The Camera Gear Podcast

57: Z CAM and Sweet Tea

We talk about Z CAM cameras, a new RF wide-angle zoom lens, and old Panasonic cinema cameras. Also, our review of The Creator, and Gold Peak Beverages enters the camera gear market.
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Gold Peak Golden Hour
Panasonic Varicam 35
Used Varicam 35 (MPB)
Panasonic Varicam LT
Used Varicam LT (MPB)
Z CAM E2-M5G (CineD)
Z CAM E2-F6 Pro
Gerald’s video on the Z CAM E2-F6
Z CAM E2-M4
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM

56: iPhone 15 Video Testing and Sony Drone Camera

Our tests of the iPhone 15 Pro log profile, a Sony box camera intended for drones and industrial uses, AI features in the Pixel 8 camera, and more. 
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Gerald Undone’s iPhone 15 Pro dynamic range test
Pixel 8 AI camera features [The Verge]
Sony ILX-LR1 Box Camera
DJI Mini 4 Pro
New Laowa Nanomorph sizes and 2X adapter [PetaPixel]
Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Primes [CineD]

55: Nikon Z f, and Shooting On Film

The new retro-styled Nikon Z f camera, and Lucas’ experiences shooting with a film camera. Also, Sigma released a new wide-angle zoom, and Lucas has fully embraced Lightroom in his photo backup workflow.
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Adobe subscription price changes
Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 Lens
Nikon Z f Camera

54: Panasonic G9 II and Canon RF Cinema Primes

We discuss whether the Panasonic G9 II is a worthy reason to use micro 4/3 in 2023, as well as the new Atomos Ninja and Canon RF cinema primes. Also, Lucas deliberates on changing his photo backup workflow.
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iPhone 15 Pro compared to Sony FX30
iPhone 15 Pro compared to Arri Alexa
Atomos Ninja and Ninja Ultra
Panasonic G9 II
Canon RF Cinema Primes

53: Sony Burano and Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K

The Sony Burano and Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K were recently announced, so we cover the features, excitement, and drama around these new cinema camera options. Also, Blackmagic released an iPhone app, and of course we have some follow-up on the Fuji GFX100 II.
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RTings.com: The 5 Best Cameras for Videography and Filmmaking - Fall 2023
Fuji GFX100 II IDT and LUTs
Atomos Ultrasync Blue
Blackmagic Design Announcements (video)
Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
Blackmagic Camera app for iOS
Sony Burano

52: Fuji GFX 100 II and iPhone 15 Pro

The new Fuji GFX 100 II, and the camera capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The September tech releases are in full swing, and we’re here for it.
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Gerald Undone 4ft USB-C 3.2 Cables (in purple!)
Fuji GFX100 II
Diagram of GFX100 II sensor crops (scroll down to video section)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
ACES: We previously discussed this in Episode 18 of the podcast.

51: Cooke SP3 Lenses and Zhiyun Lights

Review of the Zhiyun Molus x100 light, a new X-mount prime from Viltrox, and the Cooke SP3 cinema lenses. Also, Lucas wants to be a film bro.
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Sony F55 CineAlta camera
Deity Theos release delay
Zhiyun Molus x100 
Zhiyun Molus G200
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for X-mount
Cooke SP3 cinema lenses

50: Sony A7C II and A7C R

The new Sony A7C II and A7C R cameras, Fuji GFX video spec rumors, a softbox mini-review, and more.
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Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sony A7C II
Sony A7C R
RTings.com Best Cameras for Low Light Photography
Angler 48” Quick-Open Softbox
Fuji GFX100 II video spec rumor

49: Rode Wireless Pro

We talk about the new Rode Wireless Pro wireless lav system and discuss how it compares to similar products such as the DJI Mic and Deity Theos. Also, Lucas found the most hipster digital camera imaginable.
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Pixii camera
Nikon ZF rumors
Rode Wireless Pro
DJI Mic
Deity Theos
Deity TC-1 Timecode Generator
Deity Timecode Smart Slate

48: Fuji GFX Rumors, Mavic Air 3, and Bears

We discuss the possibility of a new Fuji GFX medium-format camera, follow up on our DJI Mic saga, and talk about whether we’re still interested in new camera drones. Also, how close is too close when it comes to taking pictures of bears?
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Patrick Tomasso’s tweet about bear photography
Fuji’s film simulation embroidered patches
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk and the Sony F65
DJI LiDAR focus system adds support for Panasonic Lumix cameras
DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo