The Camera Gear Podcast

153: Canon C50

Canon enters the “FX3 killer” competition with the C50, and we discuss the features and tradeoffs this camera makes against the rest of Canon’s lineup, as well as the Sony FX3 and recently-announced Nikon ZR. Also, Sigma releases a new 135mm f/1.4 lens, and Kodak is apparently changing the formulation of their Vision 3 film stock.
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Notes:
Kodak VISION3 Film Stock Enhanced – New AHU Design [CineD]
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens [B&H]
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens [B&H]
Canon C50 Press Release [Canon]
Canon C50 [B&H]

152: Nikon ZR

Nikon’s purchase of RED has resulted in an intriguing new camera with the Nikon ZR, and we take a close look at this first entry into Nikon’s Z Cinema line. Also, the new V-Raptor XE seems to offer a lot of the capability of the V-Raptor X at only half the price. It’s a big week in Nikon land.
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Notes:
Dozens of cargo containers go tumbling off ship at Port of Long Beach. Investigators seek answers [LA Times]
V-Raptor XE Z-Mount [RED]
V-Raptor X Z-Mount [RED]
V-Raptor X Extended Highlights Explained [YM Cinema]
Nikon ZR Press Release [Nikon]
Nikon ZR [B&H]
Nikon ZR Hands-On First Impressions [PetaPixel]

151: Tally Arbiter and Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Daniel has gone off the deep end into an electronics project involving a wireless tally light system for broadcast cameras, and Nikon released a new 24-70 that looks like a do-all photo and video lens with every possible feature they could cram into it. Also, Viltrox has joined the L-mount alliance, and we think we’ve found the next race Lucas needs to enter.
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Notes:
Taco Bell 50k Ultramarathon
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II [Nikon]
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Is Lightest of Its Kind and Nikon’s Best Autofocus Performer [PetaPixel]
Viltrox Joins the L-Mount Alliance [Viltrox]
Tally Arbiter
M5 Stick C Plus

150: Sigma 12mm f/1.4 and 200mm f/2 Lenses

We take a look at two interesting new prime lenses from Sigma, the 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary prime and the 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens. Also, EISA released their “Camera of the Year” list, and as you might imagine, we have opinions about their choices.
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Notes:
EISA Photography cameras of the year
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens for X Mount [B&H]
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Review [PetaPixel]
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L Mount [B&H]
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG Sports Review [PetaPixel]
EOS Magazine article about Fluorite

149: Insta360 Go Ultra and Antigravity A1

It’s all about Insta360 this week as we take a look at their new Go Ultra action cam and the Antigravity A1 drone. Is this new 360 drone the next big leap in camera drone technology, or is it vaporware? We’re definitely interested to give it a try.
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Notes:
Emby
Insta360 Go Ultra
Antigravity A1

148: Ricoh GR IV and Fuji Price Increases

The Ricoh GR IV has been officially announced, and we’re intrigued by the improvements it offers over the GRiii. Also, Fujifilm is raising prices for a second time, and we’ve got thoughts.
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Notes:
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens [B&H]
FUJIFILM Raises U.S. Camera Prices Again [CineD]
Ricoh expands Q series with Pentax Q-S1 [DPReview]
Ricoh GR IV Product Page [Ricoh]
Ricoh GR IV [B&H]

147: Rode Wireless Pro Hands-On and ARRI News

We’ve upgraded our wireless lavs to the Rode Wireless Pro and go into depth about the features and timecode options based on our experience using them. Also, ARRI not only released an upgrade to the Alexa 35, but also might be exploring the idea of selling the company? Interesting…
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Notes:
OWC 512GB Atlas Pro CFExpress 4.0 Type B Card [B&H]
ProGrade Digital CFExpress Type B USB 4.0 Single Slot Card Reader [B&H]
Rode Wireless Pro [B&H]
$55,000 Arri Alexa 35 Xtreme Brings Wild Speed to Cinematic Filmmaking [PetaPixel]
ARRI Reportedly Exploring Sale: What This Could Mean for Filmmakers [Y.M. Cinema]

146: Camp Snap CS-8 and Project Indigo

After ten years, the Sony RX1R III is finally here. We take a look at this long-awaited compact camera from Sony and evaluate its specs and position in the market. Did Sony do something exciting here, or is it outclassed by other competitors such as Fuji? Also, Lucas has been to the movies recently, and has big opinions about aspect ratios.
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Notes:
Reflex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 Lens [mir.com]
DPReview forum thread from someone who has the lens
Canon 5200mm f/14 Tele-Monster [Canon Watch]
Sony’s “Sensor on a Stick”: Inside the Radical Camera Tech Behind the F1 Movie [YM Cinema]
Camp Snap CS-8 [PetaPixel]
Apple patent for 20-stop DR image sensor [YM Cinema]
Apple patent for soft membrane aperture [YM Cinema]
Apple patent for actively cooled camera sensor [YM Cinema]
Project Indigo [Adobe]

145: Sony RX1R III

After ten years, the Sony RX1R III is finally here. We take a look at this long-awaited compact camera from Sony and evaluate its specs and position in the market. Did Sony do something exciting here, or is it outclassed by other competitors such as Fuji? Also, Lucas has been to the movies recently, and has big opinions about aspect ratios.
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Notes:
Sony RX1R III Premium Compact Camera
Otherwise perfect. No notes.

144: Peak Design Pro Tripods and Weird Camera Rig Accessories

In this episode, we cover some of the strangest camera rig parts we’ve ever seen. Then, we look at a few updates in the world of tripods, including new contenders from Peak Design, Smallrig, and Manfrotto, and reflect on some recent shoots where we used the Sachtler Flowtech 75 and Smallrig FreeBlazer. In other news, Fuji trickled out more information on the GFX Eterna, and the Nexus G1 is apparently still on the way.
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Notes:
Smallrig Eagle Handle
Pickle Trigger [MID49]
FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA – 2025 Release Confirmed, New Technical Details Explained [CineD]
Nexus G1 Cinema Camera – Update and Now Available for Preorder [CineD]
Nexus G1 Preorder
Sachtler Flowtech 75 with Ace XL II Fluid Head [B&H]
Smallrig Tribex SE
Manfrotto ONE Hybrid Tripod
Smallrig FreeBlazer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit
Pro Tripod by Peak Design [Kickstarter]