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This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are in Tokyo, Japan and it got them thinking: photographers who travel internationally can often struggle with not knowing exactly what to bring, which results in them bringing too much. The trio share their tips to keep that keeps their packs light but doesn't make them feel like they are disadvantaged with their gear.

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In This Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 05:45 - Excuse me, what was going on with the tape and the filter on the 500mm?
• 08:24 - DJI announced a new Air 3S
• 12:04 - There isn't going to be a DJI-branded mirrorless camera.
• 14:22 - DJI says import issues are why the Air 3S isn't available from retailers
• 16:27 - Insta360 has a new action camera
• 19:19 - Adobe Lightroom got a nice update
• 24:28 - How to travel as a photographer and not hate yourself
• 47:37 - Never read the comments
• 55:26 - Tech support
• 1:24:17 - Feel good story of the week: Jordan does Japan his own way.