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20 Jul 2019Ep. 325: Is the Sony a7R IV Underwhelming or Not? - and more00:50:10

Episode 325 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photojournalist and author, Steve Simon

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Photojournalist and author, Steve Simon.  Thanks Steve!

Sponsors:
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Stories:
Sony announces the a7R IV and reaction is mixed. (#)

Tamron's great problem to have. (#)

Canon's new 10x zoom in RF mount. (#)

Sony's long-awaited 35mm f/1.8 is released. (#)

Yongnuo is at it again. (#)

Nikon's D6 and the relevancy of aspirational flagship bodies. (#)

Outtakes

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

10 Jul 2016Ep. 88: Fujifilm's X-T2 Ups the Game - and more00:30:42

Here’s episode 88 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

Leave a comment in this post, or use our voicemail widget for feedback/questions for the show.

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Sponsor:  FreshBooks. Get your FREE 30 day trial at FreshBooks.com/PetaPixel and enter PetaPixel in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

Sony Artisan of Imagery Marc Weisberg opens the show. Thanks Marc!

Fujifilm announces its flagship X-T2 body with a number of speed improvements. But how does it stack up to Sony's offerings? (#)

DxOMark proclaims Tokina's 24-70mm f/2.8 tops over two Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses. (#)

ON1 wants photographers to contribute their top feature requests for their upcoming Photo RAW program. (#)

Samsung announces a new memory card format it's trying to make happen. (#)

An extremely useful tool for more-accurately determining if conditions will be suitable enough for doing night photography. (#)

A camera strap with somewhat limited usefulness aims to keep your neck and back from hurting. (#)

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

14 Feb 2016Ep. 47: You Can Now AF Your MF - and more00:20:42

Here’s episode 47 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

Call 1-206-333-9308, leave a comment in this post, or use our voicemail widget for feedback/questions for the show.

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Photographer, author and mentor Jessica Lark opens the show. Thanks Jessica!

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Techart adapters allow you to AF your MF. (#)

An Adobe Creative Cloud bug causes Mac users to lose data. (#)

One Direction singer Harry Styles jacks a photo and the photographer suffers the wrath of fans. (#)

KelbyOne pivots losing key people as they restructure for the future. (#)

Google gives Picasa the axe as it concentrates on Photos instead. (#)

MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) offers a free online photography course. (#)

Synchronized camera flash inventor Artur Fischer dies at age 96. (#)

Photography teacher Ben in Australia wants to know which photo management software his students should use.

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget or call us at 1-206-333-9308. Alternatively, you can comment below or via social media. But we’d love to play and answer your question on the show!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

06 Nov 2016Ep. 122: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series and Prove Good Photography Matters - and more00:28:04

Episode 122 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Ken Sklute, Canon Explorer of Light

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Canon Explorer of Light, Ken Sklute opens the show. Thanks Ken!

The Chicago Cubs win the World Series, but the images on the front page of the Windy City's two daily newspapers couldn't be more different. (#)

Macphun Luminar is available for pre-order, and it's not only powerful, but a lot of fun to use. (#)

5 photographers compete in NYC for $50,000 in prizes on AdoramaTV's "Top Photographer" with Nigel Barker. (#)

Apple explains why they ditched the SD card slot, but the answer really doesn't make sense. (#)

Adobe adds universal search to Photoshop and underwhelms. (#)

Four men who walked on the Grand Prismatic Spring face jail time and stiff fines. (#)

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

12 Feb 2017Ep. 150: Is Canon Dumbing Down the M6 in Advance of a Full-Frame Mirrorless Release? - and more00:29:50

Episode 150 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Zeiss Ambassador, author and educator, Brian Matiash

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Zeiss Ambassador, author and educator, Brian Matiash opens the show. Thanks Brian!

Leaked photos of Canon's M6 and (admittedly) wild speculation on why the company may be dumbing down the EOS-M system in advance of a full-frame EF-mount mirrorless system. (#)

Think Tank Photo's new Signature bags offer a stylish upgrade without screaming "camera bag!". (#)

Peak Design's Range Pouch offers three options and matches their popular Everyday messenger bag. (#)

Roger Cicala on why zoom lenses just aren't as sharp as primes...and the data to back it up. (#)

Adorama releases the Orlit Rovelight RT 610 TTL monolight, Orlit TR-612N TTL transceiver and Orlit RT 600C speedlite under their house brand. (#)

Four pioneers in image sensor technology are honored and will share a massive cash prize. (#)

Listener Malka wants to know how best to carry her backpack, camera gear and tripod to school via her bike and/or train...and wants to know how to price her services.

A smartphone lens case with built-in battery, 18mm lens and a shutter button. (#)

Outtakes

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

07 Feb 2016Ep. 45: Brides Magazine Upsets Hungry Photographers - and more00:24:40

Here’s episode 45 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

Call 1-206-333-9308, leave a comment in this post, or use our voicemail widget for feedback/questions for the show.

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Pete Collins (formerly of KelbyOne) opens the show. Thanks Pete!

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A Brides magazine article says it's ok to not feed the wedding photographer. We reached out to Sony Artisan and author of "Digital Wedding Photography", Paul Gero for his insight. (#)

David Beckham's son, Brooklyn Beckham, causes a stir landing a Burberry shoot. (#)

Yahoo! makes cuts, but where does that leave Flickr? (#)

GoPro trims its line as its business continues to hit the skids. (#)

Hikers in Oregon find a decades-old camera in the mud with film still inside. (#)

Panasonic announces three new CMOS sensors with some pretty amazing capabilities. (#)

Will future iPhones have two cameras around back with DSLR-like quality? (#)

The FAA announces a ginormous "No Drone Zone" around Super Bowl 50. (#)

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget or call us at 1-206-333-9308. Alternatively, you can comment below or via social media. But we’d love to play and answer your question on the show!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

22 Jan 2017Ep. 144: Brand New Gear and Full-Frame Mirrorless Rumors - and more00:25:51

Episode 144 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Rock photographer Mike Corrado

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Rock photographer Mike Corrado opens the show. Thanks Mike!

Stronger rumors and potential specs of a full-frame Canon mirrorless body that is said to be coming in 2017 along with a DSLR version.

Photoshop alternative GIMP looks to take things to a new level. (#)

Fujifilm announces its X-T20 with nice improvements over its predecessor. (#)

A very nice Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 WR for Fujifilm X-mount bodies. (#)

Canon is granted thousands of patents in 2016. (#)

PPA's grassroots program to establish a small claims copyright court. (#)

Fujifilm's mirrorless medium format GFX 50S is aggressively priced and may woo photographers otherwise at the higher end of the DSLR market. (#)

Time is running out to snag the 5DayDeal Complete Photography Business and Marketing Bundle 2017. (#)

A drone video production company in Chicago gets a stiff penalty from the FAA. (#)

Outtakes

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

27 Apr 2018Ep. 274: Nikon Steps on the Gas - and more00:30:59

Episode 274 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Landscape and astrophotographer Matt Smith

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Landscape and astrophotographer, Matt Smith opens the show. Thanks Matt!

Sponsors:
- Get 20% off fine photo paper at IlfordUS.com with offer code PetaPixel20
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Stories:
Nikon is reportedly rapidly working on its full-frame mirrorless system. (#)

NVIDIA demonstrates its AI technology with a hit toward the future. (#)

Possibly the end of the road in the monkey selfie case. (#)

Reports that DxO Labs is in receivership. (#)

Casio reportedly to shutter its compact cameras business amid millions in losses. (#)

An incredible look from the surface of a comet. (#)

The loss of a storied photojournalist. (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

09 Feb 2017Ep. 149: New Gear Announcements at WPPI 2017 - and more00:26:20

Episode 149 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Parachūt co-founder Melissa Niu

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Parachūt co-founder Melissa Niu opens the show. Thanks Melissa!

At WPPI in Las Vegas, Sony announces two interesting new lenses and a wireless flash. (#)

Tamron announces an update to its 70-200mm f/2.8 at an aggressive price point. (#)

If you buy Sigma gear outside the country it was destined for, expect to now pay an additional fee on top of parts and labor. (#)

Westcott announces the world's first 15-in-1 reflector designed by Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis. (#)

A French company announces new 35mm & 120 roll film as well as 4x5 sheet film. (#)

An update to a recent listener question thanks to feedback from the audience.

Manfrotto founder Lino Manfrotto dies at age 80. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

23 Aug 2021Ep. 348: The Best of the Best…and the Rest - and more00:44:12

Episode 348 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, filmmaker and tutor, Richard Wakefield

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Photographer, filmmaker and tutor, Richard Wakefield. Thanks Richard!

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Stories:
EISA's picks for best cameras and lenses of 2021. (#)

Canon thinks your camera's grip needs to change. (#)

Sony's IBIS might be bested by Canon. (#)

A wedding shooter learns an expensive lesson. (#)

Sony's a9 may be discontinued. (#)

TTArtisan's new 11mm f/2.8 fisheye. (#)

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

04 Dec 2016Ep. 130: Two RAW Photo Editors Get Even Better - and more00:24:31

Episode 130 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Gary Hershorn, NYC-based photographer and photo editor

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Sponsor:  MeFoto. Save 15% off the MeFOTO product of your choice at MeFOTO.com with the code PetaPixel.

NYC-based photographer and photo editor Gary Hershorn opens the show. Thanks Gary!

Capture One Pro 10 drops with speed, usability improvements and more. (#)

Luminar gets Touch Bar support along with speed improvements and other use tweaks. (#)

First Kai Wong and now Lok Cheung leaves DigitalRev. (#)

A Canadian photojournalist is denied entry into the United States. (#)

GoPro slips information about cutting its workforce by 15% and other changes into a press release about Hero5 Black sales. (#)

Outtakes

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

03 Apr 2016Ep. 61: When Clients Attack!, Or: How to Lose Your Job - and more00:26:50

Here’s episode 61 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

Leave a comment in this post, or use our voicemail widget for feedback/questions for the show.

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Sponsor:  FreshBooks. Get your FREE 30 day trial at FreshBooks.com/PetaPixel and enter PetaPixel in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

Photographer, author and Fastermind.co founder Dane Sanders opens the show. Thanks Dane!

A headshot client turns on a photographer threatening with him ruin. We check with attorney Mickey Osterreicher on the legal issues involved. (#)

Free training to go with Google's recently-free Nik Collection. (#)

The photo industry has some winners and losers this Aprils Fools' Day. (#)

Many photos shot during the Great Depression have holes in them. (#)

Brazilian soccer star Pelé sues Samsung over a photo that's not even of him. (#)

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

10 Jan 2016Ep. 37: Do You Ask for Forgiveness...or for Permission? - and more00:26:58

Here’s episode 37 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

Call 1-206-333-9308, leave a comment in this post, or use our voicemail widget for feedback/questions for the show.

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Photographer Michael A. Anderson opens the show. Thanks Mike!

A photo project gone wrong sparks controversy and brings up ethical questions. (#)

Samsung's camera business is noticeably absent from CES 2016 in Las Vegas. Is the end near? (#)

Would you buy a paper camera? (#)

A judge rules that a monkey can't own the copyright to its famous selfies. (#)

A Leica M to Sony E mount autofocus adapter is in the works. (#)

The New York Public Library puts 187,000+ old, public domain photos online. (#)

Kodak looks to make film happen again with a 8mm film camera with digital tech. (#)

Photographer (and listener) Michael A. Anderson wants to know if it's best to get the shot then ask for forgiveness, or ask for permission first then shoot.

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget or call us at 1-206-333-9308. Alternatively, you can comment below or via social media. But we’d love to play and answer your question on the show!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

27 Nov 2016Ep. 128: A New Nikon to Sony Adapter Brings AF and Other Useful Features - and more00:26:31

Episode 128 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Bohus Blahut from Fotodiox

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

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Bohus Blahut from Fotodiox opens the show. Thanks Bohus!

Fotodiox releases a Nikon to Sony E adapter with full AF control and more. (#)

Canon tries another experiment and shows the power of printed photography. (#)

US President-elect Donald Trump takes the media to task for choosing double chin photos...and a reality about media coverage. (#)

The copyright lawsuit against Getty Images by photographer Carol M. Highsmith comes to an unfortunate conclusion. (#)

A browser-based solution for searching online reverse image search images for infringement. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

04 Mar 2018Ep. 259: Will the Sony a7 III Cause You to Jump Ship? - and more00:42:28

Episode 259 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and educator, Jerry Ghionis

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Photographer and educator, Jerry Ghionis opens the show. Thanks Jerry!

Sponsors:
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- More at LensShark.com/deals.

Stories:
Sony introduces the "basic" (not basic) a7 III. (#)

Canon innovates with its 470EX-AI flash. (#)

Sigma announces 9 new Art series lenses for Sony E-mount...2 for Canon, Nikon & Sigma as well. (#)

Canon introduces its M50 APS-C mirrorless body with 4K. (#)

Is Canon's Rebel T7 worth getting over a Rebel T6? (#)

500px is purchased by Visual China Group and spark a mini exodus. (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on TwitterInstagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

14 May 2017Ep. 176: Nikon by the Numbers - and more00:39:38

Episode 176 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Landscape and lifestyle photographer, Baris Parildar

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Landscape and lifestyle photographer, Baris Parildar opens the show. Thanks Baris!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- First time customers in the US get 25$ off rentals of $50 or more through June 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com.

Thom Hogan breaks down Nikon by the numbers. "Ugly" number. (#)

The Impossible Project's largest shareholder acquires Polaroid. (#)

An unexpected response to my decision to transition out of Nikon. (#)

An airline passenger walks off with $20,000 worth of photographer Sam Hurd's gear...and doesn't return it. (#)

Snap, Inc. stock tumbles as earnings don't meet expectations. (#)

Outtake

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20 May 2016Ep. 73: Warrants Issued for Three Photographers - and more00:20:33

Here’s episode 73 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

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Portrait and fashion photographer Joseph Parry opens the show. Thanks Joseph!

A group of men ventures off a path at Yellowstone and warrants are issued. (#)

Canon conducts a survey and finds that 80% of US photographers think their photography is "good to excellent". (#)

FujiFilm is reportedly on the hunt for the leaker of a video showing the upcoming X-T2. (#)

Listener Erick in San Antonio, Texas wants to know why I like Rangefinder Magazine so much.

A rather large camera drone collides with a model's head...and reasons why photographers/videographers/drone owners should carry liability insurance. (#)

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04 Aug 2016Ep. 95: If You Back a Candidate Publicly...Do You Kill Your Business? - and more00:24:39

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Photojournalist Heath Holden opens the show. Thanks Heath!

An enthusiastic supporter of Donald Trump pays the price in his photography business.  Is it wise to pick a side when you're in business? (#)

Canon reportedly is set to introduce a SD card which adds WiFi capability to its cameras. How very 2007 of them...or should WiFi come standard in cameras now? (#)

Samyang introduces a 35mm f/1.2 lens in various mounts. (#)

A photographer finds her images being sold in an unlikely place. (#)

Instagram is adds stories, is set to offer comment management tools...and why you should seriously consider expanding your Instagram efforts as a photographer. (#)

The future is here...you can now print full color holograms with a standard inkjet printer. (#)

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12 Jun 2021Ep. 344: You First...Then Your Gear - and more00:41:49

Episode 344 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sports photographer, Jordan Johnson

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Sports photographer, Jordan Johnson. Thanks Jordan!

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Stories:
Shooting in public is inherently dangerous. Here's what you can do. (#)(#)

Nik Collection 4 is out. (#)

Moment does bags...lightly. (#)

Nikon's Z9 needs to swing for the fences. (#)

LuminarAI may (or may not) play well with the Canon EOS R5. (#)

Capture One + M1 = speed. (#)

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30 Jun 2017Ep. 189: The Canon 6D Mark II Is Fine. Just Fine. - and more00:33:49

Episode 189 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Landscape photographer and podcaster, Nick Page

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Landscape photographer and podcasterNick Page opens the show. Thanks Nick!

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Canon announces the 6D Mark II, photographers and industry press are underwhelmed, but there is a logical explanation. (#)

Micron is looking to unload Lexar or discontinue the brand entirely. (#)

Seriif hints at digital asset management coming...perhaps within Affinity Photo. (#)

Lensbaby announces its Velvet 85mm f/1.8 for soft portraits and macro. (#)

Canon announces its Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D) for those wanting a smaller DSLR . (#)

ShutterCount updates to include support for newer Canon bodies and more. (#)

Outtake

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15 Dec 2017Ep. 237: Well Ain't That a Kick in the Head - and more00:32:59

Episode 237 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and educator, Joe Edelman

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Photographer and educator, Joe Edelman opens the show. Thanks Joe!

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Stories:
A rockstar kicks a photographer in the face...and may pay the price. (#)

Lumoid closes its doors despite Best Buy deal as others merge. (#)

Worthwhile updates to Adobe's line of Lightroom products. (#)

Instagram rolls out hashtag following and story highlighting. (#)

Toshiba unveils a 14TB hard drive with newer technology. (#)

One of the world's top rooftoppers pays the ultimate price for fame. (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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26 Sep 2024Ep. 450: This Might Be Driving That – and more00:51:18

Episode 450 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Smartphones actually might help the photo industry grow. (#)

Canon’s thinks this lens is a better alternative. (#)

TTArtisan’s new AF 75mm f/2 is affordable. (#)

Sony once again says it’s tops in this. (#)

OWC’s latest hard drive is a speed demon. (#)

This Sony firmware might disable your camera. (#)

DxO PhotoLab 8 may (or may not) be for you. (#)

Leica yanked the screen from this camera. (#)

 

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13 Oct 2023Ep. 414: It's Lensapalooza 2023! – and more00:37:33

Episode 414 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Canon’s new RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM will be an instant classic. (#)

Lightroom gets some powerful new features. (#)

Sigma’s 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary. (#)

Nikon’s Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. (#)

Tamron brings its popular 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD to Z-mount. (#)

Adobe’s new symbol relies on the honor system. (#)

The Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF. (#)

 

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11 Sep 2016Ep. 106: A Zeiss Loses out to a Sony - and more00:25:53

Episode 106 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Peter Dering, Peak Design Founder & CEO

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Peak Design founder & CEO Peter Dering opens the show. Thanks Peter!

A Sony beats a Zeiss, but another Zeiss is a solid alternative for quite a bit cheaper. (#)

How far is too far when it comes to retouching photos? Well, a new tool makes it really easy. (#)

Is Canon set to release lenses with digital displays in them? (#)

Shutterstock's new Photoshop plugin one ups Adobe Stock. (#)

Three great new Zeiss lenses further flesh out the Milvus line. (#)

Two photographers allege that 80s rock band Motley Crüe used their photos on merch without permission or payment. (#)

 

Outtake and After Show

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28 Aug 2016Ep. 102: Is the Canon 5D Mark IV a Worthy Upgrade - and more00:29:34

Episode 102 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Gary Fong

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Photographer and Lightsphere inventor Gary Fong opens the show. Thanks Gary!

The Canon 5D Mark IV has been announced, but is it an exciting update to the 5D Mark III...or just a solid attempt? (#)

Canon announces two new lenses and a WiFi adapter. (#)

Photographer Jasmine Star once again is accused of plagiarism, but after shaking it off in 2013, has it had any effect on her career and/or reputation? (#)

A ridiculous law in Nice, France has upset the Internets (that's right...the Internets)...as an official wants to limit the rights of those photographing police. (#)

A rumor that Sony will move to 16-bit lossless RAW in its cameras. (#)

Guest outro:  Arizona Rattlers and Northern Arizona Suns team photographer Matt Hinshaw.

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26 Nov 2017Ep. 232: Tis the Season to Be Scammed - and more00:30:21

Episode 232 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Marc Weisberg

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Stories:
A photographer gets scammed on Facebook and discovers others who have as well. How to spot these scams and better keep your money and gear protected (#)

TIME names the Sony a7R III as one of the top gadgets of 2017. Is it the mirrorless camera of the year? How about the Nikon D850 for DSLR of the year? (#)

A museum wants to digitize imagery of a specific group of Americans, but find a problem with this. (#)

A photographer gives a TEDx talk about photography being therapeutic. And the challenges in actually getting out to shoot and being inspired, especially during the winter. (#)

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01 Mar 2025Ep. 461: It's Hard To Believe It's Been That Long – and more00:41:45

Episode 461 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Photoshop turns 35! (#)

Sigma doubles down. (#)

Bild Expo is coming to NYC again. (#)

Sigma’s 300-600mm f/4 is pricey. (#)

This BF might be the BFF to some. (#)

 

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23 Oct 2018Ep. 301: Lightroom and Photoshop Get Substantial Updates - and more00:42:09

Episode 301 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Patrick Murphy-Racey

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Sony Artisan of Imagery, Patrick Murphy-Racey, opens the show. Thanks Patrick!

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Stories:
Adobe rolls out some incredibly useful features in Lightroom, Photoshop and Camera RAW. (#)

A popular lens maker is no more. (#)

Adobe demons MovingStills at Adobe MAX 2018. (#)

Kodak rebrands a service at deep discounts. (#)

A premium brand says Sony E wasn't meant to be full-frame. (#)

One step closer to your drone getting shot out of the sky. (#)

Outtake

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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22 Dec 2016Ep. 135: Stronger Rumors a Canon Full-Frame Mirrorless Body Is Coming - and more00:24:35

Episode 135 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Wildlife, landscape and travel photographer Nate Zeman

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Wildlife, landscape and travel photographer Nate Zeman opens the show. Thanks Nate!

I've teamed up with thinkTANK and Mindshift Gear to give away a bag from each of them on my Instagram account (LensShark) to celebrate an incredible 2016 for this podcast!

Stronger rumors that Canon may be releasing a full-frame mirrorless body which uses its current EF lenses. But will it be a DSLR body minus the mirror or a new form factor? (#)

A truly iconic image is created amid tragedy. (#)

ZY Optics releases its Mitakon 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro lens. (#)

Snapchat's owner, Snap, Inc. files its IPO and sees itself as a camera company with a pile of cash ready to spend on emerging technology companies. (#)

Outtake

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08 Oct 2015Ep. 10: Does Dweezil Zappa Actually Think He's Taylor Swift? - and more00:28:37

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Jon Willey, Director of Photography for the NFL's Miami Dolphins opens the show.

Musician Dweezil Zappa defends his seemingly rights-grabbing concert photography contract. (full story)

Remember Kodak? In 1956 they had pretty interesting (and perhaps useless) tips for those photographing Disneyland. (full story)

An Australian photographer turns to the Internets (yes, the Internets) to locate a bride and groom in his photos. (full story)

NASA does quite a bit of manipulation in Photoshop...but for very good reasons. (full story)

A UNICEF campaign aims to help end bullying. Is this a photo project you can bring to your community? (full story)

A Sony smartphone garners DxOMark's highest sensor rating for smartphones. (full story)

A Russian teens falls 9 stories to his death participating in an extremely dangerous type of photography. (full story)

Atlanta gets set to repeal a stupid law which has made it illegal to shoot on public sidewalks since 1977. (full story)

Instagram's C.E.O. finally reveals where the company's ban on nudity comes from. (full story)

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16 Nov 2020Ep. 339: Dual? Shocker. Called It. - and more00:49:45

Episode 339 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Entertainment and celebrity photographer, Noam Galai

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Stories:
Nikon's Z6 II, Z7 II and the feature I predicted they'd have. (#)

Fujifilm adds another great feature via firmware to the X-T3. (#)

Lightroom Classic gets sweet new AI-based features. (#)

Adobe Photoshop gets useful new features. (#)

Manfrotto adds higher-capacity camera batteries and chargers to its lineup. (#)

This grip adds the ability to shoot vertically to Nikon's first tries. (#)

Fujifilm's new XF10-24mm f/4 R OIS. (#)

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30 Aug 2023Ep. 408: Dark Canon – and more00:52:12

Episode 408 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Canon’s less-than-helpful support of its customers. (#)

Tamron’s 35-150mm lens might be one of the best. (#)

Western Digital gets sued by its users. (#) Best portable SSDs (#)

Tamron’s 17-50mm f/4 comes to Sony E. (#)

This software debands. (#)

Canon’s stance on 3rd party RF-mount AF glass. (#)

The Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Fuji X is affordable. (#)

Hasselblad has a new 28. (#)

A legend passes. (#)

 

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09 Jun 2016Ep. 79: Canon Goes Big! - and more00:20:56

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Photographer and Lensbaby founder Craig Strong open the show. Thanks Craig!

Canon super sizes by patenting a 1000mm lens. (#)

Calumet Photographic and Bowens Lighting are acquired with plans for expansion. (#)

The British Journal of Photography raises a ton of cash to keep things going strong and serve its digital audience. (#)

A top photojournalist and his interpreter are killed in Afghanistan. (#)

Sony Artisan of Imagery and host of "The Photo Show" live on Facebook, Brian Matiash, features the PetaPixel Photography Podcast calling it "One of the best photography podcasts I've ever heard." (@ 19m26s)

Yet more in developments in the Steve McCurry saga as photos are alleged to have been staged. (#)

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15 May 2016Ep. 72: Are We Too Sensitive or Desensitized in 2016? - and more00:22:27

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Gravity Backdrops founder Mimi Stojanovic opens the show. Thanks Mimi!

Calvin Klein's latest campaign raises questions about what's too far in photography. (#)

Little-known Corel AfterShot Pro seeks to kill Lightroom on speed. (#)

Canon seems ready to drop the 16-35mm f/2.8L III and add another lens more suited for the 5Ds and 5DsR. (#)

Samsung announces their 256 GB microSD card for 4K video and more. (#)

Canon announces a 28mm macro lens with built-in flashes and an update to one of its workhorse Speedlites. (#)

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16 Mar 2021Ep. 341: Big Cameras. Big, Big Cameras - and more00:48:20

Episode 341 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographic artist, educator, writer, and speaker, Erin Babnik

 

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Photographic artist, educator, writer, and speaker, Erin Babnik. Thanks Erin!

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Stories:
Nikon hints at its upcoming Z9 flagship body. (#)

Fujifilm's X-E4 rangefinder style body and 27mm f/2.8. (#)

Sony's Alpha 1 flagship body. (#)

Amazon is heavily inspired by Peak Design. (#)

Whether or not big, heavy cameras are needed anymore. (#)

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02 Mar 2019Ep. 314: Flippin’ Your Lid for No Good Reason - and more00:40:45

Episode 314 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: USA Today Photojournalist, Jack Gruber

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USA Today Photojournalist, Jack Gruber, opens the show.  Thanks Jack!

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Stories:
A woman with more money than sense interrupts a public photoshoot. (#)

Tamron unveils 3 new lenses for DSLRs and mirrorless. (#)

Tetenal is saved and film photography breathes a sigh of relief. (#)

Tokina introduces its 16-28mm f/2.8. (#)

Light and Sony team up to change the game. (#)

Ricoh steps things up with it's GR IIII. (#)

Ross Lowell, inventor of gaffer tape, passes. (#)

Samsung's Galaxy S10 line adds more cameras and a useful mode. (#)

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07 Sep 2017Ep: 209: Does Your Tripod Look Like a Gun? - and more00:31:45

Episode 209 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Thibault Roland

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Sony Artisan of Imagery, Thibault Roland opens the show. Thanks Thibault!

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Stories:
A photojournalist in Ohio's tripod is mistaken for a gun and he's shot by a deputy. (#)

Canon goes robotic with a future plant in Japan. (#)

A photographer hands his 3-year-old daughter his camera and she shows him her world. (#)

An animal shelter in Florida proves that better photography leads to increased adoptions. (#)

A Brazilian man dupes the world passing himself off as a conflict photographer. (#)

DJI releases two new drones, and Lily is resurrected from the dead. (#)

Outtake

A reminder about my new show with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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18 Dec 2016Ep. 134: Many of You Have Fake Gear…and How to Spot It - and more00:33:51

Episode 134 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer Matt Granger

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Photographer Matt Granger opens the show. Thanks Matt!

Canon warns of counterfeit lenses, the high percentage of people with fake gear...and what to look for. (#)

Instagram hits new heights, why the social media service can be useful to you...and I've teamed up with thinkTANK and MindShift Gear to give away two bags. (#)

Lonely Speck announces its new filter to help deal with light pollution in night sky photos. (#)

A photographer shooting for The New York Times physically alters a scene, causing them to issue an apology and sparking a debate over journalistic ethics. (#)

Adobe records record profits largely thanks to its subscription model. (#)

Photographers and filmmakers ask camera makers to bring encryption to their cameras. (#)

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Outtakes

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03 Jan 2016Ep. 35: Another Photographer Dies While Rooftopping - and more00:22:40

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Photographer David duChemin opens the show. Thanks David!

A 24-year-old in New York City dies while doing rooftopping photography. (#)

Tokina announces their Tokina AT-X 14-20mm f/2 PRO DX ultra-wide zoom lens. (#)

Film was the #1 selling photo product during the 2015 holiday season on Amazon.com. (#)

A NHL hockey player is injured by a photographers lens during the NHL Winter Classic. (#)

Apple has free photo, video and editing workshops worldwide at its Apple Stores. (#)

A site quickly finds your top 9 Instagram photos of 2015...something helpful for photographers. (#)

Listener Mark in California wants to know how to keep up with the competition using social media.

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11 Jun 2017Ep. 184: How AI Could Change Photography - and more00:30:40

Episode 184 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: VR/AR expert, author and futurist, Robert Scoble

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VR/AR expert, author and futurist, Robert Scoble of Scobleizer.com opens the show. Thanks Robert!

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What could AI do inside Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?  And Google Photos' implementation. (#)

Triggertrap drops the other shoe making the code for its apps open source. (#)

Sony releases new firmware for that hot new a9 addressing the overheating warning issue as well as releasing updates for a number of other bodies. (#)

Amazon ditches unlimited file storage...with a caveat. (#)

Music photographer Danny Clinch sues Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters for copyright infringement. (#)

Hasselblad severely reduces the price of its H6D-50C...but for how long? (#)

Outtake

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18 May 2018Ep. 279: New Canon Lens Rumors - and more00:33:03

Episode 279 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Tony Gale

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Sony Artisan of Imagery, Tony Gale opens the show. Thanks Tony!

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Stories:
Solid indications that Canon will soon update two of its 70-200mm lenses. (#)

ON1 updates its Photo Raw image processor with a speed boost and more. (#)

Google shelves AI-based object removal...for now. (#)

Yongnuo updates its 50mm f/1.8. (#)

Fujifilm and Xerox break off talks. (#)

The Yongnuo YN43 marries your smartphone to a M43 system...with a Canon EF mount. (#)

How some stock photographers seem to view other professions. (#)

Outtake

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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11 Mar 2018Ep. 261: Strip Mall…How Ironic - and more00:32:54

Episode 261 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Aurora Borealis photographer, Sean Kurdziolek

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Aurora Borealis photographer, Sean Kurdziolek pens the show. Thanks Sean!

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Stories:
A photographer...a model...a strip mall...what could possibly go wrong?!!! (#)

Wacom brings updates to its popular Intuos tablet. (#)

Leica introduces its M Monochrom (Typ 246) "Stealth Edition". (#)

Venus Optics announces its Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra-Macro lens. (#)

Reports that Agfa Vista film stock is getting the axe. (#)

ProGrade Digital is skipping XQD in favor of another format. (#)

Eddie Adams' famed Bathhouse Studios is up for sale. (#)

Outtake

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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17 Sep 2017Ep. 212: Nikon Doesn't Hate Women. Promise. - and more00:33:28

Episode 212 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Alpha Collective member, Kathryn Dyer

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Sony Alpha Collective member, Kathryn Dyer opens the show. Thanks Kathryn!

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Stories:
Nikon makes news for the wrong reason, much is learned, and the industry discusses gender inequality . (#)

Polaroid announces a new camera, new film and is set to take on Fujifilm Instax. (#)

Nikon hints that its future, more-serious mirrorless system will be full-frame. (#)

Kodak is set to release Ektachrome, but how long will it last this time around? (#)

Sony beefs up its pro support, but do you qualify? Do you even want to be a member? (#)

Phase One ups the game with a new digital back, but does it see what our eyes do? (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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18 Mar 2019Ep. 316: Don’t Mess With Profoto 'Round Here - and more00:49:38

Episode 316 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and Author, Gary Hershorn

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Show Opener:
Photographer and Author, Gary Hershorn, opens the show.  Thanks Gary!

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Stories:
Premium lighting maker, Profoto, takes on Godox. (#)

CFexpress comes in three sizes. (#)

The costs of being in various camera systems. (#)

Flickr saves Creative Commons photos and debuts In Memoriam status. (#)

Polarr takes more funding and expands its tech offerings. (#)

The $3,000 lens that sadly wasn't...and what's now changing. (#)

Flickr purges the login requirement from a once-great player. (#)

Another way to fry your camera's sensor. (#)

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20 Aug 2017Ep. 204: Why It Might Be Pointless to Watermark Your Photos - and more00:29:51

Episode 204 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, author and educator, Nicolesy (aka Nicole S. Young)

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Show Opener:
Photographer, author and educator, Nicolesy (aka Nicole S. Young) opens the show. Thanks Nicolesy!

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Stories:
Google's AI research figured out how to remove watermarks from images...and what you can do to foil it. (#)

A photographer checks her fancy Leica camera and lens at the airport and surprise...it gets damaged. (#)

Rumors that Fujifilm is about to give the XPro-2 the ability to shoot 4K video via a firmware update. (#)

Sony cameras and lenses dominate the EISA awards and other great gear gets some love. (#)

Godox releases the A1...so why don't we have smartphone and touchscreen control of all our devices? (#)

The French president sues a photographer. Do heads of state have a right to privacy? (#)

Outtakes

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24 Jun 2023Ep. 400: DPReview is Back...but for How Long? – and more00:52:45

Episode 400 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
DPreview is acquired. (#)

ProGrade Digital’s new Gold series card. (#)

Anecdotal evidence that Nikon is on the rise. (#)

Calibrite’s three new calibrators. (#)

Two compelling new Nikon Z zooms. (#)

Zeiss comments on its commitment to photography. (#)

More BeBop drama. (#)

An interesting list of the most-popular cameras worldwide. (#)

The UK wants to tame AI. (#)

 

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09 Apr 2024Ep. 435: They Want to Nickel and Dime You – and more00:44:30

Episode 435 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
This town thinks photographers should pay up. (#)

Nikon’s new 28-400mm is sure to be a hit. (#)

Tamron’s popular 28-75mm f/2.8 comes to Z-Mount. (#)

Peakto Search aims to help you find your photos. (#)

A petition to get Sony to add this feature. (#)

Hoya gets hit by a cyber attack. (#)

Tether Tools introduces its TetherGuard LeverLock. (#)

Ricoh’s new GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF. (#)

 

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29 Apr 2024Ep. 437: Canon Opens RF-Mount...Kinda Sorta – and more00:45:22

Episode 437 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Canon opens up RF-Mount…a bit. (#)

You might want to steer clear of these cards. (#)

The camera industry is rebounding. (#)

A new 50 for Nikon Z from 7Artisans. (#)

Sony wants you to pay $149 for this. (#)

Viltrox has a new 40 for Nikon Z. (#)

Updated firmware for Sony bodies. (#)

7Artisans has a new 27. (#)

Zoner Photo Studio X gets a big update. (#)

 

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26 Jul 2023Ep. 404: Perfection Not Found - and more00:50:29

Episode 404 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Nikon Z8 owners have yet another issue to worry about. (#)

Instagram wins a key victory…for now. (#)

Certain Canon bodies might have this issue. (#)

Venus Optics has an interesting new lens. (#)

A fun new tool for easy astrophotography. (#)

Zeiss can make this type of photography easier. (#)

Photomator and Pixelmator Pro add this. (#)

Could you use $30,000? (#)

 

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01 Jun 2022Ep. 368: Canon Introduces the EOS R7 and R10 - and more00:54:55

Episode 368 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Jon Erlien

 

In This Episode

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Show Opener:
Photographer, Jon Erlien. Thanks Jon!

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Stories:
Canon unveils its EOS R7 and R10. (#)

Nikon may ditch the DSLR by 2025. (#)

Skylum updates Luminar Neo amidst war. (#)

Canon's upcoming flagship may top 100. (#)

Tokina introduces a new 33mm f/1.2. (#)

TetherTools launches the TetherGuard. (#)

Adobe brings more AI to Photoshop for iPad. (#)

Rotolight unveils its SmartSoft Box. (#)

Meike's new fisheye lens. (#)

Sony wants to be more green. (#)

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29 May 2018Ep. 282: You Use It Today, but by Another Name - and more00:40:14

Episode 282 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and educator, Karl Taylor

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Show Opener:
Photographer and educator, Karl Taylor opens the show. Thanks Karl!

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Stories:
The program you may use today had a different name in the early days. (#)

Pricing and availability for Sigma's "Bokeh Master". (#)

The Northrups hold a company's feet to the fire and makes them pay. (#)

The Leica M7 gets the axe. (#)

This might be the perfect jacket for photographers...or not. (#)

Drone owners in the US may have to make a significant change. (#)

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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31 Mar 2016Ep. 60: Sony Releases More Full Frame Lenses - and more00:26:46

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Emerging photographer Dragos Ionescu opens the show. Thanks Dragos!

Sony announces two full frame lenses: a 50mm f/1.8 and a 70-300mm f/4.5-f/5.6. (#)

It appears that Flickr will indeed be sold as will Yahoo!. (#)

Signs point to a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art coming. (#)

Sony announces its RX10 III super zoom compact camera with 4k and more. (#)

An author outlines reasons why everyone should show off their photography. (#)

A photographer imagines what it'd be like if other professionals were treated how photographers are. (#)

Two amateur astronomers/photographers capture a rare event on Jupiter. (#)

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03 Dec 2017Ep. 234: Alternatives, Revamps…and Other Fun Stuff - and more00:33:11

Episode 234 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Miguel Quiles

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Sony Artisan of Imagery, Miguel Quiles opens the show. Thanks Miguel!

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Stories:
Nikon upgrades SnapBridge with full manual control, but will anyone use it? (#)

PhaseOne releases Capture One 11 with useful new improvements. (#)

Photographer Bruce Weber is accused by a former model. (#)

Leica announces its pricey Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25. (#)

Hasselblad launches its online store. (#)

Fujifilm releases X RAW Studio for faster RAW file conversions. (#)

A memo accuses DJI's drones of spying for China. (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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29 Apr 2018Ep. 275: An Anteater Too Far - and more00:32:04

Episode 275 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Wedding and portrait photographer Marius Igas

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Wedding and portrait photographer Marius Igas opens the show. Thanks Marius!

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Stories:
The anteater may have been too far in retrospect. (#)

Meyer-Optik Goerlitz introduces its Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95. (#)

A concert photographer pulls a classy move on a record label. (#)

A new Rolleiflex is debuted for the first time in decades. (#)

Instagram finally lets you get what's already yours. (#)

Snapchat takes a shady crack at photography. (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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06 May 2018Ep. 277: Ambushing a Misbehaving Photographer - and more00:32:47

Episode 277 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Portrait, advertising and fashion photographer, Chris Knight

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Portrait, advertising and fashion photographer, Chris Knight opens the show. Thanks Chris!

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Stories:
A Utah tv station surprises a photographer with dozens of complaints. (#)

A new app for helping photographers find worthwhile shoot locations. (#)

Facebook's upcoming technology that relies on your photos. (#)

An Israeli takes Apple to task over its dual camera technology. (#)

Phase One incorporates Sony's 100 megapixel BSI sensor and announces 4 new lenses. (#)

Nearly 3,000 images from four decades ago are found in NYC. (#)

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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13 Oct 2018Ep. 300: It Lurks in the Shadows, but Does It Matter? - and more00:48:33

Episode 300 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and educator, Zack Arias

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Show Opener:
Photographer and educator, Zack Arias, opens the show. Thanks Zack!

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Stories:
If the Nikon Z7 has a striping/banding issue...is that a dealbreaker? (#)

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 delivers with powerful new features. (#)

Nikon Z and Tamron don't play well...yet. (#)

TourBox seeks to change how you interact with your photos. (#)

5DayDeal's Complete Photography Bundle 2018 saves photographers thousands. (#)

Microsoft makes an error with a Windows 10 update that causes grief. (#)

CamRanger goes smaller in a big way. (#)

Gitzo releases a tiny tripod with a big price tag. (#)

Researchers demonstrate the damage drones pose to aircraft. (#)

My daughter's outros over the years.

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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09 Dec 2021Ep. 356: This Is What Happens When You Let Them Eat Your Lunch00:40:22

Episode 356 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer Ant Pruitt

 

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Show Opener:
Photographer, Ant Pruitt. Thanks Ant!

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Stories:
Yet another organization switches to Sony. (#)

Nikon explains its Dual-Stream technology. (#)

Sony adds another camera to the pause list. (#)

Canon EOS R3 delivery could be delayed 6 months or longer. (#)

Explorer has a new line of tripods and accessories. (#)

A fast new f/1.5 90mm lens. (#)

Yet another Bay Area gear robbery. (#)

Twitter's new policy seems problematic to enforce. (#)

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04 Jun 2017Ep. 182: Nikon Sued! - and more00:33:47

Episode 182 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer David Hobby of Strobist.com

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Photographer David Hobby of Strobist.com opens the show. Thanks David!

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Nikon sues, then gets sued by Carl Zeiss and ASML. (#)

Microsoft joins others in developing a curved sensor. (#)

Nikon announces another potential distraction...protective filters. (#)

Retro Kodak goes even more retro. (#)

Comedian Kathy Griffin draws overwhelming outrage for a photo. (#)

PocketWizard announces transceivers it says are future-proof. (#)

Albert Einstein patented camera technology half a decade before Kodak. (#)

Outtake

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26 Jan 2017Ep. 145: Lessons Learned From the Trump Inaugural Gigapixel Image - and more00:27:58

Episode 145 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Jeremy Chan

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Sony Artisan of Imagery Jeremy Chan opens the show. Thanks Jeremy!

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There's lots to be gleaned by carefully inspecting the gigapixel image shot by CNN during the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. (#)

The MyGearVault app launches and aims to help photographers organize their gear, gather the information for insurance purposes and even helps users find competent insurance professionals. (#)

A photographer creates an elegant solution for helping to keep lenses from being detached and stolen by thieves...and makes it available for free. (#)

500px seeks to connect photographers with those looking to hire them through its new directory and also opens up an Adobe Stock income option. (#)

The four men who trampled on the Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone pay the price for their foolish actions. (#)

Virginia Tech does research into what happens with drones and humans collide and how to make them safer. (#)

Outtake

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22 Mar 2018Ep. 264: The BBC's Skewed Use - and more00:30:32

Episode 264 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Patrick Murphy-Racey

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Sony Artisans of Imagery, Patrick Murphy-Racey opens the show. Thanks Patrick!

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Stories:
Did the BBC go too far or are people seeing what they want to see? (#)

Would you pay a magazine to get your photography on the cover? (#)

Is this light modifier smoke and mirrors...or just mirrors? (#)

The FAA weighs in on "doors-off" helicopter flights following crash. (#)

Google may be buying Lytro and it's light field technology. (#)

A little-known company announces the world's largest SSD. (#)

A drone pilot in Russia flies his drone to 33,000 feet...and back in 25 minutes . (#)

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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12 May 2020Ep. 335: Lights...Cameras...Lens? - and more00:49:32

Episode 335 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Karen Jerzyk

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Show Opener:
Photographer, Karen Jerzyk.  Thanks Karen!

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Stories:
Sharky's garage studio, the "Kupo Kave" launches via "Sharky's Show - Episode 2". (#)

Tamron's 70-180mm f/2.8 in E-mount saves. (#)

Godox's AD300 Pro is released at an affordable price. (#)

Thoughts on the Fujifilm X-T4 vs. its predecessor. (#)

Squash this Lightroom bug and reclaim tons of hard drive space. (#)

Panasonic isn't going APS-C. (#)

Sony knows how to deal with nasty flicker issues. (#)

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14 Jul 2024Ep. 445: Try Procrastinating for 6 Whole Months! – and more00:41:08

Episode 445 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Serif Affinity is clearly playing to win. (#)

Venus Optics releases its Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Shift lens. (#)

Nikon Imaging Cloud is now a thing. (#)

A full-featured light meter hits Kickstarter. (#)

Shoten’s Fuji X to Nikon Z adapter. (#)

OM System’s E-M1 Mark III Astro. (#)

The Sirui C150X handheld pocket light. (#)

 

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09 Jun 2024Ep. 441: Yep, Another Adobe Controversy– and more00:37:16

Episode 441 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Appearances:
- Catch me on the relaunch of This Week in Photo (TWiP)

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Stories:
Adobe’s latest controversy. (#)

Tamron’s new 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. (#)

Sigma’s 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art. (#)

Peak’s leak. (#)

Panasonic’s new Lumix GH7 (#)

An update to Tamron’s desktop software and app. (#)

 

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10 Sep 2017Ep. 210: Nikon's Confusing New Mirrorless Patents - and more00:27:30

Episode 210 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Lexar Brand Ambassador Prajit Ravindran

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Show Opener:
Lexar Brand Ambassador Prajit Ravindran opens the show. Thanks Prajit!

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Stories:
Nikon patents a pair of full-frame mirrorless lenses and an adapter. (#)

Polaroid is poised to come back and possibly in a big way. (#)

Fujifilm introduces the X-E3 and the XF 80mm f/2.8 macro lens. (#)

Broncolor announces its Litepipe P portable, versatile flash. (#)

Fujifilm announces coming firmware updates for a number of bodies. (#)

Body cam footage from last week's shooting of a photojournalist is released. (#)

Hasselblad announces its X1D Field Kit at a discount. (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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11 Jul 2023Ep. 402: Judo AI to Your Advantage I Say – and more00:52:12

Episode 402 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Shutterstock upsets photographers with AI. (#)

Nikon’s Z8 tops sales charts. (#)

New black mist filters from Irix. (#)

Lomography’s newest film stock…and a story. (#)

Tenba expands its Axis v2 line with new bags. (#)

OM System secures and interesting patent. (#)

Insta360’s new GO 3 action cam. (#)

SmallRig’s newest battery. (#)

 

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24 Nov 2016Ep. 127: Top 100 Most Influential Images…or Not So Much? - and more00:27:01

Episode 127 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Dennis Walker, Photo Mechanic creator

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Photo Mechanic creator Dennis Walker opens the show. Thanks Dennis!

TIME gathers the top 100 most influential images of all-time...but do you agree with the list? (#)

Is Canon gearing up to release an 85mm f/1.4? (#)

A Kickstarter campaign aims to help you not only bring the right gear with you on a shoot, but make sure it all returns as well. (#)

Blockai can help you protect images you post to Instagram as well as other places online. (#)

GoPro very much wants its Karma drones back and they're willing to make it interesting to get yours back. (#)

Outtakes

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19 Oct 2017Ep: 221: Adobe's Lightroom Split Personality - and more00:37:16

Episode 221 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Mike Olbinski

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Photographer and Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Mike Olbinski opens the show. Thanks Mike!

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Stories:
Adobe finally gives Lightroom a speed boost and forks the road with hints about its future...and what I think they can do to help the cause. (#)

Sigma gains news fans while helping those in a way it didn't need to. (#)

A well-known tripod company expands with a new brand via a Kickstarter campaign. (#)

Canon goes big with its G1 X Mark III. (#)

A drone collides with a commercial airliner in Canada. (#)

Outtake

A reminder about my new show with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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07 Jan 2016Ep. 36: Nikon Drops a Bomb...and More from CES 2016 - and more00:38:59

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Sony Artisan of Imagery Spencer Pablo opens the show. Thanks Spencer!

Nikon officially announces the D5...and it can shoot up to 3,280,000 ISO. (#)

Nikon surprises us all with the D500, a pro-level DX crop-sensor body with D5 tech. (#)

Panasonic announces two compact cameras and a cool Leica 100-400mm lens for MFT. (#)

Missouri lawmakers call for the ouster of University of Missouri professor Melissa Click. (#)

Olympus announces a 300mm f/4 lens for MFT as well as a tough pocket camera. (#)

Supposed artist Richard Prince gets sued again over appropriating the work of others. (#)

Nikon announces its new flagship flash, the SB-5000 with an internal cooling system. (#)

Nikon announces two 18-55mm kit lenses (one with VR) with stepping motors. (#)

The Nikon KeyMission 360, the company's first action camera, is announced. (#)

Canon is overshadowed by Nikon's announcements, but announces 5 new PowerShot cameras. (#)

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21 Jan 2016Ep. 40: What Do You Do When Your Photos Are Stolen? - and more00:24:30

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Dave Dugdale from Learning Video opens the show. Thanks Dave!

A photographer sues Twitter over not removing all of her misappropriated photos. (#)

Just what are those green dots on some Nikon bodies? We cover those and more. (#)

Photographer Leila Alaoui is killed in Burkina Faso. (#)

Leica announces a curious, rugged underwater camera. (#)

Fujifilm may be getting back into the medium format business. (#)

LensCoat announces their LensHide for helping wildlife photographers virtually disappear. (#)

Got a few minutes to make yourself a paper Olympus OM-D E-M10 II? (#)

Listener Mark in California wants to know what's up with the exposure compensation dial.

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07 Dec 2017Ep. 235: 500px Makes a Quiet Move - and more00:28:00

Episode 235 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, author and educator, Glyn Dewis

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Photographer, author and educator, Glyn Dewis opens the show. Thanks Glyn!

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Stories:
500px made a quiet move...months ago. (#)

Two large rentals houses merge. (#)

Philips announces a large monitor aimed at creatives. (#)

Sony and Photo Start team up to help kids. (#)

A speedy device to wirelessly control your camera. (#)

Outtake

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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14 Jul 2016Ep. 89: When Lunatics Attack! - and more00:29:02

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Fashion, portrait and automotive photographer Alex Stone opens the show. Thanks Alex!

A man in a truck endangers the life of photographer Alex Stone on a road and is later arrested and charged. We hear from Stone in his own words. (#)

An incredible image of a woman being arrested by police at a protest in Louisiana goes viral and how you can make your photography more impactful through storytelling. (#)

Zeiss announces a 50mm f/1.4 lens with a large price tag and Sony reveals the price of its 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master lens. (#)

Thom Hogan talks about the 7 reasons he'll stick with his Nikon cameras...and I discuss the honeymoon being over between me and mirrorless and trying to decide which system to go with. (#)

Light raises $30 million and inches closer to bringing the L16 to market, but who is this camera for? (#)

Hasselblad and DJI gear up to launch a medium format drone photography platform. (#)

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13 Dec 2015Ep. 29: Trump as Hitler? How Powerful is Photography? - and more00:23:16

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Nikon Ambassador Dixie Dixon opens the show. Thanks Dixie.

Media outlets portray U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump as doing a Hitler salute. (#)

EnlightPhoto goes out of business and the Orbis ring flash system no more. (#)

In a film poll, more than half want to see film photography make a big comeback.

An Australian company introduces a product designed to help with newborn photography. (#)

80's tv show "World of Photography" is online and still as relevant today as ever. (#)

Flickr and Samsung team up on an app which allows VR viewing of 360° photos on Flickr. (#)

GoPro's app allows for remote controlling of their cameras via the Apple Watch. (#)

Daniel in Brazil wants to know if Flickr is dying and if he should showcase his work there or on 500px.

Tokyo, Japan gets set to deploy drone hunting drones to protect sensitive areas above the city. (#)

GoPro announces the name of its first drone...but is it enough for GoPro to stay relevant? (#)

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07 May 2017Ep. 174: Did the Camera Industry Finally Hit Bottom? - and more00:34:02

Episode 174 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Portrait, advertising and set photographer, Levy Moroshan

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Portrait, advertising and set photographer, Levy Moroshan opens the show. Thanks Levy!

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Camera industry numbers of Q1 2017 indicated a leveling out and perhaps the bottom has indeed been reached. (#)

Ian Norman cautions against Sony bodies with certain firmware if you're doing astrophotography. (#)

A new wallet to help you make sure you always have SD cards with you and the importance of a card with your camera's settings. (#)

Souvid Datta speaks to TIME about his lack of ethics and sullying of documentary photography. (#)

Capture One Pro 10.1 offers additional reasons to make the leap including benefits of particular interest to Fujifilm shooters. (#)

Lomography announces its Neptune system and crushes the Kickstarter campaign for it in days. (#)

Outtakes

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31 Jan 2016Ep. 43: Nikon Can't Spot an Obvious Composite - and more00:25:09

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Rangefinder editor-in-chief and author Jacqueline Tobin opens the show. Thanks Jacqueline!

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Nikon Singapore misses an extremely obvious photo composite and awards prize to photographer. (#)

Adobe introduces Boundary Warp to Lightroom and Camera Raw for better panoramas. (#)

Yongnuo announces the YN360 LED Light Wand, a possible alternative to the Ice Light. (#)

Ever wondered why DxOMark stopped testing Fujifilm's? cameras? (#)

A Muslim woman sues Associated Press and a photographer over a photo of her. (#)

Sony sensor sales slide in Q4 2015 with a slowdown projected in sensor demand. (#)

Getty Images' co-founder ticks off many with a Tweet about recent Corbis sale to VCG. (#)

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08 Sep 2018Ep. 296: Canon’s EOS R, the Fujifilm X-T3 and a Whole Lot of Sweet Lenses - and more00:48:56

Episode 296 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Zuma Press Editor-at-Large, Jim Colton

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Zuma Press Editor-at-Large, Jim Colton, opens the show. Thanks Jim!

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Stories:
Canon finally unveils its full-frame mirrorless system with the EOS R. Did they best Nikon? (#)

Four new RF lenses for that Canon EOS R, three adapters and a flash. (#)

Tamron unveils its 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. (#)

Fujifilm ups its game with the X-T3. (#)

Nikon's D3500 builds on its predecessor with more modern looks and shaves weight. (#)

Outtakes

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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02 Oct 2021Ep. 351: How Not to Step in It - and more00:52:58

Episode 351 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Night Photographer Ken Lee

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Night Photographer, Ken Lee. Thanks Ken!

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Stories:
A photographer shows what not to do. (#)

Canon's new EOS R3. (#)

How Canon has closed the gap with Sony. (#)

Two new RF-mount lenses for Canon. (#)

Amazon changes the price of a lens twice. (#)

The new Laowa 35mm f/0.95. (#)

Nikon wants an entry-level video body. (#)

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10 Aug 2017Ep: 201: Jeremy Cowart's Quick Solution to a Problem - and more00:27:15

Episode 201 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Commercial and fine art architecture photographer, Swee C. Oh

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Commercial and fine art architecture photographer Swee C. Oh opens the show. Thanks Swee!

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Stories:
Photographer Jeremy Cowart misplaced his custom backdrop so sketched one out on his iPad Pro and printed it out on his printer. (#)

The City of Los Angeles bans photography with most gear in a public park during free concerts. (#)

Adobe releases videos new Photoshop tutorial videos for beginners. (#)

Amazon sells a $28 flash under its AmazonBasics brand. (#)

In more Amazon news, the company honors a $500 pricing error on a Sony G Master lens. (#)

In even more Amazon news, you can now control Prime Photos with certain devices using your voice. (#)

Binded makes it easy to register images with the US Copyright Office at no additional charge. (#)

The US Army cuts DJI loose citing cyber vulnerabilities. (#)

Outtake

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01 May 2016Ep. 69: David DuChemin Five Years After His Accident - and more00:25:40

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Photographer and founder of LensCoat, Scott Elowitz opens the show. Thanks Scott!

I talk to photographer David duChemin about the five years since his famous fall off a wall in Pisa, Italy back in 2011.

Interesting details about Canon's Q1 2016 earnings. (#)

The Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery devalues a photographers image of Prince by releasing it without her permission. (#)

Leica releases a camera with no LCD screen, no video capability and no Leica red dot logo...and it's still crazy expensive. (#)

Sony's earnings report shows extremely strong operating income as its Alpha line continues to sell well. (#)

Getty sues Google alleging it's Google Images search encourages piracy and harms content producers. (#)

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08 May 2016Ep. 70: Is a Sony Mirrorless Medium Format System Coming? - and more00:23:53

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"Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment" author Rena Silverman opens the show. Thanks Rena!

Will we see the rumored Sony mirrorless medium format system at Photokina 2016 in Germany, the a9 sports/action body...or both? (#)

Photographer Thomas Heaton with tips on pricing prints. (#)

Light at the end of the tunnel in the Vivian Maier legal battle. (#)

TIME Magazine names two cameras to their "50 Most Influential Gadgets of All Time". (#)

Samyang announces two new lenses for Sony E-mount and they're autofocus! (#)

A Canadian photographer's Kickstarter project seeks to get kids' attention when photographing them. (#)

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25 Feb 2016Ep. 50: New Gear From Nikon, Sigma and Tamron! - and more00:26:16

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NYC photographer Dan Wright opens the show. Thanks Dan!

Sigma surprises the photography world with its entry into the mirrorless market. (#)

Sigma makes APS-C shooters happy with a fast 50-100mm f/1.8 and also announces a 30mm f/1.4. (#)

A photographer creates a cool image, but burns down an iconic shipwrecked boat in the process. (#)

Tamron announces two cool new lenses (an 85mm f/1.8 and a 90mm f/2.8). (#)

Tamron also announces the TAP-in Console, for adjusting certain lenses. (#)

Nikon announces a line of premium 1" sensor compact cameras with its DL line. (#)

Instagram gets more secure for photographers around the world with 2 Factor Authentication. (#)

Another humanity fail as beachgoers in Argentina do the unthinkable for a selfie. (#)

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10 Jan 2019Ep. 309: Nikon and Canon Get Serious - and more00:40:16

Episode 309 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Beauty photographer, Tina Eisen

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Beauty photographer, Tina Eisen, opens the show. Thanks Tina!

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Stories:
Nikon to bring compelling new features via firmware. (#)

Nikon updates its Nikkor Z lens roadmap. (#)

Canon makes a big decision on its EF mount glass for 2019. (#)

ProGrade Digital announces a speedy new card reader. (#)

Olympus teases a new flagship body...and why they're not going full-frame. (#)

Apple appears to be adding another camera. (#)

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07 Jan 2025Ep. 458: 10 Whole Years, Baby! – and more00:51:40

Episode 458 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
The top 10 new cameras, used cameras, and lenses sold in 2024. (#)

New firmware is out, but you’ll want to do this first. (#)

Might Fujifilm be working on an analog camera? (#)

This new flash smokes my former best. (#)

Creating content in national parks just got easier. (#)

Pergear’s 12mm f/2. (#)

This show turns 10!

 

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03 May 2022Ep. 367: Photographers See the Daylight - and more00:49:19

Episode 367 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Fred "Fuji Fred" Agho

 

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Stories:
Photographers weigh in on the state of the industry. (#)

A Sony lens gets delayed. (#)

Film prices to see a hike. (#)

Nikon wants you to see them differently. (#)

Venus Optics adds a red ring for a reason. (#)

A popular Cosina lens goes Nikon Z. (#)

OWC wants you to Copy That. (#)

Blower Baby aims for your sensor. (#)

Aputure takes on ARRI. (#)

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28 Feb 2016Ep. 51: The United States vs. B&H Photo Video - and more00:26:45

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Wildlife photographer Shannon Wild opens the show. Thanks Shannon!

Photography retailer B&H Photo Video gets sued by the US government. (#)

Self-described "famous" photographer Jake Olson catches massive heat over public comments. (#)

A decision from the University of Missouri regarding professor Melissa Click. (#)

A federal judge in Pennsylvania makes a controversial ruling regarding photography. (#)

A man pulls a shark out of the ocean and onto a beach in Florida for photos. (#)

Combat photographer David Guttenfelder is featured in a national ad. (#)

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25 May 2023Ep. 396: Lynn Rhymes With Win – and more00:44:16

Episode 396 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Lynn Goldsmith’s big win for us all comes at a cost. (#) Donate here.

Peak Design’s 11th Kickstarter (#)

Outdoor Photographer is on the block. (#)

Canon’s 100-300mm f/2.8 is hard to come by. (#)

iFootage’s new LED lights. (#)

Pentax has two new 50mm lenses. (#)

Cosina’s new 27mm lens. (#)

Two photographers move forward. (#)

Viltrox has a new 16mm lens. (#)

 

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09 Nov 2017Ep. 227: It's MFT Madness! - and more00:30:56

Episode 227 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Olympus Visionary Tracie Maglosky

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Olympus Visionary, Tracie Maglosky opens the show. Thanks Tracie!

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Stories:
Panasonic announces the G9 body and a 200mm f/2.8 lens. (#)

A photographer in Canada announces his retirement following allegations. (#)

Nikon makes an interesting change in it's operations in Brazil. (#)

Reflex announces an interesting, modular 35mm camera system. (#)

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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11 Mar 2016Ep. 54: Google Says Copyright Takedowns Have Doubled! - and more00:24:01

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Photojournalist and Honl Photo founder, David Honl opens the show. Thanks David!

Search giant Google reports a double in copyright takedowns since a year earlier. (#)

LEE Filters introduce their 15-stop "Super Stopper" ND filter.  (#)

Sony debuts its new Wireless Lighting Control system to trigger and control flashes at WPPI 2016. (#)

Profoto reimagines the classic beauty dish in a lighter, more compact form. (#)

World Press Photo announces 16% of this year's finalists were disqualified from its annual awards. (#)

Photographers at Google seeks to educate photographers. (#)

Instagram comes to Windows 10 Mobile. (#)

An anti-drone bazooka is being developed to down your camera drone. (#)

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01 Apr 2018Ep. 267: A Good Reason to Put That Camera Down - and more00:32:44

Episode 267 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sports and portrait photographer, Vanelli

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Sports and portrait photographer, Vanelli opens the show. Thanks Vanelli!

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Stories:
The photographer who put his camera down for a worthwhile reason. (#)

A camera returns to its owners two years after being lost at sea. (#)

Rumors that Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros to be discontinued. (#)

NiSi introduces its filter system for mobile photography. (#)

Kodachrome the movie. (#)

Your dominant eye vs. the eye you shoot with. (#)

Huawei's P20 Pro is the new king of the hill. (#)

Outtake

My other podcast with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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27 Mar 2016Ep. 59: Google Makes the Nik Collection FREE...but Is It Now Dead? - and more00:26:04

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Photographer, author, educator and Popular Photography contributing editor Richard Bernabe opens the show. Thanks Richard!

Google stuns and makes the entire Nik Collection FREE...but is it now dead? (#)

A self-described photojournalist gets caught staging a photo on live tv in Brussels, Belgium. (#)

The documentary on reclusive nanny/street photographer Vivian Maier is out. (#)

Sunbounce releases a product which further extends its awesome reflectors. (#)

A photographer and a shot putter's shot quickly meet at a track meet in Portland, Oregon. (#)

A military museum in Chicago, Illinois highlights solider photographers during the Vietnam War. (#)

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31 Mar 2022Ep. 365: It Better Come With an Obvious Label - and more00:46:42

Episode 365 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Clay Cook

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Stories:
A new Nikon lens could be harmful to your health. (#)

SCOTUS issues a helpful ruling. (#)

Sigma's new Foveon sensor may be a reality. (#)

Sony has a new PZ. (#)

Capture One publishes their roadmap. (#)

Nikon patents a sensor that could change the game. (#)

A nifty new thing to clean your lenses and screens. (#)

Irix's new 21 is beautiful. (#)

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26 Aug 2020Ep. 338: Two New Bodies and Upgrading…or Not - and more00:50:13

Episode 338 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, Carol M. Highsmith

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Stories:
Sony's a7s III ups the game in low-light shooting. (#)

Sigma's 85mm f/1.4 takes on Sony's 85mm f/1.4 G Master. (#)

Nikon's entry level full-frame Z5 mirrorless body. (#)

Trade in your working body for a Z5 or another Nikon mirrorless Z body. (#)

Who has what size slice of the shrinking camera industry pie. (#)

PaintShop Pro 2021 gets AI and more. (#)

Nikon South Africa's tone deaf announcement. (#)

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06 Oct 2019Ep. 328: Oh Dear! New Gear! - and more!00:39:51

Featured: Editorial, fashion, lifestyle and glamour photographer, Nino Batista

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Editorial, fashion, lifestyle and glamour photographer, Nino Batista. Thanks Nino!

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Stories:
Fujifilm previews its upcoming X-Pro3 rangefinder. (#)

5DayDeal's Complete Photography Bundle 2019. (#)

Monogram's Creative Console is unveiled. (#)

Fujifilm nixes the 33 for an ultrafast 50. (#)

Lacie gets rugged...and rugged-ish. (#)

Nikon's Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S. (#)

Sigma cuts loose Pentax K-mount. (#)

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25 Aug 2017Ep: 205: The Nikon D850 Is Here! Is It One of Nikon's Best? - and more00:27:58

Episode 205 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: BlackRapid Founder, Ron Henry

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BlackRapid Founder, Ron Henry opens the show. Thanks Ron!

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Stories:
Nikon releases the D850. Is it one of the company's best-ever? (#)

Shutterstock easily foils Google's watermark-erasing AI. (#)

Stronger rumors and specs of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 III. (#)

CrashPlan gets rid of its consumer cloud storage option. (#)

Tourists in Yellowstone trample upon delicate hot springs despite warnings. (#)

DJI grounds its Spark drone if users don't take a firmware update. (#)

A reminder about my new show with Brian Matiash, the No Name Photo Show.

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29 Apr 2016Ep. 68: ON1 Set to Take on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom - and more00:23:16

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Photographer and Alpha Mirrorless co-host Juan Pons opens the show. Thanks Juan!

ON1 gets set to take on Adobe with its RAW processing program. (#)

Is the upcoming Canon 5D Mark IV going to be yet another incremental upgrade? (#)

Unbelievably, yet another problem with the otherwise awesome Nikon D750. (#)

A Sony hack allows for new functionality in its Alpha cameras. (#)

Rumors of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II hints at a sports boost. (#)

 

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10 Apr 2016Ep. 63: Jason Lanier on the Jerk That Ran Over His Gear - and more00:29:13

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Sony Artisan Jason Lanier opens the show. Thanks Jason!

We reach out to photographer Jason Lanier on the incident in Fort Worth, TX in which a man drove over his camera gear with his truck. We also discuss precautions to better protector yourself and your gear. (#)

Is Sony's full-frame, DSLR-like a9 mirrorless sports/action body on its way? (#)

Gap causes a stir with a Gap Kids campaign, but there's a backstory. (#)

Terrill wants to know whether or not his flash is dying.

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21 Feb 2024Ep. 429: Fujifilm's X100VI...Not VI – and more00:42:01

Episode 429 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast

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Stories:
Fujifilm’s successor to its popular X100V (#)

The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z. (#)

Canon’s 6D Mark II seems to be EOL. (#)

After just 10 months, Angelbird pulls this. (#)

TerraMaster’s new D5 Hybrid. (#)

Sony takes issue with Canon’s claim. (#)

Phase One now offers this separately. (#)

 

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16 Oct 2016Ep. 116: How Fast Is Fast Enough? - and more00:26:31

Episode 116 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens

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Photographer Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens opens the show. Thanks Jay P.!

Ridiculously fast media cards may be just a couple of years away, but when is fast enough, fast enough? (#)

Sigma's CEO lays out the three reasons why his company makes cameras even though lenses are what they do best. (#)

A free, smart alternative for upscaling your photos. (#)

5 Day Deal 2016 offers $2,500+ in photography goodness for just $97, helps benefit charity and this podcast as well. (#)

A Canadian photographer is imprisoned in Cuba for flying his drone and tells his tale. (#)

Outtakes

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11 Dec 2016Ep. 132: Fro, Bohus, Jason Lanier and Eric Rossi…Oh My! - and more00:34:18

Episode 132 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Jared Polin (aka "Fro") from FroKnowsPhoto.com

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Jared Polin (aka "Fro") from FroKnowsPhoto.com opens the show. Thanks Jared!

Bohus from Fotodiox comes on the show to talk about the Nikon to Sony AF adapter that Sony Artisan Jason Lanier and popular YouTuber Eric Rossi had recent problems with. (#)

Lightroom CC gets updated with Reference View and other improvements with version 2015.8. (#)

Affinity Photo now does Windows and version 1.5 for both platforms has great new features. (#)

Why brand loyalty maybe shouldn't be a thing. (#)

A victory for copyright takes place in Germany against Facebook. (#)

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25 Dec 2016Ep. 136: The 2016 Holiday Grab Bag Episode - and more00:25:56

Episode 136 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, author and educator, Neil van Niekerk

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Photographer, author and educator, Neil van Niekerk opens the show. Thanks Neil!

I've teamed up with thinkTANK and Mindshift Gear to give away a bag from each of them on my Instagram account (LensShark) to celebrate an incredible 2016 for this podcast!

The event that caused the Associated Press to ditch B&W and shoot color forever and set technological advancements in motion. (#)

"Tank Man", the photo by storied photojournalist Jeff Widener which is on the short list of the most-memorable, most-influential photos of all-time. (#)

A filter seeks to cut out light pollution for your night photography, but rather than going in front of your lens, this one goes inside your mirror box and sits in front of your image sensor. (#)

A listener in Israel wants to know if there are any left-handed camera solutions or workarounds for a friend who recently lost his right hand. Michael Bass Designs has potential solutions. (#)

 

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10 Dec 2015Ep. 28: So You Think You're the Next Ansel Adams, Huh? - and more00:23:31

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Mickey Osterreicher, General Counsel for the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) opens the show.

I was honored to have been on Martin Bailey's 500th episode and David Murphy's visual journalism centric show. (#)

The National Parks Service is looking for the next Ansel Adams. Is that you? (#)

Atmosphere Aerosol is like having a fog machine in a can for more dramatic photos. (#)

Is a $400 rain jacket designed for photographers worth it...or even effective? (#)

Lumu launches a Kickstarter campaign for Lumu Power, a nextgen attachment for measuring light, flash and more. (#)

Lightroom Mobile for Android devices is now free. (#)

Twitter now displays uncropped photos in its streams. (#)

Amazingly detailed miniature cameras which are USB drives in disguise. (#)

Dropbox ditches its Carousel app and integrates select features in its main app. (#)

Frequent listener James Wildbore in Singapore has my number as he asks a very interesting/cheeky question.

Listener Bill in upstate New York wants to know how best to get his old slides and photos in digital form.

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