The Camera Gear Podcast

The Hope of Fujifilm Lenses To Come

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fujifilm recently ran a survey about possible new X-mount lenses, and we debate the results to decide which of these lenses we’re most interested in...

Canon Compact Cameras And The Old Days of Nikon DSLRs

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the Nikon D2Hs, which had an unusual sensor design that we’d never seen before. Also, Canon released a list of their favorite comp...

Choosing a Wireless Livestream Camera Rig, and iPhones in Hollywood

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Designing a wireless camera rig for livestreams has some unique challenges, and we consider the various camera and lens options to find the most viabl...

CP+ 2026: Sigma Lenses, Ninja RAW, and Canon's Weird Prototype

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We cover the new gear announced at the CP+ show, including new Sigma lenses, the Ninja RAW monitor, and more. Also, what’s with Canon’s weird SLR ...

Fujifilm GFX Eterna In The Wild

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Fujifilm GFX Eterna has gotten into the hands of the first reviewers, and we dig into the early results. Also, Daniel describes his new Lumix S1 I...

ISO Noise and Exposure Deep Dive

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We dig into how you should set your ISO to minimize sensor noise in your photos and video. Also, IMAX released a new camera with some significant upgr...

Google Clips and Daniel Buys a Camera

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel buys a new camera, shocking everyone, and Blackmagic has issued a recall for the Pyxis 12K sensor board. Also, Apple released a suite of their ...

Our 2026 Camera Dreams and Trouble In Pyxis Paradise

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We dream about 2026 and what we hope to see for new camera releases, as well as our personal plans for new gear purchases and projects we’re hoping ...

Fuji Telephoto Lenses, and What's Next For Pentax?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lucas goes shopping for a telephoto lens for his Fuji cameras, so we dig into the options and consider which one is going to give him the best shot of...

Lomo MC-A and Fuji Instax Mini Evo Cinema

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this vibe cam-centric episode, we look at the Lomo MC-A film camera as well as the recently announced Fuji Instax Mini Evo Cinema video camera, and...

Fuji X-T6 Hopes and Camp Snap Pro

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We dream about what Fuji might do in their next generation of flagship cameras such as the X-T6 and X-H3S, and take a look at the Camp Snap Pro, a sli...

Kodak Charmera and Camera Exit Reviews

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the cute little Kodak Charmera keychain camera, and reflect on some cameras that have recently been replaced with newer models: the Canon R...

Leica M EV1, Photomator, and Fujify.me

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Leica M EV1 has us a little surprised at Leica’s willingness to deviate from the analog nature of their M series of cameras, and we debate wheth...

164: Camera of the Year 2025

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which cameras were our top picks in 2025? As we’ve done in previous years, for this episode we considered all of the camera releases from 2025 and c...

163: Camera Brand Review: 2025 Edition

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at the camera news of 2025 and judge each major camera brand’s wins and losses, as well as reflect on what surprised us and what we hop...

162: Sony A7 V

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hot on the heels of the Canon R6 Mark III, Sony announced the long-awaited A7 V. With the previous A7 IV having come out all the way back in 2021, doe...

161: The Actual Canon R6 Mark III Super Episode

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dig deep into the new Canon R6 Mark III. Has Canon managed to come out on top in the crowded midrange full-frame mirrorless camera segment? If you ...

160: Canon 45mm f/1.2 and Photo Backup Workflow Improvements

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucas is considering some changes to his photo backup workflow, which is an undertaking of epic proportions. Also, Canon’s new 45mm f/1.2 STM lens h...

159: Photography on a Boat

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a major escalation of our previous episode on photography around water, we’re back from recent travel with exciting seafaring tales of using our ...

158: Fuji X-T30 III and The WideluxX Film Camera

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fuji has released yet another iteration in the X-T30 line, and Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux panoramic film camera. Also, Daniel’s colle...

157: Tamron 25-200 Superzoom and Chroma Subsampling Deep Dive

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode runs the full gamut of Camera Gear Podcast themes, including a new superzoom lens, an extremely nerdy deep dive into chroma subs...

156: Talent vs. Skill in Photography, and Choosing Gear for YouTube

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We debate how much of photography is having an “eye” for it, versus learning the skills of using a camera. Then, we shift gears into discussing wh...

155: ProRes RAW in Davinci Resolve and iPhone 17 Pro Video Features

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recent iPhone 17 Pro release brought with it a development we weren’t expecting: ProRes RAW support in Davinci Resolve. We talk about this excit...

154: Fuji GFX Eterna and Hasselblad X2D II 100C

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is all about medium format, with a look at the new Hasselblad X2D II 100C photo camera as well as our thoughts on the latest specs and ...

153: Canon C50

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canon enters the “FX3 killer” competition with the C50, and we discuss the features and tradeoffs this camera makes against the rest of Canon’s ...

152: Nikon ZR

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nikon’s purchase of RED has resulted in an intriguing new camera with the Nikon ZR, and we take a close look at this first entry into Nikon’s Z Ci...

151: Tally Arbiter and Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel has gone off the deep end into an electronics project involving a wireless tally light system for broadcast cameras, and Nikon released a new 2...

150: Sigma 12mm f/1.4 and 200mm f/2 Lenses

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at two interesting new prime lenses from Sigma, the 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary prime and the 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens. Also, EISA re...

149: Insta360 Go Ultra and Antigravity A1

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all about Insta360 this week as we take a look at their new Go Ultra action cam and the Antigravity A1 drone. Is this new 360 drone the next bi...

148: Ricoh GR IV and Fuji Price Increases

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ricoh GR IV has been officially announced, and we’re intrigued by the improvements it offers over the GRiii. Also, Fujifilm is raising prices fo...

147: Rode Wireless Pro Hands-On and ARRI News

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve upgraded our wireless lavs to the Rode Wireless Pro and go into depth about the features and timecode options based on our experience using th...

146: Camp Snap CS-8 and Project Indigo

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After ten years, the Sony RX1R III is finally here. We take a look at this long-awaited compact camera from Sony and evaluate its specs and position i...

145: Sony RX1R III

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After ten years, the Sony RX1R III is finally here. We take a look at this long-awaited compact camera from Sony and evaluate its specs and position i...

144: Peak Design Pro Tripods and Weird Camera Rig Accessories

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover some of the strangest camera rig parts we’ve ever seen. Then, we look at a few updates in the world of tripods, including ...

143: How Do You Organize Your Videos?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucas needs to organize his video library, so we talk through some options for how he could approach it. Also, a flurry of new firmware releases is br...

142: Are We Doing White Balance Wrong?

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dig into some of the details of white balance for photo and video, and consider whether our existing approach is correct or not. Also, is it ever w...

141: The Future of Blackmagic's Cameras, New Cine Lenses, and Deals for Days

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss our future plans for getting into higher-end video projects and consider what the future holds for Blackmagic with their RGBW sensor design...

140: Fuji X-E5 and XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fuji X-E5 has been announced, and we have some thoughts about how it fits into their overall lineup of cameras. Also, Viltrox released an extraord...

139: Faster Photo Editing and Sigma Rumors

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel has found an interesting way to make photo editing much faster, and Sigma has some rumored lenses we’re anxious to see. Also, Lucas has a few...

138: The FX2 and Sony's Future Cameras

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sony’s new FX2 has us a bit confused, and we debate what it indicates about Sony’s roadmap of future sensors and cameras, and what we expect to se...

137: Fuji X half

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fuji X half might be one of the most unique digital cameras we’ve ever seen, and boy do we have thoughts. Also, Lucas got his film photos back f...

136: DJI Mavic 4 Pro and Lumix 24-60 f/2.8

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We continue discussing Panasonic’s recent announcements by talking about the Lumix S1 IIe as well as the new 24-60 f/2.8 L-mount lens. Also, DJI’s...

135: Panasonic Lumix S1 II Super Episode

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Panasonic announced the Lumix S1 II, and we just have one question: is this the camera of Daniel’s dreams? If you enjoy the show and want to contrib...

134: Davinci Resolve 20

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Davinci Resolve 20 is here (at least, in beta) and it has several features we’re really excited to use. Also, there are a surprising number of new c...

133: Japan Camera Adventure

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Freshly back from overseas, we talk about our experiences with camera stores in Japan and retrospect on how our travel photography setups worked out. ...

132: Nikon Z5 II

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the new Nikon Z5 II and compare it to its competition. Did Nikon break this part of the market wide open, or is one of the other cameras st...

131: Blackmagic Pyxis 12K

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blackmagic didn’t disappoint at NAB this year, and we’re pretty excited about the new Pyxis 12K. As usual for this podcast, we go deep into the te...

130: Canon EOS R50 V and the $3,000 RED Komodo

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canon released the R50V, a new affordable video-oriented camera that we find intriguing. Also, RED dropped the price of the original Komodo to $3,000–...

129: Fuji GFX100RF

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fuji X Summit delivered on expectations and brought us Fuji’s latest camera, the GFX100RF. As you might expect from this podcast, we have a lot ...

128: Our V-Mount Battery Rigs and the Canon PowerShot V1

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucas finally got into the V-mount battery world, so we take the opportunity to talk about our experiences with V-mount and how we’re using (and pla...

127: Our Most Regretted Gear Purchases

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever bought some camera gear and realized later that you made a mistake? We sure have. We cover some of our gear regrets in this episode and try to re...

126: Sigma BF and Zeiss Otus Lenses

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sigma announced a very unusual L-mount camera, as well as a new 300-600mm f/4 lens. Also, Zeiss is getting back into making lenses? There are lots of ...

125: Panasonic Lumix S1R II Mega Episode

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we go deep on the new Panasonic Lumix S1R II, covering the specs, test results, and how it stacks up against the competition. Is this Danie...

124: Finding a Client Photo Editing Workflow

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We explore ideas for editing client photos in Lightroom without combining those photos into our personal photo libraries. And to make things more chal...

123: Teleconverters, Lumix S9 Lenses, and the Smallest XF Lens

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking all about lens topics today–our experiences with teleconverters, Lucas’ List of L-Mount Lenses for Lumix, the downsides of softwar...

122: New Gear Day: Lumix S9 and Fuji 16-55

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After an unexpectedly successful trip to the camera store, we’ve both got some new gear to talk about. Daniel ended up far deeper into L Mount than ...

121: Are Camcorders Still Worth Buying?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about camcorders–are they relics of the past or still a good value? We reminisce about the camcorders we owned many years ago an...

120: Leica and Pentax Brand Deep Dives

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finishing out our camera brand series from last year, we dig into two smaller, but still notable brands–Leica and Pentax. Also, Lucas bought a new l...

119: Tier List of Camera Lenses

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We tier-rank each major camera lens type, from telephoto zooms to fisheyes. Along the way, we discover some surprising differences in which types of l...

118: The Nexus G1 Lives, and We Try Timecode

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We cover the surprising recent update on the Nexus G1 cinema camera project, discuss some new audio gear, and talk about our recent experience using t...

117: 2025 Camera Rumors Part 2

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picking up where we left off last week, we cover more camera rumors (as well as our hopes) for 2025, including brands such as Panasonic, Nikon, Pentax...

116: 2025 Camera Rumors and Lucas Gets a Pentax 17

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To start off 2025, we run through some of the biggest rumors from Canon, Fuji, and Sony and discuss what we’re expecting to see. And in news we’ve...

115: Camera of the Year 2024

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To close out 2024, we take a look at our favorite cameras released this year and pick our favorites across several categories, including the prestigio...

114: Camera Brand Review for 2024

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We reflect on the big news of the year and discuss some big stories and releases for each camera brand. Also, today’s question is: do you touch the ...

113: Sony A1 II

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sony’s new flagship camera is here, and we cover our thoughts on the new release in this episode. Also, Nikon is making sensors, and Lomography join...

112: Final Cut Pro 11 and DaVinci Resolve 19.1

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We return to software this week, with a look at the notable new features in Final Cut Pro 11 and DaVinci Resolve 19.1. Also, Canon expanded their line...

111: Fujifilm GFX Eterna Cinema Camera

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about cinema cameras–first, we look at CineD’s test results for the Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K camera, and then we dig into the ...

110: Nikon Z50 II and New DJI Drones

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at a new entry-level Nikon Z-mount camera, two recently-announced DJI drones, and a weird Hasselblad digital camera that we’d nev...

109: Photography Around Water and Shooting in Black and White

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a kayaking trip, we discuss our experiences with using camera gear around water, including various ways to protect a camera as well as water...

108: The Smallest Mirrorless Camera and a Knockoff Noct

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We cover some strange camera gear in this episode, including the alleged smallest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera, a knockoff Noct lens, and a ...

107: Comparing Affordable Cinema Cameras and Lenses

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We compare some “affordable” cinema cameras and their lens ecosystems to try to decide which one offers the most value and capability right now. A...

106: Fuji X-M5 and 16-55 f/2.8 II

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We cover the announcements from the recent Fuji X Summit, including the new Fuji X-M5 camera and updated 16-55mm f/2.8 lens. Also, you can now play Ca...

105: Canon C80 Super Episode

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our thoughts on the new Canon C80 cinema camera, as well as our predictions for the Fuji X summit and some interesting Lumix announcements. Also, does...

104: Switching Camera Systems?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We tackle a listener question about which camera system we’d switch to if we could snap our fingers and have a comparable camera and lens setup, whi...

103: iPhone 16 Pro Photo and Video Impressions

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We go through the new photo and video features in the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, based on Lucas’ hands-on experience with his new phone. Spoiler alert: it...

102: Tripods, Gimbals, and Other Ways to Hold a Camera

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the different gear we use for holding and moving cameras, including tripods, gimbals, sliders, steadicams, and more. Also, several bits of ...

101: Davinci Resolve 19 and Sigma 28-105 f/2.8

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Davinci Resolve 19 is out of beta, and we’re excited about several of the new features. We also discuss several lenses, including the Sigma 28-105 f...

100: PolarPro LightLeak Lenses and 100th Episode Retrospective

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our 100th episode, we cover the new PolarPro LightLeak “vibe” lenses and retrospect on our journey with cameras over the past two years. Thanks...

99: Phone Camera Trends and the Pixel 9 Pro

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We return to the topic of smartphone photography this week and discuss some of the current trends in phone cameras, especially with the release of the...

98: Rollei 35AF and Pentax 17

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a deeper look at two new film cameras, the MiNT Rollei 35AF and Pentax 17. Also, the Lumix 26mm f/8 pancake lens is hiding a secret,...

97: NikonCast: Z6III Caveats, and is the D850 Still Good?

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Nikon Z6III has an issue with exposure in shadows while shooting in log, so we dig into it to try to understand what’s going on. Then, Lucas com...

96: The Camera Lens Variety Show

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this meandering episode, we cover three unique lenses that came out in the past few months, and discuss an interesting article about which focal le...

95: Canon EOS R5 Mark II

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we cover the Canon R5 Mark II, which–spoiler alert–might be the flagship Canon camera for those of us who don’t shoot sports professi...

94: Canon EOS R1: Is It Canon's Flagship?

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We take a close look at the recently-announced Canon R1 and try to determine if it’s Canon’s true flagship camera. Should every pro photographer b...

93: Canon C400 Super Episode

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dig into the new Canon C400 cinema camera, but because this is the Camera Gear Podcast, this episode also includes a discussion on weird film stock...

92: Fuji News and Sigma 28-45 f/1.8

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a recent interview that may have revealed Fuji’s inventory strategy, the new 7.0 firmware for the X-H2S, and take a closer look at the Si...

91: Nikon Z6III

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nikon released the Z6 III, which has some pretty interesting features and trade-offs that we get into in this show. Also, where’s our Fuji firmware ...

90: Pentax 17: A Brand New Film Camera

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pentax is releasing a new film camera in 2024? As you might imagine, this has our attention. Also, Fuji continues to expand the wildly popular Instax ...

89: Panasonic Lumix GH7

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss Panasonic’s other new camera, the GH7, and why we’re excited about this latest addition to the GH series. Maybe Micro 4/3 isn...

88: Panasonic Lumix S9

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Lumix S9 is a rather unusual camera from Panasonic that we definitely have some thoughts on, so we go deep in this episode on its specs and detail...

87: Fuji X-T50 and 16-50mm Kit Lens

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Surprising no one, we managed to spend almost an entire episode talking about the newly announced Fuji X-T50. Also, we have a few thoughts on the new ...

86: Taking Cameras on Vacation, and New iPads

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back from vacation, with plenty of recent photography experiences to discuss–comparing the Fuji X-T3 and X-T5 image quality, our thoughts on...

85: NAB 2024 Recap

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We cover some of the noteworthy announcements from the NAB 2024 show–there’s a lot of new camera gear to be excited about, and we’re here for it...

84: Blackmagic PYXIS and URSA Cine 12K

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All about Blackmagic’s new cameras–the PYXIS 6K box camera and URSA Cine 12K cinema camera. We cover the new announcements and give our thoughts a...

83: The Big Sony Show

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We focus on Sony today and talk about their strengths, weaknesses, and what we’d like to see from them next, as well as our thoughts on their curren...

82: Sony Burano Reviews and First Thoughts on Blackmagic's NAB News

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reviews are out on the Sony Burano, and we dig into some of the surprising results. Also, we try to give a brief highlight on the Blackmagic NAB annou...

81: Nikon Deep Dive and Shooting the Eclipse

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We go deep on Nikon this week to discuss their strengths and weaknesses, as well as an overview of their current lineup and what we’re hoping to see...

80: Fuji Deep Dive and Sony Firmware Updates

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we dive into Fuji and cover their strengths and weaknesses, as well as what we’d like to see from them next. Also, Sony announced some up...

79: Panasonic Deep Dive and Logitech's Micro 4/3 Webcam

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We take a close look at Panasonic’s camera business this week and discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and what might be coming next. Also, Logitech...

78: Canon Deep Dive and AI Podcast Editing

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our camera brand series with a deep dive on Canon, but also cover the Nikon Coolpix and similar point-and-shoot cameras, as well as some u...