The Camera Gear Podcast

We look at the cute little Kodak Charmera keychain camera, and reflect on some cameras that have recently been replaced with newer models: the Canon R6 II, Sony A7 IV, Nikon Z6 II, and Panasonic S1.  If you enjoy the show, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. It’s only $3 per month and helps us keep the show running. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Also, some...

The Leica M EV1 has us a little surprised at Leica’s willingness to deviate from the analog nature of their M series of cameras, and we debate whether it’s the camera Leica fans have been waiting for. But before that, Lucas continues his internal struggle of how to manage and edit his photos. Also, we look at an interesting set of Lightroom presets a listener pointed us to that seem to match other...

Which cameras were our top picks in 2025? As we’ve done in previous years, for this episode we considered all of the camera releases from 2025 and chose our favorites in various categories, including best photo camera, best hybrid mirrorless camera, best overall, and more. If you enjoy the show, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. It’s only $3 per month and helps us keep the show running. You ca...

We look back at the camera news of 2025 and judge each major camera brand’s wins and losses, as well as reflect on what surprised us and what we hope to see in 2026. If you enjoy the show, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. It’s only $3 per month and helps us keep the show running. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast If you prefer to make a one-time donation, yo...

Hot on the heels of the Canon R6 Mark III, Sony announced the long-awaited A7 V. With the previous A7 IV having come out all the way back in 2021, does the new A7 V catch Sony up to the competition or leapfrog them ahead? If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast If y...

We dig deep into the new Canon R6 Mark III. Has Canon managed to come out on top in the crowded midrange full-frame mirrorless camera segment? If you enjoy the show, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. It’s only $3 per month and helps us keep the show running. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast If you prefer to make a one-time donation, you can find us on Buy Me...

Lucas is considering some changes to his photo backup workflow, which is an undertaking of epic proportions. Also, Canon’s new 45mm f/1.2 STM lens has us wondering if RF mount has finally reached its full potential. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to se...

In a major escalation of our previous episode on photography around water, we’re back from recent travel with exciting seafaring tales of using our cameras in the swamp and the ocean. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or...

Fuji has released yet another iteration in the X-T30 line, and Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux panoramic film camera. Also, Daniel’s collection of pocketable cameras grows ever larger. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or c...

This week’s episode runs the full gamut of Camera Gear Podcast themes, including a new superzoom lens, an extremely nerdy deep dive into chroma subsampling, and Lucas fanboying over Peak Design gear. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question...

We debate how much of photography is having an “eye” for it, versus learning the skills of using a camera. Then, we shift gears into discussing what gear we’d use to start a YouTube channel, and how we’d each approach filming and editing for a channel. Bonus: Lucas unexpectedly has to match camera brands with F1 teams. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome...

The recent iPhone 17 Pro release brought with it a development we weren’t expecting: ProRes RAW support in Davinci Resolve. We talk about this exciting new capability as well as our thoughts on the growing pro video feature set of the new iPhone. Also, have you ever thought about rigging out your Osmo Pocket? Because apparently, there’s a product for that. If you enjoy the show and want to contrib...

Today’s show is all about medium format, with a look at the new Hasselblad X2D II 100C photo camera as well as our thoughts on the latest specs and news about the Fuji GFX Eterna medium format cinema camera. Is bigger always better? If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearp...

Canon enters the “FX3 killer” competition with the C50, and we discuss the features and tradeoffs this camera makes against the rest of Canon’s lineup, as well as the Sony FX3 and recently-announced Nikon ZR. Also, Sigma releases a new 135mm f/1.4 lens, and Kodak is apparently changing the formulation of their Vision 3 film stock. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs,...

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. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon....

Daniel has gone off the deep end into an electronics project involving a wireless tally light system for broadcast cameras, and Nikon released a new 24-70 that looks like a do-all photo and video lens with every possible feature they could cram into it. Also, Viltrox has joined the L-mount alliance, and we think we’ve found the next race Lucas needs to enter. If you enjoy the show and want to cont...

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. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.pa...

It’s all about Insta360 this week as we take a look at their new Go Ultra action cam and the Antigravity A1 drone. Is this new 360 drone the next big leap in camera drone technology, or is it vaporware? We’re definitely interested to give it a try. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon...

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. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment...

We’ve upgraded our wireless lavs to the Rode Wireless Pro and go into depth about the features and timecode options based on our experience using them. Also, ARRI not only released an upgrade to the Alexa 35, but also might be exploring the idea of selling the company? Interesting… If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can chec...

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. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosti...

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. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosti...

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 apparen...

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. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patr...

We dig into some of the details of white balance for photo and video, and consider whether our existing approach is correct or not. Also, is it ever worth it to buy camera and lens warranties? If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we’d welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or com...