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The PetaPixel Podcast

The PetaPixel Podcast

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 A photography podcast. Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join PetaPixel's Editor-in-Chief Jaron Schneider for a weekly discussion on current events in the photo industry, camera equipment, technology, culture, and more.PetaPixel
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  • Can the Canon C50 or Nikon ZR Unseat the Sony FX3?

    Can the Canon C50 or Nikon ZR Unseat the Sony FX3?
    Sep 17 2025
    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.
    This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Jordan Drake and I are without Chris Niccolls who is on assignment in Japan. That's okay though, because this past week was huge in the video and broadcasting space with the launch of the Canon C50 and the Nikon ZR.
    Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/
    We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.
    We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.
    In This Episode
    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 13:55 - PetaPixel is now on Apple News (correctly!)
    • 15:57 - Canon C50 is the smallest and lightest Canon Cinema camera
    • 20:46 - Nikon ZR is the first collaboration camera with RED
    • 24:59 - RED V-Raptor XE is half the price of the V-Raptor X
    • 26:41 - The Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 costs $16,500: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/10/fujifilms-cinema-camera-is-called-the-gfx-eterna-55-will-cost-16500/
    • 31:19 - Pixboom Spark shoots 4K at 1,000 FPS
    • 35:42 - Nikon is developing dedicated cinema lenses
    • 39:36 - Leitz announced a set of cine lenses for mirrorless cameras
    • 42:19 - Blackmagic made a super-powered dock for iPhone filmmaking
    • 45:04 - Canon C50 vs Nikon ZR vs Sony FX3
    • 47:47 - What's the deal (or lack thereof) with open gate?
    • 52:19 - Does rolling shutter on the Eterna 55 actually matter?
    • 58:40 - How much of Apple's iPhone 17 marketing turned out to be real and good? And what didn't they mention that they should have?
    • 1:04:48 - Why Jordan is so excited about ProRes RAW
    • 1:06:52 - What have you been up to?
    • 1:11:02 - Tech support
    • 1:26:38 - The Kodak Charmera blind box camera sold out in just a few days: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/09/the-kodak-charmera-is-a-tiny-digital-keychain-camera-sold-in-blind-boxes/
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • What We're MOST Excited About with Apple's iPhone 17! Feat. Tyler Stalman

    What We're MOST Excited About with Apple's iPhone 17! Feat. Tyler Stalman
    Sep 12 2025
    Audiio just dropped Elements 2.0 — sharper, cleaner, more precise stems powered by Audioshake, the industry-leading AI sound separation technology trusted by Disney, Universal Music Group, and other top names in film, TV, and music. The stems sound as good as the original masters, and now Strings join the lineup alongside bass, guitar, piano, wind, and more.

    Normally, stems are exclusive to the Audiio Pro plan. But Audiio has opened up a special Lifetime Elements package just for Lifetime Music subscribers and they set aside 100 spots for PetaPixel’s viewers. Here’s how it works:
    • If you’re not already a Lifetime Music subscriber, join today for just $199 with code petapixel199. After checkout, you’ll unlock the option to add Lifetime Elements for only $149.
    • Already a Lifetime Music member? Just sign in and head to the Stems menu on the Browse page.
    Don’t miss out — this is your chance to get unlimited access to Audiio’s music catalog + stems for every song. And once those 100 memberships are gone, they’re gone. Go to https://audiio.com/petapixel and make sure to use offer code "petapixel199" today!

    In this episode, we're talking about our experience making a documentary film in Alaska (with more stories that didn't make it into our BTS video) as well as a conversation with director of photography Oren Soffer on why someone would even be interested in the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55. Then, Chris and Jordan are joined by Tyler Stalman at Apple Park to talk about the new iPhone and why this year's models actually have them excited (spoiler: it's because there are hardware updates).

    Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/

    We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.

    We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.

    In This Episode:
    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 15:35 - We made a movie in Alaska!
    • 44:47 - Why would someone want to use the GFX Eterna 55? w/ Oren Soffer
    • 59:56 - All about iPhone from Apple Park! w/ Tyler Stalman
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The Best Cameras for Wildlife Photography, Ranked!

    The Best Cameras for Wildlife Photography, Ranked!
    Sep 3 2025
    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year.

    This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team (mainly Chris Niccolls) takes a look at every camera brand that supports wildlife and birding and asks which one of their cameras is the top pick and which one is the best overall. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/

    We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.

    We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.

    In This Episode
    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 11:34 - Canon teased a new cinema camera
    • 16:06 - Global market share numbers show how lopsided camera sales are
    • 24:46 - Nikon Z6 III firmware adds Bird AF, auto capture, and C2PA
    • 27:36 - Viltrox joined the L-mount alliance
    • 30:14 - Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro for Fujifilm is less than $600
    • 32:30 - DJI announced the Mic 3
    • 36:08 - Sigma is changing the price, availability, and name of the 14mm f/1.4 Art due to production shortages: https://petapixel.com/2025/09/02/sigma-changes-14mm-f-1-4-arts-design-availability-and-price-to-address-production-woes/
    • 39:29 - Which camera brand best serves wildlife photographers?
    • 1:07:58 - What have you been up to?
    • 1:14:14 - Tech Support/Never Read the Comments
    • 1:33:11 - Feel good story of the week
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    1 hr and 36 mins
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