The Camera Gear Podcast

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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82: Sony Burano Reviews and First Thoughts on Blackmagic's NAB News

Reviews are out on the Sony Burano, and we dig into some of the surprising results. Also, we try to give a brief highlight on the Blackmagic NAB announcements, but end up talking about it for much longer than expected (and don’t worry, there’s more coming from us). Also, Sigma releases a new lens, and Lucas thinks Daniel should fully embrace a new photo backup workflow.
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1-foot “outlet saver” extension cords [Amazon]
Blackmagic’s 2024 NAB announcements [YouTube]
Panasonic S5II and S5IIX Firmware Update News [PetaPixel]
Sony BuranoGerald Undone’s Sony Burano Review [YouTube]
Robert Machado’s Sony Burano Review [YouTube]
We previously discussed the Burano in episode 53 of this podcast.
Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art [Sigma]
Hands-on with Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art [DPReview]

81: Nikon Deep Dive and Shooting the Eclipse

We go deep on Nikon this week to discuss their strengths and weaknesses, as well as an overview of their current lineup and what we’re hoping to see next from them. Also, our experiences shooting the recent solar eclipse.
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Nikon is Officially RED’s New Owner [PetaPixel]
NASA Signs Agreement with Nikon to Develop Lunar Artemis Camera [NASA.gov]
Nikon/RED Smartphone rumors [Nikon Rumors]