The Camera Gear Podcast

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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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

90: Pentax 17: A Brand New Film Camera

Pentax is releasing a new film camera in 2024? As you might imagine, this has our attention. Also, Fuji continues to expand the wildly popular Instax line.
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Fujifilm Instax WIDE 400
Pentax 17
Pentax 17 Review [PetaPixel]

89: Panasonic Lumix GH7

This week we discuss Panasonic’s other new camera, the GH7, and why we’re excited about this latest addition to the GH series. Maybe Micro 4/3 isn’t dead after all! We also cover a few of the interesting high-end video lenses that would pair well with the camera.
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Panasonic GH7 [Panasonic]
Gerald Undone’s GH7 Video [YouTube]
Panasonic GH7 [Adorama]

88: Panasonic Lumix S9

The Lumix S9 is a rather unusual camera from Panasonic that we definitely have some thoughts on, so we go deep in this episode on its specs and details. Also, we compare the value of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K and the Pyxis, and retrospect on a few recent video and photo shoots.
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Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
Blackmagic Pyxis 6K
Panasonic Lumix S9 [Adorama]

87: Fuji X-T50 and 16-50mm Kit Lens

Surprising no one, we managed to spend almost an entire episode talking about the newly announced Fuji X-T50. Also, we have a few thoughts on the new 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 kit lens. 
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DJI Mic 2 Camera Adapter
Fuji X-T50 [Adorama]
Fuji XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 LM WR Lens [Adorama]

86: Taking Cameras on Vacation, and New iPads

We’re back from vacation, with plenty of recent photography experiences to discuss–comparing the Fuji X-T3 and X-T5 image quality, our thoughts on various lenses for travel, and whether it’s worth it to take a film camera on vacation. Also, we take a look at the new iPad Pro models, as well as Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad.
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New iPad Pros
Apple’s Huge Final Cut Updates Turn the iPad into a Mobile Production Unit [PetaPixel]
Daniel’s random linksSmallRig NP-F970 batteries
DJI Ronin 4D-6K (Refurbished)
Hipstamatic Digital Lenticulars
Panasonic will announce a new full-frame fixed lens camera in May? [L Rumors]
DJI Drone-in-a-box
Nikon Announced a Gorgeous New Backpack, but There’s a Catch [PetaPixel]
GL X Nikon Backpack

85: NAB 2024 Recap

We cover some of the noteworthy announcements from the NAB 2024 show–there’s a lot of new camera gear to be excited about, and we’re here for it. Lucas also shares some of his research on working with Blackmagic Raw files in Resolve, and we try to decide how many new external SSDs we’ll need to buy if we take on a raw video workflow.
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Peak Design Anchor versions
Laowa Ranger Compact Cine Zooms

84: Blackmagic PYXIS and URSA Cine 12K

All about Blackmagic’s new cameras–the PYXIS 6K box camera and URSA Cine 12K cinema camera. We cover the new announcements and give our thoughts about the feature set and who these cameras might be for. Also, Blackmagic released a new micro color panel that looks interesting, and Canon seems to be opening up the RF mount….sort of.
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Canon is Finally Letting Sigma and Tamron Make RF Mount Lenses [PetaPixel]
Blackmagic NAB 2024 Update [YouTube]
Podcast: Live from NAB 2024: Blackmagic's CEO on the URSA Cine 12K & Future of AI [No Film School]Also available in podcast apps
Davinci Resolve Micro Color Panel
Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K
Blackmagic PYXIS 6K
Blackmagic Video Assist 5” 12G HDR

83: The Big Sony Show

We focus on Sony today and talk about their strengths, weaknesses, and what we’d like to see from them next, as well as our thoughts on their current camera and lens lineup. We made the Sonybros wait a while for this one, but we’re making up for it with our longest camera company deep dive yet.
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