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    The Lensrentals Podcast

    The crew at Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala, host bi-weekly conversations about the art and science of capturing images. From photography to videography, film, history, and technology, the show covers a wide range of topics to educate and inspire creators of all kinds.

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    Shooting the Sh!t: Pay Transparency, PA Work, and BS Reviews Aug 04, 2022

    It's the season finale of The Lensrentals Podcast! This week we're keeping it very informal. Joey, Roger, and Ryan are each bringing in a topic we haven't yet had time to cover in depth on the podcast before.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    From Concert Photography to Commercial Videography w/Nathan Armstrong and Will Evans Jul 21, 2022

    Nathan Armstrong and Will Evans are co-workers at NLA Projects, a Memphis-area production company that specializes in both photography and videography. Nahan started as a concert photographer before Will joined as his Production Manager and helped guide their work more toward commercial video. Here, they discuss how they went about making that transition and what skills they're able to apply to both types of work. Check out examples of their work here.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    How to Test Your Gear at Home Jul 07, 2022

    We’ve all had it happen before, you just wrapped a great photoshoot, and you get home, excited to look through the photos, only to find that all the images are a hair soft. This can be for a number of reasons, but one of the first things to diagnose will likely be to see if your lens is suddenly back focusing or front focusing a bit.

    Fortunately, with recent iterations of digital cameras, you no longer need to send this gear to the manufacturer and can do a lot of these tests at home. While of course, for serious issues with your camera or lens, we always recommend sending out your gear to an authorized repair center, but for some smaller issues, you can do a lot at home. Today on The Lensrentals Podcast, Ryan, Roger, and Joey sit down to talk about how to properly test your gear at home. From focusing charts to systems that can help micro-adjust your lenses to your camera, the team sits down and talks about all your options when it comes to testing, and correcting your gear.

    • Learn how to perform autofocus microadjustment here
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    Ask Lensrentals: Lens Inspection, Filters, and Repair Reliability Jun 23, 2022

    In this week's episode, we sit down with Roger and Joey as they answer some of our listener's questions. And they cover a lot, from how Speedboosters work, to the benefits of various lens filters, and even touch on what the inspection process is when we receive a lens returned from a rental.Roger and Joey are among the most knowledgable on staff when it comes to optics, and the Lensrentals process, so we're excited to have them back in the studio to answer your questions.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    Ask Lensrentals: Oops! All Video Jun 09, 2022

    Much like the ongoing production error at the Captain Crunch factory, causing them to overproduce berries, this episode is entitled 'Oops! All Video'. Enjoy as video experts Ryan, Ally, and Dom sit down and answer all of your video-centric questions, from the importance of reliable memory, to whether you should even bother shooting in RAW.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    How to Buy a Used Camera May 26, 2022

    In this week's episode of the Lensrentals Podcast, Ryan is joined by Roger and Joey as they go through all you need to know when buying a used camera system. From craigslist, to KEH, to even Lensrental's own storefront, there are plenty of places to find used gear at a discounted price, but the process of buying can be overwhelming.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    How the Canon 5.2mm Dual Fisheye Could Change VR May 12, 2022

    On today's episode of the Lensrentals Podcast, we're doing something a little different and talking about a single piece of gear - the Canon RF 5.2 Dual Fisheye lens for VR applications. We've decided to give a full episode on this lens for a couple of different reasons - one, there is a lot to cover in both the lens itself as well as the VR workflow associated with it. Secondly, it's a groundbreaking product in a new and emerging market, and we want to highlight the innovation and gusto needed to create such a product.

    • Try out an R5 and a 5.2mm Dual Fisheye for yourself.
    • Watch Dom's video review of the 5.2mm Dual Fisheye.
    • Browse The New York Times' selection of great VR documentaries.
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    Why You Can't Trust Weather Sealing w/ Chris Gampat of The Phoblographer Apr 28, 2022

    This week on the Lensrentals podcast, we touch on a topic that Roger has discussed for a number of years here on the blog - Why You Can't Trust Weather Sealing. And to help bring the point home, we're joined with The Phoblographer's own, Chris Gampat.

    • Check out the great gear reviews and features at The Phoblographer.
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    Battle of the Flagships: R3 vs. Z9 vs. A1 Apr 14, 2022

    The Lensrentals Podcast is finally back, and today we're tackling questions that many people have been wondering about - comparing the three latest flagships from the Canon, Nikon, and Sony. Join Ryan Hill, Joey Miller, and Zach Sutton as they walk through all the features of each camera, to determine which one is best for each use case. Though the Canon R3 was released in late November, the Nikon Z9 was released in December, and the Sony A1 was released in early 2021, supply has been incredibly limited on all three systems. As such, many people haven't had the opportunity to get the cameras in their hands, leaving us with a lot of questions. In this episode of the Lensrentals Podcast, listen in as we try to answer all your questions, and share our opinions on which one is our personal favorite.

    • Rent the R3, Z9, or A1 and try them out for yourself.
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    BEST OF: How Lensrentals Reached a Million Orders Mar 31, 2022

    In 2006 Roger went on an Alaskan cruise and had to pay big bucks for a lens he knew wouldn’t be very useful to him after he came home. Thus an idea was born, and now 13 years later Lensrentals has fulfilled over 1 million orders!

    • Watch our video celebrating our millionth order.
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    BEST OF: How to Make the Most of a Small Crew Mar 17, 2022

    Jem Schofield is a producer, DP and educator and the founder of theC47, a full-service production company that focuses on video production, filmmaking, consulting & education. Jem spends most of his time producing content, educating others and joins Ryan to discuss how to prepare for small to no crew productions, the essential roles that need to be filled, and when to hire out for specialists.

    Check out Jem’s YouTube channel, LinkedIn Group, and website theC47.com.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    BEST OF: How David Carson Won a Pulitzer Covering Ferguson Mar 03, 2022
    • David Carson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Carson’s images are featured extensively in the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography that was awarded to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch photo staff. In 2008, his multimedia project “Reporting for Duty” won a regional Emmy award for Advanced Media – Interactivity. We talk with David about his experience covering Ferguson, and how much of his team’s previous work prepared them to better understanding the issues that were front and center. David shares his take on newsrooms that have lost photojournalist, the future of staff photographers and why they matter even in our current visual age.
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    BEST OF: How to Make Money Shooting Portraits (Or When the Art of Photography Meets the Business of Photography) Feb 17, 2022

    Zach Sutton is a Los Angeles Photographer specializing in headshot, beauty, and portrait photography. He is also our blog editor! Sarah and Joey talk with Zach about how he built his brand, grew his network, and has become a thriving photographer. He shares why he thinks you should always test shoot, SEO tips, and addresses the ever difficult issue of how to price yourself.

    • Follow Zach on
      • Website
      • Instagram
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    • Equipment mentioned:
      • Alien Bees
      • Innovativ Production Cart
      • Profoto
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    BEST OF: Women's Weekend Film Challenge (Or How a Short Film Contest is Attempting to Change the Industry) Feb 03, 2022

    Ally is joined by Katrina Medoff and Tracy Sayre who are the executive co-directors of the Women's Weekend Film Challenge which is a women-in-film initiative that places professional filmmakers on crews that write, shoot and edit a short film in just one weekend. Through the WWFC, they have produced 24 films to date with more than 500 professional female filmmakers in New York City. These films have already been selected for 60 film festivals and counting, including the HBO Women in Comedy Festival and Fantasia Film Festival.

    • Women's Weekend Film Challenge Website
    • WWFC Instagram
    • WWFC Twitter
    • WWFC Facebook
    • WWFC LinkedIn
    • WWFC YouTube
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    BEST OF: How to Break a Camera (Or Why Saltwater Will Destroy Everything You've Ever Loved) Jan 20, 2022

    Impact damage, sensor scratches, and shutter failure, oh my! Lensrentals Founder Roger Cicala is once again joined by Repair Manager Aaron Cloz and Senior Photo Tech Joey Miller and this time they’re talking about all the ways you can break a camera, what can be fixed, and what is always a kiss of death.

    • Resources Mentioned:
      • Video on how to clean your camera sensor
      • Blog post on how to clean your camera sensor
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    BEST OF: How to Break a Lens (Or How the Lensrentals Camera Repair Department Has Fixed So Many Lenses) Jan 06, 2022

    Roger is joined by our Repair Manager Aaron and Senior Photo Tech Joey to discuss broken lenses, the types of repairs they’ve encountered, what they think can be attempted at home, and how to prevent repairs from being needed in the first place! They dish on which repair center takes the longest to get the gear back from, what environments they can count on to break a lens and advise the best gear for shooting in the rain. In this talk, they reference PhotoTech which is an authorized service center for Sony and Nikon they enjoy working with.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    2021 Wrap Party: Photo Industry Review Dec 23, 2021

    It’s our year-end review of photography. Host Ryan Hill is talking with Lensrentals Quality Control Manager Joey Miller and Blog Editor Zach Sutton about their favorite gear of the year, what they’re looking forward to next year, and what photographers inspired them. Before first, Lensrentals Founder Roger Cicala wasn’t able to join for the full conversation so he recorded a kind of annual report sharing his insights on the year in optics.

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Fuji GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless
      • Fuji X-T4
      • Fotodiox Pro Fusion Smart Autofocus Canon EF to Fuji GFX
      • Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye 3D VR
      • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS
      • How Lens Adapters Work & Why You Should Try Them
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    2021 Wrap Party: Video Industry Review Dec 09, 2021

    This week we’re wrapping up the year from a video perspective. Lensrentals Product Development Supervisor Ally Aycock Patterson and LensProToGo Video Producer Dom Boisvert join host Ryan Hill to discuss their favorite products of the year, the state of the industry today, and what each person hopes to see in the future.

    • Mentioned in the episode:
      • Sony FE C 16-35mm T/3.1 G
      • Deity Deluxe 2-Person Wireless Omni Lavalier Mic System
      • Tentacle Sync E Timecode Generator
      • DJI Ronin 4D
      • ARRI Orbiter
      • ARRI L5-C LED Fresnel 3-Light Studio Kit
      • Canon EOS R3
      • Nikon Z 9
      • Canon EOS R5
      • Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye 3D VR
    • Resources:
      • DPReview article on the Nikon Z9 initial review
      • The New York Times VR articles
      • Memoria
      • Summer of Soul
      • Dune
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    Photo Gear Rodeo: 100S, R3, and Z9, oh my! Nov 25, 2021

    Yeehaw, it’s a photo gear rodeo y’all! Ryan, Joey, and Zach host our first return guest, Barney Britton, Senior Editor at DPReview. We're talking about several new and upcoming releases from Canon, Sony, Fuji, and yes, Nikon too!

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Canon 5.2mm f/2.8 dual fisheye
      • Canon 8-15mm f/4L Canon 85mm f/1.2L DS Fuji GFX 50S II Fuji GFX 100S Canon EOS R3 Canon 1DX Mark III Sony A9 Mark II Sony A1 Nikon Z9
    • Resources:
      • Canon Official 5.2mm Dual Fisheye Sample Footage
      • DPR GFX 50S II Review
      • DPR Canon R3 Preview
      • DPR on the Canon R3’s Eye-Tracking AF
      • DPR Nikon Z9 Preview
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    Ask Lensrentals: Time Limits, Thicc Primes, and Third Party Lenses Nov 11, 2021

    Welcome back to one of our favorite types of episodes where we’re answering more of your questions about all things relating to photography and cinematography. Ryan is joined by Joey, who will be answering photo questions and for all things video we’ve got one of our video producers here too, Dom is back! We’ll cover everything from the history of Lensrentals, to why it’s so hard to find a decent video camera that shoots decent stills.

    • Resources mentioned
      • Indie Film Lab
      • Firefly Electric
      • Lensrentals Podcast episode: How Indie Film Lab Keeps Film Alive
      • Lensrentals Podcast episode: How Lensrentals Reached A Million Orders
    • Gear
      • Sony PXW-FS7
      • Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG
      • Sigma 50mm f/1.4 HSM Art DG
      • Sigma HSM Art 85mm f/1.2 DG
      • Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM
      • Canon 50mm f/1.2
      • Canon CN-E Cine Lenses
      • Canon EOS C300 Mark III
      • Canon 5D MK III
      • Canon 5D MK IV
      • Rokinon Zeen Cine Lenses
      • Zeiss CP2 Cine Lenses
      • Zeiss CP3 Cine Lenses
      • Apature LS C300d II
      • Kessler Shuttle Dolly System
      • Kessler Shuttle Dolly Kwik Rail Kit
      • C-Stands
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    How to Shoot Your First Short Film with Juli Jackson Oct 28, 2021

    This week we’re talking with director, animator, and cinematographer Juli Jackson. Over the last 15 years, Juli has done everything from PA work to directing her own feature, 45RPM. Ryan worked as a camera assistant on Juli’s upcoming short film Delta this summer. They talk about what low-budget, small-crew filmmakers should keep in mind when shooting their own short films.

    • Juli's website
    • Juli’s films:
      • 45RPM
      • Delta
    • Gear mentioned in this episode:
      • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
    • Submit a topic idea, question or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.
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    What is Nightscape Photography? With Matthew Saville Oct 14, 2021

    Ryan and Joey are joined by nightscape photographer Matthew Saville today. Nightscape photography is the art of shooting landscapes at night with particular emphasis on stars. It’s separate from the more scientific astrophotography but shares many of the same challenges such as extremely low light and very long exposure times. Optically it’s one of the most demanding types of photography imaginable. Just about any flaw in a lens is going to be more noticeable when shooting nightscapes so we’ll be covering Matthew’s go-to gear, how he decides what to take on a shoot, and his favorite techniques for capturing nightcaps.

    • Find Matthew Saville all over the internet:
      • Matthew's Website
      • Instagram
      • YouTube
      • Matthew's very cool low-light metering article
      • Matthew's articles on the Lensrentals blog
    • Gear Mentioned
      • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS
      • Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
      • Rokinon SP 14mm f/2.4
      • Sigma 14mm f/1.8
      • Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM
      • Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
      • Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8
      • Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E
      • Sony Alpha a7R III
      • Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
      • Slik Tripods
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
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    Ask Lensrentals: Filters, Finances, and the Future Sep 30, 2021

    Ryan, Roger, and Joey are back with more of your questions, and some of our own too. Ranging from where to eat when visiting New Orleans to what cameras and lenses and optical arts will look like 50 years from now, we’re coving a wide range of topics with mostly questions about lenses in the middle.

    • Mentioned on the episode:
      • Turkey and the Wolf
      • Blog posts about filters:
        • Front Element Lens Protection Revisited
        • Yet Another Post Aout My Issues With UV Filters
        • The Glass In Front Of Your Glass: All About Filters
      • Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
      • Diane Arbus
      • Split Diopter Filters
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    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Roger Cicala Explains MTF Testing Sep 16, 2021

    If you’ve read more than one or two articles on our blog you’ve likely seen images of MTF charts and heard us discuss testing lenses on the optical bench. But what on earth does that mean, and why do we do it? We’re breaking it down with the best people possible, Roger, Aaron, and our audience surrogate, Ryan.

    • Mentioned this episode:
    • Imatest
    • See the MTF bench in action!
    • In this older article, you can see an example of a single slice of MTF, combining 4 quadrants to an average, and developing a range.
    • General MTF training article.
    • This scientific paper contains images of how we map out the MTF across the field of the lens.
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    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    New Gear Rodeo: Video Accessories Sep 02, 2021

    Gather round y’all, it’s time for another gear rodeo where we shoot the you-know-what talking about our experiences with gear from our inventory. Today Ryan is talking to the Lensrentals Onboarding Supervisor, Ally Aycock Patterson, and LensProToGo’s Dom Boisvert about which of our newest video products we’re excited about. We nerd out about products that may be a little more unexpected too, like switchers, gimbals, and even batteries if you can believe it.

    • Videos mentioned:
      • Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO: Overview and Live Demo
      • Live Demo: ATEM Mini HDMI Switcher by Blackmagic Design
    • Gear mentioned in the video:
      • Anton Bauer Titon Micro 90 V-Mount Power Kit 8-Pack
      • Titon Base
      • Blackmagic Design ATEM Switchers
      • Soundcraft Ui24R 24-Channel Mixer/Recorder w/Wi-Fi Control
      • Soundcraft Software Demo
      • Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System
      • Teradek Bolt 4k line
      • Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro 12K Premium Kit
    Ask Lensrentals: Gear, Geysers, and the Future is Video Aug 19, 2021

    Ryan, Joey, and Roger are back in the studio and excited to answer your questions! Today questions range from what’s the best camera and lens combination, to how our Black Friday sale can help those looking to buy gear, to what simple items we recommend keeping in your camera bag.

    • Getting Started Podcasting resources:
      • Beyond the 5 W's What Should You Ask Before Starting A Story
      • NPR Guide to Starting Your Podcast
      • Lessons Learned from Selling Podcast Ads
      • Submitting Your Podcast to iTunes
    • Gear and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
      • Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone
      • Podcast gear we rent
      • Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
      • Adobe Audition
      • Zencaster
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Komodo 101 Aug 05, 2021

    Today is all about the RED Komodo! Workflows, pros and cons, accessories, Ryan, Dom, and Ally stop just short of writing a full love letter to this camera. Dom and Ally each spent some time using the Komodo to discuss for this episode and spoiler, both of them were sad when it was time to return their rentals.

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Dom's Komodo video
      • RED KOMODO Brain
      • RED KOMODO 6K Special Edition
      • RED RAVEN Brain
      • RED RANGER Monstro 8K Vista Vision Production Camera
      • DJI RS2 gimbal with a focus motor
      • DJI RS 2 Gimbal Stabilizer Pro Combo
      • ATOMOS Ninja
      • RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO Expander Module
      • SmallHD INDIE 7 On-Camera Monitor w/ RED KOMODO Control
      • SmallHD FOCUS Pro OLED 3G-SDI Monitor w/ KOMODO Control
      • RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K Camera Production Kit
      • RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO Outrigger Handle
      • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS
      • Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS
      • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS
      • Vazen 28mm T2.2 1.8x Anamorphic (Canon RF)
      • Vazen 65mm T2 1.8x Anamorphic (Canon RF)
      • Vazen 40mm T2 1.8x Anamorphic (Canon RF)
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    Engineering the Shot with Nat Geo’s Tom O’Brien Jul 22, 2021

    Ever fantasized about working for National Geographic as a photographer? Tom O'Brien is the Photo Engineer who engineers the solutions needed so NatGeo photographers can get the shots they want. Trained as a Mechanical Engineer, Tom has been tasked with figuring out how to record video from half a mile up a cliff face, how to get a remote camera into a robotic paper mâché sage grouse, and even how to design a case that can’t be destroyed by elephants.

    • Find Tom O’Brien on:
      • National Geographic
      • The National Geographic Podcast
      • Instagram
    • Gear mentioned:
      • Lomo LC-A+ Camera
      • Minitar-1 Art Lens
      • Nikon D850
      • Fujifilm X 100S
      • Profoto B10 Plus
      • DJI Inspire 2
      • Canon 1DX Mark II
    • Resources Mentioned:
      • Kenji Yamaguchi
      • Gail Patricelli’s prior work on sage grouses using disguised robotic cameras
      • Nature episodes that inspired the funky bird train, 1 & 2
      • Charlie Hamilton James article about sage grouse
      • Rashod Taylor
      • Free Solo
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Summer Break Time Apr 22, 2021

    We're taking a little break to work on upcoming episodes. Stay subscribed because we'll be back!

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
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    Solving Film Emulation with FilmConvert Apr 08, 2021

    Today our guest is Sam Wiles, a Color Engineer at FilmConvert. Since the very beginning of digital cinema, people have been trying to get video to look like film, and that’s a very difficult thing to get right, at least at a professional level. It’s not a matter of applying a color filter, response curve, dynamic range, highlight roll-off, grain, and so many other traits of a film image have to be taken into consideration too. FilmConvert is trying to simplify this process by designing film looks tailored to specific digital sensors and log profiles, which entails a ton of testing on various cameras and film stocks. Sam and Ryan talk about how this testing contributes to a more accurate film image and how CineMatch, FilmConvert’s new project that more easily matches color between pieces of footage shot on different cameras.

    • Mentioned in the episode:
      • FilmConvert free trial
      • CineMatch
      • Sigma FP
      • ARRI Alexa
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Time Tested Gear Mar 25, 2021

    Today Ryan is joined by Roger and Joey, who are part of our in-house repair team, and they are among those who know the most about which photo gear breaks down more frequently and which are “bulletproof”. Lensrentals receives and inspects around 20,000 items a week and as careful as we and our customers try to be, it’s inevitable some of those items are going to break down. Today we’re recommending time-tested photo gear, and get to the bottom of why some products hold up better than others.

    • Gear Mentioned
      • Canon 5D Mark IV
      • Canon 5D III
      • Nikon D750
      • Pentax 645
      • AlienBees DB800 Flash Unit
      • Nikon SB-700 Speedlight
      • C-stands
      • Sandbags
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    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    What Makes a Cinematic Image with Art Adams of ARRI Mar 11, 2021

    How do we describe what we want our cinematic images to look like without an agreed-upon definition of what “cinematic” means? Art Adams is a Cinema Lens Specialist at ARRI, and a large part of his job is to translate the characteristics of lens design from the language of engineering to the language of cinema. Ryan is talking with Art about this issue today along with the way film and digital interpret color, the evolution of lens design, and much more!

    Art graciously told us we could share his email with our audience, so if you have a question we didn’t get to on this podcast you can reach him on your own at lenses@arri.com.

    • Mentioned in this episode:

      • Arri Signature Lenses

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.

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    The Mysterious Future of the Photography Industry with Barney Britton of DPReview Feb 25, 2021

    In this episode, Roger and Ryan are speaking with Barney Britton from DPReview about where the industry is going, what was predicted to change that hasn’t, what products have stood out as surprises over the last few years, and what kinds of changes the future may bring.

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Leica SL2
      • Leica’s app
      • Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
      • Canon EOS R5
      • Sony Alpha a7S III
      • Fuji GFX 100 Medium Format Mirrorless
      • Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
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    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Ask Lensrentals: Lenses, Sensor Cleaning, and Sharpness Testing Feb 11, 2021

    When you should worry about scuff market on a lens? Can you clean your own camera’s sensor? When the heck did third party lenses actually start to get good? Find out the answers to these queries and more in today’s episode when Ryan is joined by Roger, the founder of Lensrentals and all-around optical nerd extraordinaire to answer your questions!

    • Gear and Resources Mentioned:
      • (Video) How to Clean a Camera Sensor
      • (Article) Guide to Cleaning a Camera Sensor
      • (Article) A Reasonably Non-Geeky Guide to Lens Tests and Reviews
      • Image Test Chart
    • Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
    • Canon EF Extender 1.4x III
    • Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD for Canon
    • Canon 6D Mark II
    • Tripods
    • Nikon Z7
    • Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
    • Sony Alpha a7R IV
    • Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS
    • Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD G2 for Canon
    • Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E
    • Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OS
    • Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
    • Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
    • Canon 11-24mm f/4L
    • Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art for Canon
    • Canon 11-24mm f/4L
    • Rokinon Xeen Cine Lenses
    • Giottos Rocket Blaster Dust-Removal Tool
    • “Superb” Ultra Wide Lenses Roger Recommends:
      • Nikon 14-28 f/2.8
      • Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art for Canon
      • Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    10 Essential Pieces of Video Gear for Beginners Jan 28, 2021

    Ally and Ryan are breaking down the first 10 pieces of video gear you should add to your inventory. We have several bonus mentions in our list as well, so be sure to listen all the way through!

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Canon 5D Mark II
      • Canon 24-70
      • Parfocal lenses
      • XLR cables and accessories
      • Mixers
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How to Utilize Drones in Any Field with Women Who Drone Jan 14, 2021

    These are the drones you are looking for! Today we are talking to four different licensed commercial drone operators who illustrate the variety of roles drones can play across all kinds of industries. Each guest is also a member of Women Who Drone, founded by Elena Buenrostro who is our first guest. Next, we have photographer and videographer Catherine Aeppel, followed by Buzz My Property owner Emily Hines, and Educators Who Drone founder, Dr. Heather Monthie.

    • Referenced in this episode:
      • Free FAA resources
      • Drone Blocks
      • Drone Seed
    • Guests:
      • Elena Buenrostro
      • Instagram
      • Twitter
      • Women Who Drone
      • Catherine Aeppel
        • Instagram
      • Emily Hine
      • Dr. Heather Monthie
      • Educators Who Drone Facebook Group
      • Youtube
      • The Simple Cybersecurity Podcast
      • The Discovering Drones Podcast
    • Gear:
      • DJI Osmo
      • DJI Mavic 2 Pro
      • DJI Inspire
      • DJI Matrice
      • DJI Phantom
      • Skydio 2
      • Auto EVO II
      • DJI Tello EDU
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    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    2020 Gear in Review: Bests and Busts Dec 31, 2020

    See ya later 2020! Ryan, Roger, Ally, and Zach reflect on the best and worst gear they interacted with from 2020. Both video and photo gear are covered along with lighting, VR, mics and more! We cover a lot of ground ranging from delightfully intuitive design to the item that made Roger say, “Why did you bother? No one cares.”

    • Mentioned in this episode
      • Atomos Neon
      • Nikon Z-Series
      • Nikon Z 58mm f/.95 Lens
      • Oculus Quest 2
      • Canon t8i
      • Fuji X-T2
      • Fuji X-T3
      • Canon Cine-Servo 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9
      • Sirui Anamorphic Lenses
      • Vazen lenses
      • Canon R5
      • Arri Master Anamorphic Lenses
      • Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone
      • Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone
      • Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-Z 1-Channel Mic Activator
      • Sony 12-24mm f/2.8
      • Canon 11-24mm f/4L
      • BirdDog P4K UHD 4K PTZ Camera
      • Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM
      • Nanlite PavoTube 6C RGBWW LED Tube 10-inch
      • Quasar Science Q-Lion 3x1 Battery LED Kit
      • Canon C300 Mark III
      • Canon C500 Mark II
      • The Social Dilemma
      • The Great Hack
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    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Nikon’s Evolution from Film to Mirrorless Dec 17, 2020

    Roger and Joey are talking with Steve Heiner today. He is the Senior Technical Manager at Nikon, and has been with the company since 1985. They discuss how Nikon has grown from the film era, into DSLR’s, and most recently, to embracing mirrorless with the Z system which launched 2 years ago. The conversation ranges from collecting rare lenses, to how much the industry has changed over Steve’s 36 years with Nikon, to Roger asking Steve to pinpoint what Nikon does best.

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Steve on the Nikon blog
      • 58mm f/1.2 Noct Nikkor
      • Nikon D5
      • Nikon D6
      • Nikon Z7
      • Nikon Z6
      • Nikon Z mount lenses
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    10 Essential Pieces of Photo Gear for Beginners Dec 03, 2020

    Today Joey Miller and Sarah McAlexander discuss the ten pieces of photo gear that all photographers should purchase. Lenses, camera bodies, accessories, they walk through all the things you should know when jumping onto B&H Photo for the first time. Along with recommending individual products, Sarah and Joey also walk you through all of the intricacies of sensor size, ISO, resolution, and even brands. All of these areas can and have been argued ad nauseam on internet forums, so the team walks us through which of these technicals matter, and which don't.

    • Gear and Resources Mentioned
      • Canon 5D IV
      • Canon 6D MkII
      • Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      • Canon 80D
      • Memory cards and readers
      • 2TB external drive
      • Drobo
      • Adobe creative suite
      • Or at least Lightroom and Photoshop
      • Capture One
      • GIMP software
      • Flash/Speed lights
      • 5 in 1 reflector
      • Camera bags
      • Domke bags
      • Pelican cases
      • Pelican 1510
      • Tripods
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How to Buy a Used Lens Nov 26, 2020

    This episode originally aired 4.2.2020 and has been one of our most popular, so with Black Friday around the corner we thought it would be a good time to brush up on what to look for when buying a used lens. After 2 years in rental rotation, we sell a good deal of our inventory at our sister site, LensAuthority.com. Roger talks with Connie who runs LensAuthority, and Joey, our Senior Photo Tech about what to look out for when buying a used lens, and when not to buy used gear. They discuss some of their favorite lenses that hold up well over time, valuable resources to reference before and after you’ve purchased a used lens, and share their opinions on if glass scratches and dust are considerations you should worry about.

    • Referenced in this episode:
      • Tamron 35 f/1.4 and f/1.8
      • Tamron 45
      • The f/4 versions of Canon 24-70
      • Tokina f/4 12-24
      • Sigma 28 Art is one of the smallest of the Sigma primes
      • Sigma 40 Art
    • Other Resources
      • KEH
      • B&H used
      • Adorama
      • How to Test a Lens article
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How NASA Photographers Capture History Nov 12, 2020

    Today on the podcast, Roger and Ryan sit down with Norah Moran and Josh Valcarcel, two photographers who work for the NASA photography team. Josh and Norah talk about their experiences working for NASA, from routine portraits of astronauts to photographing unique training events as NASA plans for their next space launch. Josh and Norah also discuss their backgrounds, both in photography as well as in education and how they were able to use that to land what many would consider a dream job.

    • Gear mentioned in this episode:
    • Nikon D5
    • Follow Josh's and Norah's work on their websites and social media:
    • Josh's Website
    • Josh's Instagram
    • Norah's Website
    • Norah's Instagram
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Gear Horror Stories Oct 29, 2020

    Gather 'round the imaginary campfire as Roger, Joey, and Ryan tell us the horrors some of our gear has endured. From creepy crawlies, to bear attacks, to eclipse damage and even Chaos Theory, the guys are passing the imaginary flashlight to each other while swapping stories about the absolute worst things that have happened to our gear while out on a rental.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Lensrentals Blog Posts
      • The Lens that Came Back with a Fly In It
      • The Apocalypse of Lens Dust
      • The Bear Attack
      • Guide to Photographing The Solar Eclipse
      • Rental Camera Gear Destroyed by the Solar Eclipse of 2017
    • RadioLab episode about bit flipping
    • The picture from Joey's horror story
    • Gear
      • Nikon 600mm f/4G AF-S VR
      • Wimberley Type II Gimbal Head
      • Solar Filters
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    Sony on the A7SIII and Emerging Technology Oct 15, 2020

    Roger Cicala, Lensrentals fearless founder along with our Blog Editor, Zach Sutton talk with Mark Weir, Senior Manager in Technology and Marketing at Sony about three newly released cameras, the A7SIII, A7C, and ZV-1. Roger actually gets excited to see what’s different when Sony releases updated versions of gear, because there are actually differences, not just new coats of paint. Sony has taken full advantage of being a vertically integrated company when making their cameras and lenses. This shows up in how they mold specialty glass when a lens needs it, to making their own sensors, to having the chutzpah to not be afraid of trying new things that other companies may be hesitant to dive into, it all really does make a difference.

    • Gear mentioned in this episode:
    • Sony Mavica
    • Sony Powershot
    • Sony A7SIII
    • Sony A7C
    • Sony ZV-1
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    How Lensrentals Picks New Gear Oct 01, 2020

    Video Product Development Supervisor Ally Aycock Patterson, Product Page Supervisor Josh Richardson, and Photo and Lighting Product Supervisor Bryce Robins explain the process we follow when considering new products to add to our rental inventory. Follow the journey a suggestion takes on its path to becoming a rentable item.

    And if there’s anything you want us to cary, give us a shout at support@lensrentals.com. The more info you can provide on an item the better!

    • Gear Mentioned:
    • Drones
    • Outsight Creamsource Lights
    • 1TB SD Card
    • Venus Optics Laowa 24mm Probe Lens
    • Impact Sandbags
    • Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Pro 2
    • And Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Mini
    • Spider Pod System
    • Axler Portable Medium Duty Shooting Riser
    • Inovativ Voyager 36 EVO Equipment Cart
    • ARRI Alexa Mini
    • Sony VENICE
    • VRI Phantom VEO 4k
    • Ikelite Underwater Housing
    • Sony CBK FS7 BK -the ENG build for the FS7 or FS7
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    How to Get Started Live Streaming Sep 17, 2020

    Live streaming has gone from fairly niche to vitally necessary very quickly over the past few months. Ryan is joined by Josh and Ally to get specific on how to begin live streaming if you’re new to the game, and some advanced options for those more versed in video.

    • Gear mentioned in this episode:
    • Remote Presentation Live Streaming Kit - Basic
    • Remote Presentation Live Streaming Kit - Advanced
    • SDI cables
    • Belden 150ft Cat 6A Ethernet Cable
    • Sling Studio
    • Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO HDMI Livestream Switcher
    • Manufacturers who are turning their own cameras into webcams with their own software-
    • Fuji
    • Canon
    • Sony
    • Blackmagic Design Web Presenter w/ Teranex Mini Smart Panel
    • Flapjack Bi-Color LED Ring Light
    • Manfrotto LYKOS Lights
    • Open Broadcasting System. We recommend Stream Labs version
    • Or X-split is a paid software with a little more polish and more support
    • Scarlett solo
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    Making Retouching More Accessible with Sef McCullough Sep 03, 2020

    Lensrentals Blog Editor, Zach Sutton is speaking with the incredible Retoucher, Sef McCullough today! Sef is passionately working to make a career in retouching accessible to a wider and more diverse audience. Sef realized the privilege he was afforded isn’t given to everyone, so he’s doing something about it by providing free tutorials and very in-depth breakdowns of his processes. Enjoy this deep dive into the world of retouching and digital art!

    • Find Sef at his website
    • Frequency Separation
    • Behance
    • Instagram
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    • LinkedIn
    • Resources, tools, and gear mentioned in this episode:
    • Photoshop
    • Waycom Cintiq
    • Wacom Cintiq Pro
    • One by Wacom
    • Dell Ultra Sharp 27" Monitor
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    Canon on the R5 and Lens Development Aug 20, 2020

    Roger Cicala, Lensrentals founder, is joined by Zach Sutton, Lensrentals Blog Editor and Drew MacCallum, a Technical Information Advisor with Canon USA. They discuss everything involving the newly released R5, from launching it virtually due to the pandemic to tech specs and where it fits as a companion to a primary cinema camera, to how they’ve addressed overheating issues. They also discuss how the entire RF line has evolved so quickly, where it’s headed, and what prompted Roger to finally buy into mirrorless.

    • Canon R5 Overview and Sample Footage 8k
    • Gear Mentioned in this article:
      • Canon EOS R5
      • Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM
      • Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L
      • Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L
      • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS
      • Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS
      • Canon RF 70-200 f/2.8L IS
      • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS
      • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L
      • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L DS
      • Canon 8-15mm F4L Fisheye
      • Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
    • Pre-order: EOS R6 Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM
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    New Gear Rodeo: Summer 2020 Aug 06, 2020

    It’s been an unusual past few months, to say the least, but there is still new gear coming out, and we still have opinions to share. In light of the NAB show being canceled in April, many new product announcements for both photo and video received less attention than usual. So in this episode Ryan Hill, Ally Aycock Patterson, and Zach Sutton discuss their takes on several new video and photo items, explain what DMX lighting is and why it’s useful, and the difference between rolling versus global shutter.

    • Gear mentioned in this episode: Canon EOS C500 Mark II 5.9K Full-Frame Camera
    • (Locking EF-C)
    • (PL)
    • (EF)
    • Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera
    • Arri Sky Link
    • Lumen Radio Moonlight
    • Arri Orbiter
    • Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone
    • Sony PXW-Z750 4K
    • B4 lenses
    • Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Stream Switcher
    • Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream
    • Switcher
    • Profoto OCF v2 Modifiers
    • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
    • An explanation of rolling vs global shutter
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    How to Disinfect Camera Equipment and Spaces Apr 09, 2020

    Before Roger Cicala founded Lensrentals he was a physician and as such he knows a lot about disinfecting environments and keeping yourself protected. Roger speaks with Joey and Ryan expanding on the article he wrote about how to disinfect your gear and not damaging it in the process. Bet you never look at dryer sheets the same way!

    • Note: Best practices are evolving very quickly, so this information is subject to change. If after this podcast is published the CDC says something different from what we’re saying today, go with the CDCs recommendation.
    • Referenced in this episode:
      • Bleach can expire. After a shelf life of six months, bleach starts to degrade. Even in its original bottle, bleach becomes 20 percent less effective as each year goes by. Bleach mixed with water at a 1:9 ratio (i.e. 10 percent bleach) is potent for about a day (it's more unstable in its diluted form) Reference
      • On isopropyl alcohol losing effectiveness over time: Reference 1, Reference 2
      • Illustrating what Roger is talking about in keeping 6 feet apart watch this.
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    How to Buy a Used Lens Apr 02, 2020

    After 2 years in rental rotation, we sell a good deal of our inventory at our sister site, LensAuthority.com. Roger talks with Connie who runs LensAuthority, and Joey, our Senior Photo Tech about what to look out for when buying a used lens, and when not to buy used gear. They discuss some of their favorite lenses that hold up well over time, valuable resources to reference before and after you’ve purchased a used lens, and share their opinions on if glass scratches and dust are considerations you should worry about.

    • Referenced in this episode:
      • Tamron 35 f/1.4 and f/1.8
      • Tamron 45
      • The f/4 versions of Canon 24-70
      • Tokina f/4 12-24
      • Sigma 28 Art is one of the smallest of the Sigma primes
      • Sigma 40 Art
    • Other Resources
      • KEH
      • B&H used
      • Adorama
      • How to Test a Lens article
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    New Gear Rodeo: What We Think of the Latest Camera Bodies Mar 26, 2020

    New gear alert! Ryan is joined by our blog editor Zach and Senior Photo Tech Joey for a chat about the latest new camera bodies that have been announced. Their conversation ranges from positing the EOS R is the easiest mirrorless system to pick up and use, to being nonplused by Nikon’s latest offerings, to waxing poetic about their love of Fuji, and different positions on the ever polarizing Leica.

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Canon EOS R5
      • Canon 1DX Mk III
      • Nikon D780
      • Nikon Z6
      • Nikon FTZ Mount Adaptor
      • Fuji X-T4
      • Leica M10 Monochrome
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    How to Make the Most of a Small Crew Mar 19, 2020

    Jem Schofield is a producer, DP and educator and the founder of theC47, a full-service production company that focuses on video production, filmmaking, consulting & education. Jem spends most of his time producing content, educating others and joins Ryan to discuss how to prepare for small to no crew productions, the essential roles that need to be filled, and when to hire out for specialists.

    • Mentioned in this episode:
      • Frame.io
      • Westcott theC47 Scrim Jim Cine DP Kit
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    How to Make Money Shooting Portraits Mar 12, 2020

    Zach Sutton is a Los Angeles Photographer specializing in headshot, beauty, and portrait photography. He is also our blog editor! Sarah and Joey talk with Zach about how he built his brand, grew his connections, and has become a thriving photographer. He shares why he thinks you should always test shoot, SEO tips, and addresses the ever difficult issue of how to price yourself.

    • Follow Zach on
      • Website
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    • Equipment mentioned:
      • Alien Bees
      • Innovativ Production Cart
      • Profoto
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    How Lensrentals Reached a Million Orders Mar 02, 2020

    In 2006 Roger went on an Alaskan cruise and had to pay big bucks for a lens he knew wouldn’t be very useful to him after he came home. Thus an idea was born, and now 13 years later Lensrentals has fulfilled over 1 million orders!

    • Watch our video celebrating our millionth order.
    • Enter our millionth order giveaway.
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    How to Break a Video Camera Feb 20, 2020

    If you’ve ever called our video department for help, you’ve likely talked to either Ryan, Ally, or Kris. Today they discuss the many different ways they’ve seen video cameras put through the wringer, tips on troubleshooting, how to best prepare for a shoot, and more.

    • Right to Repair https://repair.org/stand-up
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    How Rick Sammon Creates Killer Travel Images Feb 13, 2020

    Rick Sammon, a Canon Explorer of Light, joins Ryan and Joey to discuss his photo tour travels around the world, why you should be able to adjust your own camera in the dark, and why emotional intelligence is so important for photographers to possess. Rick was introduced to photography at a young age and has never lost interest in it. Between creating images, leading photo workshops, and making personal appearances, his enthusiasm for digital imaging is contagious. Never one to be bored he also teaches guitar and has written over 40 books.

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    • Gear Mentioned:
      • Canon EOS-R
      • Canon EOS-R Control Ring
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    How a Weekend Challenge is Changing the Film Industry Feb 06, 2020

    Ally is joined by Katrina Medoff and Tracy Sayre who are the executive co-directors of the Women's Weekend Film Challenge which is a women-in-film initiative that places professional filmmakers on crews that write, shoot and edit a short film in just one weekend. Through the WWFC, they have produced 24 films to date with more than 500 professional female filmmakers in New York City. These films have already been selected for 60 film festivals and counting, including the HBO Women in Comedy Festival and Fantasia Film Festival.

    • Women's Weekend Film Challenge Website
    • WWFC Instagram
    • WWFC Twitter
    • WWFC Facebook
    • WWFC LinkedIn
    • WWFC YouTube
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    How Lighting is Evolving with No Film School’s Charles Haine Jan 30, 2020

    Charles Haine is the Acting Director of the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College and writes for NoFilmSchool.com. Charles joins Ryan and discusses how consumers can help shape the future of sustainable lighting, apps with UX/UI worth your time, and certain lighting apps he considers to be “total screaming garbage.” Charles has been a filmmaker and entrepreneur working in the motion picture industry since 1999, founded the Academy Award-nominated production company Dirty Robber in 2008 and was part of the inception of Cinleicious.tv. He also hosts the “Week In Film Tech” podcast and co-hosts the “NoFilmSchool” podcast. Follow Charles on Twitter

    • Mentioned in the episode:
      • Luminair 3
      • Stellar
      • Review of the Hive App by Charles Haine
      • No Film School Podcast
      • Week in Film Tech Podcast
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    How to Break a Camera Jan 23, 2020

    Impact damage, sensor scratches, and shutter failure, oh my! Roger, Aaron, and Joey are back and this time they’re talking about all the ways you can break a camera, what can be fixed and what is always a kiss of death.

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    How to do Everything with Scott Kelby Jan 16, 2020

    You know Scott Kelby. Ok maybe you’ve never met him but chances are you’ve read one of his books, taken a course on his educational site KelbyOne.com, seen him speak at a trade show, read an article of his in Photoshop User magazine, or been on one of his photo walks. This isn’t your typical interview with Scott Kelby though. This is what happens when Roger Cicala gets a chance to interview Scott Kelby. Spoiler: Scott said this is the best, most fun interview. Listen to find out why!

    • Mentioned in the episode:
      • Buy This Book of Chapter Intros Even Though You Won’t Learn Anything
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    2019 Gear in Review: Bests and Busts Jan 09, 2020

    We’re sharing our picks for best and worst photo and video equipment from 2019. Roger, Ally, Ryan, and Joey share their top two favorite pics from 2019, and one piece of gear that for whatever reason just missed the mark.

    • Favorite gear mentioned in this episode: Easy rig cinema flex vest The L-mount consortium Profoto Connect Alexa Mini LF B4 system Tamron 35mm f/1.4 Fuji GFX 100 Tentacle Sync E
    • Spotlight on Lensrentals employee Lynn Green. Lynn is a customer service tech who recommends and troubleshoots gear. Outside of his day job he likes to have fun with his photography and recently is enjoying the Nikon Z7 as his go-to of late. His all-time fav is the Hasselblad X1D II.
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    How Post-Processing Began Dec 19, 2019

    David Horan is back in the studio with Roger discussing photography pioneers, Oscar Rejlander and Henry Peach Robinson. Both of these men grappled with many of the questions debated online to this day: What is photography? What is technique? And what is science? Hear how they thought through the stances they took on realism vs staged productions.

    • Referenced in the episode:
    • Two Ways of Life
    • An Apology for Art-Photography by Oscar Rejlander
    • Poor Boy
    • Ginx’s Baby
    • Rejlander Introducing Rejlander
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    How David Carson Won a Pulitzer Covering Ferguson Dec 12, 2019

    David Carson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Carson’s images are featured extensively in the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography that was awarded to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch photo staff. In 2008, his multimedia project “Reporting for Duty” won a regional Emmy award for Advanced Media – Interactivity. We talk with David about his experience covering Ferguson, and how much of his team’s previous work prepared them to better understanding the issues that were front and center. David shares his take on newsrooms that have lost photojournalists, the future of staff photographers and why they matter even in our current visual age.

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    How to Get Started in VR Dec 05, 2019

    Jim Geduldick found his way into immersive video via skateboarding and a desire to emulate the tricks he saw captured in skate videos. He’s now a VR Cinematographer, Creative Technologist, director, and visual effects artist. He has created projects for Intel, Epic Games, Google, GoPro, Red Bull, Hulu and many more. His career path led him to work on projects with Ridley Scott, Michael Bay, and Spike Jonze. Ally and Ryan talked with Jim about the current state of VR and all the different technologies that are encompassed under that term, how ongoing education is key, and some common fears those new to VR have about getting started.

    • Spotlight on Joshua Richardson
      • Joshua writes our product pages for our video product pages and answers tech support calls occasionally too. He ran the YouTube channel called Dudes in Space and is very proud of his music project, Castielle.
    • Gear Mentioned
      • Oculus Quest
      • GoPro Fusion
      • Insta 360 2s
      • GH5S
      • Olympus 7-14mm
      • Canon C100
      • Canon 11-24mm
      • Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder
      • Roland Switcher
    • Software
      • Premiere
      • Aftereffects
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How to Break a Lens Nov 21, 2019

    Roger is joined by our Repair Manager Aaron Cloz and Senior Photo Tech Joey Miller to discuss broken lenses, the types of repairs they’ve encountered, what they think can be attempted at home, and how to prevent repairs from being needed in the first place! They dish on which repair center takes the longest to get gear back from, what environments they can count on to break a lens and advise the best gear for shooting in the rain. In this talk, they reference enjoying working with PhotoTech which is an authorized service center for Canon, Sony, Nikon, FujiFilm, and Sigma.

    • Spotlight on Ryan Hill
      • Ryan is our Video Product Development Specialist, which is a mouthful but means he helps figure out what new products we want to carry, how to inspect, support and accessorize it and how we’ll market it. Ryan has had all the jobs. Really. But before working at Lensrentals he used to PA in North Carolina. His favorite job was working on Eastbound and Down and tells us why and how he got the gig which is quite a tale indeed. Ryan’s favorite new piece of gear is the Quasar Science QLED light kit which are super bright 4ft long LED’s that are easy to control with full RGB spectrum.
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How Early Photographers Turned Silver Into Gold Nov 14, 2019

    We’re looking at the history of photography covering 1840-1870 with David Horan, Professor of Photography and Art History at the University of Memphis. David and Roger discuss the importance of postmortem portraits, how one American president credited the carte de visite with helping him win his election and dispel some of the preconceived notions about the early days of photography. Next time we talk to David we’ll dive into the debate that began in the 1800s and continues to this day: Is photography art?

    • Spotlight on Naima
      • Aiesha Overton who goes by Naima is a Fulfillment Associate who spends her days at work making sure the gear sent to customers is spotless and clean. Naima is an artist who uses spray paint, stencils, and acrylics to create murals and enjoys putting together interactive experiences.
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    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How Zero Point Zero Wrangles Gear Nov 07, 2019

    Emma Huckstadt started as a Production Assistant at Zero Point Zero in 2014 and quickly got promoted to Manager of Production Equipment, responsible for trouble-shooting questions and inspecting their gear before it goes into the field. Zero Point Zero produces shows such as Parts Unknown, Mind of a Chef, and Elvis Goes There and has won 15 Primetime Emmy’s, 5 James Beard Awards and a Peabody Award. Emma and Ryan’s discussion ranges from reminiscing about crappy PA postings on set to solving logistical nightmares that pop up when planning for overseas shoots, to what Zero Point Zero has on their horizon.

    • Upcoming projects
      • The 2nd season of Rotten
      • Broken
      • The 2nd season of Somebody Feed Phil
      • The 5th season of United Shades
      • Fries
      • Brighton Zooner documentary
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    • Gear mentioned
      • Fujinon 19-90
      • Zeiss Super Speeds
      • Sony FS7M2
      • Rokinon Xeens
      • Fujinon MK series
      • Astras
      • Quasar LEDs
    • Don't miss
      • The Rome Episode of Parts Unknown
      • Mind of a Chef: Facebook Watch Exclusive Season
    • Spotlight on the Insta350 Titan While this 11k camera is unnecessary for many, Ally sees it as setting a high bar that is changing expectations of what 360 VR cameras can do despite how clunky and intimidating it can be.
      • It can take photos and 2D video up to 30 frames per second at 11K
      • It can record 3D video up to 10k
      • The 8K footage has been updated to 10-bit
      • Looks like a large kettle ball and weighs 15lbs
      • It has 8 micro 4/3 sensors with 8 f/3.2 200* fish-eye lenses
      • It shoots on 9 SD cards
      • File structure and transfer time can be a challenge
      • The battery is huge and gives 70 minutes of power but takes 3 hours to charge
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    10 Horror Movies Every Filmmaker Should See Oct 31, 2019

    Get in the Halloween spirit by counting down the top 10 horror movies we think filmmakers should see with our own Ryan Hill, Kendall Richardson, and Jimmie Harvey.

    • 10- Pontypool
    • 9- Eyes Without a Face
    • 8- Frankenstein
    • 7- Midsommar
    • 6- Don’t Look Now
    • 5- Evil Dead 2
    • 4- One Cut of the Dead
    • 3- Suspiria
    • 2- Trick ’r Treat
    • 1- Halloween
    • Spotlight on Jason Rawlings
      • Jason is a Video Tech here at Lensrentals meaning he takes troubleshooting and compatibility phone calls (you’ve probably talked to him!) and inspects equipment before it goes out to customers. Jason has made several of his own shorts and a few features too! His dream job is to make movies full time. His favorite piece of gear to use these days is Panasonic S1 and S1H.
      • Jason’s Vimeo
    • You can find Kendall Richardson on The Carpenter Rants on Spotify and Apple Podcast
    • Jimmie Harvey’s Instagram is: Cult_of_Film
    • Jimmie’s Letterboxd
    • We mentioned Shudder.com and if you love horror movies we think you should check it out!
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How Canon Rumors Gets the Scoop Oct 24, 2019

    Craig Blair founded CanonRumors.com in 2008 and today it’s a top destination for keeping up with the latest news and gear chatter around what the manufacturer is likely working on. Craig ran Lens Rentals Canada for several years and talked with Roger and Drew about where he gets his information, the future of SLR cameras as well as the dedication of EOS-R. We make a few predictions we still haven’t seen play out and ask Craig for his hot take on which manufacturer won’t be around in the next few years. It’s getting spicy on the pod today!

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    • Spotlight on the Fuji GFX 100:
      • This is Joey’s most anticipated camera of the year.
      • If you like shooting with the 50S you’re gonna love the GFX 100.
      • 100 megapixels is “insane resolution” and the in-body stabilization to support the raised resolution is a game changer.
      • It’s a lot larger and a little top-heavy but can use a lot of the existing accessories like the tilt adapter if you like to waist level shoot.
      • This has the highest resolution of any camera we currently rent!
    • Gear Referenced:
      • Leica Q
      • Leica Q2
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How Lensrentals Uses 3D Printing Oct 17, 2019

    We used to dream of all the things we could and should 3D print and today we’re actually making them! Kris Steward joins Roger Cicala to discuss how a 3D printer he bought from Kickstarter lead to a room full of printers here at Lensrentals. He tells us the items he’s making, from beefing up battery doors to figuring out workarounds and bringing new items for Lensrentals into existence. It started with making our own gaskets and we’re currently printing 67 unique items. They range from things for products we couldn’t source for repair purposes, we’d make to ensure the product you rented was as close to how it would be if you bought it.

    • Gear mentioned in this episode:
      • Printers:
      • Prusa Mk 3S
      • Prusa Mk 3S MMU 2.0
    • Materials:
      • PETG, (polyethylene terephthalate) Which has a high melt point so it’s high enough we can ship it and it won’t deform.
    • Software:
      • Kris recommends using a parametric based CAD software
      • TinkerCad is free and what Kris started with
      • Fusion360 is where Kris has settled and what he uses currently
    • To get started yourself on a less immersive level:
      • Check your cities local maker spaces if you’re looking to get something 3D printed for the first time.
      • 3Dhubs is based out of Chicago and professionally prints for you
      • Shapeways 3D prints professionally and ships out of Europe
    • Spotlight on the Panasonic S1
      • Joey loves that the tech previously available in only M4/3 is now available to use in a full-frame camera.
      • It’s a big beefy camera which feels great in hand
      • Buttons are all laid out smartly
      • EVF is nice and clear and bright
      • Inbody stabilization is everything you’ve come to expect from Panasonic and works incredibly well. Joey can handhold shots down to 1/4 a second.
      • AF and tracking work really well and better than the SL1
      • Important to tweak it to your style of shooting before heading out into the field, which is easy to do
      • With the advent of the L-mount, there will be more lenses, such a the Sigma Art and Leica L mount and M-mount too!
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How Indie Film Lab Keeps Film Alive Oct 10, 2019

    Josh Moates, founder of Indie Film Lab talks with Joey Miller and Sarah McAlexander about getting started with film, printing your work, film’s future, and more.

    • Josh believes film has soul and that no digital preset can do what film can. He started Indie Film Lab because he believes the revival of film is strong and understands that when you shoot film, it can be hard to find a lab that processes your work the way you want them to. Finding the right lab is like finding a partner to help you accomplish your vision. As Josh began experimenting in processing his own film other people noticed the quality of his work, loved how it looked and kept asking if he’d process theirs as well. Eventually, Josh said yes, and thus Indie Film Lab was born!
    • Other Resources Referenced:
      • Indie Print Company
      • Long Live Film Workshop -October 21-24
      • Canon 1V
      • Nikon F6
      • Nikon F100
    • Spotlight on Ally Aycock Patterson:
      • Ally is the New Video Items Supervisor here at Lensrentals which means she’s always busy. She spends her days around here inspecting the high-end video cameras, sourcing new products and building one-click solutions for customers. Ally formally worked at a local news station in almost every role possible and she doesn’t miss that job one bit. She started producing and directing her own work after starting at Lensrentals having great fun and some success producing local commercials and music videos for local bands.
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    How to Shoot Your First Wedding Oct 03, 2019

    Joey Miller, Senior Photo Technician joins Roger Cicala, Lensrentals founder to discuss wedding photography.

    • Episode highlights:
      • Second shooting is a great entry point to see if wedding photography is for you. Second shoot for multiple photographers so you are exposed to several different styles and preferences. Negotiating your duties as a second shooter and what you’ll be expected to cover, especially during the reception, are also very important details to work out ahead of time, along with, of course, your fee.
      • Gear: all-important gear questions! ALL current DSLR bodies and mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras will do just fine for 90% of weddings. From a traditional DSLR body to Sony, Canon, and Nikon mirrorless, Joey reminds us that photographers used to manually focus the bride walking down the aisle before autofocus.
      • Always have at least 2 cameras and have backups, backups, backups, as Joey reminds us as he shares his own data loss horror story.
      • A good walk through the ceremony venue is essential for figuring out your gear and the lighting situation you’ll need to be aware of.-Learn lighting and get very good at it, even if you are a “natural light photographer”. Getting the flash off camera is the next step after bouncing with a strobe and on camera flash, no one is a fan of a flash in the face while dancing!
    • Gear mentioned:
      • 200mm f/2 Canon, Nikon, and Fuji (which is “great!“ according to Joey)
      • Sigma 105mm f/1.4
      • Sigma 14mm f/1.8
      • Zeiss 15 f/2.8
    • Spotlight:
      • Sam Leathers is a Video Technician here at Lensrentals. Outside of his job Sam is a founding member of Studio143, a production company based in Memphis.
      • Sam really likes the versatility of the Shuttle Dolly and the Zacuto VCT Pro Baseplate with add-on grips
      • And shooting with a Varicam.
    • Follow Sam Leathers on:
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      • His site
      • Studio One Four Three's sit
      • Studio One Four Three on Instagram
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    How Indie Memphis Runs a Film Festival Sep 26, 2019

    Ryan talks to Indie Memphis Executive Director Ryan Watt & Director of Operations Brighid Wheeler about what it takes to run a film festival, the many considerations involved when deciding what gets programmed, and more. The Indie Memphis Film Festival started in 1998 and is currently a 7-day festival that takes place in the heart of Memphis across multiple locations, engaging both the local community and those who’ve traveled far and wide to participate. With over 275+ films shown last year alone, Indie Memphis Film Festival has been named one of the top 25 coolest film festivals by MovieMaker Magazine. The festival brings a range of independent features, documentaries, and short films to Memphis from all corners of the world. This year, the Indie Memphis Film Festival is set to take place from October 30 - November 4, 2019.

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    • Other resources and festivals referenced
      • https://truefalse.org/
      • https://www.artspace.org/
      • http://www.belcourt.org/
      • https://www.arthouseconvergence.org/
      • https://filmfestivalalliance.org/
    • Spotlight on Nathan Ross Murphy Nathan Ross Murphy is a Video Tech at Lensrentals. Outside of his day job, you can find Nathan directing, producing, acting and doing whatever needs to happen for his films to come to life.
      • IG:NathanRossMurphy
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
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    How Matthew Duclos Modifies Lenses Sep 19, 2019

    Founder Roger Cicala sits down with Matthew Duclos, Chief Operating Officer at Duclos Lenses. Duclos Lenses is a full-service cinema lens repair, retail, and modification company based in Los Angeles, CA. Co-founder of Duclos Lenses along with his father and sister, Matthew’s career as a lens tech spans decades and includes factory training from some of the most recognizable names in lens manufacturing. As the COO of Duclos Lenses, Matthew spends most of his time evaluating, testing, tuning, and de-tuning motion picture lenses. Matthew also manages all of the product design, engineering, and manufacturing at Duclos Lenses. An avid cinema and photo enthusiast, Matthew also serves as an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers and the Society of Camera Operators.

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    • Spotlight on the Mary Hobbs
      • Mary Hobbs is a Repair Coordinator at Lensrentals.com. Mary works with 3rd party repair centers to help get our equipment back in perfect order. Mary also runs two different YouTube accounts, her primary channel is A Merry Life, On A Budget which focuses on budgeting and getting out of debt while still enjoying life. Mary’s second channel is Mid-South Bride which focuses on bridal content and DIY projects. You can find Mary’s work on her website AMerryLife.com.
    • The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.
    • Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.
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    Trailer: Hello world! Aug 13, 2019

    Coming soon: Join Lensrentals founder Roger Cicala weekly as he and the rest of the team talk to a myriad of creative people who are involved in making images of all types.

    • The Lensrentals Podcast is hosted by Roger Cicala. Our sound engineers are Ryan Hill and Julian Harper. Other contributors include: Sarah McAlexander, Joey Miller, Drew Cicala, John Tucker, and SJ Smith.
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