The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode of the PetaPixel Podcast! Remember the photo industry buzz of November 2020? That’s when the highly anticipated M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO lens made its grand entrance. If you blinked, it was gone – sold out within just 24 hours. The aftermath? A three-year period on the backorder list. Navigating through intricate and precise assembly processes, order fulfillment at times extended beyond a year; The excitement is back, though: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO Lens is now available at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or at your local authorized retailer for $7,499.99 without delay. Get yours today! -- This week, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron are joined by Isaac Reynolds, the subject matter expert on the Pixel cameras at Google. He’s worked at Google since 2014 and is responsible for managing the team overseeing camera design, research, and development. The three discuss the new innovations in the Pixel 8 Pro, the technology that makes it special, and Google's overall design philosophy when it comes to smartphones and cameras. 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 05:27 - Photographer wins a gargantuan $109,000 in 10th Prix Pictet Awards 08:53 - Sony Exec on demand for firmware updates: "Sony knows about it" 14:01 - Apple will fix iPhone 15 overheating issues in a coming update 18:10 - Conversation with Google's subject matter expert on the Pixel cameras, Isaac Reynolds 45:53 - Tech support 58:31 - Never read the comments

While every video that Chris and Jordan produce looks like it came together flawlessly, a lot has happened behind the scenes you might not be aware of. Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode! Is your camera gear old? Is it heavy? Not weathersealed? Are you looking to take your photography to the next level? Feeling the need for an upgrade? OM SYSTEM is excited to share their exclusive Trade-In, Trade-Up promotion! Hurry though. This offer ends on October 1st, making this the last week for the Trade-In, Trade-Up promotion. This incredible offer and bonus savings coupon are only available until October 1, 2023, so act fast! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to upgrade your camera gear and elevate your photography. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel for more details and to kickstart your new camera system journey today! While they are a well-oiled machine, they're not perfect! The duo chats with Jaron about the biggest disasters they've experienced producing their YouTube show over the years and even discuss some problems they had to overcome on very recent episodes. The trio also talks the week's latest news, including Nikon's new Plena, how CFexpress 4.0 might not help your current cameras but it will make your current cards faster, and TTartisan's ridiculously cheap 500mm f/6.3 lens. 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 33:33 - Nikon's new named lens, the Plena 10:21 - CFexpress 4.0's greatest strength is the new card readers 13:36 - TTartisan's new 500mm f/6.3 17:30 - Our greatest disasters while making our YouTube show 47:33 - What have you been up to? 52:18 - Tech support 1:01:40 - Never read the comments

This week Nikon launched the Zf, a full-frame retro-inspired camera that packs some serious technology and gives us a glimpse into the company's future. But we have some questions about retro design: is it all nostalgia or is there more to it? This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! Get ready to take your photography to the extreme. This morning, OM SYSTEM announced the Tough TG-7, a dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof camera featuring an f/2.0 high-speed zoom lens, RAW recording, and a 4x optical zoom lens to ensure you capture perfection with fast shutter speeds and minimal blur. The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 is your key to capturing extraordinary images, whether you're diving underwater, braving freezing temperatures, or exploring rugged terrains. To learn more about the TG-7, visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel. The TG-7 will be available on the OM SYSTEM website as well as authorized OM SYSTEM retailers by the end of the month for $549.99. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to learn more. In addition to talking about retro design and digging deeper into their thoughts on the Zf, the trio also chats about the gorgeous ProRes Log profile that is now available on the new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max as well as hits a few of the week's top news stories. Plus, as always, they answer your tech questions and comments. We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio. In This Episode 00:00 - Intro 10:33 - Apple's iPhone brings ProRes log encoding to mobile, and it's gorgeous 18:43 - Print purchased at estate sale for $2,200 now valued at $250,000 21:20 - Adobe raises Creative Cloud prices as it once again shatters revenue targets 26:08 - Is there any actual benefit to retro design? 40:38 - Chris plays show and tell / What have you been up to? 47:28 - Tech Support 1:01:41 - Never read the comments 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.

This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! Get ready to take your photography to the extreme. This morning, OM SYSTEM announced the Tough TG-7, a dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof camera featuring an F2.0 high-speed zoom lens, RAW recording, and a 4x optical zoom lens to ensure you capture perfection with fast shutter speeds and minimal blur. The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 is your key to capturing extraordinary images, whether you're diving underwater, braving freezing temperatures, or exploring rugged terrains. The TG-7 will be available on the OM SYSTEM website as well as authorized OM SYSTEM retailers by the end of the month for $549.99. To learn more about the TG-7, visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel. -- This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team comes together for a special episode from Apple Park! Chris, Jordan, and Jaron spend some time discussing topics they didn't get to mention in their first impressions of Apple's latest handhelds. While there is plenty to say about the new iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, the trio also needed to talk about the new medium format Fujifilm GFX 100 II, a camera that grabbed headlines despite releasing the same day as Apple's big event. A spirited discussion, the team debates who this camera is actually for, what it is best at, and how it fits into an already pretty crowded photo market, especially at its $7,500 asking price. Finally, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron chat with photographer Blair Bunting and answer some of your questions about his flight to the edge of space. We used Riverside to record our interview with photographer Blair Bunting. -- In This Episode 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Who is the Fujifilm GFX 100 II For? 11:28 - What We Didn't Say About the Apple iPhone 15 27:56 - Chris can't sleep 29:14 - Tech Support 37:39 - Blair Bunting answers questions about his photo shoot at the edge of space 01:04:00 - Never read the comments

This week’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! With the hot temperatures of summer winding down, there is no better season for outdoor photography than autumn. Fall colors, crisp morning air, and golden light all set the stage to capture portfolio-worthy images. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to safeguard against dust, water, and extreme temperatures, ensuring unmatched durability. Learn more about the OM-5 and the highly respected M.Zuiko lens series by visiting explore.omsystem.com/petapixel. This week, Chris and Jordan published not only their first documentary for PetaPixel but also the first documentary of this style and length in their YouTube careers. "The World’s First U2 Spy Plane Photo Shoot at the Edge of Space" is the story of how photographer Blair Bunting spent the better part of a year planning and training to take a Cold War-era spy plane up to the edge of space to perform a photo shoot that had never previously been attempted, and likely will never happen again. If you haven't seen it yet, we strongly recommend you watch it first before enjoying this podcast. The two chat with Jaron about their experience shooting this film, the cameras they used, the lessons they learned, and why they're so excited to finally be able to share it with the world. In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 05:23 - What it's like moving from a 2014 DSLR to a 2023 mirrorless camera: what a leap! 10:19 - An international photo competition was letting its own judges enter and win 13:58 - Chris and Jordan made their first documentary! 46:18 - What have you been up to? 51:06 - Tech support 1:02:23 - Never read the comments

Yesterday, Sony added two more cameras to its line of interchangeable cameras which brought the line to no less than 18 total choices from entry-level through professional. That is just too many. Today’s podcast episode is once again brought to you by OM SYSTEM. For over 80 years, OM SYSTEM has been pushing the limits of technology to put the most advanced cameras and lenses in the hands of photographers and visual creators. Whether photographing grizzly bears in the Alaskan wilderness, documenting the most remote landscapes in the world, or capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments with your family, the OM SYSTEM line of cameras and lenses was designed for the task. OM SYSTEM is making truly incredible advancements that make the lives of us photographers both easier and more exciting. Visit explore.omsystem.com/PetaPixel to learn more. Sony has made it a company policy to discontinue camera bodies and lenses as infrequently as possible, which has the advantage of giving buyers more choice when it comes to determining how to spend their money. Continuing to sell the Sony a7 II, for example, even though there a7 IV is the most recent addition to that section of the line allows a photographer to decide to spend less on a camera if they don't think they need as many features. But on the flip side, it results in a camera line that has an amorphous beginning and end. Seeing so many choices ends up becoming more of a detriment than a benefit. In this week's PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron talk about this problem and do their best to point out how difficult it has become to recommend a specific camera for a specific use case given the bloated nature of Sony's camera line. Additionally, the trio talks the latest news including the booming popularity of Ricoh's GR III and a new lens patent from Canon that is easily the weirdest design they've ever seen. We use Riverside to record all our episodes in our online recording studio. Discussed in this Episode: 00:00 - Intro 3:59 - The GR III is so popular, Ricoh can't keep it in stock 8:42 - Demand for cameras is exploding in China 10:28 - Canon's latest lens patent is one of the weirdest designs we've ever seen 14:47 - Sony completes the G Master zoom trifecta 21:15 - Sony expands the "Compact" line with two new additions 30:00 - What is Sony thinking? It's camera line is too bloated 47:47 - What have you been up to? 54:31 - Never read the comments 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.

Don’t miss out on incredible late summer savings brought to you by the PetaPixel Podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Capture your end-of-summer adventures with style by taking advantage of this exclusive offer: Save a remarkable $699.99 when you bundle the OM-5 body with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 lens. Originally priced at $1,998.99, right now, you can own this fantastic combination for only $1,299.99. Hurry, though. This offer is only valid until September 3, 2023. Upgrade your gear today and seize the savings! Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to learn more. – This week, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron tackle the topic of lens breathing and whether or not it is "blown" out of proportion (pun intended). You see, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki spoke with PetaPixel contributor and former Imaging Resource publisher David Etchells, and Yamaki says that YouTube reviewers might be putting too much emphasis on lens breathing, which could take away development time and emphasis from other important lens manufacturing endeavors. Chris and Jordan obviously have an opinion on that, and they weigh in. Additionally, the trio talk about the "scam" of printer ink, how Western Digital is now being sued by three groups for the SanDisk SSD fiasco, and Chris and Jordan explain what other lens terms mean so you can be better informed when you listen to their next review. We use Riverside to record all our episodes in our online recording studio. Other links: The best alternatives to SanDisk SSDs WD refuses to answer questions about SanDisk Printers that won't scan if they are out of ink Canon aggressively going after third-party ink sellers Canon's latest statement about third party lenses – Discussed in this Episode: 00:00 - Intro 06:48 - Canon was absolutely grilled over its ink cartridges 14:10 - WD has been sued by angry SanDisk users 19:39 - Sigma's CEO says reviewer's emphasis on focus breathing is misplaced 27:23 - Talkin' Lens Terms Volume 2 47:06 - What have you been up to? 54:13 - Tech Support 1:09:06 - Never read the comments

Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode! This week, OM SYSTEM proudly marks its participation in the annual World Photography Day celebrations, paying homage to the art of capturing moments through the lens. With a commitment to educating photography enthusiasts around the world about the OM SYSTEM, the brand is excited to announce a week-long extravaganza of online events and content from August 15th to August 19th, 2023. All offerings during the OM SYSTEM World Photography Day celebrations are free of charge. In addition to the interactive sessions, OM SYSTEM is giving away an OM-5 camera and a 12-45mm lens to one lucky winner. Participants can learn how to enter the contest and access the full schedule of events by visiting explore.omsystem.com/petapixel. Whether it be for sentimental reasons, because it's so practical, or because it has become a valuable collector's item, most photographers have at least one piece of gear they'll never get rid of. While Jordan selected an item of extreme sentimental value, Chris went with a piece of equipment that was half that, half practical. Jaron Schneider, on the other hand, went fully practical with the prompt and selected an item that he won't head out on a photo or video trip without. 00:00 - Intro 05:53 - For the time being, stay away from SanDisk portable SSDs 12:20 - Would you buy a Contax G2 for $8,500? 17:32 - There are no official DJI apps on Google Play; they are all scams 22:47 - LG put a television in a suitcase 26:34 - What have you been up to? 33:41 - The one piece of gear you'll never get rid of 46:28 - Tech support 59:59 - Never read the comments 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

This week's podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to safeguard against dust, water, and extreme temperatures, ensuring unmatched durability. The OM-5 offers advanced technology to deliver stunning image quality and exceptional performance in any condition. From breathtaking landscapes to action-packed moments, the OM-5 empowers you to embrace your adventurous spirit while preserving the memories of your journey. Learn more about the OM-5 and the highly respected M.Zuiko lens series by visiting explore.omsystem.com/petapixel. -- This week, Chris and Jordan join Jaron remotely as they are podcasting from the beach! Given the surroundings, they thought it would be a great time to talk about their favorite travel camera gear. The trio also discusses some of the biggest news stories of the last week and tackles some of the most challenging questions they've been served up yet. -- Topics this week: 00:00 - Intro 04:54 - Nikon is fixing your broken Z8 lugs for free: https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/nikon-issues-service-advisory-to-repair-loose-z8-strap-lugs-for-free/ 08:07 - TTArtisan with the perfect example of soap bubble bokeh: https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/ttartisans-new-100mm-f-2-8-lens-embraces-soap-bubble-bokeh/ 12:38 - The Olympus Tough TG-6 is no more, is a new TG series camera on the way? https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/the-olympus-tough-tg-6-camera-has-been-discontinued/ 18:40 - Camera sales are bouncing back: https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/mirrorless-camera-sales-are-booming-as-global-tourism-recovers/ 22:58 - What have we been up to? 27:10 - Chris and Jordan's favorite travel camera gear 37:11 - Tech support 48:48 - Never read the comments Other links: Ulanzi x Fotopro travel tripod: https://petapixel.com/2023/03/31/the-x-aircross-f38-travel-video-tripod-is-remarkably-well-designed/ Send us a message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/petapixel

This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, who is happy to introduce their exclusive Trade-In, Trade-Up promotion! Trade in any qualified interchangeable lens camera for credit towards an exciting camera upgrade. You can unlock even more savings on the incredible OM-1 camera body or the OM-1 with 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Kit. Not only do you get a $200 instant rebate, but OM SYSTEM is sweetening the deal with an additional trade-up bonus coupon valued at $200. That's double the savings PLUS the value of your qualified camera exchange. This offer is good until October 1, 2023, so visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel for more details and to kickstart your new camera system journey today! -- If you've watched lens reviews on PetaPixel, you might have heard some strange terms. LoCA? Bokeh? Ghosting? Breathing? Field curvature? This week, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron address several of these terms and explain what they are and why they matter. These aren't even all of the important terms, so we'll come back in a future episode to discuss more. -- This week's topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:52 - The Sony a6700 doesn't come with any way to charge it 16:33 - Nikon is reportedly telling some retailers/distributors to tug on Z8 strap lugs 20:57 - After raising $235K, Abode is actually going to try and take on Adobe 25:04 - Jaron's opinion of drones is questionable 33:11 - What have you been up to? 36:09 - What the heck do all these camera terms mean? 37:19 - What is "bokeh"? 42:40 - What is "LoCA"? 46:47 - What is field curvature and why does it matter? 52:45 - What is breathing? 55:11 - What are ghosting and flare? 57:45 - Tech Support 1:02:40 - Never read the comments