The Camera Gear Podcast

72: Global Sensor Spectacular

We go deep on global camera sensors and talk about recent test results for the Sony A9iii, as well as the new global sensor variants of the RED V-Raptor. Also, Lucas covers the most expensive–and heaviest–legendary lens yet.
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Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS [Canon]
OM System 150-600mm f/5-f-6.3 [B&H]
Leica APO-TELYT-R 1600mm f/5.6 [Barnack Berek Blog]
Mint Rollei 35AF [Photo Rumors]
Understanding dynamic range in cameras [Cambridge in Colour]
16-bit sensor readout and effects on dynamic range [CineD]
Gerald Undone’s Sony A9iii Sensor Testing [YouTube]
RED V-Raptor X and XL with Global Shutter [PetaPixel]
New Canon global sensors [CineD]

71: DJI Mic 2 and Edelkrone Tripod X

Edelkrone’s crazy motorized tripod isn’t quite what it seems, and DJI has a new version of their wireless mic system. Also, Lucas is apparently really into flash photography now.
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Godox TTL350F Flash [B&H]
Edelkrone Tripod X [Edelkrone]
Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lav [CineD]
DJI Mic 2 [B&H]
Lumix S-E100 100mm Macro Lens [Panasonic]

70: Hasselblad Rumors and the Alice Camera

We cover rumors about a new Hasselblad camera, an unusual Canon lens that had previously escaped our notice, and the strange upcoming Alice Camera. Also, Lucas considers getting into flash photography.
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Links:
Hasselblad V System [Wikipedia]
Hasselblad 907X 50C Medium Format Digital Camera [B&H]
Canon RF 200-800mm [Canon]
What the heck is Alice Camera? [Micro Four Nerds]
Alice Camera
Previously on the show: the Moon Smart Focus which includes an iPhone in the $24,000 kit [CineD]

69: Weird Camera Variety Show

We talk about some strange cameras, including an E-mount camcorder, artisan handcrafted box cameras, and the largest film camera ever made. 
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Panasonic’s big CES announcement: the Palm Shaver [Panasonic]
Polaroid 20x24 Portraits [Supersense]
Sony NEX-VG900 [Videomaker]
Davinci Remote Monitor App [iOS App Store]
Vwfndr Keirin Camera [PetaPixel]
Nexus G1 Camera [CineD]

68: Pocket Cameras and Fuji X Summit Hopes

We debate why point-and-shoot digital cameras are still a surprisingly large market in 2024, leading into a discussion of some upcoming rumors for the Fuji X100V successor, Leica SL3, and more. Also, one of the rarest legendary lenses yet, and Lucas gives us a list of his favorite 2023-released movies.
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(Not camera related, but show related): Sergei Krikalev, the Soviet cosmonaut who was in space when the Soviet Union fell [Wikipedia]
Legendary Lens, the De Vere Long Tom [MF Lenses]
Kodak Portra 160 4x5 Film [B&H]
4x5 Large-Format Film Cameras [B&H]
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 [B&H]

67: Photography in 3D

Can you take photos in 3D? More importantly, can you view photos in 3D? What happened to 3D TVs? We take a look into the world of stereoscopic photography and videography in this episode. Also, Lucas’ film photography adventures continue, and we have another legendary lens.
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Links:
Legendary Lens: Canon 50mm f/1.0 L USM Review [Dustin Abbott]
Canon A2E with Eye AF [FStoppers]
Stereoscopic (3D) PhotographyFirst stereoscopic camera [Camera Wiki]
What is stereoscopy? [The Stereoscopy Blog]
RETO3D Classic (wiggle images) [RETO Project]
Nimslo 3D Camera [Wikipedia]
Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3 [DPReview]
Kandao QooCam EGO 3D Camera [Kandao]
3DWiggle.com - create wiggle pictures [3D Wiggle Software]

66: You’re Holding Your Camera Wrong

Camera straps, harnesses, and clips–all about the different ways to carry your camera(s). Also, we look at the custom camera created for filming shows for the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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Links:
Fujifilm Natura Classica [Camera Wiki]
The Las Vegas Sphere
Big Sky Cinema Camera [PetaPixel]
Camera straps and mountsPeak Design Anchors with mounts for regular camera straps [Adorama]
Peak Design Slide Strap [Adorama]
Peak Design Camera Cuff Strap [Adorama]
Rope Strap [Cooph]
Camera sling strap [Amazon]
Money Maker harness [Hold Fast Gear]
SpiderPro Camera Holster [Spider]
Peak Design Capture Clip [Adorama]
Nicama Camera Chest Harness [Amazon]
ioe Camera Strap [Clever Supply Co]

65: Camera of the Year: 2023 Edition

We look back at the best cameras of 2023.
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Nikon makes special firmware for astronauts [PetaPixel]
Cameras mentioned:Insta360 Go 3
DJI Inspire 3
RED Komodo X
Sony ZV-E1
Panasonic Lumix S5 II X
Leica Q3
Nikon Z8
Sony A6700
Canon EOS R50

64: Camera Brand Report Cards for 2023

We take a look back at each camera brand’s big releases in 2023 and discuss our thoughts on how each brand performed this year. Also, Lucas descends further into the world of point-and-shoot film cameras.
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Nikon F3 used to shoot the mine car chase scene in Temple of Doom [Nikon Rumors]
RED’s lawsuit against Nikon was dismissed (in May, we just missed this news) [PetaPixel]

63: Our Best Camera Gear and Tech Purchases of 2023

Our top 5 favorite camera gear and tech purchases of 2023, as well as an update on wireless lav patent drama and a cinema camera made from a Raspberry Pi. Also, we look at some really old consumer digital cameras.
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Old Digital Cameras:Epson R-D1 [Camera Legend]
Epson R-D1 [MPB]
Pentax 645D [DPReview]
CinePi - Raspberry Pi Cinema Camera - [RaspberryPi.com]
Deity Theos patent dramaZaxcom sues Rode [Newsshooter]
Zaxcom ZMT4 [Zaxcom]
ZMT4 Transmitter [Gotham Sound]
QRX100 Receiver [Zaxcom]
Top Camera Gear PurchasesImpact Turtle Base C-Stand Kit [B&H]
Amaran COB 60x S [Adorama]
Fuji XF 23mm f/1.4 [Adorama]
Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 [Adorama]
Fuji XF 50-140 f/2.8 [Adorama]
Zhiyun Molus x100 [Adorama]
Angler 48” Quick-Open Softbox [B&H]
Izotope RX Standard [Izotope]
Portkeys PT6 [Adorama]
Top Tech Purchases (not the full list, listen to the show for the rest)Garmin Fenix 7 [Garmin]
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro [Beyerdynamic]