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Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join PetaPixel's Editor-in-Chief Jaron Schneider for a weekly discussion on current events in the photography industry, camera equipment, technology, culture, and more.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 28m
Building Our Very Own Frankencameras
Run your entire photography business in one place with Pixieset! From building your website and delivering client galleries to managing bookings, payments, and now AI-assisted photo editing, Pixieset brings your entire workflow together in one platform. With Pixieset Photo Editor, you can cull and edit your photos faster, stay true to your signature style, and deliver finished images directly to your client galleries — all without switching between tools.Whether you're new to Pixieset or already using some of its tools, there's more to explore. Every Pixieset product has a free plan, so you can try them out and see what works for you.Explore Pixieset and get started for free!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 BankThis 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. 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 - 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
- 2 weeks ago1h 32m
Adobe Ripped Off by AI?
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/Explore ProGrade’s memory cards, readers, SSDs, hubs, and docks: https://progradedigital.com/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 BankThis 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. 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 - 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 30m
Why New Digicams Fail to Capture the Magic of the Originals
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!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 BankThis 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. 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
- Oct 1, 20261h 36m
Ranking Our Top 10 Full Frame Cameras
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 BankCheck 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
- Sep 24, 20261h 32m
When It Comes to Viewfinders... Are We Out of Touch?
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team stands firm in their belief that camera brands are misunderstanding the "smartphone generation" as they call it. Wish you could spend less time managing your photos and videos? Excire’s award-winning software helps you instantly find any file, get organized, intuitively browse your catalog, and stay on top of culling! To get your Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit https://www.excire.com/en/excire-foto/ PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.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 BankCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro11:26 - A quick follow-up from last episode, all Pentax DSLRs are now discontinued, but a future is coming17:40 - Sigma turns 6519:29 - Fujifilm's Pal 2 camera is nothing like the original23:44 - Affinity's RAW photo processing just got way more robust25:46 - 54 lens caps had to be removed from Yellowstone's thermal vents this year28:35 - Lumix has a new 20mm f/2.530:32 - Ilford is releasing limited-edition film, for some reason36:02 - GoPro officially joined Micro Four Thirds38:05 - Camp Snap has entered its Minox era41:30 - Glass Imaging appears to have been acquired by OpenAI44:51 - Review round-up58:24 - Are we out of touch, or are the camera brands wrong? 1:08:18 - What have you been up to?1:11:45 - Tech support1:28:33 - Feel good story of the week
- Sep 11, 20261h 49m
Did the New PEN Impress You? Plus Apple Adds Aperture
Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today’s podcast! PhotoLab 10 adds smarter AI masks for people and subjects, new color grading tools, and automatic sensor dust removal. PetaPixel’s Michael Bonocore walks through the new features using his photographs from Morocco, with before-and-after examples and practical editing tips.Save 15% on any DxO software, including PhotoLab 10, with code PetaPixel at https://dxo.com. Valid for new customers only; excludes upgrades.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 BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses OM System's new PEN camera and then transitions to Apple Park where they are joined by Jason Vong and The Verge's Allison Johnson to talk Pros and Duo.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 - Intro07:55 - The Nikon ZR is getting open gate12:09 - Nikon is making nine T1.9 cinema lenses15:57 - Sigma's new lenses look very nice24:48 - Also, new Sigma filters29:28 - Dang, it's been 20 years since Sony made one of these32:17 - SmallRig's new batteries are designed to be used on set34:23 - GoPro's founder promises the company isn't done making consumer cameras36:16 - Pentax doesn't actively make any DSLRs anymore38:49 - Leica made a very limited edition 66mm f/241:29 - OM finally gave us a new Pen... but the monkey's paw curled.
- Sep 2, 20261h 40m
The Most Influential Camera Brand of Every Decade
With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get 20% off Capture One, $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, 10% off Viltrox products, can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!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 BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team goes through the decades starting in the mid 1900s and examines which camera company was the most influential during that time. That doesn't mean who sold the most, it means who drove the industry in a particular direction. Plus, GoPro drama abounds, Ricoh announced the GR IVx, and Chris, Jordan, and Jaron say goodbye to one of their dear friends. All that and more!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 - Intro and what camera brand do you want to be a primary investor in?14:52 - Our friend Rishi Sanyal has passed away23:36 - The GR IVx is coming27:54 - Should you buy the GoPro Mission 1 ILS?33:56 - Miller Tripods is done37:35 - OM System now makes ragu39:12 - Sigma changed the order system for the 14mm f/1.4 again41:25 - How did you like the short editorial-style video?43:01 - The most influential camera brand of every decade1:18:07 - GoPro has a new owner1:20:09 - What have you been up to?1:24:46 - Tech support1:37:11 - Feel good story of the week
- Aug 28, 20261h 16m
Ricoh, You Disappoint Us
Photographers today are stitching together 4–6 tools across editing, gallery delivery, websites, client management — often spending $2–3K/year, plus constant app-switching.VSCO has built one connected system: editing, client galleries, portfolio sites, booking/business tools, all designed to work together. The point isn't "more features" — it's removing the exporting, re-uploading, and switching that eats a photographer's time.Try VSCO for free today!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 BankCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, we're at Sony Kando to discuss Hover Air's last-minute change, new Macs, and Ricoh's very disappointing AI choice. Top creators share the issues plaguing them the most and what camera brands can do to better address them. 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 - Intro from Sony Kando06:51 - Photographer Jay Maisel has passed away09:09 - Apple has a new Mac Studio and Mac Mini19:33 - Sony's sensor fab is back to full operation21:20 - Nikon continues to only release cool things in Japan23:03 - HoverAir's flying gimbal camera already got banned in the U.S.25:05 - You can definitely buy the banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 in the U.S.26:29 - Photo contest chose to selectively enforce its rules, and people are mad31:12 - Xtra and Ricoh used AI to try and sell cameras38:24 - Feel good story of the week42:38 - The challenges creators are facing and how they and camera brands can solve them.
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