Camera Gear Podcast Posts

After ten years, the Sony RX1R III is finally here. We take a look at this long-awaited compact camera from Sony and evaluate its specs and position in the market. Did Sony do something exciting here, or is it outclassed by other competitors such as Fuji? Also, Lucas has been to the movies recently, and has big opinions about aspect ratios.

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Notes:

• Sony RX1R III Premium Compact Camera
• Otherwise perfect. No notes.

Lucas needs to organize his video library, so we talk through some options for how he could approach it. Also, a flurry of new firmware releases is bringing some exciting new features to various cameras, and Leica is releasing a monochrome film stock.

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Notes:

• Panasonic Firmware updates for Lumix S1RII, S1II, and S1IIE Cameras Announced [CineD]
• Sony BURANO Firmware Update V2.01 Released [CineD]
• Leica SL3 and SL3-S Firmware Update v3.1.1 Released [CineD]
• Sony a6700 adds smarter file transfers and improved LUT support [DPReview]
• New firmware lets Nikon Z8 users create 180MP images and improves autofocus precision [DPReview]
• Leica MONOPAN 50
• Harman Launches Its Red 125 Redscale Pro-Finished Film in 120 Format [PetaPixel]

We discuss our future plans for getting into higher-end video projects and consider what the future holds for Blackmagic with their RGBW sensor design and recent camera releases. Then, we cover a number of new cine prime and zoom releases and debate their pros and cons. Also, Daniel received his Lumix S1 II, and you won’t believe the continuing success he has with getting deals on L-mount gear…

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Notes:

• Y.M Cinema article on Blackmagic sensor patents
• Blackmagic RGBW sensor patent
• Another Blackmagic patent
• ANOTHER Blackmagic patent
• Article about how Blackmagic designed one of the older 12K sensors in-house
• Sigma Aizu Primes
• Sigma 28-45mm T2 and 28-105mm T3 Development Announcement [CineD]
• 7Artisans INFINITE Cine Primes [PetaPixel]
• TLS Rehoused Fuji EBC Lenses [CineD]
• Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens [B&H]

Daniel has found an interesting way to make photo editing much faster, and Sigma has some rumored lenses we’re anxious to see. Also, Lucas has a few gripes about the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2.

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Notes:

• Lightroom editing controllers
  • Logitech MX Creative Console
  • TourBox Elite
• Godox iT30Pro F TTL Mini Flash [B&H]
• Strobist
• Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 Rumors [Fuji Rumors]
  • This has been released since we recorded this episode, and it’s basically the exact lens that was rumored

The Fuji X half might be one of the most unique digital cameras we’ve ever seen, and boy do we have thoughts. Also, Lucas got his film photos back from our recent Japan trip, and we have an exciting new addition to our interview filming setup.

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Notes:

• Development Announcement of Ricoh GR IV
• Atomos AtomX Cast
• Fujifilm X half product page
• Fuji X half [B&H]