The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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• Godox Made a WEIRD Camera and Adobe Buys Topaz 01.07.2026 1h 40min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE!
• VSCO's Fiasco, Sony's New Sensor, and Fujifilm's Fall Plans 24.06.2026 1h 41min

  Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's episode. It’s the middle of summer, which means the Milky Way is up and a lot of you are out shooting the night sky. And if you have ever tried astrophotography, you know the file that comes home looks nothing like the night sky that you stood under. The RAW file is usually flat, gray, and buried in noise. Bringing the Milky Way back to life is the whole challenge of night editing, and DxO makes a set of tools that can handle it from start to finish. DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including PureRAW and Nik Collection 9! Head over to http://dxo.com/ and use code PetaPixelSummer2026 to save 15% today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankWe 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, and introducing Dima Koshutin!09:16 - VSCO's New 'One' Platform is getting a ton of blowback17:22 - Sony's first LOFIC image sensor looks promising25:44 - Fujifilm is hosting a Fujikina in NYC this October30:44 - 7Artisans has a new entry-level cine lens line that's really cheap34:37 - Viltrox's $99 28mm f/4.5 is now on L-mount37:17 - Affinity will come pre-installed on all Surface devices now40:14 - Pelican cases are 12% better now45:20 - NiSi's new lens is the widest and fastest for medium format48:15 - Light Lens Lab's new film is making significant progress51:28 - Who are these high-end features in action cams and gimbal cameras for?1:12:37 - What have you been up to?1:19:28 - Tech support1:20:21 - Key-In's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=QaX3PKTtVPY1:37:55 - Feel good story of the week: https://petapixel.com/2026/06/18/you-can-eat-your-popcorn-from-an-imax-camera-bucket-while-watching-the-odyssey/
• Insta360 and DJI Hate Each Other + Are Zeiss Lenses Actually Zeiss? 17.06.2026 1h 31min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankIn This Episode:00:00 - Intro13:52 - Insta360 and DJI are going at it, as DJI sues and then Insta360 sues back22:20 - Apple's RAW update is substantial28:37 - The company that bought WeTransfer, Vimeo, and Filmic Pro is going public31:32 - Viltrox announced two new affordable portrait primes35:08 - Zeiss has discontinued the DSLR Otus primes37:22 - The Cinelux Sixteen camera shoots digital and Super 16 at the same time42:58 - Metabones' new adapter promises near native glass AF performance46:57 - Lumix released a very buggy firmware update50:02 - Kodak Charmera is back for round two56:01 - Deep dive into LoCA1:00:57 - Zeiss Refutes Rumors Cosina Developed Otus ML Lenses1:04:31 - Could Nikon make a "heritage series" of lenses?1:12:24 - What have you been up to?1:17:15 - Tech support1:23:54 - Nya-Evo Fjord1:29:05 - Feel Good story of the week
• Capture One and Leica Are for Sale? Plus GoPro Is on 'The Brink' 04.06.2026 1h 32min

  Reliable, durable, and fast, ProMaster Rugged Cards are designed to keep your work and memories safe! Get yours today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron are in Atlanta, Georgia at the headquarters of KEH to hear what is popular on the pre-owned camera market, what cameras are the hardest to fix, and more. Plus, Capture One and Leica are both looking like they're trying to find new owners, and GoPro is reportedly "on the brink" and might not last the 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 - Intro from KEH!08:20 - Jordan's challenge09:45 - Camp Snap 2 is smaller, lighter, and has more accessories12:43 - Zeiss' new anamorphic lenses look really interesting15:31 - GoPro is "on the brink" and facing collapse19:19 - Capture One's private equity owner is trying to sell it24:22 - We confirmed YoloLiv wasn't complying with the Micro Four Thirds standard29:17 - A Chinese private equity firm is the leading contender to acquire Leica32:26 - Lucky's new Color 200 film is finally here37:44 - GlassAI's tech finally made it into a smartphone41:16 - The world of pre-owned cameras and lenses with KEH1:08:54 - What have you been up to?1:11:49 - Tech support1:22:28 - AI being stupid + Feel Good Story of the week
• The Ultimate 'First Camera Purchase' Accessory Tier List 27.05.2026 1h 37min

  Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's podcast. DxO just released Nik Collection 9, the latest version of their popular editing suite that photographers have been using for over a decade. If you want the full breakdown, our very own Michael Bonocore wrote a deep dive covering all the new features with real examples using his travel photography.DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 9, by using the code "PetaPixel" at checkout at http://dxo.com. Thanks again to DxO for sponsoring today’s podcast! Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the trio breaks out the tier list and ranks every optional accessory that camera stores try to convince you that you need to bundle with your first camera purchase. What's S-tier and what's F-tier? They dig into it!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, and Chris's rage bait13:11 - Chris's Wotancraft Pilot Collab sold out in under 24 hours17:01 - NYC Gallery sold an AI-generated version of Ansel Adams masterpiece without permission22:31 - Gallery owner says he has "every right to" do it27:14 - Canon's separation of C and V cameras isn't working34:06 - 7Artisans announced Z-mount's most affordable 135mm f/1.8 prime36:36 - Sony a7V got a nice firmware update39:05 - This might be the rarest digital camera ever made42:48 - The "My First Camera" Optional Accessory Tier List 1:22:16 - What have you been up to?1:26:17 - Tech support1:31:00 - Feel Good Story of the week
• Sony's AI Debacle + Fujifilm's Yuji Igarashi on 'Focus on Glass' Results 22.05.2026 1h 12min

  DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including the brand-new Nik Collection 9, by using the code 'PetaPixel' at checkout. Nik Collection 9 adds AI-powered object and depth masks, plus new creative filters like Halation, Color Grading, Chromatic Shift, and Glass Effect in Color Efex and Analog Efex. Blending modes now work inside the plug-in stack, so you can experiment without opening Photoshop. All AI processing runs locally on your machine, so no images leave your computer. Head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 9 and use code 'PetaPixel' to save 15%!With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in-person at Fujifilm's Tokyo headquarters to chat with Yuji Igarashi about lenses, specifically how it feels the results of the Focus on Glass vote went. Plus, Sony gets thrashed for bad AI advice, Nikon is rumored to be selling to Essilor Luxxotica, TSMC wants to build a sensor fab in Japan, and Jordan Drake gives his thoughts on the Lumix L10. All that and more!Watch Fujifilm's 2026 Focus on GlassCheck 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 -Intro08:16 - You can make this 3D printed digital rangefinder at home11:04 - Nikon speculators believe it might sell to Essilor Luxotica15:05 -
• This Week Has Been INSANE (Sony a7R VI, Canon R6 V, and More!) 15.05.2026 1h 4min

  Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankWith a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, we're coming to you with a bonus episode... from the past! We recorded this before heading off to the four corners of the planet, but not before Chris and Jordan had hands-on time with the latest gear from Sony and Canon. Unfortunately, we didn't have any idea what Panasonic Lumix was going to announce ahead of time, but we have plenty to say about the new a7R VI and R6 V (as well as the two lenses that were also announced with them). It has been a wild, crazy, busy week, so unpack it with us!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! It's a bonus episode... from the past!10:21 - The winner of the Special Edition G7x Mark III14:50 - Revisiting I'm Back for just a minute: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/04/im-back-proposes-a-new-shutter-button-as-its-aps-c-kickstarter-closes-in-on-1m/20:19 - What makes the Sony a7R VI so good? https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/sony-a7r-vi-has-a-stacked-66-8mp-sensor-and-captures-30-fps-bursts/43:55 - Canon's new lens looks promising: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/canons-rf-20-50mm-f-4l-is-usm-pz-is-its-first-power-zoom-l-series-lens/48:44 - Sony's lens design is something special: https://petapixel.com/2026/05/13/sonys-evolved-100-400mm-f-4-5-gm-oss-is-for-sports-and-wildlife-pros/55:12 - One more thing...1:00:01 - Feel good story of the week
• Win a Limited Edition Canon G7X III! Plus: WideluxX & I'm Back APS-C 29.04.2026 1h 27min

  Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on the PetaPixel Podcast, we're giving away a new Canon G7X Mark III 30th Anniversary Limited Edition camera thanks to our friends at B&H Photo! GIVEAWAY RULES: Entrants must post a comment on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, or the PetaPixel comments section below. The comment must have two parts:Comment must include a link to your portfolio (Instagram, YouTube, website, etc). If, for example, your comment is on Instagram and your portfolio is Instagram, just make that clear in your comments. The same goes for YouTubeComment must include a sentence about what you want to photograph with the Canon G7X Mark III. The winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be contacted directly by PetaPixel through the platform on which they entered and will be given three days to respond. If no response is received, PetaPixel will move on to another winner. NOTES:Beware of scammers impersonating PetaPixel or its employees and never provide any payment information to anyone. PetaPixel will never ask any winner to pay for anything. Shipping and all other fees will be handled by PetaPixel and B&H Photo.Giveaway entries will be accepted until May 5 @ 9 AM Pacific Time. Due to shipping restrictions, the contest is only open to those living in the United States (sorry!). You may enter up to four times by commenting on each platform. In This Episode:00:00 - Intro06:42 - WIN a Canon G7X III 30th Anniversary Limited Edition camera thanks to B&H Photo! 11:45 - I'm Back raised $850K for an APS-C sensor insert for film cameras21:44 - Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Costs $4,400 and Ships By the End of 202628:27 - Some Sigma lenses got some great usability upgrades34:38 - Viltrox listened to Chris38:31 - Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 is finally arriving on L-mount this week43:15 - Canon's limited edition Powershot G7X III hits store shelves this week44:20 - Point and shoot cameras we'd like to see come back1:02:26 - Chris forgot to review this1:03:32 - What have you been up to?1:07:38 - Tech Support1:12:19 - Check out our MacBook benchmarks1:15:56 - What happened to the detailed camera reviews, like Pop Photo's Nikon F4 review?
• How to 🛟SAVE🛟 Micro Four Thirds w/ Emily Lowery! 22.04.2026 1h 29min

  Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that’s where Excire can help! To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://excire.com/en/shop/! PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankIf you're a UK based camera nerd, join Emily at her workshops this summer! Check out PetaPixel's limited-edition merch drop with Harper Finch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro with Emily Lowery!12:41 - Gerald Undone is done21:20 - Leica is partnering with Gpixel to make a bespoke full frame sensor26:43 - Tangent: Chris dropped his M11.30:12 - The Insta360 Luna is aiming right at DJI because DJI has a dual-camera Osmo Pocket coming34:40 - That might be a big deal, because the Pocket 4 isn't available in the US (and might never be)36:22 - We have pricing for the GoPro Mission 1 series39:09 - Thypoch's AF 24-50mm f/2.8 is coming next month for $70041:11 - Viltrox announced two new Evo primes43:15 - Nikon teased its promised cinema prime optics46:09 - Sennheiser's HD 480 Pro are its best closed-back headphones49:39 - Insta360 looks like it is going to announce a Micro Four Thirds camera51:26 - How to save Micro Four Thirds!1:15:15 - If you're a UK based camera nerd, join Emily at her workshops this summer! 1:21:16 - Tech support1:28:04 - Feel good story of the week
• Resolve Takes on Lightroom! Plus: the Osmo Pocket 4, and GoPro Mission 1! 17.04.2026 1h 37min

  This episode is brought to you by our friends at DxO and their newest release, PureRAW 6. If you want to learn more about how DxO’s PureRAW 6 works, you'll find PetaPixel's "DxO PureRAW 6: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide" hugely informative.DxO is giving PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any of their software, including PureRAW 6. Head to dxo.com and use the code "PetaPixel" to save 15% today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week has been a big one, and the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Sarah Teng to talk DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and GoPro Mission 1 and how each is going to affect content creators.Check out PetaPixel's limited-edition merch drop with Harper Finch: 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 - Intro07:46 - Dirty Dew13:12 - DaVinci Resolve looks like a possible Lightroom alternative now21:41 - ProGrade forced to increase prices due to memory shortage24:30 - Freefly has joined the L-mount alliance26:56 - OM System announced an infrared OM-1 Mark II32:01 - Arri acquired by a German entrepreneur38:03 - GoPro impresses with the Mission 1 Pro series54:49 - DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is here1:14:13 - What have you been up to?1:21:07 - Do you want a NASA video? 1:24:28 - Tech Support1:34:13 - Feel good story of the week
• The COOLEST Lens in Every Mirrorless Mount 08.04.2026 1h 33min

  This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses not the best lens, not the best-selling lens, but the coolest lens available in every mirrorless mount.PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH Hunter, and more!The Harper Finch x PetaPixel drop is a limited-edition offering that won’t be around for long: just until May 15! Check it out today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankCheck 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 - Intro13:00 - Fujifilm is having two Fujikina events in Copenhagen and Warsaw14:45 - GoPro is hyping the heck out of its upcoming camera22:43 - This Thypoch AI camera might note be a joke26:43 - OM Digital bought majority ownership from JIP31:39 - The Artemis team is using the Nikon D5 and one Z941:31 - The coolest lens in every mirrorless mount (Leica M, Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, Micro Four Thirds, and Fujifilm X)1:15:54 - What have you been up to?1:25:03 - Tech Support1:30:10 - Feel good story of the week
• Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?! 01.04.2026 1h 32min

  PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH Hunter, and more!The Harper Finch x PetaPixel drop is a limited-edition offering that won’t be around for long: just until May 15! Check it out today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week was a doozie, with Sony cutting its memory card business back in the wake of the flash memory shortage, OM System looks like they might bring back the PEN, and the DNG is now the officially recognized standard for RAW files. Plus, after a year of using an absolute ton of very affordable, third-party lenses, Chris and Jordan have some thoughts on what you should look out for if you're tempted by their low, low prices.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 - Intro08:10 - New LIMITED EDITION PetaPixel Merch drop! https://harperfinch.co/collections/petapixel11:38 - Sony shut down nearly its entire memory card business due to flash shortage: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/sony-shuts-down-nearly-its-entire-memory-card-business-due-to-ssd-shortage/16:34 - The ISO has recognized DNG as the official RAW image standard: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/after-over-20-years-of-efforts-dng-is-now-the-official-raw-image-standard/20:35 - OM System was weirdly excited to talk about the return of the PEN: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/24/om-system-is-surprisingly-eager-to-talk-about-the-return-of-the-pen/25:48 - Thypoch is making its first autofocus lens (and it's a zoom): https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/thypoch-teases-a-af-24-50mm-f-2-8-zoom-a-bold-departure-from-its-manual-focus-primes/28:57 - The Mac Pro is dead: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/the-apple-mac-pro-is-dead/32:05 - Tamron says prime lens market is saturated, making it difficult to be unique: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/tamron-will-make-new-primes-but-only-if-they-are-unique-and-innovative/37:15 - Could Pentax release a DSLR this year? https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/hype-for-a-new-pentax-dslr-is-high-but-temper-your-expectations/42:48 - Nonprofit will pay $30,000 for three months of documentary photography work: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/photography-fellowship-pays-30000-for-3-months-of-documentary-work/44:22 - Navigating the "cheap" third party lens options1:02:55 - What have you been up to?1:08:57 - Tech support1:29:35 - Feel Good story of the week: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/airline-wants-a-really-bad-photographer-and-it-might-be-the-best-gig-of-the-year/
• L-Mount May Never Get a Wildlife Camera 25.03.2026 1h 33min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider discuss Panasonic's response to its plans for L-mount. While the company is working on a successor to the S1H series, it isn't very interested in trying to compete with Nikon, Canon, and Sony on the sports, action, and wildlife front. 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.h2>In This Episode:00:00 - Intro13:22 - DJI sues Insta360 in Chinese court17:47 - Panasonic's ZS300 is the ZS200 without an EVF23:46 - Fujifilm photographers have picked their favorite dream lens27:05- The compact camera collapse was so significant, Canon is still approaching the new boom cautiously29:54 - Audio Technica made its first on-camera mic in 10 years35:20 - Songdian promises it's making a real camera38:16 - Panasonic isn't making a high-end wildlife camera, but instead is focused on the S1H54:46 - What have you been up to?1:02:42 - Tech Support
• The Canon 5D IV Isn't Dead (Yet) and Could Your Nikon Suddenly Fail?! 18.03.2026 1h 39min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Canon 5D Mark IV is going on 10 years old, but it's still kicking – at least in some territories, some Nikon cameras might just stop working (but there is a fix)! 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! Send a message for us to hear on SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Welcome to Chelsea!10:39 - Sigma might finally be making progress with full-frame foveon17:11 - Nikon Issues Advisory: Some Z6 III, Z5 II, and ZR Have a Hardware Problem19:39 - The Canon 5D Mark IV isn't dead yet23:08 - Apple has acquired MotionVFX25:30 - Adobe's CEO is out after 18 years28:10 - The M5 Max is really good32:42 - Fujifilm GFX isn't popular enough for Sigma to invest in making lenses for it35:54 - Micro Four Thirds isn't dead! YoloLiv just made a new lens40:36 - This medium format film camera can change aspect ratios mid roll44:41 - Bird nerding with Chelsea Northrup1:12:46 - What have you been up to (and what's going on in Chelsea's life?)1:21:19 - Tech support1:35:34 - Feel good story of the week
• Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter? 11.03.2026 1h 33min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by mobile expert Ted Kritsonis who shares his opinion on why Samsung might be afraid to take risks with its smartphone hardware and, more importantly, why it doesn't seem to matter how far behind Chinese brands its devices are. 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 w/ mobile specialist Ted Kritsonis11:10 - Apple finally replaced the Pro Display XDR and it's pretty good18:37 - Apple announced a new MacBook Pro Powered by M5 Max22:04 - Peak Design has a bunch of new travel bags and the 2-in-1 makes some necessary improvements30:25 - Jaron is using the new Shure MVX2U Gen 233:24 - Fujifilm introduced some new lens ideas42:12 - Yashica announced the Tank47:30 - Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter?1:15:37 - What have you been up to?1:27:43 - Tech Support1:30:42 - Feel good story of the week
• What Is Going On With Canon's Very Weird, Surprise Camera? 02.03.2026 1h 11min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis past week was a doozy in the world of photography, thanks to the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, happening at the same time that Samsung announced a new smartphone and Xiaomi brought its 17 Ultra worldwide. But perhaps more interesting than any of it was the surprise appearance of a new prototype camera from Canon on the show floor: an SLR with a fixed, manual focus lens and a top-down, waist-level viewfinder. Oh, and it comes in two flavors. What is Canon thinking with this one?In This Episode:00:00 - Intro 08:11 - The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gets a lot right: TBD13:09 - How does Samsung's offering look? 20:01- You need a dongle to use iOS with Tamron Link23:40 - DJI is suing the FCC24:46 - Zeiss announced a 35mm Otus27:52 - Sigma has a new 35mm f/1.4 Art29:54 - Sigma supports APS-C with a 15mm f/1.431:38 - Sigma will make an 85mm f/1.235:08 - Sigma is a farming company now38:12 - Megadap adapter let you mount M to Canon RF with autofocus39:52- Nikon is 2/3 through with its updated trinity43:35 - Canon showcased a very unusual prototype camera54:48 - What have you been up to?1:00:28 - Tech Support1:09:12 - Feel good story of the week
• The World's BIGGEST Photo Show and Galaxy Unpacked Are Both Next Week 19.02.2026 1h 37min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankNext week starts a string of important product launch windows. First up is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, followed nearly immediately after by the CP+ show in Japan. But it doesn't end there, because the following week is Mobile World Congress. It's a busy time!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 (happy lunar new year!)14:33 - Let's talk about the 14mm f/1.4L and astro16:25 - AI has made digital photography way more expensive22:40 - Ricoh gives all GR IV models the Monochrome's electronic shutter25:08 - Insta360 looks like it's about to go toe-to-toe with the Osmo Pocket30:09 - Ektachrome is now directly distributed by Eastman Kodak32:41 - "Scamera" company is the latest Micro Four Thirds member36:43 - The Biggest International photo show kicks off next week52:21 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is next week, too1:03:20 - What have you been up to?1:11:09 - Tech support1:32:54 - Feel Good story of the week
• Are Lenses ACTUALLY More Expensive Now? 11.02.2026 1h 36min

  Tether Tools makes the entire tethering workflow easy. From cables to accessories, everything is designed to work together right out of the box. But they also make workstations. Their new AeroTrac is a compact, lightweight workstation you can customize with accessories for your specific workflow. Built for photographers, it works just as well for audio, video, and podcasting setups. Check it out at tethertools.com/aerotracNow saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankA few weeks ago, Jordan Drake challenged Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider's historical camera pricing knowledge with a test: are cameras actually more expensive now than they were 10 or more years ago? The answer was mostly no, but it got them thinking... was the same the case for lenses? em>Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:00:00 - A very jetlagged intro14:52 - Despite Nikon's lawsuit, Viltrox says it isn't adjusting its product roadmap plans17:12 - OM System's new camera is an astro-focused OM-321:43 - Zeiss Aatma T1.5 primes are small, fast, and extremely expensive25:29 - Nikon posts huge losses27:59 - Fujifilm had record-high profits and Canon's camera business grew, too30:46 - Viltrox's first L-mount lens is the 16mm f/1.831:57 - Canon announced two new wide-angle lenses37:20 - Canon's new limited edition G7 X mark III looks great, but you'll probably never own one40:15 - Ricoh Pentax is releasing a limited edition camera strap made from recycled train seats42:59 - Are lenses actually more expensive now?1:03:50 - What have you been up to?1:08:30 - Check out the Exposure Festival in Calgary1:11:07 - Tech Support1:32:23 - Feel Good story of the week
• Nikon is Suing Viltrox 28.01.2026 1h 28min

  We would like to thank this week's PetaPixel Podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. They have been a big supporter of PetaPixel over the years and we were lucky enough to recently get the chance to travel to Costa Rica with OM SYSTEM Ambassador and Master Bird Photographer Ben Knoot, and it was an amazing experience. You can watch the episode on our YouTube channel.Did Chris and Jordan’s journey to Costa Rica inspire you to capture your own travel moments? OM SYSTEM is running a street and travel photo contest right now.Grand Prize: OM-3 or OM-5 Camera Kit + WANDRD camera bagHow to Enter:Post your best street or travel photo on Instagram (must be a NEW post)Use hashtag #TravelWithOMSYSTEMTag @omsystem.camerasComplete your entry hereDeadline: February 16th Winners Announced: March 2ndEnter the contest today!Last week, we found out that the Z-mount might not be quite as open as we previously thought because Nikon is suing Viltrox. While right now it could be as simple as seeking royalties for using the mount, it could also just as easily end up being a similar situation to Canon, who runs a closed mount. 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 (and Chris's favorite bird photos from Costa Rica)17:43 - Leica is reportedly considering a sale: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/26/leica-camera-considering-selling-a-majority-stake-for-1-2-billion-report/21:59 - TTArtisan chose a unique color scheme for this lens: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/23/this-might-be-the-ugliest-lens-ive-ever-seen/25:25 - Ektar and Tri-X join Kodak's line of directly distributed films: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/21/ektar-and-tri-x-are-now-being-distributed-directly-by-kodak/29:37 - Sony has a new global shutter, square sensor: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/19/sonys-newest-global-shutter-image-sensors-are-square-and-speedy/31:35 - Nikon ZR gets its first firmware update: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/26/nikon-zr-update-extends-max-recording-time-to-6-hours/37:28 - Nikon is Suing Viltrox: https://petapixel.com/2026/01/21/nikon-files-lawsuit-against-viltrox-in-china-over-z-mount-patent-report/57:27 - What have you been up to?1:01:55 - Tech support1:24:57 - Feel good stories of the week
• Are Cameras ACTUALLY More expensive now? 20.01.2026 1h 31min

  With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in New York City and spends time chatting in different hotel rooms together! The big topic that has been on everyone's mind lately is pricing, and the idea that photography has become too expensive. Jordan thought it might be worth checking to see if that's really the case, and quizzes Chris and Jaron on if modern cameras really are pricier than they were just a few years ago. 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 from New York City hotel rooms!10:08 - Evoto messed up big14:54 - The "Await" camera is trying to mimic the experience of film21:17 - The Sony a7 V is killing it in Japan24:30 - Thypoch's new lens is based on 1970s cinema optics27:59 - Let's talk one more time about the GR IV Monochrome's price34:39 - Are cameras actually more expensive now?57:35 - What have you been up to?1:03:50 - Tech support