CAMERAS OR WHATEVER

Just because there were no big cameras announced doesn't mean there wasn't a ton of interesting details on the show floor. Jordan Drake of TCSTV is back to talk video.

We don't replace our primary cameras very often, but to meet increasing videos demands Tyler went with a new Sony, the a7RII. The long and short is that it's image quality is best in class with super sharp, high resolution images with lots of dynamic range in the shadows. The down side is lots of interface design problems, consumer level build quality and very slow image review. 

Samples from the Sony a7R II

Even natural light takes a lot of work, so we discuss the various ways to make any lighting situation work for you.

To start 2016 we are talking about ways to keep moving forward when you are out of ideas, and just don't feel like it. Also some follow up on the Film Toaster and Chris Dowsett sticks around for a few extra minutes to talk Star Wars.

This may not be what you were expecting in your podcast feed, but I put a lot of thought into in a galaxy far far way and recorded a bonus track with Rob Mitchelson. We will be back to talking cameras soon!

Looking back at 2015 we had a funny mix of incredibly innovative and painfully dull camera technology. Most of our workhorse cameras were left unchanged, while whole new genres are being opened by others. Either way, it's great time to be a photographer!

Photography gear isn't cheap, so a lot of careful thought goes into building a camera kit. We give our recommendations for the best cameras and lenses for a new photographer to start with, based on what you want to shoot.

This week we talk about light stands vs c-stands, Tyler's gear wishlist, Cameron's impressions of the Film Toaster, and if there is any reason to consider switching from Lightroom to Capture One.

Tyler & Cameron search for the perfect camera straps and review and compare our new ones. They talk about hands on impressions from PhotoPlus Expo in New York, film scanners, travel and as always some musical recommendations. 

Cecilia camera straps

ONA camera straps

Holdfast Gear straps

Black Rapid straps

Barbershop bags and straps

Leica SL

Film Toaster

Tyler is back from his huge trip and has a few stories, Cameron gripes about client woes, we talk about outsourcing post processing, and put out a call for a new type of film scanner.