The PetaPixel Podcast

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What's The PetaPixel Podcast about?

A photography podcast. Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join PetaPixel's Editor-in-Chief Jaron Schneider for a weekly discussion on current events in the photo industry, camera equipment, technology, culture, and more.

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The PetaPixel Podcast episodes:

05.01.2024
PetaPixel VacationCast: Canon FINALLY Opens the RF Mount!
If you love photography and are looking for your next opportunity to upgrade your gear, or if you’ve been waiting to purchase the new OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II, you won’t want to miss this special offer from OM SYSTEM! Bring...
04.24.2024
So, Is the Insta360 X4 8K Actually Any Good?
We would like to thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. Recently, PetaPixel followed OM SYSTEM Ambassadors Tiffany Taxis and Arthur Lefo as they photographed the incredible winter wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The photographers had brought the recently released OM SYSTEM...
04.17.2024
Ranking Every Camera Maker's Software (They're All Bad)
We want to once again thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM, who are bringing you an unbeatable deal today! For outdoor enthusiasts and photographers, size and weight of camera gear often plays a big role. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 not...
04.10.2024
Sony’s New Firmware Didn’t Give Us EVERYTHING We Wanted
Today’s episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, delivering cutting-edge technology for photographers everywhere. Now for all you birding enthusiasts out there, OM SYSTEM has something special in store just for you: discounts on multiple pro-level zoom lenses that will...
04.03.2024
Sony FINALLY Updates Cameras, and Will Ricoh Ever Make a GR IV?
This week's podcast is once again brought to you by OM SYSTEM! In the world of photography, versatility and quality are paramount. OM SYSTEM stands at the forefront of this revolution offering a series of high-performance pro-grade lenses, all featuring...
03.27.2024
Sony's New 247MP Sensor and Fuji X100VI Craziness Continues
This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by OM SYSTEM. Right now, they’ve got deals that’ll have you upgrading your camera gear. For example, the shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, and crushproof Tough TG-7 is a camera that’s as rugged as your adventures...
03.20.2024
The Highs And Lows of Our Professional Journeys
When a listener asked Chris, Jordan, and Jaron to share how their careers (all the highs and lows) have gone over the years, the team decided it was worthy of a main story segment to itself. Speaking of creative journeys,...
03.13.2024
WHAT?! Nikon is a CINEMA CAMERA Company Now?
Join OM SYSTEM for Lens Fest! Now through March 31st, you’ll find incredible discounts on nearly all M.Zuiko Pro lenses, now $200 off. Plus, unlock savings of up to $400 on most non-pro M.Zuiko lenses, along with exclusive camera and...
03.06.2024
The Year's BEST Movies to Inspire Your Photography
Today’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM and their award-winning TOUGH TG-7—a camera built to withstand the most extreme conditions. The TOUGH TG-7 is built like a tank. It’s waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and crushproof. Whether you’re hiking in...
02.28.2024
A HUGE Week for Fuji, Sigma, Sony, and More!
Thank you to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring the PetaPixel Podcast! OM SYSTEM unveiled its latest flagship camera, the OM-1 Mark II, on January 30, building upon the legacy of the original OM-1. With double the buffer size and impressive high-speed...
02.14.2024
Diving Into Underwater Photography (feat. Kristi Odom)
Thanks to our podcast sponsor OM SYSTEM! OM SYSTEM unveiled its latest flagship camera on January 30th, the OM-1 Mark II, which builds upon the legacy of the original OM-1. With double the buffer size and impressive high-speed sequential shooting...
02.07.2024
Samsung Says Photos Aren't Real! (feat. The Verge's Allison Johnson)
We would once again like to thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. Just last week, OM SYSTEM announced their new flagship camera, the OM-1 Mark II, along with two new lenses: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS and the...
01.31.2024
The State of Medium Format in 2024
We would once again like to thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse recently took the OM-1 Mark II and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS on safari to Kenya’s Masai Mara and Samburu National...
01.24.2024
What is 'Good Enough' for a New Smartphone Camera?
We would like to thank OM SYSTEM for their continued sponsorship of the PetaPixel podcast. As most of us here in North America recently learned, winter has officially arrived. So with all of this beautiful snowfall, what better time to...
01.17.2024
Samsung Talks Photo Features in the Galaxy S24 Ultra
We would like to thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. Every journey is a story waiting to be told. A thousand little moments hidden between a beginning and an end. And there is no better way to tell your story...
01.10.2024
Grading Every Camera Maker's 2023 Performance
We want to wish a very happy new year to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! This morning, we published a story featuring tips from OM SYSTEM Ambassador Emilie Talpin on how to improve your macro photography. Macro photography is one...
12.13.2023
Our BOLD Camera Predictions for 2024! (feat. Camera Labs' Gordon Laing)
Get ready to embrace winter with incredible deals on OM SYSTEM products. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering an unbeatable seasonal offer you won’t want to miss. Purchase the E-M10 Mark IV body and receive the M.Zuiko 14-42mm II R...
12.06.2023
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2024
Thanks again to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM, makers of the ultimate compact camera for outdoor enthusiasts, the OM-5. Recently, we published an awesome film in which we followed OM SYSTEM Ambassador Matt Suess as he explored Idaho’s stunning Sawtooth Mountains...
11.29.2023
Chris and Jordan Dig Through a Mountain of Your Questions!
You asked, we answered! We got buried behind weeks of your outstanding questions and now we're digging ourselves out. Get ready for a heavy dose of camera education! Attention photography enthusiasts! Get ready to capture those priceless moments with unbeatable deals...
11.22.2023
The Most Impactful Tech of 2023 (feat. Tyler Stalman)
Thanks again to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. You don’t have to wait until Black Friday to get huge savings on OM SYSTEM cameras, lenses, and more! This includes the compact, durable and feature-packed OM-5 camera for just $999. Make...
11.15.2023
Is the Sony a9 III the Start of the Global Shutter Future?
We would like to thank the PetaPixel podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Get ready to celebrate the holidays with huge seasonal savings on OM SYSTEM cameras, lenses and more! Holiday promotions begin this Thursday, November 16th. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel for the complete...
11.08.2023
What Does Content Authenticity in Photos Actually Mean?
We’d like to take a moment to give a shoutout to our incredible sponsor, OM SYSTEM. You probably know them as Olympus, but they've undergone an amazing transformation into OM SYSTEM. And to celebrate OM SYSTEM week, the second anniversary...
11.01.2023
The STRANGEST Things We've Seen at Trade Shows and Press Events! (feat. Ted Forbes)
Once again, we would like to thank our sponsor, OM SYSTEM, who make The PetaPixel podcast possible. OM SYSTEM is celebrating a significant milestone this Friday—it’s their 2nd anniversary, OM SYSTEM Day. OM SYSTEM wants to involve the community in...
10.25.2023
What is REALLY Going on with the Fuji GFX 100 II? (feat. Jim Kasson)
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by camera expert Jim Kasson who explains what he found in testing the new medium format Fujifilm GFX 100 II and why it matters. Once again, we would like to...
10.18.2023
CineStill's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
This week's podcast is brought to you once again by OM SYSTEM. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering some great Fall Savings on cameras and lenses. Now through November 15th, you can grab the compact, lightweight OM-5 for just $999.99....
10.11.2023
Two Never-Before-Seen Lenses Unveiled in One Day!
This week’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. With the hot temperatures of summer behind us, there is no better season for outdoor photography than autumn. Fall colors, crisp morning air, and golden light all set the stage...
10.04.2023
We Ask Google About the New PIXEL 8 PRO!
Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode of the PetaPixel Podcast! Remember the photo industry buzz of November 2020? That’s when the highly anticipated M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO lens made its grand entrance. If you...
09.27.2023
Our Biggest Disasters While Making Our YouTube Show
While every video that Chris and Jordan produce looks like it came together flawlessly, a lot has happened behind the scenes you might not be aware of. Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode! Is your camera gear old? Is...
09.20.2023
Is There Any Real Benefit to Retro Camera Design?
This week Nikon launched the Zf, a full-frame retro-inspired camera that packs some serious technology and gives us a glimpse into the company's future. But we have some questions about retro design: is it all nostalgia or is there more...
09.13.2023
What We Didn't Say About the Apple iPhone 15
This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! Get ready to take your photography to the extreme. This morning, OM SYSTEM announced the Tough TG-7, a dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof camera featuring an F2.0 high-speed zoom lens,...
09.06.2023
Chris and Jordan have NEVER done ANYTHING like this before!
This week’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! With the hot temperatures of summer winding down, there is no better season for outdoor photography than autumn. Fall colors, crisp morning air, and golden light all set the stage...
08.30.2023
What the Heck is Sony THINKING?!
Yesterday, Sony added two more cameras to its line of interchangeable cameras which brought the line to no less than 18 total choices from entry-level through professional. That is just too many. Today’s podcast episode is once again brought to you...
08.23.2023
Is Lens Breathing Being BLOWN Out of Proportion?
Don’t miss out on incredible late summer savings brought to you by the PetaPixel Podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Capture your end-of-summer adventures with style by taking advantage of this exclusive offer: Save a remarkable $699.99 when you bundle the OM-5...
08.16.2023
What is One Piece of Gear You'll Never Get Rid Of?
Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode! This week, OM SYSTEM proudly marks its participation in the annual World Photography Day celebrations, paying homage to the art of capturing moments through the lens. With a commitment to educating photography...
08.09.2023
Chris and Jordan's Favorite Travel Camera Gear!
This week's podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to...
08.02.2023
What the HECK Do All These Camera Terms Mean?!
This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM, who is happy to introduce their exclusive Trade-In, Trade-Up promotion! Trade in any qualified interchangeable lens camera for credit towards an exciting camera upgrade. You can unlock even more savings on...
07.26.2023
Meet the Artists Behind NASA's GORGEOUS Space Photos
Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode! Given the space theme, we thought it would be a great time to share a comprehensive guide to astrophotography written by OM SYSTEM Ambassador Peter Baumgarten. Learn how he plans his Milky...
07.19.2023
If Zuckerberg Hides His Kids' Faces in Photos... Should YOU?
This week’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to...
07.13.2023
Should You Become a Pro Photographer?
This week’s podcast is once again sponsored by OM SYSTEM. Lindblad Expeditions Director of Photography and OM SYSTEM Ambassador Ralph Lee Hopkins has shared his favorite expedition cruises that he recommends for adventure-seeking photographers. Hopkins also provides tips and tricks...
07.05.2023
Would You Keep Taking Photos if NOBODY Cared?
Thank you to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring The PetaPixel Podcast! Recently, PetaPixel Travel Editor Michael Bonocore traveled to the Galápagos Islands with the lightweight, portable, and rugged OM-1. Read about his experience checking off a destination on his photography bucket...
06.28.2023
What REALLY Happened with DPReview and Amazon (feat. Richard Butler)
This week’s PetaPixel Podcast episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. With summer in full swing, wildlife photography season is officially here. Check out how the talented Ben Knoot uses the OM-1’s Pro Capture Mode and read his ten...
06.21.2023
DPReview Lives!
Thanks to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Visit https://explore.omsystem.com/ right now to save up to 40% on brand-new OM SYSTEM cameras and the highly respected M.Zuiko lens series. DPReview has been saved! Chris, Jordan, and Jaron discuss the storied publication's...
06.14.2023
Everything You Know About PetaPixel is a Lie
We would like to thank our sponsor, OM SYSTEM. Read how OM SYSTEM Ambassador Frank Smith captured incredible 80-megapixel images in Patagonia using the OM-5’s High Res Shot Mode. To learn more about the OM-5 and OM SYSTEMS incredible line of...
06.07.2023
Apple's $3,500 Headset and Nikon's Battery Crackdown
Thanks to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Visit https://explore.omsystem.com/ right now to save up to 40% on brand-new OM SYSTEM cameras and the highly respected M.Zuiko lens series. And check out photos from the insane stress test that OM SYSTEM...

What's The PetaPixel Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The PetaPixel Podcast episodes:

PetaPixel VacationCast: Canon FINALLY Opens the RF Mount!

So, Is the Insta360 X4 8K Actually Any Good?

Ranking Every Camera Maker's Software (They're All Bad)

Sony’s New Firmware Didn’t Give Us EVERYTHING We Wanted

Sony FINALLY Updates Cameras, and Will Ricoh Ever Make a GR IV?

Sony's New 247MP Sensor and Fuji X100VI Craziness Continues

The Highs And Lows of Our Professional Journeys

WHAT?! Nikon is a CINEMA CAMERA Company Now?

The Year's BEST Movies to Inspire Your Photography

A HUGE Week for Fuji, Sigma, Sony, and More!

Diving Into Underwater Photography (feat. Kristi Odom)

Samsung Says Photos Aren't Real! (feat. The Verge's Allison Johnson)

The State of Medium Format in 2024

What is 'Good Enough' for a New Smartphone Camera?

Samsung Talks Photo Features in the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Grading Every Camera Maker's 2023 Performance

Our BOLD Camera Predictions for 2024! (feat. Camera Labs' Gordon Laing)

The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2024

Chris and Jordan Dig Through a Mountain of Your Questions!

The Most Impactful Tech of 2023 (feat. Tyler Stalman)

Is the Sony a9 III the Start of the Global Shutter Future?

What Does Content Authenticity in Photos Actually Mean?

The STRANGEST Things We've Seen at Trade Shows and Press Events! (feat. Ted Forbes)

What is REALLY Going on with the Fuji GFX 100 II? (feat. Jim Kasson)

CineStill's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

Two Never-Before-Seen Lenses Unveiled in One Day!

We Ask Google About the New PIXEL 8 PRO!

Our Biggest Disasters While Making Our YouTube Show

Is There Any Real Benefit to Retro Camera Design?

What We Didn't Say About the Apple iPhone 15

Chris and Jordan have NEVER done ANYTHING like this before!

What the Heck is Sony THINKING?!

Is Lens Breathing Being BLOWN Out of Proportion?

What is One Piece of Gear You'll Never Get Rid Of?

Chris and Jordan's Favorite Travel Camera Gear!

What the HECK Do All These Camera Terms Mean?!

Meet the Artists Behind NASA's GORGEOUS Space Photos

If Zuckerberg Hides His Kids' Faces in Photos... Should YOU?

Should You Become a Pro Photographer?

Would You Keep Taking Photos if NOBODY Cared?

What REALLY Happened with DPReview and Amazon (feat. Richard Butler)

DPReview Lives!

Everything You Know About PetaPixel is a Lie

Apple's $3,500 Headset and Nikon's Battery Crackdown

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