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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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Episodes
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Ep. 457: 2024's List Is Both Naughty and Nice – and more

12/20/2024
Episode 457 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. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF from Tenba and Shimoda at participating retailers - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: 2024’s list is pretty interesting. (#) Cosina’s new Voightlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5. (#) Adobe hikes prices again. (#) Fotodiox can adapt this to that. (#) ON1 claims its Lightpanel solves this problem. (#) The Viltrox 35mm f/1.7. (#) 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:00:42:30

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Ep. 456: This Company Is Doing Something About It – and more

12/11/2024
Episode 456 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. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF and 40% OFF holiday deals from Nanlite at NanliteUS.com - Great holiday deals from Calibrite at your favorite retailer and at Calibrite.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Fujifilm is dealing with scalping in Japan. (#) Canon patents some interesting lenses. (#) Profoto’s Pro B-3 packs a punch. (#) Samyang’s new 12mm f/2. (#) Getty doesn’t seem to get it. (#) A new 35mm f/1.4 for Sony E. (#) 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:00:46:17

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Ep. 455: This Sony Flagship Is Impressively Incremental – and more

11/30/2024
Episode 455 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. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Black Friday and holiday deals through 12/31/24, and get 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at BenroUSA.com - Black Friday and Cyber Week deals through 12/8/24, and get 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at KupoGrip.com - Black Friday and holiday deals from Calibrite.com through 12/31/24. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Sony’s Alpha 1 II levels up, but underwhelms. (#) Tamron’s 11-20mm f/2.8. (#) Sony’s new 28-70mm f/2. (#) Canon and Amazon get a key win. (#) Tamron clarifies its stance on primes. (#) Yongnuo ruffles more feathers. (#) This update only goes so 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:00:49:09

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Ep. 454: They Make a V! – and more

11/17/2024
Episode 454 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 SHARKY2024 at BenroUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This product goes to v2.0. (#) A new 10mm from 7Artisans. (#) Hasselblad has a new 75. (#) Nikon introduces the Z50 II. (#) Asus takes on Apple. (#) Lexar’s newest card and storage solution. (#) Fujifilm surprises with a filmmaking camera. (#) 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:00:56:59

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Ep. 453: Canon Plays Both Sides– and more

11/4/2024
Episode 453 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 SHARKY2024 at BenroUSA.com - Fall savings on select products at NanliteUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Canon’s new 50 is designed for this and that. (#) This 70-200 shares a body with another popular lens. (#) Tamron seems set on dominating with zoom. (#) Profoto’s new D30 is powerful and versatile. (#) Canon’s 24mm f/1.4 would be my choice. (#) Apple is in the process of acquiring Pixelmator. (#) Sirui’s new 85mm f/1.4 is a first. (#) 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:00:39:17

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Ep. 452: Lenses, More Lenses, and a Body – and more

10/31/2024
Episode 452 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 40% OFF select products at NanliteUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Fujifilm’s new X-M5 and why it’s important. (#) This popular 16-55mm f/2.8 was updated. (#) PMI releases its SmokeNINJA Pro. (#) Insta360’s Ace Pro 2 levels up. (#) Two new tilt-shifts fill a gap. (#) This new 500mm f/5.6 could’ve been expensive. (#) 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:00:49:47

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Ep. 451: Half of Everything Ain't Too Shabby – and more

10/14/2024
Episode 451 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 40% OFF select products at NanliteUS.com - Great savings on select products at Calibrite.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This company sells nearly half of all cameras. (#) Fuji’s firmware announcement and X-Summit. (#) TTArtisan’s new 75 with swirly bokeh. (#) Nikon’s latest patent is very surprising. (#) Amateur Photographer reaches 140. (#) This 2x macro is affordable. (#) Tamron’s new 90 might be a new classic. (#) Cosina’s newest 35 and 50 come to Nikon Z. (#) 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:00:44:51

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Ep. 450: This Might Be Driving That – and more

9/26/2024
Episode 450 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 SHARKY2024 at BenroUSA.com - Get 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at KupoGrip.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Smartphones actually might help the photo industry grow. (#) Canon’s thinks this lens is a better alternative. (#) TTArtisan’s new AF 75mm f/2 is affordable. (#) Sony once again says it’s tops in this. (#) OWC’s latest hard drive is a speed demon. (#) This Sony firmware might disable your camera. (#) DxO PhotoLab 8 may (or may not) be for you. (#) Leica yanked the screen from this camera. (#) 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:00:51:18

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Ep. 449: This Body Is Setting Records – and more

9/14/2024
Episode 449 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 a FREE Elinchrom Transmitter PRO with qualifying purchase at ElinchromUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This flagship steered the ship into safer waters. (#) Tamron numbers reveal interesting insight. (#) Sony’s new 85mm f/1.4 might be Lens of the Year. (#) Sigma’s 28-105mm f/2.8 wows. (#) Tamron’s 50-400mm 8x zoom comes to Nikon Z. (#) Canon’s PRO-1100 might be the only printer you’ll ever need. (#) 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:00:36:22

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Ep. 448: Adobe Just Can’t Get Out of Its Own Way – and more

8/22/2024
Episode 448 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 a FREE Elinchrom Transmitter PRO with qualifying purchase at ElinchromUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Adobe still seems to upset the creative community. (#) Nikon Z6 III tops the charts here. (#) AstrHori’s new 120mm f/2.8 2x Macro. (#) Insta360’s app makes this even easier. (#) 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:00:29:13

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Ep. 447: It's Down...and It's Back Up Again – and more

8/8/2024
Episode 447 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 a FREE Elinchrom Transmitter PRO with qualifying purchase at ElinchromUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Nikon raises the cost of this lens, and economic concerns. (#) Meike’s new 33mm f/1.4 for APS-C bodies. (#) Tamron’s new 28-300mm f/4-7.1. (#) Canon patents 5 interesting new lenses. (#) Adobe’s newest update. (#) Wandrd wants you to carry your gear this way. (#) 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:00:37:06

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Ep. 446: Canon's EOS R1 and R5 Mark II – and more

7/21/2024
Episode 446 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 - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at KupoGrip.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Canon finally releases its EOS R1 flagship. (#) The new Canon EOS R5 Mark II might be calling your name. (#) This TTArtisan 100 ditches this and that. (#) Sony’s ZV-E10 Mark II bests its predecessor. (#) This 16-50mm lens gets the slightest of upgrades. (#) Canon hints at incredible lenses coming. (#) Leica’s SL3 might be deleting images. (#) Meike’s affordable 50. (#) 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:00:49:05

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Ep. 445: Try Procrastinating for 6 Whole Months! – and more

7/14/2024
Episode 445 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 - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at BenroUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Serif Affinity is clearly playing to win. (#) Venus Optics releases its Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Shift lens. (#) Nikon Imaging Cloud is now a thing. (#) A full-featured light meter hits Kickstarter. (#) Shoten’s Fuji X to Nikon Z adapter. (#) OM System’s E-M1 Mark III Astro. (#) The Sirui C150X handheld pocket light. (#) 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:00:41:08

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Ep. 444: This Is Your Sign – and more

7/7/2024
Episode 444 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 - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at BenroUSA.com - Calibrite’s ColorChecker Passport Video 2 and Display 123 at Calibrite.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Scarcity is not a thing. (#) Get the Sony a9 II while you can. (#) CIPA data shows a recovering camera industry. (#) Instagram has a change of heart. (#) Panasonic finds more embarrassing problems. (#) Tamron patents a 50-200mm f/2.8. (#) Sepia Tone Bride puts her photographer on blast. (#) Yet another film simulation. (#) Photojournalists lament their demise in survey. (#) 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:00:47:16

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Ep. 443: Flag Them for Flagging You, I Say – and more

6/28/2024
Episode 443 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 - 50% OFF all backdrops at GravityBackdropsUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Instagram might flag you anyhow. (#) Nikon’s new 35mm f/1.4 without the S. (#) ProMaster’s Chroma TL9RGB. (#) The Pentax 17 is out and it’s not half bad. (#) Profoto’s new Fresnel Small. (#) Sigma’s 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary. (#) Lexar’s new, affordable Silver series SD cards. (#) 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:00:47:58

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Ep. 442: Nikon's Z6 III Is Finally Here – and more

6/17/2024
Episode 442 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. Appearances: - Catch me on the relaunch of This Week in Photo (TWiP) Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at JupioUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The Nikon Z6 III is here. (#) Cosina’s 75mm f/1.5. (#) Nikon thinks you might want to try this yourself. (#) Adobe might limit you soon. (#) This company’s employees aren’t happy. (#) 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:00:36:45

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Ep. 441: Yep, Another Adobe Controversy– and more

6/9/2024
Episode 441 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. Appearances: - Catch me on the relaunch of This Week in Photo (TWiP) Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at JupioUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Adobe’s latest controversy. (#) Tamron’s new 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. (#) Sigma’s 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art. (#) Peak’s leak. (#) Panasonic’s new Lumix GH7 (#) An update to Tamron’s desktop software and app. (#) 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:00:37:16

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Ep. 440: It's Getting Spooky Good Now! – and more

5/31/2024
Episode 440 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 - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2024 at BenroUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Incredibly useful new updates come to Lightroom. (#) ProGrade Digital makes Refresh Pro FREE. (#) ASMP takes Adobe to task. (#) Panasonic’s new S9. (#) Fujifilm’s new GF 500mm f/5.6. (#) This might not be the pancake you’re looking for. (#) 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:00:42:31

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Ep. 439: A Whole Lot of Fuji Fun – and more

5/19/2024
Episode 439 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 - 20% OFF with code SHARKY20 at BenroUSA.com - Accsoon’s new SeeMo 4K at AccsoonUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Fujifilm’s new X-T50. (#) Will the new XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4 R LM WR become legendary? (#) Sigma’s 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II. (#) Are these Canon R1 specs legit? (#) The new Fujifilm GFX 100S II. (#) Will anyone trust these new SanDisk drives? (#) Profoto’s new Pro-D3 monolights are powerful. (#) 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:00:53:00

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Ep. 438: Adobe's Adding Even More of This – and more

5/8/2024
Episode 438 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: Adobe releases a significant update to Photoshop. (#) Cosina’s Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5. (#) Delkin Devices thinks its cards are better with this. (#) An update and price drop for the Insta360 Ace Pro. (#) Pergear’s new 25mm f/1.7. (#) An affordable color accurate monitor from BenQ. (#) Excire Foto 2024 is released. (#) DJI’s new Mini 4K. (#) 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:00:37:27