Episodes

  • 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
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    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.
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    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).

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    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
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    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/

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    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
  • Hasselblad Has a Winner, and Did We NEED the GR IV?

    Hasselblad Has a Winner, and Did We NEED the GR IV?
    Aug 29 2025
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    This week on the PetaPixel podcast, the team discusses the Hasselblad X2D II 100C and the Ricoh GR IV. Two very different cameras, but both have their merits. But while the Hasselblad actually came down in price compared to its predecessor, the opposite is true of the GR IV. So, was it worth it?

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    In This Episode
    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 12:30 - Abode is dead
    • 16:18 - Kodak says it has no plans to go out of business despite "substantial doubt" it can pay it debts.
    • 20:11- Yashica is trying again with a City 300
    • 21:42 - Arri is considering selling
    • 26:19 - Antigravity from Insta360 is an immersive drone with a unique controller
    • 29:58 - Canon got its camera placed in one of the world's most popular anime
    • 34:12 - Sigma announced two new lenses: a 12mm f/1.4 and a 200mm f/2
    • 37:56 - Fujifilm will raise its prices again because of increased tariffs
    • 1:14:10 - What have you been up to?
    • 1:17:08 - Tech Support
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • BIG Abode, Arri, and Kodak News, Plus a Deep-Dive into Google Pixel 10

    BIG Abode, Arri, and Kodak News, Plus a Deep-Dive into Google Pixel 10
    Aug 21 2025
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    This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by Michael Specht and Isaac Reynolds, Pixel team Product Managers at Google who answer some tough questions about the new Google Pixel 10 smartphones and the philosophy behind the design decisions.

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    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
    • 12:30 - Abode is dead
    • 16:18 - Kodak says it has no plans to go out of business despite "substantial doubt" it can pay it debts.
    • 20:11- Yashica is trying again with a City 300
    • 21:42 - Arri is considering selling
    • 26:19 - Antigravity from Insta360 is an immersive drone with a unique controller
    • 29:58 - Canon got its camera placed in one of the world's most popular anime
    • 34:12 - Sigma announced two new lenses: a 12mm f/1.4 and a 200mm f/2
    • 37:56 - Fujifilm will raise its prices again because of increased tariffs
    • 1:14:10 - What have you been up to?
    • 1:17:08 - Tech Support
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 100th Episode Special! Our Best and Worst YouTube Experiences

    100th Episode Special! Our Best and Worst YouTube Experiences
    Aug 6 2025
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    We did it: The PetaPixel Podcast has reached 100 episodes! Come celebrate with us!

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    In This Episode:
    • 00:00 - We're back! Happy 100th episode!
    • 08:24 - Camp Snap has a new Super8 inspired video camera
    • 11:24 - Sony RX1R II is selling well despite high price
    • 13:11 - The Panasonic S1 II shows partially stacked sensors can have incredible dynamic range: https://petapixel.com/2025/07/17/panasonic-s1-iis-excellent-dynamic-range-shows-the-power-of-partially-stacked-sensors/
    • 15:35 - Harman launched Phoenix II (Review)
    • 18:57 - Lomography has a new full line of Petzval lenses
    • 22:38 - Insta360 launched a new drone brand
    • 29:20 - DJI launched a 360-degree camera
    • 31:47 - DJI won't deny its drones are being sold under a different brand in the US
    • 35:00 - Leica is working on a 135mm prime lens for L-mount
    • 37:40 - Fujifilm is the last camera maker to increase prices due to Trump's tariffs
    • 38:46 - US and Japan agree to 15% tariff
    • 39:47 - Canon plans to cut costs and increases prices to adapt to tariffs
    • 40:44 - Sigma won't raise prices again due to the additional 5%
    • 42:52 - The BEST and WORST experiences shooting the YouTube show
    • 1:05:38 - What have you been up to?
    • 1:10:09 - Never read the comments / Tech Support
    • 1:33:43 - Feel good stories of the week
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Sony Shocks with RX1R III, Plus... What Happened to Gap Primes?

    Sony Shocks with RX1R III, Plus... What Happened to Gap Primes?
    Jul 15 2025
    Surprise! Today, Sony dropped the announcement of the RX1R III right before the PetaPixel Podcast team was scheduled to record, so we are coming to you with an early episode this week to talk about what we think of the new premium compact camera.

    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.

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    In This Episode:
    • 00:00 - Intro07:57 - Sony surprised with an RX1R III announcement28:02 - Samyang expands the affordable Prima line with two new primes33:49 - Judge says Insta360 may have infringed on GoPro patent, Insta360 will challenge38:12 - The Fujifilm X half is very popular44:49 - Canon to add password protection to 10 EOS R-series cameras, but it's not for what you think49:15 - Canon's re-mount of an ancient lens is very affordable54:32 - What happened to gap primes?
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Revisiting Classic Fixed-Lens Cameras From Decades Past

    Revisiting Classic Fixed-Lens Cameras From Decades Past
    Jul 9 2025
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    Some of the hottest cameras on the market today haven't been made in years, so this week The PetaPixel Podcast team goes back in time to go fixed-lens camera shopping!

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    In This Episode:
    • 00:00 - Intro
    • 15:52 - Synology requires "certified" SSDs for its new NAS and, suprirse, they cost 5x as much
    • 19:10 - The NPPA is in trouble
    • 21:40 - OM System is considering in-camera AI upscaling to address resolution complaints
    • 30:13 - Apple patents a new image sensor with 20 stops of dynamic range
    • 34:43 - Cameras and lenses are in danger of getting even more expensive
    • 37:23 - If you could go back and use any fixed lens digital camera from the past, which would it be?
    • 1:00:01 - A brief film aside...
    • 1:05:56 - What have you been up to?
    • 1:09:11 - Tech support
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    1 hr and 37 mins