The Camera Gear Podcast

NAB 2026: Broadcast Gear and Lighting

We discuss our favorite finds at the NAB show related to broadcast gear and lighting. From robotic cameras to pocket-size smoke machines, there was plenty to see. Also, Lucas resurrects an old point-and-shoot camera.
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Notes:
Kodak EasyShare M341 Review [Imaging Resource]
Bolin Technology PTZ Cameras
Marshall
Marshall CV568
Marshall CV370
Marshall CV374
Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Ursa Cine Immersive 100G
What is SMPTE-2110 and NMOS [NetInsight]
Blackmagic Media Dock Ultra
Blackmagic HyperDeck ISO Recorder 100G
Synology PAS7700
Shotoku Robotic Products
Hollyland Wireless Tally System
Zhiyun Molus X200
Bright Tangerine

NAB 2026 First Impressions

Freshly back from NAB 2026, we talk about our experience at the show and the products we found most exciting. We’ll be going deep on many of the products at the show in future weeks, but we hit the highlights in this episode.
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Notes:
Kinefinity Vista [No Film School]
NiSi JetMag Pro 82mm Magnetic Filters
NiSi Athena Primes
NiSi Athena Rewind Primes
UnifyDrive UT2
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS
Core SWX Powerbase Edge SNAP Xtreme Smart-Stacking Battery

DaVinci Resolve 21 and GoPro Mission 1

As the NAB announcements start flowing in, we look at Blackmagic’s latest features in DaVinci Resolve, as well as some of their other new offerings such as Fairlight Live. Also, GoPro seems to be trying to move into a higher tier of cameras with the Mission 1 series, but is it a good move?
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Notes:
H&Y RevoRing
Tally Arbiter (discussed in detail in episode 151)
Blackmagic Design NAB 2026 Announcements
DaVinci Resolve 21 Beta Changes
DaVinci Resolve Product Page
GoPro GP3
GoPro Mission 1
GoPro Mission 1 Pro
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS

A Digital Sensor for Film Cameras and the DJI Avata 360

We take a look at a new digital APS-C sensor that is made to fit into film cameras, a legendary Leica lens from a legendary designer, and the DJI Avata 360 drone in this wide-ranging episode that spans the gamut of Camera Gear Podcast topics. Also, why are there no Z-mount ultrawide zooms from Nikon?
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Notes:
Walter Mandler [Wikipedia]
Double-Gauss Lens [Wikipedia]
Leica APO TELYT-R 3.4/180 [Leica Classic]
I’m Back Roll APS-C Now On Kickstarter [CineD]
I’m Back Roll [Kickstarter]
DJI Avata 360
Antigravity A1

How Canon Sensors Work, and the Light L16 Camera

We go deep on how Canon designs its sensors, to try to answer the question of how they’re able to achieve so much speed without a stacked sensor design. Also, we rewind time a few years to look at the Light L16, which is one of the weirdest looking cameras we’ve ever seen.
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Notes:
Sony Suspends Nearly All Memory Card Sales as Global Flash Shortage Hits Filmmakers [CineD]
Light L16
The Rise and Fall of L16 [Dear Susan]
Light L16 Camera Review [The Verge]
PetaPixel article about camera shipments over time
Canon Sensors
Image sensors explained [Canon]
Sony a7V and Canon R6 III Comparison [EOS HD]
CMOS Sensors [Canon]
Article about column parallel sensor tech [Canon Watch]
Parallel ADC patent
Canon spec sheet showing 12-bit readout on R6 III at higher framerates
Canon patent for triple-layer high-speed stacked sensor [Canon Rumors]
Canon 410 MP Sensor

The Hope of Fujifilm Lenses To Come

Fujifilm recently ran a survey about possible new X-mount lenses, and we debate the results to decide which of these lenses we’re most interested in. Then, we take a look at a fascinating camera from 2014 with a strange feature allowing you to refocus after taking a photo. Was the Lytro Illum ahead of its time, or solving the wrong problem?
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Notes:
PetaPixel article on Tamron Lens Utility App
FUJIFILM Focus on Glass 2026
Lytro Illum – Hands-on review from Toshi Anders Hoo

Canon Compact Cameras And The Old Days of Nikon DSLRs

We take a look at the Nikon D2Hs, which had an unusual sensor design that we’d never seen before. Also, Canon released a list of their favorite compact cameras, which shockingly are all made by them. Finally, a new Kickstarter gives you the opportunity to buy a camera for your camera.
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Notes:
Nikon D5 [B&H]
Nikon Issues Advisory: Some Z6 III, Z5 II, and ZR Have a Hardware Problem [PetaPixel]
Canon picks its 12 favorite compact cameras [Digital Camera World]
Canon PowerShot V1
LIGAR Camera Kickstarter
Nikon D2H Review [DPReview]

Choosing a Wireless Livestream Camera Rig, and iPhones in Hollywood

Designing a wireless camera rig for livestreams has some unique challenges, and we consider the various camera and lens options to find the most viable choices. Also, iPhones are starting to be used more and more in Hollywood filmmaking, but is it a publicity stunt or a legitimate camera choice?
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Notes:
Sigma’s Latest Product Isn’t a Lens, It’s … Rice. [CineD]
Beastgrip
Beastgrip DOF Adapter
Atlas Mercury Anamorphic Lenses

CP+ 2026: Sigma Lenses, Ninja RAW, and Canon's Weird Prototype

We cover the new gear announced at the CP+ show, including new Sigma lenses, the Ninja RAW monitor, and more. Also, what’s with Canon’s weird SLR prototype camera, and will it turn into a real product?
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Notes:
TourBox Elite
Previously discussed in detail in episode 139
Canon SLR Prototype [PetaPixel]
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens [B&H]
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens [B&H]
Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF Cine Zoom Lens [B&H]
Megadap Leica M to Canon RF Adapter [PetaPixel]
OM System x Millet Photo Pocket [PetaPixel]
Atomos Ninja RAW [B&H]
Valoi Easy35 V2 [PetaPixel]
Compatible lenses
Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di VXD III Lens [B&H]

Fujifilm GFX Eterna In The Wild

The Fujifilm GFX Eterna has gotten into the hands of the first reviewers, and we dig into the early results. Also, Daniel describes his new Lumix S1 II rig for shooting video. Finally, should camera companies start making left-handed cameras? 
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Notes:
SmallRig V-Mount Plate Kit
Fujifilm GFX Eterna
FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 – First-Look Review & Mini Documentary [CineD]
Northwest Camera Co Review of GFX Eterna [YouTube]
Fujifilm GFX Eterna Menu Simulator