The Camera Gear Podcast

61: Ranking Fuji Lenses

Lucas ranks all of the Fuji lenses he’s owned (including one he may or may not have just added to the collection), and the Deity Theos wireless lav system faces patent issues. 
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Fuji XF 50-140mm f/2.8 [Adorama]
Fuji XF2X Teleconverter [Adorama]
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN for X mount [Adorama]
Viltrox Pro AF 75mm f/1.2 XF [Adorama]
Deity’s response on Twitter confirming the patent issue for the Theos [X/Twitter]

60: Sony A9 III

We discuss the Sony A9 III, the first mirrorless full-frame camera with a global shutter. Also, Canon’s new RF 24-105 f/2.8, and the Leica M11-P.
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Leica M11-P [Adorama]
Leica M11-P Review [PetaPixel]
Sony A9 III [Adorama]
Sony A9 III Hands-On [PetaPixel]
Canon RF 24-105 f/2.8 L IS USM [Adorama]

59: Nomatic Luma Camera Backpack

Way, way too much discussion about camera backpacks and the new Nomatic Luma backpack. We also cover another legendary lens, and Lucas might buy a medium format film camera.
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Zeiss Planar 0.7/50 mm [Zeiss]
Nomatic Luma Camera Collection [Kickstarter]
Nomatic 25L Camera Backpack [Adorama]
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L [Adorama]
Kodak Brownie No.2 [The Brownie Camera Page]

58: L-Mount Camera Rumors and Fuji Chroma Issues

Fuji’s cameras have an issue with “chroma smoothing”, and Sigma may release an L-mount camera? Also, Lucas ends up in the middle of some film stock related drama.
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Forum post about Fuji chroma smoothing issues [EOS HD]
Panasonic camera rumor about 2 new models coming [L Rumors]
Panasonic electronic VND rumor [YM Cinema]
Sigma L-Mount camera rumor [PetaPixel]
Fringer EF-FX Pro III EF to X adapter [B&H]
Cinestill 800T trademark drama [PetaPixel]

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.