All About the Gear

Exploring the Nikon Z8: A Look at Nikon’s Newest Camera!

Join veteran wedding photographer Troy Miller for a hands-on review of the newly launched Nikon Z8. We dive into the workings of this much-anticipated camera, exploring its significant features, performance, and design aesthetics. Troy Miller The Nikon Z8, described as the "baby...

Data Storage for Photographers, with Jeffrey Totaro

Architectural photographer and long-time friend of TWiP Jeffrey Totaro joins the podcast to share his experiences building a redundant, bulletproof storage solution for his high-end photography business. Jeffrey presents a concise and detailed look at how he solved the ever-present...

The Art and Science of HDR Photography: Ron Pepper’s Perspective and Photomatix’s Role

This week, I'm joined by HDR expert Ron Pepper as he shares his insights on the art and science of HDR photography and the essential role that Photomatix plays in his workflow. In this interview, Ron will talk about the challenges...

Expert Insights: A Deep-Dive into the Lumix S5II with PhotoJoseph

Today, I'm joined by PhotoJoseph to discuss the features and capabilities of the Lumix S5II, a highly-anticipated camera from Panasonic. Get ready to learn everything you need about this powerful and versatile camera, and see why it's a top choice...

SmugMug + Flickr +TWiP — Now, better together!

A special joint TWiP + SmugMug episode as we stream live to the SmugMug, Flickr, and TWiP communities for the first time in a combined stream. Join your host Alastair Jolly as he welcomes Frederick Van Johnson and the This...

SmugMug Acquires This Week in Photo!

Hit photography podcast network This Week in Photo joins the SmugMug family. The most important voice in photo podcasting joins the most influential brand in photography.  MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – (Oct 25, 2022) – SmugMug, the world’s most influential name in photography,...

The Nikon Z9 – Is it THAT good?

In this interview 30-year professional wedding photographer Troy Miller explains his adoration for his newly received Nikon Z9. Is it all they say it is? Is it powered by magic dark matter unicorn focusing dust? Or, is it all just...

Sigma’s World-Class Glass!

In this interview, I dive into the world of Sigma lenses with Jack Howard, PR and Content Manager at Sigma Corporation. We discuss the price/quality issue when comparing 3rd-party lenses to OEM glass. We also discuss Sigmas's philosophy around crafting...

Edit 4K Video on iOS – with LumaFusion!

In this video we dive into the reality of editing HD and UHD video on the iPhone or iPad. Is it possible? Have the hardware, operating system and software evolved to the point where mobile editing has become a serious...

A Look Inside the GNARBOX!

In this interview I speak with the co-founder and CEO of GNARBOX. GNARBOX has created a wireless hard drive that enables photographers and video content creators to lighten their load with a fully mobile workflow. No laptop needed. Tim and...

The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K – All About the Gear

Blackmagic Design is known for creating high-end, robust cameras for content creators of all skill and experience levels. In this interview I sit down with Bob Caniglia from Blackmagic Design to discuss their latest cameral release — the Pocket Cinema...

Panasonic Leica 200mm f2.8 – All About the Gear

Panasonic and Leica have been hitting out of the park lately with some stunning lenses for the micro four-thirds platform. The latest being the Leica 200mm f2.8 lens. The first thing I noticed was the small size and relative heft of...

The Panasonic Lumix G9 – All About the Gear

The Lumix G9 is one of the latest camera releases from Panasonic. It’s significant in many ways, one of the main reasons being that it’s squarely targeted at “stills” photographers (versus video shooters). Panasonic asked questions, listened, then implemented the suggestions...

TWiP is BACK! 501

In this show @Frederick Van Johnson @Steve Brazill and @PhotoJoseph briefly discuss TWiP’s hiatus, then tear into GoPro and the failure of their Karma Drone. Then we’ll discuss low-light photography tips and finally we’ll round things out with a panel...

SpiderLight Holster Review

Going strapless is all the rage these days and that’s what today’s gear is all about. Spider holster is a small company you may or may not have heard about here in upstate NY. They have been around the photography...

Drobo 5C Review

Drobo has established itself as the “understandable” RAID solution for people who need to store A LOT of data, and need to store it safely. With its “Beyond Raid” technology, the company addresses several concerns plaguing photographers. First, we are...

The END of All About the Gear?

Hello fans of All About the Gear! It’s been some time since the guys have posted anything for this show and for that I personally apologize. However, All About the Gear is not dead! We’re just switching formats. Instead of focusing...

Canon G7X II Review

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Ricoh GR II Review

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Canon EOS 80D Review

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Nikon D500 Review

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Panasonic Lumix GX80/GX85 Review

The Lumix GX80 (GX85 in North America) is Panasonic's latest 16MP micro four-thirds (MFT) mid-range camera. Essentially the same body as the GX7 and smaller than the GX8, the new camera includes excellent in-body 5-axis image stabilization, a tiltable (but...

Travel Gear Review

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Sony a6300

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Sony a6300

The a6000, launched two years ago, has been one of Sony’s greatest hits in digital still photography. It remains one of the kings of continuous autofocus, particularly among mirrorless cameras. Sony’s long-awaited update, the a6300, has primarily been enhanced in one...

Fujifilm X70

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Fujifilm X70

The Fujifilm X70 is a smaller, less-expensive X100T-style camera. That means Fuji’s excellent 16MP APS-C X-Trans sensor, a fixed 28mm f/2.8 full-frame equivalent lens (vs. the 35mm FFEQ on the X100T) in a package that’s just a bit too large...

Fujifilm X-Pro2

[smart_track_player url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/content.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/AAtG.57-Fujifilm-X-Pro2.mp3" color="750102" title="Fujifilm X-Pro2" artist="All About the Gear" ] The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is the company's new flagship X-series model, replacing the four year-old X-Pro1. The X-Pro2 occupies a unique niche as an interchangeable-lens autofocus rangefinder camera. It's that improved hybrid optical/electronic...

Fujifilm X-Pro2

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is the company’s new flagship X-series model, replacing the four year-old X-Pro1. The X-Pro2 occupies a unique niche as an interchangeable-lens autofocus rangefinder camera. It’s that improved hybrid optical/electronic range/viewfinder that truly sets this camera apart from any...

Micro Four Thirds Lenses

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Micro Four Thirds Lenses

To kick off 2016, Doug taps Gordon’s extensive knowledge of all-things MFT to bring you this roundup of the best micro four thirds lenses. Starting with kit zooms, they go through fisheyes, wide angle, normal, telephoto, macro and extreme telephoto glass. Should you...

All About the Gear – 2015 Wrap Up

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All About the Gear – 2015 Wrap Up

As we close out another great year of photographic gear, Gordon and Doug review their favorites. Once again those big DSLR vendors, Nikon and Canon, don’t have anything new that makes the cut. Here’s a rundown of Gordon and Doug’s...

Canon G9X

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Canon G9X

The Canon Powershot G9X is the latest, smallest and least-expensive addition to Canon’s GX line. Using the same 1″ sensor as the G3X, G5X, G7X and the Sony RX100 mk III, the G9X is the smallest and most-pocektable 1″ sensor...

Sony a7S II

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Sony a7S II

The Sony a7S II is the second high-ISO “S” model and the sixth overall in the company’s a7 line of full-frame mirrorless cameras. It shares the improved body with the other “mark II” models (better weather resistance, in-body image stabilization,...

Fujifilm X-T10

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Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm’s X-T10 is a great low-cost entry into Fuji’s line of X-Trans sensor interchangeable-lens cameras. You can now get the same great mage quality of the company’s flagship X-T1 for just half the price. In fact, for only US$1,000 you can...

Olympus OM-D E-M10 II

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 II

The OM-D E-M10 II brings 5-axis in-body image stabilization to Olympus’ smallest micro four-thirds body. The camera also features an excellent OLED electronic viewfinder, much-improved controls, a fast electronic shutter and a new focus-bracketing (focus-stacking) mode. At US$649, it’s a...

Panasonic Lumix GX8

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Panasonic Lumix GX8

The Panasonic Lumix GX8 is the third in the company’s “GX” line to which they’ve added weather sealing, a fully articulating LCD, 4K video, 4-axis in-body image stabilization and a 20MP sensor. The GX8 is a great mid-range micro-four-thirds camera...

DxO One

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DxO One

Sony RX100 MK IV

[smart_track_player url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/content.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/AAtG-048-Sony-RX100-IV.mp3" color="750102" title="Sony RX100 mk IV" artist="All About the Gear" ] The Sony RX100 mk IV is a rare beast: the fourth generation in a very successful line of cameras. But at US$950, it's also the most-expensive point-and-shoot compact that...

Sony RX100 MK IV

Sony A7R MK II

[smart_track_player url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/content.blubrry.com/thisweekinphoto/AAtG-047-Sony-a7R-II.mp3" color="750102" title="Sony a7R mk II" artist="All About the Gear" ] The Sony a7R mk II is already being heralded by many as Camera of the Year. While most camera "sequels" add a new feature or two, Sony has put...

Leica Q

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Canon 5DS

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