The Camera Gear Podcast

77: More on the Fuji X100VI, and OM System Deep Dive

More on the Fuji X100VI, including release hype, initial reviews, and our thoughts on who might be buying one. Also, we begin a new series of deep dives on camera manufacturers, starting with OM System.
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Links:
SilverFast - Film scanning software
Fuji Instax Mini 99
Gerald Undone’s Fuji X100VI Review
Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) Buys Olympus’ Camera Business (not news, but background on the transition)
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II [B&H]

76: Nikon Buys RED, and Leica Announces the SL3

We discuss the implications of Nikon buying RED, and look at the new Leica SL3. Also, a new Sigma lens looks pretty interesting for astrophotography.
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Links:
Lensrentals Acquires BorrowLenses
Nikon Acquires RED
Sorbothane [Wikipedia]Amazon link
Leica Sofort 2 [B&H]
Leica SL3 [Leica]
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 Fisheye DG DN Art Lens [B&H]

75: New Zoom 32-Bit Float Recorders, and Which Camera For Uncropped 4K60?

We answer a listener question about which camera to choose for shooting uncropped 4K60 video, reflect on a recent event shoot, and talk about Zoom’s new 32-bit float handheld audio recorders.
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Links:
Sony FE 24-50 f/2.8 G Lens
Cameras that shoot uncropped 4k60Canon EOS R3
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon EOS R8
Canon EOS C70
Nikon Z8
Fuji X-H2S
Sony A7S III
Sony ZV-E1
Sony A6700
Sony A1
Sony A9 III
Panasonic S1R
Panasonic GH5S
Panasonic GH6
Panasonic G9 II
OM System OM-1 Mark II
Zoom H1essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H6essential
Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter

74: Fuji X100VI

The long-awaited Fuji X100VI is finally here, along with a few other announcements from the Fujifilm X Summit that we’re excited about. Also, Lucas takes the next step in his film photography journey. 
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Links:
FilmLab iOS app for processing film negatives [iOS App Store]
Fuji X100VI [Adorama]
Fujifilm X Summit 2024 Livestream [YouTube]

73: Kodak Super 8 Camera and Fuji GFX100 II Video Tests

We discuss the Kodak Super 8 film video camera, Fuji GFX100 II video test results, new film stocks, and more. 
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Links:
Harman Phoenix Film [Harman Photo]
Adox Color Mission Helios Ultra-Low ISO Film [PetaPixel]
B&H Kodak Super 8 Camera Review Video [YouTube]
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 Lens Firmware Issue [PetaPixel]
Fujifilm GFX100 II Lab Test [CineD]

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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Links:
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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Links:
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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Links:
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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Links:
(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]