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The PetaPixel Podcast is a twice-weekly podcast about the wonderful world of photography. It’s a fusion of news, opinions, humor, and real-world experience, bundled into a show that you can listen to on your way to work. Subscribe today to stay up to date with what’s going on in the photo industry from one of the-most-listened-to photography podcasts. Join thousands of photographers from around the world who enjoy host Sharky James' twice-weekly photo podcast where you'll have fun, improve your photography and solve those pesky problems you've been having. Leave voicemails, send in your questions and get answers!

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The PetaPixel Podcast is a twice-weekly podcast about the wonderful world of photography. It’s a fusion of news, opinions, humor, and real-world experience, bundled into a show that you can listen to on your way to work. Subscribe today to stay up to date with what’s going on in the photo industry from one of the-most-listened-to photography podcasts. Join thousands of photographers from around the world who enjoy host Sharky James' twice-weekly photo podcast where you'll have fun, improve your photography and solve those pesky problems you've been having. Leave voicemails, send in your questions and get answers!

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English


Episodes

Ep. 433: Yeah, I Don't Know if I Buy It – and more

3/19/2024
Episode 433 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at JupioUS.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at PhottixUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Canon’s thinking behind forcing its users to buy its glass. (#) It took Fujifilm nearly a year to make this happen. (#) Nikon’s latest Z9 firmware impresses again. (#) Calibrite aims to make display calibration even easier. (#) This camera company wants to overwhelmingly dominate. (#) Why Panasonic’s Lumix G9 II is so large for Micro Four Thirds. (#) Cosina’s Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 is unique. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:44:38

Ep. 432: Nikon Sees RED...and Likes It! – and more

3/10/2024
Episode 432 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Buy one backdrop, get one of equal or lesser value free through 3/31/24 at GravityBackdropsUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nikon acquires RED. (#) Fujifilm’s X100VI exceeds sales projections. (#) Lensrentals acquires BorrowLenses. (#) More BeBop drama. (#) Leica’s new SL3 goes big and slims down. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:34:37

Ep. 431: Passionate Nikon – and more

3/4/2024
Episode 431 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nikon talks about its passion. (#) Profoto’s new softboxes. (#) Sigma considers jumping into medium format lenses. (#) Venus Optics’ Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. (#) Pentax’s new film camera is nearly here. (#) Viltrox’s AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:33:20

Ep. 430: They Went Wide...and Long – and more

2/26/2024
Episode 430 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: World’s first f/1.4 full-frame diagonal fisheye lens. (#) Sigma’s 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports series. (#) Adox releases a new filmstock. (#) Lexar’s new SSDs come with a caveat. (#) Cosina’s Voightlander Nokton 50mm f/1. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:27:26

Ep. 429: Fujifilm's X100VI...Not VI – and more

2/21/2024
Episode 429 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at PhottixUS.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at JupioUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Fujifilm’s successor to its popular X100V (#) The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z. (#) Canon’s 6D Mark II seems to be EOL. (#) After just 10 months, Angelbird pulls this. (#) TerraMaster’s new D5 Hybrid. (#) Sony takes issue with Canon’s claim. (#) Phase One now offers this separately. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:42:01

Ep. 428: Nikon Is in Denial – and more

2/11/2024
Episode 428 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at BenroUSA.com - 25% OFF select color targets at Calibrite.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nikon denies this. (#) OM System’s flagship OM-1 Mark II. (#) Canon claims the top spot…again. (#) Think Tank Photo’s Movers line gets refreshed. (#) Nikon’s Z8 gets its first major firmware update. (#) Capture One layoffs. (#) Two new lenses from OM System. (#) Richard Prince has to pay up. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:45:13

Ep. 427: Flashy. Very Flashy – and more

2/3/2024
Episode 427 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Godox’s new V1Pro. (#) Fujifilm’s X-Summit and other announcements. (#) Yongnuo’s 50mm f/1.8 for APS-C in Z-mount. (#) The new Xnano flash trigger by Godox. (#) ProGrade Digital’s new CFexpress Type A Gold Series cards. (#) AstrHori’s new 25mm f/2.8 2x-5x ultra macro. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:30:06

Ep. 426: Wacom Really Stepped in It This Time – and more

1/18/2024
Episode 426 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - The new Accsoon TopRig Motorized Sliders at AccsoonUSA.com - Get 20% OFF at SaramonicUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Wacom’s users voice their displeasure. (#) This one thing makes a huge difference in winter shooting. (#) 3 Legged Thing’s new Patti 2.0. (#) Lexar’s new CFexpress 4.0 Type A card. (#) The Rollei 35AF. (#) Panasonic’s new 100mm Macro in L-mount. (#) Getty leans way in on Generative AI…again. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:41:33

Ep. 425: The Top This and the Top That – and more

1/10/2024
Episode 425 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get FREE Transmitter PRO remote with purchase of Elinchrom THREE - Get 20% OFF at BenroUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The top new and used cameras at this store is telling. (#) V-Flat World’s new Shadow Boards do it right. (#) 2023’s top-selling lenses. (#) Sony’s a9 III isn’t great in this area. (#) Why a photographer is suing a church. (#) TerraMaster takes on Synology with their NAS. (#) Midjourney wanted to train its AI on these photographers. (#) Dell’s new content creator monitor is ginormous. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:47:18

Ep. 424: Oh What a Crazy Year 2023 Was – and more

1/1/2024
Episode 424 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get FREE Transmitter PRO remote with purchase of Elinchrom THREE - Get 20% OFF at BenroUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Follow these: Gilmar Smith - Seth Miranda - Daniel Norton - Adorama Events Stories: Predictions for 2024 and my hits and misses for 2023. Darktable may be an alternative…especially if you like FREE. (#) Wave 2 of Maven Magnetic Filters hits Kickstarter. (#) The best kit lenses of all-time. (#) Forgettable announcements from 2023. (#) Midjourney 6 is out, but still not quite there. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:42:04

Ep. 423: Oh What a Digital Mess – and more

12/25/2023
Episode 423 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF select Nanlite PavoTube II X lights at NanliteUS.com - Get 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: My digital life is a mess, and this software might help with that….maybe (#) Ricoh Pentax on their DSLRs and upcoming film camera. (#) TTArtisan’s 10mm f/2 ASPH. (#) New CFexpress Type A cards emerge. (#) Synology wants you to do this. (#) Inside Imaging closes after 15 years. (#) Photomator adds this handy, but possibly useless feature. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:44:11

Ep. 422: If Real, There's Lessons To Be Learned Here – and more

12/19/2023
Episode 422 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF select Nanlite PavoTube II X lights at NanliteUS.com - Get 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This story may or may not be true. (#) Cosina’s new Voightlander 40mm f/1.2 for RF-mount. (#) This Sony lens appears to be discontinued…maybe. (#) Lensrental’s annual list of what was popular. (#) A new L-bracket….and perhaps an ever better alternative. (#) Cosina’s new Nokton Vintage Line 28mm f/1.5. (#) GenerativeExpand AI comes to Luminar Neo. (#) Adobe brings in record revenue. (#) Pixelmator Pro v3.5 gets extensive HDR control. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:47:46

Ep. 421: 2023's Best of the Best – and more

12/13/2023
Episode 421 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 50% OFF all backdrops through December 31, 2023 at GravityBackdropsUS.com - $120 OFF one Elinchrom FIVE and $250 the dual kit at ElinchromUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: PetaPixel’s top picks for 2023. (#) Watch for this when getting CFexpress Type A cards. (#) Panasonic gives leasing a try. (#) CIPA data shows booming sales in this particular country. (#) TTArtisan’s newest lens is odd. (#) This company’s cameras have an interesting demographic. (#) Shoot with the Grinch and you might get sued. (#) OWC’s newest enclosure is a speedy heat sink. (#) This is Fuji’s biggest money maker by far. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:47:42

Ep. 420: It's All Smoke...and Mirrorless – and more

12/6/2023
Episode 420 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Squarespace opted its users into this. (#) Meike’s new 85mm f/1.4 isn’t available in this mount. (#) Sony wants users to pay for something that’s usually free. (#) Photomator wins Apple’s ‘Mac App of the Year”. (#) Nightcrawlers in this city aren’t happy. (#) Panasonic Lumix G9 II users can get this useful upgrade. (#) This magazine’s site dies…again. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:33:37

Ep. 419: A Little Bit of This, and a Little Bit of That – and more

11/29/2023
Episode 419 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at Tenba.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at SaramonicUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Content creators fight AI over copyright. (#) TTArtisan’s new 35mm f/1.8. (#) Monogram’s latest Kickstarter campaign. (#) Sirui’s unfortunately named lenses. (#) HoboLite’s latest light goes to extremes. (#) Photo Mechanic moves to the subscription model. (#) The Viltrox 20mm f/2.8. (#) Kodak’s Super 35 might actually be real….or not. (#) Sony and AP think this might be the answer. (#) Photo Studio for Mac 10 is out. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:48:32

Ep. 418: SanDisk's Hot Garbage Problem – and more

11/20/2023
Episode 418 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at Tenba.com - Get 50% OFF at GravityBackdropsUS.com from Nov. 22-30, 2023 - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: SanDisk’s comments on its drive failure issue. (#) Sony a9 III ownership might come with some asterisks. (#) Shimoda’s new Urban Explore bag hits Kickstarter. (#) Sigma’s 70-200mm f/2.8 is finally on its way. (#) Nikon may have turned the corner. (#) ProGrade Digital’s new cards are screamers. (#) This Fotodiox adapter gives you tilt-shift capability. (#) Lightroom Classic has an annoying bug for some. (#) These Kodak chemicals are coming back. (#) A 95-year-old camera store gets hit by thieves in Miami. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:46:26

Ep. 417: This Might Just Be Camera of the Year – and more

11/11/2023
Episode 417 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at BenroUSA.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at KupoGrip.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Sony’s groundbreaking new a9 III with a global shutter. (#) A wedding photographer gets the green light to discriminate. (#) Finally a 300mm f/2.8 for Sony E. (#) Lynn Goldsmith’s win cost her well over $2.5 million. (#) Sony finally buckles on the firmware issue for older bodies. (#) Really Right Stuff introduces a universal L-plate. (#) NanLite’s new PavoSlim LED panels. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:45:15

Ep. 416: A Beast and a Breakthrough – and more

11/3/2023
Episode 416 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Canon’s new 200-800mm lens is a beast. (#) The new RF 24-105mm f/2.8 is a world’s first for Canon. (#) Fujifilm in Japan with a good problem to have. (#) The EU might just kill off the DSLR. (#) Apple’s new M3 MacBook Pros are speed demons. (#) Think Tank Photo’s updated Cable Management pouches. (#) Nikon really really wants you to try the Zfc. (#) Canon’s new RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:39:56

Ep. 415: Definitely Not the Sign of a Pro – and more

10/27/2023
Episode 415 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Nanlite’s new FC-500B and FC300B, and PavoTube deals! - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at BenroUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: If you’re going to be a pro, you should do this. (#) Canon finally ditches EOS M. (#) Wacom expands the line. (#) Elinchrom’s THREE is just right. (#) Fotodiox has a versatile new modifier. (#) SanDisk’s new 1.5TB card. (#) Nomatic and Peter McKinnon have 3 new bags. (#) Giggster makes another acquisition. (#) Leica’s two new lenses. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:50:19

Ep. 414: It's Lensapalooza 2023! – and more

10/13/2023
Episode 414 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Canon’s new RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM will be an instant classic. (#) Lightroom gets some powerful new features. (#) Sigma’s 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary. (#) Nikon’s Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. (#) Tamron brings its popular 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD to Z-mount. (#) Adobe’s new symbol relies on the honor system. (#) The Venus Optics Laowa 8-16mm f/3.5-5 Zoom CF. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

Duration:00:37:33