A HUGE Week for Fuji, Sigma, Sony, and More!

Feb 28, 2024

The podcast covers news from CP Plus trade show with Sony and Fujifilm cameras highlighted. Discussions on camera lenses from Fuji and Sigma, and the release of a new Sony lens. Updates on Panasonic zoom lens and firmware updates for cameras. Ethical side of photography in Crisis and Victory episode and advantages of different sensor sizes in photography explored.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Banter on Last Meal Choices and Cultural Insights

01:50 • 2min

Extensive News Coverage and Sponsor Appreciation

03:52 • 2min

In-depth Review of Cameras and Lenses at CP Plus Trade Show

05:58 • 15min

Innovation in Camera Lenses and Sensor Technology

20:31 • 18min

Camera Updates and Lens Discussions

38:35 • 15min

Exploring the Ethical Side of Photography in Crisis and Victory Podcast Episode

53:43 • 3min

Advantages of Different Sensor Sizes in Photography

57:03 • 14min

Lens Choices, Idaho, and Camera Recommendations for DIY Projects

01:11:32 • 2min

Exploring Camera Options and Lens Choices for Photography

01:13:45 • 16min

Lens Selection Priority and Fuji Film Image Appreciation

01:29:50 • 2min

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In This Episode

00:00 - Intro
05:32 - Why last week was so busy
07:08 - Jordan's thoughts on the Canon 24-105 f/2.8
10:00 - Fujifilm's X Summit in Tokyo and the X100VI
21:17 - New Fuji lens is coming and film simulations via firmware
23:42 - Sigma's wide, weird, and wonderful new prime
24:50 - Sigma made the 15mm f/1.4 to prove a point
26:58 - Sigma's 500mm f/5.6 is optically perfect
29:10 - Sony's 24-50mm f/2.8 G is underwhelming?
34:16 - Sigma's Foveon isn't coming any time soon
38:27 - Panasonic's tiny all-in-one
40:38 - The original OM-1 got a firmware update
44:09 - Should Sigma make medium format lenses? It's CEO thinks so
47:00 - 2024 feels like it's going to be a big year
49:38 - What have you been up to?
57:59 - Tech Support
1:18:41 - Go check out GxAce's YouTube channel
1:22:13 - Never read the comments