The Camera Gear Podcast

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The Camera Gear Podcast episodes

July 22, 2025143: How Do You Organize Your Videos?
Lucas needs to organize his video library, so we talk through some options for how he could approach it. Also, a flurry of new firmware releases is bringing some exciting new features to various cameras, and Leica is releasing a monochrome film stock.
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Notes:
Panasonic Firmware updates for Lumix S1RII, S1II, and S1IIE Cameras Announced [CineD]
Sony BURANO Firmware Update V2.01 Released [CineD]
Leica SL3 and SL3-S Firmware Update v3.1.1 Released [CineD]
Sony a6700 adds smarter file transfers and improved LUT support [DPReview]
New firmware lets Nikon Z8 users create 180MP images and improves autofocus precision [DPReview]
Leica MONOPAN 50
Harman Launches Its Red 125 Redscale Pro-Finished Film in 120 Format [PetaPixel]
1 hr 7 min
July 15, 2025142: Are We Doing White Balance Wrong?
We dig into some of the details of white balance for photo and video, and consider whether our existing approach is correct or not. Also, is it ever worth it to buy camera and lens warranties?
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Notes:
Fuji X Recipe Generator
Fuji Style App
1 hr 6 min
July 08, 2025141: The Future of Blackmagic's Cameras, New Cine Lenses, and Deals for Days
We discuss our future plans for getting into higher-end video projects and consider what the future holds for Blackmagic with their RGBW sensor design and recent camera releases. Then, we cover a number of new cine prime and zoom releases and debate their pros and cons. Also, Daniel received his Lumix S1 II, and you won’t believe the continuing success he has with getting deals on L-mount gear…
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Notes:
Y.M Cinema article on Blackmagic sensor patents
Blackmagic RGBW sensor patent
Another Blackmagic patent
ANOTHER Blackmagic patent
Article about how Blackmagic designed one of the older 12K sensors in-house
Sigma Aizu Primes
Sigma 28-45mm T2 and 28-105mm T3 Development Announcement [CineD]
7Artisans INFINITE Cine Primes [PetaPixel]
TLS Rehoused Fuji EBC Lenses [CineD]
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens [B&H]
1 hr 23 min
July 01, 2025140: Fuji X-E5 and XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR
The Fuji X-E5 has been announced, and we have some thoughts about how it fits into their overall lineup of cameras. Also, Viltrox released an extraordinarily expensive cine zoom, and we learned more about how the TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 lens works from one of our listeners.
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Notes:
Viltrox Luna Full-Frame Cine Lenses [No Film School]
TTArtisan On-Camera Flash & Wireless Trigger
Fujifilm X-E5 Product Page
Fuji X-E5 Review [PetaPixel]
Fuji X-E5 [B&H]
Fuji XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR Lens [Fujifilm]
Fuji XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR Lens [B&H]
1 hr 25 min
June 24, 2025139: Faster Photo Editing and Sigma Rumors
Daniel has found an interesting way to make photo editing much faster, and Sigma has some rumored lenses we’re anxious to see. Also, Lucas has a few gripes about the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2.
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Notes:
Lightroom editing controllers
Logitech MX Creative Console
TourBox Elite
Godox iT30Pro F TTL Mini Flash [B&H]
Strobist
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 Rumors [Fuji Rumors]
This has been released since we recorded this episode, and it’s basically the exact lens that was rumored
1 hr 6 min
June 17, 2025138: The FX2 and Sony's Future Cameras
Sony’s new FX2 has us a bit confused, and we debate what it indicates about Sony’s roadmap of future sensors and cameras, and what we expect to see next from Sony.
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Notes:
Gerald Undone’s FX2 Review [YouTube]
PetaPixel FX2 Review [PetaPixel]
Sony FX2 [B&H]
1 hr 9 min
June 10, 2025137: Fuji X half
The Fuji X half might be one of the most unique digital cameras we’ve ever seen, and boy do we have thoughts. Also, Lucas got his film photos back from our recent Japan trip, and we have an exciting new addition to our interview filming setup.
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Notes:
Development Announcement of Ricoh GR IV
Atomos AtomX Cast
Fujifilm X half product page
Fuji X half [B&H]
1 hr 5 min
June 03, 2025136: DJI Mavic 4 Pro and Lumix 24-60 f/2.8
We continue discussing Panasonic’s recent announcements by talking about the Lumix S1 IIe as well as the new 24-60 f/2.8 L-mount lens. Also, DJI’s new Mavic 4 Pro caught our eye, but will we ever be able to buy one?
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Notes:
Synology 8TB BeeStation Plus
Panasonic Lumix 24-60 f/2.8 [B&H]
DJI Mavic 4 Pro [B&H]
Mavic 4 Pro Review from PetaPixel
1 hr 5 min
May 27, 2025135: Panasonic Lumix S1 II Super Episode
Panasonic announced the Lumix S1 II, and we just have one question: is this the camera of Daniel’s dreams?
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Notes:
New Pebble smartwatches
Panasonic Lumix S1 II product page
PetaPixel’s S1 II review
Gerald Undone’s S1 II video review
CineD S1 II Lab Test
Panasonic Lumix S1 II [B&H]
1 hr 38 min
May 20, 2025134: Davinci Resolve 20
Davinci Resolve 20 is here (at least, in beta) and it has several features we’re really excited to use. Also, there are a surprising number of new camera announcements this month, and TTArtisan released a lens with an interesting selectable bokeh feature. Finally, we end up with a topic that’s right up the alley of the Camera Gear Podcast–a debate about sensor bit depth as it relates to photos.
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Notes:
Sony FX3a Released - A Change So Subtle, You’ll Need a Spec Sheet [CineD]
Davinci Resolve 20 Public Beta Feature List [Blackmagic Design Forums]
TTArtisan’s New 35mm T2.1 Lens Features Two Different Bokeh Styles [PetaPixel]
1 hr 6 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.