The Camera Gear Podcast

Fuji Telephoto Lenses, and What's Next For Pentax?

Lucas goes shopping for a telephoto lens for his Fuji cameras, so we dig into the options and consider which one is going to give him the best shot of capturing wildlife shots for an upcoming trip. Also, apparently Leica is getting back into the camera sensor design game, and we’re curious to see what they’ve got cooking. Finally, we go through some listener feedback about Pentax and consider what might be next for them.
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Notes:
Fuji Telephoto Lens Options
Fuji XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter
Fuji XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fuji XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fuji XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Back to the Future: Leica Resumes In-House Sensor Innovation [L Rumors]
Pentax K-1 Mk II
Pentax K-3 Mark III

Lomo MC-A and Fuji Instax Mini Evo Cinema

In this vibe cam-centric episode, we look at the Lomo MC-A film camera as well as the recently announced Fuji Instax Mini Evo Cinema video camera, and give some hands-on thoughts on the Camp Snap Pro and Kodak Charmera. The biggest question on our minds is: does every new camera need an Eras dial?
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Notes:
PolarPro CineFlow Motion Filter
Camp Snap CS-PRO [Camp Snap]
Kodak Charmera
Lomo MC-A 35 mm Film Camera
Fuji Instax Mini Evo Cinema [B&H]
The Instax Mini Evo Cinema Combines Retro-Inspired Video with Instant Film [PetaPixel]

Fuji X-T6 Hopes and Camp Snap Pro

We dream about what Fuji might do in their next generation of flagship cameras such as the X-T6 and X-H3S, and take a look at the Camp Snap Pro, a slightly upscale version of Camp Snap’s first digital disposable-like camera. 
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Notes:
CineD Cameras of the Year 2025
Panasonic Lumix S1 II [B&H]
Nikon ZR [B&H]
RED V-Raptor XE VV [B&H]
Camp Snap CS-PRO [Camp Snap]
Original Camp Snap camera [B&H]

Kodak Charmera and Camera Exit Reviews

We look at the cute little Kodak Charmera keychain camera, and reflect on some cameras that have recently been replaced with newer models: the Canon R6 II, Sony A7 IV, Nikon Z6 II, and Panasonic S1. 
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Notes:
Rode Rodecaster Duo [B&H]
Kodak Charmera [B&H]
Canon R6 II [B&H]
Sony A7 IV [B&H]
Nikon Z6 II [B&H]
Panasonic Lumix S1 [B&H]

Leica M EV1, Photomator, and Fujify.me

The Leica M EV1 has us a little surprised at Leica’s willingness to deviate from the analog nature of their M series of cameras, and we debate whether it’s the camera Leica fans have been waiting for. But before that, Lucas continues his internal struggle of how to manage and edit his photos. Also, we look at an interesting set of Lightroom presets a listener pointed us to that seem to match other brands’ cameras to Fuji film simulations.
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Notes:
Camera RAW X [Apple App Store]
Nitro [Gentlemen Coders]
Photomater [Pixelmator]
Mylio
FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 LUTs Released [CineD]
Fujify.me
Leica M EV1 [B&H]

164: Camera of the Year 2025

Which cameras were our top picks in 2025? As we’ve done in previous years, for this episode we considered all of the camera releases from 2025 and chose our favorites in various categories, including best photo camera, best hybrid mirrorless camera, best overall, and more.
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Notes:
Camera Contenders (had to be first buyable in 2025)
Sony
Sony A7 V
Sony RX1R III
Sony FX2
Sony FX3a
Sony PXW-Z300
Nikon / RED
Nikon Z5 II
Nikon ZR
Nikon Coolpix P1100
RED V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount
RED KOMODO-X Z Mount
RED V-RAPTOR XE (Z-Mount)
Fujifilm
Fuji X-Half
Fuji X-E5
Fuji X-T30 III
Fuji GFX100RF
Fuji GFX Eterna 55
Canon
Canon R6 III
Canon C50
Canon R50 V
Canon PowerShot V1
Panasonic
Panasonic Lumix S1R II
Panasonic Lumix S1 II
Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
Ricoh
Ricoh GR IV
Leica
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica M EV1
Leica SL3-S
OM System
OM System OM-5 MK II
OM System OM-3
Sigma
Sigma BF
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D II 100C
Blackmagic
Blackmagic Pyxis 12K
Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K
ARRI
ARRI Alexa 36 Xtreme

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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Notes:
Releases in 2025
Sony
Cameras
Sony A7 V
Sony RX1R III
Sony FX2
Sony FX3a
Sony PXW-Z300
Lenses
Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM
Nikon / RED
Cameras
Nikon Z5 II
Nikon ZR
Nikon Coolpix P1100
RED V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount
RED KOMODO-X Z Mount
RED V-RAPTOR XE (Z-Mount)
Lenses
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Fujifilm
Cameras
Fuji X-Half
Fuji X-E5
Fuji X-T30 III
Fuji GFX100RF
Fuji GFX Eterna 55
Lenses
Fuji XC 13-33 f/3.5-6.3 OIS
Fuji 23mm f/2.8 WR
Canon
Cameras
Canon R6 III
Canon C50
Canon R50 V
Canon PowerShot V1
Lenses
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM
Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM
Panasonic
Cameras
Panasonic Lumix S1R II
Panasonic Lumix S1 II
Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
Lenses
Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.
Pentax / Ricoh
Cameras
Ricoh GR IV
Leica
Cameras
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica M EV1
Leica SL3-S
Lenses
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH
OM System
Cameras
OM System OM-5 MK II
OM System OM-3
Lenses
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
Sigma
Cameras
Sigma BF
Lenses
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports
Hasselblad
Cameras
Hasselblad X2D II 100C
Lenses
Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E
Blackmagic
Cameras
Blackmagic Pyxis 12K
Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K
ARRI
Cameras
ARRI Alexa 36 Xtreme

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
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
Sony A7 V
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
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]