The Camera Gear Podcast

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

104: Switching Camera Systems?

We tackle a listener question about which camera system we’d switch to if we could snap our fingers and have a comparable camera and lens setup, which leads to some interesting discussion about how the various camera systems stack up to what we use now. Also, we cover our thoughts on the new GoPro and Osmo Action cameras, as well as Peak Design’s latest backpack.
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Links:
The Outdoor Line by Peak Design [Kickstarter]
GoPro Hero 13 Black and Hero [GoPro]
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro [DJI]

103: iPhone 16 Pro Photo and Video Impressions

We go through the new photo and video features in the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, based on Lucas’ hands-on experience with his new phone. Spoiler alert: it involves Fuji film simulations and way too much discussion about buttons. Also, PolarPro released a bespoke container for holding film? It’s like they listen to this podcast.
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Links:
PolarPro Film Vault
Nomad Magnetic Leather Back for iPhone [Nomad]
Anker MagSafe puck with SD card slot [Amazon]
Patrick Tomasso putting a sock on his iPhone [YouTube]

102: Tripods, Gimbals, and Other Ways to Hold a Camera

We discuss the different gear we use for holding and moving cameras, including tripods, gimbals, sliders, steadicams, and more. Also, several bits of cinema camera news and our thoughts on superzoom lenses.
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Links:
Panasonic S1H II Spec Rumor [L Rumors]
Panasonic L-mount box cameras [L Rumors]
RED Slashes Price of Komodo and Komodo-X Cameras by up to 30% [PetaPixel]
Blackmagic Pyxis Monitor
Blackmagic Ursa Cine 17K
Smallrig x Potato Jet Tribex Hydraulic Tripod
Smallrig Freeblazer Tripod
Middle Things APC-R Gimbal Controller [CineD]
Glidecam example [B&H]
Easyrig [B&H]

101: Davinci Resolve 19 and Sigma 28-105 f/2.8

Davinci Resolve 19 is out of beta, and we’re excited about several of the new features. We also discuss several lenses, including the Sigma 28-105 f/2.8, rumors of a Tamron superzoom, and a legendary lens from 1961. Finally, Lucas had the chance to take photos at a race and we talk about his experience shooting fast cars with an X-T5.
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Links:
Davinci Resolve 19 Release Notes [Reddit]
Sigma 28-105 f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens [B&H]
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Lens [B&H]

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