What We're MOST Excited About with Apple's iPhone 17! Feat. Tyler Stalman

Sep 12, 2025

Tyler Stalman, a content creator, shares insights from Apple Park about the exciting features of the new iPhone 17, including advanced camera technology and enhanced usability for photography enthusiasts. Oren Soffer, a Director of Photography, discusses his experiences shooting with the Fujifilm GFX Eterna, revealing the art of blending planning with creativity during a documentary project in Alaska. They explore intriguing innovations in smartphone capabilities and the evolving landscape of filmmaking, making this an engaging listen for tech and photography lovers.

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ANECDOTE

Alaska Shoot: Boat Became Home Base

The Petapixel team shot a documentary in Alaska using two Fujifilm Eterna cinema cameras and lived aboard a 1950s minesweeper boat as base camp.
The boat provided reliable power and access to rivers, making the shoot logistically feasible and creatively rewarding.

ADVICE

Pack Power And Storage Redundancy

Bring redundant power, chargers, and compatible adapters for remote shoots because venue power can be unstable or incompatible.
Test charging gear ahead and keep extra CFexpress/storage backups to avoid shooting interruptions.

INSIGHT

Fishing Shoots Change Camera Workflows

Shooting fly fishing requires water-level perspectives and often getting into the water, which shapes camera mounting and weather protection choices.
Alaska's salmon runs made catching fish on cue unusually easy, lowering shoot risk and increasing usable footage.

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In this episode, we're talking about our experience making a documentary film in Alaska (with more stories that didn't make it into our BTS video) as well as a conversation with director of photography Oren Soffer on why someone would even be interested in the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55. Then, Chris and Jordan are joined by Tyler Stalman at Apple Park to talk about the new iPhone and why this year's models actually have them excited (spoiler: it's because there are hardware updates).

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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
15:35 - We made a movie in Alaska!
44:47 - Why would someone want to use the GFX Eterna 55? w/ Oren Soffer
59:56 - All about iPhone from Apple Park! w/ Tyler Stalman