The Maximalist

The Maximalist gang welcomes friend and Photographer Ilana Natasha Ba-rav on the show to talk about the deluge of new mirrorless stuff and hands on experience with Sony's army of mirrorless, the Fuji X-T3 and Nikon Z7

Guest

• Ilana Natasha Bar-Av - http://www.ilananatasha.com , Instagram: @IlanaNatasha
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Hosts

Russell Edwards - RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi

Duy Ho - DuyHoPhotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_

Joseph Tan - JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight

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Shownotes

• Nikon Z6/z7: Announcement
• • Z6/z7 comparison
  • Z7 overview
  • Z7 Banding issues
  • Z7 AF through FTZ adapter
• Fuji X-T3: specs + vs. X-T2, review
• Canon EOS R: Announcement
• • IQ vs. 5D4, others BANDING!: Youtube
• Panasonic/Leica/Sigma alliance: Announcement
• • Leica SL background
  • basics

Times are a changin', and even though that change is mirrorless, Joseph and guest Alex Zyuzikov of red Sphere Studioes reflect on their recent moves to Sony Alpha cameras with co-hosts Russell and Duy, and they all do a little photographic navel gazing with Paul Gargagliano and veteran guest Brian MacStay.

Guests

• Alex Zyuzikov - RedSphereStudios.com - Instagram: @RedSphereStudios
• Paul Gargagliano - HazelPhoto.com - Instagram: @HazelPhotoWeddings
• Brian MacStay - BrianMacStayPhotography.com - Instagram: @BrianMacStayPhoto

Hosts Russell Edwards - RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi Duy Ho - DuyHoPhotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_ Joseph Tan - JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight

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Shownotes

• Nikon announces their Z6/Z7 mirrorless camera line
• Alex's A9's amazing PJ robo-capture:
• Sony A7III
• Sony A9
• Sony FE 24-105 f/4 G OSS lens
• Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2 ED VR II

The guys welcome Bay Area wedding film maven Jesse Garrison of Love Unique Studios to talk about that foreign, far off territory of VIDEO. Ever wonder how/where to hide a mic on a bride to get awesome ceremony audio? How exactly does one get the shot on solo assignment in Dubai while dodging hotel security guards who aren't totally down for your artistic license? Take a listen, because just liek Bo, Jesse knows. Guest Jesse Garrison - http://www.LoveUniqueStudios.com , Instagram: @love_unique_studios Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_ Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight

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Shownotes

• Panasonic GH5
• Panasonic 12-60mm f3.5-5.6
• Panasonic GH5 stabilization tests
• Canon 60D,
• Canon 5D Mark III
• Canon 6D Mark II
• Canon C100 Mark II
• Zoom H6
• DJI Ronin "Backbreaker" heavy duty gimbal
• Neutral density filters explained
• Canon 1.4x and 2.0x extenders
• Bo Knows

In an unprecented move, the guys have recorded their second episode in a week (!!!) because of Sony's seismic announcement of the a7III at WPPI. Hang out with Russell, Duy, and Joseph as they pick apart its spec sheet, why this might be a game changer, and figure out what the newcomer can do that Nikan't or Canon't 🤓. Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_ Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight

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News & Stuff

• Sony A7III Specs/Announcement
• Sigma Art Announcements for Sony E-Mount
• Sigma 12-24mm f/2.8 Art Pricing
• Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art
• Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for Sony E-Mount

Shownotes

• Summary of A7III vs A7RIII vs A9 vs D850
• Sony a9
• Sony a7RIII
• Sony a9 vs. a7RIII image quality
• Contrast Detect vs. Phase Detect Autofocus
• Canon 6D II - The Worst Camera of 2017
• Canon Dual Pixel Autofocus
• Fuji Dials
• Fuji X-T2 / Fuji X-T20
• Nikon D750
• Canon M5
• Fuji X-T3 rumors

In this episode our hosts catch up on a fresh Fuji, recent purchases, and their hopes/dreams for the year in their first remote podcast recording. **Bear with us for the few errant clicks/pops in spots on this episode; we're working out recording gear details, we'll fix it for next time, promise!** Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_ Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight

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News & Stuff

• Fujifilm X-H1
• Godox AD600 Pro/Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro

Shownotes

• Winamp in browser
• Fujifilm X-T20/X-T2
• Joseph's Iceland Escapade
• Iceland in the spring
• Sigma Art Line
• Apple Car Play and Android Auto

New Stuff

• Joseph:
  • Godox Pro Controller
  • Sony a7RIII
• Duy:
  • Sigma 135 Art
• Russell:
  • Google Pixel 2

Get your wallets out. This episode the gang has guest Brian Macstay and together they ruminate over Nikon's D850, Sony's a7riii and even Apple's new iPhone X. Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_ Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight Guest Brian Macstay - http://www.BrianMacstayPhotography.com, Instagram: @BrianMacstayPhoto

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News & Stuff

• Sony Announces the a7R III
  • II vs III

Shownotes

• Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art
• D750 issues
• D850 High ISO performance
• Sony A9 AF
• Leica M Typ 240
• Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH
• iPhone X
• Apple Portrait Lighting Modes
• Apple AirPods

Russell & Duy salivate over Nikon's latest creation while Joseph huddles in the corner, sobbing, but just a little. We discuss the ins and outs of the D850, catch up on our latest acquisitions, and enjoy a nice glass of whisky! Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_ Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight

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News & Stuff

• New Canon Lenses
• Nikon D850
  • vs. Canon 5D Mark IV

Shownotes

• Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art
• Upcoming eclipse events
• D750 issues
• Nikon D5 and it's sweet AF
• Dual Pixel Raw is basically useless
• D850 High ISO performance
• Nikon Camera Sensors and their manufacturers
• Sony A9 AF
• Flashpoint eVOLV Dual Power Twin Head Bracket
• GF 23mm f4, GF 110mm f2
• Chicken Coops
• Custom cut foam

The Maximalist guys gather to discuss the latest camera news, Russell's new mirrorless toy, and bring on special guest, Nicole Blumberg, to talk about bringing film in the fold. Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com , Instagram: @russlevi Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com , Instagram: @DuyHo_ Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com , Instagram: @JandALight Guest Nicole Blumberg - http://www.NicoleBlumberg.com , Instagram: @Nicole.Blumberg.Photography

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News & Stuff

• DxOMark Reviews Sony a9 sensor performance
• Canon 6DII Leaks/Rumors
• Trio of Nikon Lenses (ultra wide zooms and Duy-approved 28mm f/1.4)
• Godox/Flashpoint TT350-F TTL/HSS 2.4Ghz Tx/Rx Speedlite (F is for Fuji)

Shownotes

• Canon EOS-3 35mm Film Body
• Canon EOS 620 35mm Film Body
• Fujifilm X-T20 , X100T , X70
• Olympus O-MD E-M10 II
• Fuji Portra 400 35mm Film
• Pentax 645 Medium Format Film Camera
• Contax 645 Medium Format Film Camera
• Jose Villa and his gear
• Richard Photo Lab
• Pentax 75mm f/2.8 Medium Format Lens
• Sekonic Light Meters

Join Joseph, Russell, and Duy in your favorite photography gear discussion podcast as they examen the changing paradigm of Canon/Nikon full frame sensor sized dSLRs, travel camera considerations, and traditionally sized flash units. Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com

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News & Stuff

• Sony a9 full-frame interchangable lens camera

Shownotes

• Olympus O-MD E-M10 II
• Fujifilm X-T20
• Tales by Light - Canon propaganda on Netflix
• OLED LG goodness
• J&A Light's European Vacation on Sony A7RII + adapted lenses
• Micro Four-Thirds Mount Info
• Micro Four-Thirds Sensor Size Comparison
• Micro Four-Thirds Lens Selections
• Fuji X-mount 23mm f/2.0
• Duy's Fujifilm GFX 50s Samples
• Godox AD200
• Godox AD600
• Godox AD-S3 16" Beauty Dish + Grid
• Photek Softlight
• Origin of the name "Beatles"

After an unplanned hiatus from the internets, the trio of gear junkies are back! Join Russell, Duy, and Joseph as they reconnect and catch up, discussing their latest acquisitions, adventures, and possibly a new trend in photo-walks.

Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com || @russlevi on Instagram Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com || @DuyHo_ on Instagram Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com || @JandALight on Instagram

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News & Stuff

• Sigma Announces 135mm f/1.8 Art, 14mm f/1.8 Art, 24-70mm f/2.8 Art, 100-400mm f/6.3 Contemporary
• Godox AD200 "Pocket Flash"
  • Godox 2.4Ghz flash system overview

Shownotes

• Fuji GFX50S compact medium format camera
• Fuji X-T2
• Fuji X-Pro2
• Canon M5
• Phase Camera System
• Hasselblad
• The Fuji X-Trans Sensor
• Fujifilm NP-T125 rechargable battery
• HCB