The Camera Gear Podcast

We cover the new gear announced at the CP+ show, including new Sigma lenses, the Ninja RAW monitor, and more. Also, what’s with Canon’s weird SLR prototype camera, and will it turn into a real product?

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Notes:

TourBox Elite
Previously discussed in detail in episode 139

Canon SLR Prototype [PetaPixel]

Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens [B&H]

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens [B&H]

Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF Cine Zoom Lens [B&H]

Megadap Leica M to Canon RF Adapter [PetaPixel]

OM System x Millet Photo Pocket [PetaPixel]

Atomos Ninja RAW [B&H]

Valoi Easy35 V2 [PetaPixel]
Compatible lenses

Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di VXD III Lens [B&H]

The Fujifilm GFX Eterna has gotten into the hands of the first reviewers, and we dig into the early results. Also, Daniel describes his new Lumix S1 II rig for shooting video. Finally, should camera companies start making left-handed cameras? 

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Notes:

SmallRig V-Mount Plate Kit

Fujifilm GFX Eterna

FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 – First-Look Review & Mini Documentary [CineD]

Northwest Camera Co Review of GFX Eterna [YouTube]

Fujifilm GFX Eterna Menu Simulator

We dig into how you should set your ISO to minimize sensor noise in your photos and video. Also, IMAX released a new camera with some significant upgrades, and Nikon might be suing Viltrox for making Z-mount lenses?

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Notes:

Nikon focuses on licensees as it files patent case against Viltrox [DPReview]

Nikon Posts Big Losses and Cuts Projections [PetaPixel]

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Wraps with IMAX’s New Cameras, CEO Confirms [Y.M. Cinema]

BREAKING: First Look at IMAX’s Next-Gen 65mm Cameras on the Set of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey [Y.M. Cinema]

A new way to look at ISOlessness [Jim Kasson]
DPReview forum thread on the above blog post

How to Expose Raw Files – Part 1 [LensRentals]

How to Expose Raw Files – Part 2 [LensRentals]

Photons to Photos

Poisson Distribution [Wikipedia]

Daniel buys a new camera, shocking everyone, and Blackmagic has issued a recall for the Pyxis 12K sensor board. Also, Apple released a suite of their “creative” apps, and what was with the Google Clips camera?

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Notes:

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Recall – Early Production Units Get Free Sensor Board Upgrade [CineD]

Panasonic Lumix S1R II

Apple Creator Studio

Google Clips [Wikipedia]

Fi Smart Dog Collar

We dream about 2026 and what we hope to see for new camera releases, as well as our personal plans for new gear purchases and projects we’re hoping to work on. Also, are the scattered reports of issues with the Blackmagic Pyxis 12K cause for concern?

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Notes:

Paper Shoot Camera

Blackmagic Pyxis 12K [B&H]