Camera Gear Podcast Posts

Nikon’s purchase of RED has resulted in an intriguing new camera with the Nikon ZR, and we take a close look at this first entry into Nikon’s Z Cinema line. Also, the new V-Raptor XE seems to offer a lot of the capability of the V-Raptor X at only half the price. It’s a big week in Nikon land.

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Notes:

• Dozens of cargo containers go tumbling off ship at Port of Long Beach. Investigators seek answers [LA Times]
• V-Raptor XE Z-Mount [RED]
• V-Raptor X Z-Mount [RED]
• V-Raptor X Extended Highlights Explained [YM Cinema]
• Nikon ZR Press Release [Nikon]
• Nikon ZR [B&H]
• Nikon ZR Hands-On First Impressions [PetaPixel]

We take a look at two interesting new prime lenses from Sigma, the 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary prime and the 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports lens. Also, EISA released their “Camera of the Year” list, and as you might imagine, we have opinions about their choices.

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Notes:

• EISA Photography cameras of the year
• Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens for X Mount [B&H]
• Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Review [PetaPixel]
• Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports Lens for L Mount [B&H]
• Sigma 200mm f/2 DG Sports Review [PetaPixel]
• EOS Magazine article about Fluorite

The Ricoh GR IV has been officially announced, and we’re intrigued by the improvements it offers over the GRiii. Also, Fujifilm is raising prices for a second time, and we’ve got thoughts.

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Notes:

• Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens [B&H]
• FUJIFILM Raises U.S. Camera Prices Again [CineD]
• Ricoh expands Q series with Pentax Q-S1 [DPReview]
• Ricoh GR IV Product Page [Ricoh]
• Ricoh GR IV [B&H]

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:

• Reflex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 Lens [mir.com]
• DPReview forum thread from someone who has the lens
• Canon 5200mm f/14 Tele-Monster [Canon Watch]
• Sony’s “Sensor on a Stick”: Inside the Radical Camera Tech Behind the F1 Movie [YM Cinema]
• Camp Snap CS-8 [PetaPixel]
• Apple patent for 20-stop DR image sensor [YM Cinema]
• Apple patent for soft membrane aperture [YM Cinema]
• Apple patent for actively cooled camera sensor [YM Cinema]
• Project Indigo [Adobe]

In this episode, we cover some of the strangest camera rig parts we’ve ever seen. Then, we look at a few updates in the world of tripods, including new contenders from Peak Design, Smallrig, and Manfrotto, and reflect on some recent shoots where we used the Sachtler Flowtech 75 and Smallrig FreeBlazer. In other news, Fuji trickled out more information on the GFX Eterna, and the Nexus G1 is apparently still on the way.

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Notes:

• Smallrig Eagle Handle
• Pickle Trigger [MID49]
• FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA – 2025 Release Confirmed, New Technical Details Explained [CineD]
• Nexus G1 Cinema Camera – Update and Now Available for Preorder [CineD]
• Nexus G1 Preorder
• Sachtler Flowtech 75 with Ace XL II Fluid Head [B&H]
• Smallrig Tribex SE
• Manfrotto ONE Hybrid Tripod
• Smallrig FreeBlazer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit
• Pro Tripod by Peak Design [Kickstarter]