The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by photography legend Stephen Wilkes and his 25th anniversary exhibition of his series "America in Detail."

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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro08:20 - We're excited to launch the PixelMeter, the first reviews aggregator for photo gear17:07 - Sigma's new 50mm f/1.4 CL DG has vintage looks but futuristic design22:51- Fujifilm launches the Instax Mini Evo 224:22 - Instagram is going to try long form again32:59 - GoPro teams up with PolarPro to solve the Mission 1's biggest weakness34:11 - Sirui's neat new tripod 35:53 - Huge Final Cut Pro updates39:09 - Review Round-Up, Sigma FP243:14 - Review Round-Up, Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A44:11 - Review Round-Up, Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 DC OS Contemporary45:40 - Review Round-Up, Oppo Find X10 Pro Max48:29 - Interview with photographer Stephen Wilkes1:37:05 - What have you been up to?1:46:12 - Tech support1:55:34 - Feel Good Story of the Week

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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by PetaPixel's Tech Editor Jeremy Gray to build their own parts bin Frankencameras. They have to build a complete camera from a limited selection of parts, showcasing what the most important features of a camera are to each of them.

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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro08:28 - Changes Chris made to avoid issues with his video feed12:03 - Apple just announced an event on October 2816:12 - The FX5 delay saga appears to be at its end18:16 - Instagram CEO says it's "not practical" to ban AI content23:14 - AI can never make a lens as good as Sigma lenses, CEO says29:58 - Photographer cuts down trees for a better train photo, gets arrested34:32 - Building Our Own Frankencameras1:17:12 - Tech Support1:25:58 - Feel Good Story of the Week

Thanks to ProGrade Digital for sponsoring this episode! Go behind the scenes with Chicago Cubs team photographer Matt Dirksen to see how he photographs a season. From capturing the action to importing thousands of photos after a game, discover how ProGrade’s memory cards, readers, hubs, and docks help keep his workflow moving.

Read the full story and see Matt’s photos on PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2026/10/14/inside-a-season-with-the-chicago-cubs-photographer/

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This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, Sarah, and I discuss a big heaping pile of news, including the biggest story of the week: Adobe Creative Cloud getting ripped off and rebuilt with AI.

Beyond that, Getty filed for bankruptcy, Sony announced two new microphones, APS-C got a ton of love in the past week, and the OM System PEN is shaping up to be outrageously popular.

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In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro08:06 - Photographing baseball15:25 - Adobe Creative Cloud was remade using AI24:25 - Getty is filing for bankruptcy28:01 - Godox is trying what Profoto failed to make popular34:30 - Sony has two new mics48:34 - APS-C got a lot of love this week (Sigma and Tamron)52:19 - Fujifilm's latest Instax is a new Square55:47 - The OM Pen is beyond popular1:01:50 - Japan seems to have misunderstood creator cameras1:20:43 - What have you been up to? 1:29:50 - Feel good story of the week

You probably know VSCO for film presets, but VSCO One goes further, into the business of being a photographer. VSCO One comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can see whether it fits the way you work. Check it out today!

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This week on the PetaPixel Podast, Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider are joined by Gordon Laing and Sarah Teng for a discussion on the explosive popularity of digicams and why no matter how hard they might try, modern companies can't fully recapture the magic of the point-and-shoot cameras from 10+ years ago.

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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 Episode:
00:00 - Intro09:41 - The a7S rumor mill has spun up again...17:26 - The FX5 is delayed again20:55 - Have you heard of Mandler?28:03 - Final Cut Camera gets a major update33:03 - You can add a zoom lens to the Luna Ultra34:44 - Yashica has another new compact camera37:15 - The Polaroid Mod38:34 - Viltrox is bringing its full Air series to Leica L mount42:07 - Full Frame Camera Power Rankings 1:17:19 - What have you been up to?1:23:50 - Tech support1:33:10 - Feel good story of the week

This week on the PetaPixel Podast, the team discusses the return of the a7S IV rumor reappearing, but spends the majority of the episode creating the first-ever PetaPixel Power Rankings for full frame cameras.

When it comes to ultralight tripods, every ounce counts. ProMaster’s iota series fully embraces this philosophy by prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal weight. If your priority is carrying the least amount of weight possible while still having a capable and thoughtfully designed tripod, both the ProMaster iota 422 Ultralightweight Tripod Kit and the ProMaster iota 219 Tabletop Tripod Kit make a compelling case.

Whether hiking, traveling, shooting landscapes close to the ground, or setting up a quick tabletop or macro shot, these tripods strip away complexity in favor of speed, simplicity, and a remarkably lightweight design. The iota series delivers a lightweight, fast, and genuinely enjoyable experience that encourages you to carry it more often and photograph more freely.

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 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 Episode:
00:00 - Intro09:41 - The a7S rumor mill has spun up again...17:26 - The FX5 is delayed again20:55 - Have you heard of Mandler?28:03 - Final Cut Camera gets a major update33:03 - You can add a zoom lens to the Luna Ultra34:44 - Yashica has another new compact camera37:15 - The Polaroid Mod38:34 - Viltrox is bringing its full Air series to Leica L mount42:07 - Full Frame Camera Power Rankings 1:17:19 - What have you been up to?1:23:50 - Tech support1:33:10 - Feel good story of the week