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In This Episode:

00:00 - Into (explaining all our upcoming gear shows)
08:24 - Samyang announced a new 35mm f/1.4 P lens (and brought a 12mm f/2 lens to Canon RF mount APS-C)
13:22 - Microsoft discontinues the Surface Studio 2+
18:48 - Canon USA brought back Rudy Winston
21:07 - The PetaPixel Awards (About, Methodology, Categories)
26:00 - Accessory of the Year
29:27 - Desktop Software of the Year
21:11 - Smartphone App of the Year
33:51 - Computer of the Year
35:18 - Smartphone of the Year
41:13 - Zoom Lens of the Year
47:36 - Prime Lens of the Year
56:48 - Camera of the Year, People's Choice Award
59:47 - Camera of the Year
1:07:36 - Photo Company of the Year
1:09:51 - What have you been up to?
1:12:14 - Tech Support
1:29:56 - Feel good story of the week

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