The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

• The 2025 PetaPixel Awards

  Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro08:03 - Affinity sees 3M downloads in 33 days12:02 - Martin Parr passed away14:06 - This photographer built his own medium format rangefinder (and so can you)17:05 - Tamron 150-500mm firmware update20:13 - Crucial SSDs are no more22:55 - The Antigravity A1 is now available25:55 - Green lenses are beautiful28:16 - The 2025 PetaPixel Awards29:26 - Accessory of the Year24:55 - Software of the Year37:47 - Workstation of the Year42:48 - Smartphone of the Year48:25 - Zoom Lens of the Year52:12 - Prime Lens of the Year56:43 - People's Choice Award: Camera of the Year1:00:35 - Camera of the Year1:07:09 - Photo Company of the Year1:07:38 - Technology Innovation of the Year1:09:19 - What have you been up to?1:16:43 - Tech Support 1:31:57 - Feel Good Story of the Week

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• Grading Every Camera Maker: 2025 FINAL Review (Feat. Gordon Laing)

  Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too - and that’s where Excire can help! Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://www.excire.com/en/shop! EXCIRE BLACK FRIDAY SALE: PetaPixel viewers can receive 30% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL30 -- valid through December 7th!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.In July, The PetaPixel Podcast team was joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give mid-term grades to every major camera and lens manufacturer. Now that the year has ended, it’s time for them all to get graded on their finals in this annual tradition!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro08:26 - You can now edit 32K video in Resolve10:29 - Sony's new smartphone sensor promises 17 stops of DR12:39 - Thypoch's new Eurka 28mm f/2.8 is inspired by another cool, obscure lens16:04 - The custom film simulation recipe from the limited edition GFX100RF17:11 - Review Roundup25:28 - Grading Every Camera Maker in 2025 Feat. Gordon Laing27:17 - Canon34:21 - Nikon40:12 - Sony53:35 - Panasonic Lumix1:03:28 - Fujifilm1:14:18 - Hasselblad1:18:02 - OM System1:24:16 - Leica1:28:55 - Sigma1:35:26 - Tamron

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• 'The Stringer' Stands to Destroy the Reputation of Nick Ut and the AP

  Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://www.excire.com/en/shop! EXCIRE BLACK FRIDAY SALE: PetaPixel viewers can receive 30% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL30 -- valid through December 7th!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro08:37 - The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 film camera with a double exposure switch11:06 - The AP has switched to DaVinci Resolve12:29 - Arri closed two facilities dedicated to lighting16:12 - Leica's M EV1 is finally available in the US after delays due to the government shutdown17:15 - Q3 Monochrom was announced22:41 - Lumix significantly improved S1 II and S1R II record times25:27 - Laowa made a new half-macro tilt shift lens28:36 - Fujifilm teamed up with a Japanese artist for a limited edition GFX100RF31:35 - The world's biggest walk-in camera is for sale34:38 - "The Stringer" Utterly Ruins the Reputation of Nick Ut and the AP1:29:12 - Read Matt's review of "The Stringer" on PetaPixel1:29:24 - While you were out taking pictures, Polar Pro studied the blade

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• The Gear We Used Every Day of 2025

  The holiday season is here, and so is OM SYSTEM’s Black Friday pricing. Right now, you can save up to $400 on many of the cameras and lenses that they make.The OM-1 Mark II, their professional powerhouse perfect for bird and wildlife photography, with blazing-fast autofocus and class-leading stabilization, is $400 off. For those looking for an even lighter all-around travel kit, the OM-3 and M.Zuiko 12-45mm F4.0 PRO package is only $2099.99. And if you’re looking to upgrade your glass, you’ll find big savings on almost al M.Zuikol lenses.Check out the full lineup at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel and take your photography to the next level without breaking the bank.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) Or you can pay over time with 6 and 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo.Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.The PetaPixel team uses different cameras and lenses every day as part of our job but behind the scenes, we carry around a few pieces of mainstay gear that we just can't live without. This week, The PetaPixel Podcast team reveals the equipment they've been carrying this year that keeps the wheels of journalism turning. We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studioIn This Episode00:00 - Intro; Chris and Jordan are working a shift at the Camera Store Next Week!12:25 - We just got the best look yet at Jeff Bridges' WideluxX project15:10 - ARRI is trying to mimic film with a digital plugin18:11 - Fujifilm released the film simulation LUTS it promised20:49 - Light Lens Lab has recreated the Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.424:56 - Mint addresses major Rollei 35AF shortcoming27:40 - Lumix is shutting down its pro services in the UK and Europe31:34 - The R6 Mark III can overheat34:34 - Basketball player runs back onto the court with camera strapped to his leg36:51 - Everything ELSE you missed!41:00 - The Fantasy Camera Draft poll results44:46 - Do you do graphic design? Reach out!45:54 - The gear we use every day (2025 edition)1:07:49 - Chris teases an upcoming new Wotancraft Pilot sling bag1:11:22 - New segment alert: Review Roundup!1:19:51 - What have you been up to?1:23:58 - Tech support1:35-45 - Feel good story of the week

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• We Drafted Our Dream Camera Teams! Feat. David Imel & Jeremy Gray

  DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 20% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 8, by using the code ‘PetaPixel’ at checkout. If you’re a Photoshop user looking to elevate your color grading and creative editing, Nik Collection 8’s redesigned UXP panel, enhanced masking capabilities, and non-destructive Smart Object workflow make it a game-changer. Create your own non-destructive workflow in Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and DxO’s own powerful PhotoLab 9, that will transform simple captures into compelling, professional-grade photographs.Head over to dxo.com and check out Nik Collection 8. Use code ‘PetaPixel’ to save 20%!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by photographer David Imel and PetaPixel's Jeremy Gray for a unique challenge: who can draft the best fantasy camera team? Based loosely on fantasy football rules, all five must create a dream team based on eight categories. We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode00:00 - Intro 11:55 - Affinity went the DaVinci Resolve route, and is now free13:50 - Lightroom Classic's updates are an example of what AI should be doing17:08 - Sony is the first company to authenticate video files19:35 - The LemurStrap is an innovative approach to camera carry21:50 - A photographer has decided to make anamorphic M-mount lenses24:44- Moment's new line of ultra-light camera bags have some innovative design elements29:07 - Feel good story of the week32:49 - The Fantasy Camera Draft, feat. David Imel and Jeremy Gray

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