PetaPixel VacationCast: Canon FINALLY Opens the RF Mount!

May 1, 2024

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News doesn't take a break, so this week, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join me from the comfort of their hotel room on the coast of Vancouver Island. The biggest story? Canon's RF mount is finally open to third-party developers, but there is a catch. That said, there might be a good reason for Canon to make this choice, as its sales aren't doing great.

The trio also discusses Sigma and Nikon and Canon's response to the situation at RED Cinema. Finally, it can be hard for solo creators to work with larger teams when they're given the opportunity, so the three present their tips for making the most of those types of opportunities.

We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.

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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
08:16 - Canon finally opens the RF mount... but just a crack
12:47 - So why isn't Sigma on Nikon Z mount?
16:19 - Camera sales boomed last year, but not for Canon
18:50 - Canon is surprisingly upbeat about Nikon's RED acquisition
22:04 - Should we ditch the term "mirrorless" and just use DSLR?
28:15 - Our tips for solo creators when they have to work with bigger teams
43:15 - Insta360 is asking creators to not disclose sponsorships?
46:24 - What have you been up to?
48:21 - Tech support
1:11:49 - Never read the comments

Image credits: Featured photo licensed via Depositphotos.