February 14, 2026

Episode 203: Do You Have $10,000 to Spare?

31 minutes

The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We’ve talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica’s Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions.

(Photo: Leica)

Hosts:

Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky

Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

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I Asked AI to Predict the Weather. It's About as Reliable as a Groundhog - CNET

Compact Camera Sales More Than Doubled Last Year in Japan | PetaPixel

Regarding the price of the Ricoh GR cameras, Kirk was thinking of the prices in the UK. In the US, the prices are $1,600 and and $2.200.

Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. | Leica Camera US

Leica 35mm Noctilux-M f/1.2 ASPH Review: A Long Time Coming | PetaPixel

Adobe Lightroom Classic release notes

Aftershoot

Thomas Pynchon: Vineland (Kirk said it was published in 1980; that should be 1990)

How 'One Battle After Another' Shot the Car Chase Scene Like a Gritty '70s Film - YouTube

Jeff’s Snapshot

The Uncool by Cameron Crowe

Kirk’s Snapshot

One Battle After Another

(Compact cameras. Credit: PetaPixel)

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