 Camera [B&H]
Links Daniel sent LucasSmallrig Cooling System for Sony / Canon / FUJIFILM Cameras
Unhappy Bride Rages at Her ‘Sepia toned’ Wedding Photos [PetaPixel]
Redditor who CNC’ed a heatsink for his Fuji X-S20 [Reddit]
Leica D-Lux 8
Fujifilm CEO interview about inventory levels [Fuji Rumors]
Fuji 7.0 firmware update for the X-H2S
Yes!Star S1 Film Camera [PetaPixel]
Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG GN ART Lens [Adorama]

91: Nikon Z6III

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?
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Fuji firmware updateThis came out 2 days after we recorded this episode. Firmware for X-H2S here. 
We’ll cover it in the next episode
Nikon Z6IIINikon product page
Product page on Adorama