Light Overtime Podcast

Episode 74 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we catch up with David's recent photography of the fall color changes in the UP and some Rally Car racing, Korey's Arizona trip and some new telephoto wildlife lenses, and we cover our community photoshare of Minimalism!Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!Check out www.koreybartos.com for more stories, photos, and content on the blog. 00:00 Intro & Photography Updates03:12 Sigma fp2 Camera & the New 50mm f/1.4 Classic Lens15:37 Fall Colors at Lake Angeline18:25 Lake Superior Performance Rally & Photographing Rally Cars23:11 Four Days of Photography in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula24:50 Presque Isle River, Waterfalls & Lake of the Clouds28:04 Hidden Waterfalls & the Rusty Blackbird Surprise32:15 Arizona Trip: Desert Landscapes, Birds & Dusty Sunrises41:37 Making Photos for Yourself Instead of Chasing Social Media44:48 Sony 100-400mm GM vs. Sigma 100-400mm47:33 Sony 400mm f/4.5 & Teleconverter Comparisons50:33 The $78 TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 Neo54:18 Arizona Hummingbirds & Getting the Shot57:08 Noise Reduction, Editing & Keeping Natural Detail01:01:07 Finding Hummingbirds in Arizona01:03:13 Photography Zines, Books & Printing Your Work01:05:13 Photo Share: Minimalist Photography01:22:51 Wrapping Up the Minimalism Photo Share01:23:24 Next Photo Share & Upcoming Gear01:24:42 Building a Website Beyond Instagram01:27:14 Community Updates & ClosingOur Gear***: The Sony a9III: https://amzn.to/435ggG7The Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR

Episode 73 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we catch up with what Korey and David have been shooting, talk about some upcoming trips that are planned, and get a little into the weeds about gear. Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!00:00 Intro & Photography Updates01:47 The $99 TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8 Neo08:30 First Photos & Budget Portrait Lens Impressions12:04 Hummingbird Caught Eating a Spider14:17 The Mystery of the Abandoned RV16:09 Spontaneous Asheville Trip & Photography18:11 Sierra Nevada Brewery & Creative Friends21:00 A Backyard Party, Portraits & a Scary Bee Sting25:00 Recent Photography, Gear & Shooting Adventures33:00 Telephoto Lens Choices & Getting More Reach40:56 Comparing the Sony 100-400mm and 200-600mm43:33 The Creative Value of Editing Your Own Photos44:57 Making Bird Vlogs as a Personal Photo Journal47:44 Renting the Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM for Arizona52:18 David's Black-and-White Street Photography56:09 High-Contrast Monochrome & the Nikon Zf57:43 Fog, Light & Photography in Michigan's Upper Peninsula59:49 Finding Photo Opportunities in Everyday Life01:00:30 Coffee Experiments & Creative Rituals01:04:22 Next Photo Share: Minimalist Photography01:07:41 Building a Website Beyond Social Media01:11:54 Printing Photos & Giving Images a Physical Life01:13:30 Community, Discord & Photo Share Guidelines01:15:55 Encouraging New Photographers01:19:23 Protecting Creativity & Building a Photography Community01:24:00 New Camera Gear & Compact Digital Cameras01:27:47 Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 & the Future of APS-C01:35:13 Sigma's Affordable APS-C Lens Trinity01:36:33 Connecting With Photographers Outside Instagram01:38:54 Social Media Scheduling & Meta Business Suite01:41:19 Photography Books, Print & Creative Inspiration01:42:43 Final Thoughts & ClosingOur Gear***: The Sony a9III: https://amzn.to/435ggG7The Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR

Episode 72 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we catch up with Korey's time at the Tactical Rescue Challenge and existing in Detroit, David has a bunch of images to share from various projects including some gorgeous Pied-billed Grebe shots, and we go over our community photoshare submissions for landscapes!Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!Chapters:00:00 Intro & Photography Life Update01:13 Sony A6700 vs A7 V as a Daily Carry06:47 Detroit Street Photography07:46 Connecticut TRC Photography15:17 Birding in Detroit & the Korey and Elle Channel18:08 Canon SELPHY CP1500 & Why You Should Print Photos22:15 The Temptation of a Massive Photo Printer25:22 Learning Photography History26:25 Long Exposure Wildlife Photography28:10 Photographing Pied-billed Grebes & Their Babies30:28 Long Exposure Street Photography32:38 DxO PhotoLab 9 vs Lightroom36:17 Camera Sensor Cleaning37:48 Sunrise Landscapes at Black Rocks39:45 Fall Migration & Bird Photography41:29 Photographing a Sunflower Field43:45 Landscape Composition & Using the Horizon45:05 Photographing the Lunar Eclipse & Milky Way48:44 David's Recent Photography Work50:17 The $99 TTArtisan 85mm f/1.854:15 Listener Landscape Photography SubmissionsOur Gear***: The Sony a9III: https://amzn.to/435ggG7The Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR

Episode 71 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we catch up with Korey's big gear pivot, his shift hard into filmmaking and the upcoming TRC tactical rescue challenge, then David shares a stacked haul of wildlife work including an epic local Pied-billed Grebe project.Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!Check out my buddy at Lucky Frog: https://luckyfrogbeverages.com/https://www.instagram.com/luckyfrogbevs/Chapters:0:00 – Intro, Lucky Frog tonic & coffee talk3:00 – Korey’s storage cleanup, Florida vlog, TRC/SWAT trip plans & video portfolio goals7:00 – Gear talk: RX10 V disappointment, FX5 discussion15:40 – Korey buys new gear!21:00 – Personal reflection: filmmaking focus vs other hobbies25:00 – Landscape photo share call for next episode26:00 – David’s Moose River camping (Grosbeak + Goldeneye)32:20 – Milky Way shots + Google Maps pin tip36:25 – Lake Harlow fog + warblers40:00 – Nikon VR / lens behavior talk44:00 – Pied-billed Grebes long-term project53:30 – New cat Washi + other birds (Indigo Bunting, Rough-legged Hawk, baby Kestrels)57:20 – Upcoming birding plans & wrap-upOur Gear***: The Sony a9III: https://amzn.to/435ggG7The Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR

Episode 70 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we catch up with David on some of his birding and Nikon gear whoas, Korey gets married and we talk about shooting your own wedding photos on your honeymoon, Korey borrowing the OM SYSTEM OM-1 MKII and it's a HUGE photo share!Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!Chapters:00:00 Intro & Life Update After the Wedding01:24 Harlow Lake Bird Photography Adventure07:58 Nikon 500mm PF Focus Motor Failure11:42 Switching to the Nikon 180-600mm15:09 Tawas Point Birding & Wildlife Photography19:20 Milky Way Photography in Michigan20:23 Tuttle Marsh, Piping Plovers & New Bird Species30:07 Wedding Recap & Behind the Scenes33:39 OM System OM-1 Mark II First Impressions44:53 Teddy Roosevelt National Park Wildlife51:28 Yellowstone National Park Highlights01:07:45 Wildlife Encounters, Landscapes & Road Trip Photography01:26:10 Editing, Gear Talk & Photography Workflow01:45:32 What Makes a Great Landscape Photograph?02:00:29 Closing ThoughtsOur Gear***: The Sony a9III: https://amzn.to/435ggG7The Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR

Episode 69 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week Korey explains why the Fujifilm X System doesn't fit into his workflow (It's him, not you Fuji), we talk birding, IR experimentation, 135mm lenses, and share some more of our photography!Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!Chapters:00:00 Intro & Coffee Talk02:20 Fujifilm Reality Check: Why It’s Not Working Out08:20 Editing RAW Files, Film Sims & Workflow Frustrations12:20 Family Photos, Events & Real-World Camera Performance20:25 Final Verdict on Fujifilm as an Everyday Camera25:45 Bird Photography & First Infrared Photography Experiments35:55 Lens Talk: 135mm Primesand Favorite Glass45:30 Zoom Lens Debate, Travel Kits & Camera Gear Choices55:20 Battery Solutions, Travel Photography & Field Lessons1:05:30 Sony Camera Setup, Frame Rates & Shooting Workflow1:11:45 Photography Challenge: LandscapesOur Gear***: The Sony a9III: https://amzn.to/435ggG7The Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR

Episode 68 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we talk about restoring old family photographs, preserving memories through photography, spring bird migration in Michigan, and a huge week of camera news including the Sony A7R VI, Canon R6 V, and Panasonic’s latest compact camera. We also dive into new manual focus lenses, Fujifilm film simulations, wildlife photography, photo sharing, and the joy of carrying cameras everywhere again.Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!https://www.instagram.com/richard.jacobson906/https://www.instagram.com/ryan.paluczak/https://www.instagram.com/kababco/https://www.instagram.com/hlb_animal_photography/https://www.instagram.com/passivetourist/https://www.instagram.com/j.miqueas/Chapters:00:00 Intro + coffee check-in02:30 Restoring old family photos and rediscovering memories07:38 Why preserving physical photos still matters10:23 Massive camera news week (Sony, Canon, Panasonic)11:36 Sony A7R VI first impressions and preorder thoughts20:34 Sony 100-400 GM discussion and wildlife setups24:29 Panasonic’s new compact camera surprise28:15 New manual focus lenses and shooting experience35:27 Fujifilm X-T4 impressions and film simulations41:51 Michigan spring bird migration photography48:42 Birding at Lake Bancroft and wildlife photography talk50:58 Pied-billed grebes and favorite bird encounters53:00 Vintage photo vibes and spring shooting inspiration01:02:14 Photography gear philosophy and carrying cameras daily01:14:32 Film looks, editing styles, and creative workflow01:26:48 Wildlife photography setups and lens preferences01:39:55 Listener photo share and community submissions01:53:27 Final thoughts and wrap-upOur Gear***: The Sony A7CR: https://amzn.to/3YcWRRjThe Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR

Episode 67 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week on the show, we cover recent photography adventures, new gear experiences, and evolving creative workflows. From testing the Fuji X-T4 and Nikon Zfand experimenting with RAW vs JPEG, to street photography in San Diego and a shift toward more intentional birding, the conversation explores how different tools and approaches shape the way we shoot and create.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro + Episode Overview

00:17 Spring Updates + Goose Nest Story

03:20 Fuji X-T4 First Impressions & Setup

06:40 Camera Handling, IBIS Issues, and Form Factor

08:20 Fuji Direction & Camera Line Discussion

10:58 Florida Birding Trip + New Vlog Channel

12:26 Vlogging Approach & Creative Philosophy

14:03 Fuji RAW vs JPEG Comparisons (Real Examples)

18:54 Shooting Workflow Takeaways (RAW+JPEG, Film Sims)

22:58 Autofocus vs Manual Focus Debate

27:02 Gear Philosophy + Future Fuji Plans

28:04 Listener Photo Submission Reminder

30:40 San Diego Trip (ZF + Lenses Overview)

32:15 Shooting RAW+JPEG + Film Profiles in Practice

38:07 Street Photography Experience + City Shooting

44:50 Travel Workflow (iPad vs Laptop for Culling)

48:53 Street Photography Ethics & Techniques

51:22 Favorite Shots + Lens Performance (85mm)

58:11 DXO Editing Software + Film Pack Discussion

59:53 Sunrise Landscape Shoot Breakdown

01:05:00 Birding Journal + Slowing Down Approach

01:10:00 Bird Photography Philosophy Shift

01:13:30 Florida Trip Highlights + Favorite Bird Moments

Our Gear***: The Sony A7CR: https://amzn.to/3YcWRRjThe Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR These are all affiliate links***

Episode 66 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we talk about a chaotic goose nesting saga that turns into an unexpected nature update, the slow arrival of spring and birding season in Michigan, and a deep dive into vintage camera gear—including testing a 2002 Nikon D100 with classic glass. We also break down our early experience with DxO PhotoLab 9, comparing it to Lightroom, discussing workflow changes, and highlighting standout features that could reshape how we edit photos.Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!Chapters:00:00 Intro + Episode 66 / Project Hail Mary01:00 Goose Nest Story + Birding Updates04:25 Spring Conditions in Michigan + Shooting Limitations06:30 Photography Plans + Recent Shooting07:30 Camera Donation + Vintage Gear Overview10:00 Nikon D100 Test + Vintage Camera Discussion13:10 DxO PhotoLab Partnership + First Impressions16:00 Workflow Changes + File Organization19:10 DxO Performance + Features (Export, FilmPack, Tools)23:00 Masking + Subject Detection ComparisonOur Gear***: The Sony A7CR: https://amzn.to/3YcWRRjThe Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR These are all affiliate links***

Episode 65 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we talk about David's new lens experiences, why everything on television is medium format/65mm format and shallow DoF, engaging with your own photography, and announce a new photo share!

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Links:Fujifilm lens voting:https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/focus-on-glass-untold-stories-2026-spring/

Interview with Tony:https://youtu.be/cBM-czD3TNY?si=cyQik9cjVNrcbZZ3

DxO Photolab 9 (We have no affiliation or partnership): https://www.dxo.com/dxo-photolab/

Macbook Neo:https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/

Our Gear***: The Sony A7CR: https://amzn.to/3YcWRRjThe Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR These are all affiliate links***