The Camera Gear Podcast

114: Camera Brand Review for 2024

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?
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Links:
Canon
Sigma Introduces Lenses for Canon RF Mount
Canon R5 II Press Release
We covered the Canon R5 II in episode 95
Fuji
Fujifilm X100VI Press Release
Fujifilm X-M5 Press Release
We covered the X100VI in episode 74
We covered the X-M5 in episode 106
Leica
Leica Q3 43
Leica D-Lux 8
We covered the Leica Q3 43 in episode 108
We covered the Leica D-Lux 8 in episode 92
Pixii
Pixii Max
We covered Pixii (although not this camera) in episode 49
Nikon / RED
Nikon to Acquire US Cinema Camera Manufacturer RED
Nikon Z6III Press Release
We covered Nikon buying RED in episode 76
We covered the Nikon Z6III in episode 91
OM System
OM-1 Mark II Press Release
We covered the OM-1 Mark II in episode 77
Panasonic
Panasonic S9 Press Release
We covered the Panasonic S9 in episode 88
Pentax / Ricoh
Pentax 17
Ricoh GRIII HDF
We covered the Pentax 17 in episode 90
We covered the Ricoh GRIII HDF in episode 80
Sony
Sony A9 III Press Release
Sony A1 II
Sony 28-70 f/2 GM
We covered the Sony A9 III in episode 60
We covered the Sony A1 Ii in episode 113
We covered the Sony 28-70 f/2 in episode 113
Blackmagic
Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K
We covered the Ursa Cine 12K and Pyxis in episode 84

113: Sony A1 II

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?
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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]

112: Final Cut Pro 11 and DaVinci Resolve 19.1

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.
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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]

111: Fujifilm GFX Eterna Cinema Camera

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!
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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]

110: Nikon Z50 II and New DJI Drones

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.
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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]

109: Photography Around Water and Shooting in Black and White

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.
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Links:
OM System Tough TG-7 waterproof camera [B&H]
Ilford ILFOTECH DD-X Developer (1 Liter) [B&H]

108: The Smallest Mirrorless Camera and a Knockoff Noct

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?
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Links:
Leica Q3 43 Camera [B&H]
Movie CornerCanon XL-1 [Canon Camera Museum]
Beastgrip DOF Adapter MK3 [Beastgrip]
Atra Lab Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 [PetaPixel]
I’m Back Digital Film Back [New Atlas]
MiMi - Micro Mirrorless Yashica - I’m Back [Kickstarter]

107: Comparing Affordable Cinema Cameras and Lenses

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.
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Links:
Camera Gear Podcast Bingo Card
Fuji XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens [B&H]
Canon C80 [B&H]
Canon C70 [B&H]
Blackmagic Pyxis [B&H]
Sony FX6 [B&H]

106: Fuji X-M5 and 16-55 f/2.8 II

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?
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Links:
Camera Gear Podcast Bingo Card
Peak Design “Smedium” Camera Cube [B&H]
Legendary Lens: Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 1700mm f/4 Lens [PetaPixel]
The World’s Largest Telephoto Lens [Film’s Not Dead]
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 LM WR II Lens [B&H]
Fujifilm X-M5Fujifilm Launches Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM X-M5” [Fuji Rumors]
Fujifilm X-M5 [B&H]
Fujifilm X-M5 First Impressions [PetaPixel]
Fuji digital half frame camera rumor [Fuji Rumors]

105: Canon C80 Super Episode

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?
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Links:
Fuji X summit announced for October 14 [Fuji Rumors]
Fuji X-M5 images leaked [Fuji Rumors]
Lumix event livestream [YouTube]
Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Lens [B&H]
Canon C80 Press Release [Canon USA]
Canon C80 [B&H]
We previously covered the Canon C400 in episode 93 of the show