Tom Calton, a YouTube enthusiast known for his passion for compact and classic cameras, joins the conversation on the resurgence of fixed-lens cameras. They delve into nostalgic tales of vintage models and share insights on what manufacturers could do to innovate for modern photographers. The podcast highlights cutting-edge advancements, like a new Nikon hybrid sensor, and discusses classic camera revival potentials from brands like Fujifilm. With anecdotes and technical insights, the charm of fixed-lens photography shines through, celebrating both the past and the future.

Ben Salb, an OM SYSTEM Ambassador and macro photographer renowned for his exceptional close-up shots of insects, shares his insights on the beauty of macro photography. He discusses the incredible detail achieved with advanced OM System gear and highlights the latest macro lens releases. The conversation also shifts to JPEG XL, where guests explore its advantages over traditional formats, emphasizing lossless compression and improved image quality. With humor interwoven throughout, the dialogue embraces both technical expertise and creative photography.

Peter Dering, Founder and CEO of Peak Design, discusses his innovative journey in the photography accessory market. He shares the company's evolution from Kickstarter to a leader in outdoor gear, highlighting the launch of the new Outdoor series backpacks. The conversation touches on the design principles of comfort and functionality, parallel branding strategies with Red Bull, and the impact of creative camera filters on photography. Dering’s insights reveal how past experiences shape product development and foster community engagement.

Today we’re excited to highlight a lens that’s truly a game-changer for wildlife and nature photographers: the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS. If you’re passionate about capturing distant subjects with incredible clarity, this lens will be your new best friend. The M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS is also built to withstand the elements, with a weather-sealed construction that ensures durability in challenging conditions. So if you’re in the field experiencing challenging weather conditions, this lens is up for the challenge. So check out the M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS. Now through September 29 th , it’s $400 off (normally $2,699.99—now just $2,299.99). Visit https://explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or your local authorized retailer now! -- It's been a busy week! Apple launched a new iPhone which started a lot of conversation about "fake" megapixels, Sigma finally showed its autofocus cine lens, Canon announced a new affordable zoom, and Nikon released RED LUTs for its Nikon Log profile -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe. In This Episode 00:00 - Intro: our first smartphones, a birthday, and a neat lens 10:17 - Leica announced the M11-D 13:43 - Chris made Jaron spend a lot of money 17:46 - Nikon's New Heralbony Zfc collab is gorgeous, but not available in the U.S. 20:02 - Here is Sigma's first AF-equipped cine lens 23:07 - Canon announced the 28-70mm f/2.8 25:23 - Gordon Laing's hands-on with the Canon 28-70mm 26:15 - Is the DJI Osmo Action Good? 30:30 - Jordan's review of the new RED LUTs for Nikon N-Log 39:56 - Let's talk about the megapixel situation on iPhone 48:01 - The iPhone 16 Pro doesn't charge faster than the iPhone 15 Pro... most of the time 52:12 - A bit more on the iPhone 16 Pro's Photo Styles 57:09 - What have you been up to? (Chris has a beef) 1:07:23 - Tech support 1:29:15 - What do you think is happening in this photo? 1:32:47 - The feel good story of the week

Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring today’s podcast. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering up to $300 off select telephoto lenses, plus free filters and accessories. For a limited time, with your purchase of the M.ZuikoDigital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS, 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO, or 300mm f/4 PRO lenses, you'll receive a free protection filter to shield your lenses from scratches. The filter features ZERO Coating on both sides of the glass and a satin, glare-reducing black alumite aluminum frame that helps minimize flares and ghosts with its anti-reflection properties. Plus, enjoy a $300 rebate on the OM-1 Mark II body, a $100 rebate on the OM-5 body, and many more rebates and free accessory offers through September 29th! Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or stop by your nearest authorized OM SYSTEM retailer to take advantage of these deals today! Chris explained what was new and noteworthy about the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max in his first impressions video published on Monday, but that wasn't all there was to discuss. Jordan adds his two cents about the video enhancements and the three of us also couldn't help but notice that Apple put significantly less emphasis on AI tools and features at this event than either Samsung or Google did this year. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe. In This Episode 00:00 - Welcome to the second PetaPixel Carcast! 06:44 - Nikon sold more Z9 cameras in one year than any other flagship camera in the last 15 years 08:50 - Leica 70-200mm 12:35 - Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens 16:33 - Canon announced the C80 21:32 - DJI announced the 75mm f/1.8 23:42 - What We REALLY Thought of Apple's iPhone 16 Launch 49:50 - What have you been up to? 52:52- Feel good story of the week

Becca Farsace, a former video producer at The Verge, shares her journey into independence as a creator focusing on camera reviews. She dives into the pros and cons of self-employment, contrasting her path with that of her peers. The discussion also touches on the challenges of wildlife photography, the innovative features of the OM System lens, and insights into mastering outdoor photography gear. Moreover, they explore the emotional complexities of transitioning from corporate environments to personal branding, highlighting the importance of creativity and audience connection.

If you are an adventurer or an outdoor enthusiast, OM SYSTEM has designed the ultimate camera just for someone like you. Whether you’re into hiking, backpacking, camping or exploring, the OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the perfect tool to capture your adventures with breathtaking clarity. From now until September 29, 2024, you can enjoy an incredible $100 instant savings on the OM SYSTEM OM-5 body, or $300 off the OM-5 with the M.Zuiko 12-45mm F4.0 PRO lens kit. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or your nearest authorized OM SYSTEM retailer today. -- Photographer Leah Hennel is an award-winning photojournalist who has been on the ground at Olympic events for the past 10 years. She just returned from Paris after covering the 2024 Summer Olympics and chats with The PetaPixel Podcast team about process, strategy, the day-to-day experience, and -- of course -- gear. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe. -- In This Episode 00:00 - Intro 06:22 - Samyang made the world's first optical exchange autofocus lens 09:44 - Apple event is scheduled for September 9 15:48 - Check out this 18.7K camera and it's crazy underwater housing 20:11 - Kodak Color Negative photochemicals are available globally 21:53 - Apple published its first Final Cut Pro YouTube video ads for the first time... ever? 25:45 - Story about Resolve 26:35 - The rise and crash of the camera industry in one chart 32:43 - Olympics 2024 Debrief with photographer Leah Hennel 1:07:23 - Tech Support 1:27:46 - What have you been up to? 1:29:43 - Never read the comments 1:37:22 - Feel good story of the week

Now through September 1st, OM SYSTEM is offering an amazing deal on their ultimate telephoto kit, perfect for reaching those distant subjects and getting breathtaking shots for a total savings of $930! Normally $5,879.96, a kit of the OM-1 Mark II, MC-20 2x teleconverter, a battery grip, and the 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 are now just $4,949.96. Whether you’re capturing the graceful flight of a bird or the intricate details of wildlife, this kit has everything you need. Visit explore.omsystem.com/PetaPixel or visit an authorized retailer of OM SYSTEM to get your hands on this gear today! This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider discuss the difficulty brands have with working with media personalities that live outside of the "traditional" publication sphere. We also missed a lot of news over the last two weeks so we recap the biggest stories of August, including Sony launching new HandyCam camcorders for the first time in many years, new info on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II's dynamic range, and the revelation that almost half of Tamron's business comes from making lenses that aren't branded Tamron. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe. In This Episode 00:00 - Intro 08:31 - The Canon EOS R5 II’s Dynamic Range Performance Is Complicated 13:58 - Sony announced new handycams 18:50 - Benj Haisch tracks down $25K worth of stolen gear 26:03 - Frame.io now supports camera to cloud directly into Lightroom 29:16 - Canon believes the R3 and the R1 appeal to different photographers 31:58 - 46% of Tamron's sales come from making other camera company's lenses 35:16 - Pre-orders for the Mint $799 Rollei 35AF film camera start on September 10 37:50 - Brands have no idea how to work with YouTubers (Team Pixel drama and follow up 52:50 - The HDR situation 55:49 - Adobe has some work to do... 1:05:01 - Tech Support 1:30:02 - The Feel Good Story of the Week

Over the past few weeks, we've been compiling the questions you want Adobe to answer related to its push into AI, recent controversies, and photography in general. We had a chance to sit down with Maria Yap, Adobe's Vice President of Digital Imaging, to give the company a chance to respond. For over an hour, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider chatted with Yap and presented her with a range of inquiries from the whole "skip the photoshoot" debacle, pricing and subscription strategy, Lightroom performance, and more. While Yap answers many of those in the podcast, she also wanted to be sure to give detailed answers in text form to a few that stood out as needing more context. You can read those here: http://petapixel.com/2024/08/15/adobe-answers-your-questions-on-ai-controversies-and-photography-the-petapixel-podcast We expect to speak with Adobe more frequently moving forward, so more questions and ideas for topics to discuss are welcome! Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe. In This Episode 00:00 - Intro 03:28 - Meet Maria Yap, Adobe's Vice President of Digital Imaging 06:20 - Discussing the "skip the photoshoot" ad 11:04 - Can Adobe use AI to make metadata tagging easier? 13:27 - Does Adobe plan to update its TOS to allow boudoir photographers to use AI tools, or are they out of luck? 16:37 - Is Adobe going to leverage NPUs better so sending AI requests to the cloud is not necessary? 21:13 - When are we going to get proper multi-core and graphics card acceleration? 28:05 - Will Lightroom on iPad ever have feature parity to Lightroom on desktop? 46:34 - When is Lightroom Classic tethering support coming to Apple Silicon? Are you working to improve the stability of tethering on Windows? 47:17 - Why hasn’t there been any significant improvement or revision to the Lightroom import process? 48:35 - Could there be a Photoshop or Lightroom "lite"? 51:43 - Would Adobe consider a "build your own" or a la carte bundle plan of apps? 53:41 - How does Adobe ensure that its decision-making remains independent and user-centric? 55:14 - How does Adobe plan to improve communication and transparency with its users? 59:43 - How does Adobe ensure that customer value remains central to its business strategy? 1:03:19 - The broken promise of Lightroom as perpetual software forever. 1:06:12 - Adobe's stance on AI, imagery, and what is a photo?

From now until September 1st, you can snag some incredible deals, including $300 off the OM-1 Mark II body. It’s usually priced at $2,399.99, but right now, it’s just $2,099.99. It’s a fantastic opportunity to pick one up if you’ve been considering it! Check out OM SYSTEM’s August specials and take advantage of these incredible savings while they last. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer today! Thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring our main story segment! To learn the creative skills needed to succeed and grow, we use the world’s largest online learning community, Skillshare, which has thousands of video classes on illustration, graphic design, photography, music, marketing, productivity, and more. The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1-month free trial of Skillshare. Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake have been trying to finish a review of the Kodak Super8 camera but have found one unassailable truth in doing so: shooting on film for YouTube is very, very hard. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/  We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe. In This Episode 00:00 - Send us questions to ask Adobe! 05:30 - Tamron's new 28-300mm f/4-7.1 all-in-one (that we reviewed) 11:20 - Sigma is making a Cine lens version of the 28-45mm f/1.8 but retaining autofocus 16:24 - Canon files five unique zoom lens designs 22:34 - Atomos Shinobi II HDMI display finally lets you control the camera through it 25:05 - Shooting YouTube videos on film is HARD. 39:15 - An update on repairing Jaron's dad's cameras 47:37 - Should we publish all our smartphone reviews in HDR? 1:01:23 - What will you be up to? 1:05:08 - Tech support 1:05:22 - Could you argue it is possible to use only Sony products for end-to-end photo creation and publishing? 1:08:29 - Does any photo editor import Sigma fp color? 1:10:30 - When is the best time to use the different shutter options in modern cameras? 1:12:39 - Why are Chinese lens makers able to pump out lenses so fast? 1:15:42 - Can you explain preamps in cameras and what makes them better or worse? 1:20:38 - Will Sony drop the price of the Alpha 1, or release a new one? 1:22:48 - Is using a UV filter for lens protection necessary? 1:28:34 - Is there an image quality hit with the electronic shutter on the OM-5?