The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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How to 🛟SAVE🛟 Micro Four Thirds w/ Emily Lowery! Apr 22, 2026

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If you're a UK based camera nerd, join Emily at her workshops this summer!
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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro with Emily Lowery!
12:41 - Gerald Undone is done
21:20 - Leica is partnering with Gpixel to make a bespoke full frame sensor
26:43 - Tangent: Chris dropped his M11.
30:12 - The Insta360 Luna is aiming right at DJI because DJI has a dual-camera Osmo Pocket coming
34:40 - That might be a big deal, because the Pocket 4 isn't available in the US (and might never be)
36:22 - We have pricing for the GoPro Mission 1 series
39:09 - Thypoch's AF 24-50mm f/2.8 is coming next month for $700
41:11 - Viltrox announced two new Evo primes
43:15 - Nikon teased its promised cinema prime optics
46:09 - Sennheiser's HD 480 Pro are its best closed-back headphones
49:39 - Insta360 looks like it is going to announce a Micro Four Thirds camera
51:26 - How to save Micro Four Thirds!
1:15:15 - If you're a UK based camera nerd, join Emily at her workshops this summer!
1:21:16 - Tech support
1:28:04 - Feel good story of the week

Resolve Takes on Lightroom! Plus: the Osmo Pocket 4, and GoPro Mission 1! Apr 17, 2026

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This episode is brought to you by our friends at DxO and their newest release, PureRAW 6. If you want to learn more about how DxO’s PureRAW 6 works, you'll find PetaPixel's "DxO PureRAW 6: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide" hugely informative.
DxO is giving PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any of their software, including PureRAW 6. Head to dxo.com and use the code "PetaPixel" to save 15% today!
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This week has been a big one, and the PetaPixel Podcast team is joined by Sarah Teng to talk DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and GoPro Mission 1 and how each is going to affect content creators.
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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
07:46 - Dirty Dew
13:12 - DaVinci Resolve looks like a possible Lightroom alternative now
21:41 - ProGrade forced to increase prices due to memory shortage
24:30 - Freefly has joined the L-mount alliance
26:56 - OM System announced an infrared OM-1 Mark II
32:01 - Arri acquired by a German entrepreneur
38:03 - GoPro impresses with the Mission 1 Pro series
54:49 - DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is here
1:14:13 - What have you been up to?
1:21:07 - Do you want a NASA video?
1:24:28 - Tech Support
1:34:13 - Feel good story of the week

The COOLEST Lens in Every Mirrorless Mount Apr 08, 2026

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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses not the best lens, not the best-selling lens, but the coolest lens available in every mirrorless mount.
PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH Hunter, and more!
The Harper Finch x PetaPixel drop is a limited-edition offering that won’t be around for long: just until May 15! Check it out today!
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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
13:00 - Fujifilm is having two Fujikina events in Copenhagen and Warsaw
14:45 - GoPro is hyping the heck out of its upcoming camera
22:43 - This Thypoch AI camera might note be a joke
26:43 - OM Digital bought majority ownership from JIP
31:39 - The Artemis team is using the Nikon D5 and one Z9
41:31 - The coolest lens in every mirrorless mount (Leica M, Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, Micro Four Thirds, and Fujifilm X)
1:15:54 - What have you been up to?
1:25:03 - Tech Support
1:30:10 - Feel good story of the week

Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?! Apr 01, 2026

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PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH Hunter, and more!
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This week was a doozie, with Sony cutting its memory card business back in the wake of the flash memory shortage, OM System looks like they might bring back the PEN, and the DNG is now the officially recognized standard for RAW files.
Plus, after a year of using an absolute ton of very affordable, third-party lenses, Chris and Jordan have some thoughts on what you should look out for if you're tempted by their low, low prices.
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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
08:10 - New LIMITED EDITION PetaPixel Merch drop! https://harperfinch.co/collections/petapixel
11:38 - Sony shut down nearly its entire memory card business due to flash shortage: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/sony-shuts-down-nearly-its-entire-memory-card-business-due-to-ssd-shortage/
16:34 - The ISO has recognized DNG as the official RAW image standard: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/after-over-20-years-of-efforts-dng-is-now-the-official-raw-image-standard/
20:35 - OM System was weirdly excited to talk about the return of the PEN: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/24/om-system-is-surprisingly-eager-to-talk-about-the-return-of-the-pen/
25:48 - Thypoch is making its first autofocus lens (and it's a zoom): https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/thypoch-teases-a-af-24-50mm-f-2-8-zoom-a-bold-departure-from-its-manual-focus-primes/
28:57 - The Mac Pro is dead: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/the-apple-mac-pro-is-dead/
32:05 - Tamron says prime lens market is saturated, making it difficult to be unique: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/tamron-will-make-new-primes-but-only-if-they-are-unique-and-innovative/
37:15 - Could Pentax release a DSLR this year? https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/hype-for-a-new-pentax-dslr-is-high-but-temper-your-expectations/
42:48 - Nonprofit will pay $30,000 for three months of documentary photography work: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/photography-fellowship-pays-30000-for-3-months-of-documentary-work/
44:22 - Navigating the "cheap" third party lens options
1:02:55 - What have you been up to?
1:08:57 - Tech support
1:29:35 - Feel Good story of the week: https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/airline-wants-a-really-bad-photographer-and-it-might-be-the-best-gig-of-the-year/

L-Mount May Never Get a Wildlife Camera Mar 25, 2026

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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider discuss Panasonic's response to its plans for L-mount. While the company is working on a successor to the S1H series, it isn't very interested in trying to compete with Nikon, Canon, and Sony on the sports, action, and wildlife front.
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h2>In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
13:22 - DJI sues Insta360 in Chinese court
17:47 - Panasonic's ZS300 is the ZS200 without an EVF
23:46 - Fujifilm photographers have picked their favorite dream lens
27:05- The compact camera collapse was so significant, Canon is still approaching the new boom cautiously
29:54 - Audio Technica made its first on-camera mic in 10 years
35:20 - Songdian promises it's making a real camera
38:16 - Panasonic isn't making a high-end wildlife camera, but instead is focused on the S1H
54:46 - What have you been up to?
1:02:42 - Tech Support

The Canon 5D IV Isn't Dead (Yet) and Could Your Nikon Suddenly Fail?! Mar 18, 2026

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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Canon 5D Mark IV is going on 10 years old, but it's still kicking – at least in some territories, some Nikon cameras might just stop working (but there is a fix)!
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In This Episode:

00:00 - Welcome to Chelsea!
10:39 - Sigma might finally be making progress with full-frame foveon
17:11 - Nikon Issues Advisory: Some Z6 III, Z5 II, and ZR Have a Hardware Problem
19:39 - The Canon 5D Mark IV isn't dead yet
23:08 - Apple has acquired MotionVFX
25:30 - Adobe's CEO is out after 18 years
28:10 - The M5 Max is really good
32:42 - Fujifilm GFX isn't popular enough for Sigma to invest in making lenses for it
35:54 - Micro Four Thirds isn't dead! YoloLiv just made a new lens
40:36 - This medium format film camera can change aspect ratios mid roll
44:41 - Bird nerding with Chelsea Northrup
1:12:46 - What have you been up to (and what's going on in Chelsea's life?)
1:21:19 - Tech support
1:35:34 - Feel good story of the week

Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter? Mar 11, 2026

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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by mobile expert Ted Kritsonis who shares his opinion on why Samsung might be afraid to take risks with its smartphone hardware and, more importantly, why it doesn't seem to matter how far behind Chinese brands its devices are.
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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro w/ mobile specialist Ted Kritsonis
11:10 - Apple finally replaced the Pro Display XDR and it's pretty good
18:37 - Apple announced a new MacBook Pro Powered by M5 Max
22:04 - Peak Design has a bunch of new travel bags and the 2-in-1 makes some necessary improvements
30:25 - Jaron is using the new Shure MVX2U Gen 2
33:24 - Fujifilm introduced some new lens ideas
42:12 - Yashica announced the Tank
47:30 - Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter?
1:15:37 - What have you been up to?
1:27:43 - Tech Support
1:30:42 - Feel good story of the week

What Is Going On With Canon's Very Weird, Surprise Camera? Mar 02, 2026

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This past week was a doozy in the world of photography, thanks to the CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, happening at the same time that Samsung announced a new smartphone and Xiaomi brought its 17 Ultra worldwide. But perhaps more interesting than any of it was the surprise appearance of a new prototype camera from Canon on the show floor: an SLR with a fixed, manual focus lens and a top-down, waist-level viewfinder. Oh, and it comes in two flavors. What is Canon thinking with this one?

In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
08:11 - The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gets a lot right: TBD
13:09 - How does Samsung's offering look?
20:01- You need a dongle to use iOS with Tamron Link
23:40 - DJI is suing the FCC
24:46 - Zeiss announced a 35mm Otus
27:52 - Sigma has a new 35mm f/1.4 Art
29:54 - Sigma supports APS-C with a 15mm f/1.4
31:38 - Sigma will make an 85mm f/1.2
35:08 - Sigma is a farming company now
38:12 - Megadap adapter let you mount M to Canon RF with autofocus
39:52- Nikon is 2/3 through with its updated trinity
43:35 - Canon showcased a very unusual prototype camera
54:48 - What have you been up to?
1:00:28 - Tech Support
1:09:12 - Feel good story of the week

The World's BIGGEST Photo Show and Galaxy Unpacked Are Both Next Week Feb 19, 2026

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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, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses.
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Next week starts a string of important product launch windows. First up is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, followed nearly immediately after by the CP+ show in Japan. But it doesn't end there, because the following week is Mobile World Congress. It's a busy time!
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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro (happy lunar new year!)
14:33 - Let's talk about the 14mm f/1.4L and astro
16:25 - AI has made digital photography way more expensive
22:40 - Ricoh gives all GR IV models the Monochrome's electronic shutter
25:08 - Insta360 looks like it's about to go toe-to-toe with the Osmo Pocket
30:09 - Ektachrome is now directly distributed by Eastman Kodak
32:41 - "Scamera" company is the latest Micro Four Thirds member
36:43 - The Biggest International photo show kicks off next week
52:21 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is next week, too
1:03:20 - What have you been up to?
1:11:09 - Tech support
1:32:54 - Feel Good story of the week

Are Lenses ACTUALLY More Expensive Now? Feb 11, 2026

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Tether Tools makes the entire tethering workflow easy. From cables to accessories, everything is designed to work together right out of the box. But they also make workstations. Their new AeroTrac is a compact, lightweight workstation you can customize with accessories for your specific workflow. Built for photographers, it works just as well for audio, video, and podcasting setups.
Check it out at tethertools.com/aerotrac
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A few weeks ago, Jordan Drake challenged Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider's historical camera pricing knowledge with a test: are cameras actually more expensive now than they were 10 or more years ago? The answer was mostly no, but it got them thinking... was the same the case for lenses?
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