#78 - Fireside w/ Tom & Greg - Exploring the camera club and Foto release

In this conversation, Greg and Tom discuss their experiences with studio setups, the Camera Club in London, the launch of the FOTO app, and their anticipation for the upcoming Photography Show. They share insights on the challenges of studio ownership, the benefits of community spaces for photographers, and the excitement surrounding new camera technology. In this engaging conversation, Greg Funnell and Tom Barnes delve into various aspects of photography, discussing camera features, preferences, and the latest innovations in the industry. They share personal experiences with brands like Leica and Fuji, explore the importance of quality studio equipment, and debate the practicality of electronic viewfinders. The duo also reflects on the challenges of editorial shoots, the significance of flexibility in photography, and even touch on the humorous side of passport photos. With insights into their workflows and gear preferences, this episode is a treasure trove for photography enthusiasts.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Here are the show notes;The Camera Club, London: www.thecameraclub.co.ukwww.instagram.com/cameraclubukThe Foto App: https://fotoapp.co/Foto App episode with Michael Howard: https://www.exposednegative.com/exposed-negative-podcast-045-social-media-the-future-w-foto-app-founder-michael-howard/Aputure XT52: https://aputure.com/pages/storm-xt52Fuji GFX Rumours: https://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm-gfx-fixed-lens-camera-coming-in-2025-your-questions-and-my-riddles-and-your-help/Leica EVF M camera rumour: https://leicarumors.com/2025/02/08/new-leica-m-camera-with-electronic-viewfinder-is-rumored-to-be-announced-later-this-year.aspx/Avenger Mega Boom: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/mega-boom-black-telescopic-with-remote-pan-tilt-and-rotate-12-3-6m?variant=38038829072564¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1Avenger Baby Stand A0030B: https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/baby-stand-30-aluminium-black-a0030b/Profoto A2: https://aj-s.co.uk/products/profoto-a2Manfrotto 244 Arms: https://www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/photo-variable-friction-arm-with-bracket-244/