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December 23, 2025163: Camera Brand Review: 2025 Edition
We look back at the camera news of 2025 and judge each major camera brand’s wins and losses, as well as reflect on what surprised us and what we hope to see in 2026.
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Notes:
Releases in 2025
Sony
Cameras
Sony A7 V
Sony RX1R III
Sony FX2
Sony FX3a
Sony PXW-Z300
Lenses
Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM
Nikon / RED
Cameras
Nikon Z5 II
Nikon ZR
Nikon Coolpix P1100
RED V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount
RED KOMODO-X Z Mount
RED V-RAPTOR XE (Z-Mount)
Lenses
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Fujifilm
Cameras
Fuji X-Half
Fuji X-E5
Fuji X-T30 III
Fuji GFX100RF
Fuji GFX Eterna 55
Lenses
Fuji XC 13-33 f/3.5-6.3 OIS
Fuji 23mm f/2.8 WR
Canon
Cameras
Canon R6 III
Canon C50
Canon R50 V
Canon PowerShot V1
Lenses
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM
Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM
Panasonic
Cameras
Panasonic Lumix S1R II
Panasonic Lumix S1 II
Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
Lenses
Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.
Pentax / Ricoh
Cameras
Ricoh GR IV
Leica
Cameras
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica M EV1
Leica SL3-S
Lenses
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH
OM System
Cameras
OM System OM-5 MK II
OM System OM-3
Lenses
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 II
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
Sigma
Cameras
Sigma BF
Lenses
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports
Hasselblad
Cameras
Hasselblad X2D II 100C
Lenses
Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E
Blackmagic
Cameras
Blackmagic Pyxis 12K
Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K
ARRI
Cameras
ARRI Alexa 36 Xtreme
1 hr 38 min
December 16, 2025162: Sony A7 V
Hot on the heels of the Canon R6 Mark III, Sony announced the long-awaited A7 V. With the previous A7 IV having come out all the way back in 2021, does the new A7 V catch Sony up to the competition or leapfrog them ahead?
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Notes:
Canon lenses of interest
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens
Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens
Sony A7 V
Sony A7 V Review [Petapixel]
1 hr 31 min
December 09, 2025161: The Actual Canon R6 Mark III Super Episode
We dig deep into the new Canon R6 Mark III. Has Canon managed to come out on top in the crowded midrange full-frame mirrorless camera segment?
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Notes:
Canon EOS R6 Mark III
Canon EOS R6 III Review: Predictably Excellent [PetaPixel]
1 hr 26 min
December 02, 2025160: Canon 45mm f/1.2 and Photo Backup Workflow Improvements
Lucas is considering some changes to his photo backup workflow, which is an undertaking of epic proportions. Also, Canon’s new 45mm f/1.2 STM lens has us wondering if RF mount has finally reached its full potential.
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Notes:
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens [Adorama]
How Two Photographers Transformed RAW Photo Support on Mac [PetaPixel]
1 hr 8 min
November 25, 2025159: Photography on a Boat
In a major escalation of our previous episode on photography around water, we’re back from recent travel with exciting seafaring tales of using our cameras in the swamp and the ocean.
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Notes:
Nikon ZR Lab Test [CineD]
OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 [B&H]
1 hr 34 min
November 11, 2025158: Fuji X-T30 III and The WideluxX Film Camera
Fuji has released yet another iteration in the X-T30 line, and Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux panoramic film camera. Also, Daniel’s collection of pocketable cameras grows ever larger.
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Notes:
Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Has Reached Prototype Stage and It’s Beautiful [PetaPixel]
Fuji X-T30 III [B&H]
Fujifilm X-T30 III Review: Same Price, Nearly the Same Camera [PetaPixel]
Fuji XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS Lens [B&H]
58 min
November 04, 2025157: Tamron 25-200 Superzoom and Chroma Subsampling Deep Dive
This week’s episode runs the full gamut of Camera Gear Podcast themes, including a new superzoom lens, an extremely nerdy deep dive into chroma subsampling, and Lucas fanboying over Peak Design gear.
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Notes:
Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 Lens [B&H]
Peak Design Field Plate
Peak Design Form Rope Strap
Peak Design Cuff Rope
YouTube video on chroma subsampling issues
50 min
October 28, 2025156: Talent vs. Skill in Photography, and Choosing Gear for YouTube
We debate how much of photography is having an “eye” for it, versus learning the skills of using a camera. Then, we shift gears into discussing what gear we’d use to start a YouTube channel, and how we’d each approach filming and editing for a channel. Bonus: Lucas unexpectedly has to match camera brands with F1 teams.
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Notes:
The Decisive Moment [Amazon.com]
1 hr 11 min
October 14, 2025155: ProRes RAW in Davinci Resolve and iPhone 17 Pro Video Features
The recent iPhone 17 Pro release brought with it a development we weren’t expecting: ProRes RAW support in Davinci Resolve. We talk about this exciting new capability as well as our thoughts on the growing pro video feature set of the new iPhone. Also, have you ever thought about rigging out your Osmo Pocket? Because apparently, there’s a product for that.
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Notes:
ZOSS Expands OSMODO Rig Line for DJI Osmo Pocket 3 With Box-Style Housings [CineD]
Apple Final Cut Camera 2.0 [CineD]
Blackmagic Camera ProDock [Blackmagic Design]
DaVinci Resolve’s New ProRes RAW Support Makes it the Best Color Grading Software [PetaPixel]
1 hr 12 min
October 07, 2025154: Fuji GFX Eterna and Hasselblad X2D II 100C
Today’s show is all about medium format, with a look at the new Hasselblad X2D II 100C photo camera as well as our thoughts on the latest specs and news about the Fuji GFX Eterna medium format cinema camera. Is bigger always better?
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Notes:
X2D II 100C [Hasselblad]
Hasselblad X2D II 100C Review [PetaPixel]
XCD 2,8-4/35-100E Lens [Hasselblad]
Hasselblad X2D II 100C [B&H]
Fujifilm Introduces FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 Filmmaking Camera [Fujifilm]
GFX Eterna Promotional Video
Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Cinema Camera [B&H]
Fujinon GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens [B&H]
1 hr 18 min

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A discussion show that’s all about camera gear for photography and video. If you like to nerd out on camera specs, are always looking for a better cage setup, or want to understand video codecs better, you’ll probably enjoy this podcast.