Photo Geek Weekly

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I am joined by Mike Howard from the Jpeg2RAW podcast – his second run in the co-pilot seat! We discuss new sensor technology from Sony and Panasonic as and how it might affect our images in the future, changes to the Google Image Search system to help prevent [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Bryan Weiss from Daytripper Photo sits in the copilot seat for a discussion about new cameras from Panasonic and an important lens from Sigma, as well as a deep dive into the realm of science photography from a single atom to the distant cosmos… all in the news [...]

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Brian Matiash joins the conversation to discuss the dishonest approach to photo editing featured in a new image from Peter Lik, the newest ridiculous high-speed camera on the market, and what the future might hold for Canon to make a meaningful difference in the mirrorless world. Another great episode awaits! Show Notes: Story 1: A Tale of Two Moons: Peter Lik’s Photographs Called Out by Science (via fstoppers) Story 2: This New Phantom Camera Can Shoot 4MP at 6,600FPS (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Canon May Add Fingerprint ID to Its Cameras and Lenses (via PetaPixel) Related: Patent: The Mirror Box Isn’t Dead Yet (via Canon Rumors) Related: Patent: Stacked, Curved and Other Sensor Patents (via Canon Rumors) Picks of the Week: Don: Step-up rings from Breakthrough Photography Brian: Capture v2 Camera Clip from Peak Design Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Brian Matiash: Website, No Name Photo Show (Podcast), Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+

Feature Photo via the Westborn Camera Co., Dearborn MI On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, we dive into the new United States Copyright Office changes regarding the registration of photographic copyright (not as boring as you think!), upcoming improvements to Adobe Lightroom that should make it useably fast… again, and a dive into the unusual: “machine gun” cameras and the strange items we’ve come across over the years. Joining me this week is Ibarionex Perello for a thoroughly cerebral conversation. Thanks for listening! Story 1: The US Copyright Office is ‘modernizing’ group registration of photos (via DPReview) Related: Jessica Simpson Sued for Posting Paparazzi Pic of Herself on Instagram (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Hands-On First Look with a New Lightroom Update that Promises Faster Speeds (via fstoppers) Related: This Guy Built an Ultimate Lightroom Battlestation for $6,000 (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Ultra-rare Konica Rokuoh-Sha Type 89 ‘Machine Gun’ camera pops up on eBay (via DPReview) Picks of the Week Don: Gaffer’s Tape. Seriously, if you don’t have some of this stuff, you need it. Ibarionex: Arthur Meyerson on The Candid Frame Podcast and his book, The Journey. Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Ibarionex Perello: Website, The Candid Frame Podcast, Youtube, Flickr, Twitter

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, we’re joined by Stephan Bollinger in the co-pilot seat to discuss this week’s geekery in the photographic industry. Do we need a Variable graduated neutral density filter? How “fringe” cameras like the Kodak Super 8 hybrid and the new Hasselblad H6D-400c might find a market, and a discussion on dealing with clients and meeting / exceeding expectations without ruffling any feathers. It’s a great chat and one that I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening to! Story 1: Aurora Aperture Unveils the World’s First Variable GND Filter (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Kodak shows off Super 8 camera in first sample reel (via DPReview) The Hasselblad H6D-400c multi-shot captures insane 400MP images (via DPReview) Story 3: Wedding Photographer Accused of Fat-Shaming After Over-Editing Engagement Photos (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: third hand tool Stephan: RedBubble Pillows & Cushions Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Stephan Bollinger: Website – beauty and commercial, Website – dance, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, YouTube

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, PhotoJoseph a.k.a. Joseph Linaschke rides in the copilot seat for an in-depth discussion on the newly announced Panasonic Lumix GH5S, the latest rumblings about Canon and Nikon joining the fight for full-frame mirrorless cameras, and some interesting stereoscopic 180degree cameras that will hopefully find a passionate niche market – and will that market grow when more people can casually enjoy it? Give it a listen, and your comments are always welcome! Story 1: Panasonic Lumix GH5S vs GH5: What’s new? (via DPReview) Story 2:Canon Asking Its Pros What They Want in a Pro Mirrorless Camera (via PetaPixel) Rumor: Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless will sport an all new ‘Z-Mount’ (via DPReview) Story 3: https://petapixel.com/2018/01/10/google-unveils-two-point-shoot-vr-cameras-lenovo-yi/ (via PetaPixel) Related: http://www.kxxv.com/story/37250703/boe-presents-8k-uhd-display-at-ces-2018 (via kxxv.com) For fun, a Stereoscopic 3D macro image – cross your eyes! (tutorial) Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Joseph Linaschke: Youtube, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Google+

In this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I have an engaging discussion with Doug Kaye about Kodak’s unusual approach to licensing images using a cryptocurrency, cutting edge nanotechnology to re-invent the lens, and what to consider when looking at a monitor for editing and viewing your images. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Kodak Launches Licensing Platform With Exclusive Bitcoin-like Camera Currency ‘KODAKCoin,’ Sees Shares Rise (via fstoppers) Story 2: Single metalens focuses all colors of the rainbow in one point (via Harvard University) Story 3: LG’s 34-inch 5K UltraWide Nano IPS HDR600 monitor is a 4K video editor’s dream (via DPReview) Weekly Picks: Don: NiteCore SRT77GT Revenger Doug: MIR 1-B optic reversal by Mathieu Stern Images taken with Doug’s MIR 1-B: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Doug Kaye: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Google+, Youtube

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brokaw joins me to discuss a high-tech way to embed information in your images, the ultimate 8×10 large format camera mod, UV lighting and what happens when photographic expiry dates are decades in the past. Plenty of rabbit holes to go down! Story 1: Imatag protects your images with invisible watermarks (via DPReview) Story 2: Pure Ingenuity Leads to Affordable 8×10 Large Format Video Capture (via fstoppers) Story 3: https://www.dpreview.com/news/1948274263/adaptalux-miniature-lighting-studio-gets-laser-uv-and-arm-s-lighting-arms (via DPReview) Bonus: https://petapixel.com/2018/01/02/guy-got-100-year-old-bottle-film-developer-tried/ (via PetaPixel) Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Steve Brokaw: Portfolio Website, Film Photography Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I’m joined by none other than the wonderful Martin Bailey to dig into some of the topics of the week: testing every viable photo editor with a challenging image, what Apple is bringing to the table in their new iMac Pro (and why maxing it out isn’t the best idea), and what happens when you try to make a filter even better, even stronger. It’s our longest episode yet, and worth every minute of it… or so I hope! Story 1: I Tested 10+ Photoshop Alternatives to See How They Stack Up (PetaPixel) Story 2: Want a Fully Loaded iMac Pro? That’ll Be $13,199, Please (PetaPixel) Story 3: Neutral Density Filter Drop Test: Can Breakthrough Filters Survive? (fstoppers) Bonus, Martin’s fantastic iOS app that you should all download: Photographer’s Friend Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Martin Bailey: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I’m joined by Mike “Sharky” James as my copilot to discuss the possibility of open-sourcing the software for light field cameras, the dismal performance of the L16 camera in reviews, how documentary footage can be misleading, and much more – including stories about my frustrations with microstock websites. Definitely worth a listen! Show notes: Story 1: Lytro might open source its light-field photo sharing platform Related: Review: The Light L16 is Brilliant… and Braindead Story 2: If you’ve seen the viral starving polar bear photo, read this thread on why linking it to global warming is BS Story 3: I Sold a Photo on Adobe Stock and… Earned Pennies Story 4: A Mantis Shrimp-Inspired Camera That Sees Polarized Light Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Sharky James: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest

In this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Alan Shapiro is the copilot for a discussion on the immersive future of cinematic VR, how to adjust your lighting after the fact with Isolite, and CaptureOne 11 and what innovations in brings to the table. It’s a great chat – give it a listen! Show Notes: Isolite – The World’s First Intelligent Light Modifier (Kickstarter) Lytro Reveals Immerge 2.0 Light-field Camera with Improved Quality, Faster Captures (RoadtoVR) (watch the behind-the-scenes video for the short film Hallelujah on Lytro’s website) Phase One unveils Capture One 11 with ‘next level layers’ and more (DPReview) Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Alan Shapiro: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest

In this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I chat with Allan Attridge about the RAW filtering/processing that Sony applies to its files, the value of good, factual reporting and the struggles to fund it, and the wonderful side project from Red: the Red Hydrogen smartphone. Give it a listen! Show notes: Sony a7R III is still a star eater – DPReview Harrowing Footage Shows North Korean Soldier Shot and Rescued During Defection – fstoppers Postmedia, Torstar to swap and shutter dozens of local newspapers – The Globe and Mail Bonus: “Yukon Don” Episode of the Two Hosers Photo Show from 2012. Well worth a listen! Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Allan Attridge: Website, Two Hosers Podcast, E-Mail, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I’m joined by guest co-host Mike Howard to discuss the advancements we’re going to see in the next product cycle of medium format cameras, copyright woes and the complexities of using a photo of yourself that you don’t own, and some interesting patents from Canon that put them ahead of the curve… but also show how far they are behind it. Show notes: Story 1: Expect twice the resolution and speed from the next Fuji GFX and Hasselblad X1D DxOMark republishes Pentax 645Z results and it’s as good as we always suspected Hasselblad Launches ‘Rent a Hasselblad’ Related: Ten Nikon D5 DSLRs will arrive at the International Space Station tomorrow & Space is hard on camera sensors, gamma radiation! Story 2: Rock Legend Brian May Slams Photog for Protecting Her Copyright Story 3: Canon patents a hybrid viewfinder and illuminated buttons Bonus: Jpeg2RAW Episode on Macro photography featuring Don Komarechka Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Mike Howard: Website, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, Google+

Today’s topics include the launch of the Panasonic G9 camera and one feature in particular that we NEED to talk about on this podcast (pixel shift technology), advancements in artificial intelligence for image-making purposes and the shape of things to come, and finally a strange new camera from Olympus you’ll never own, but might save your life. Video: NOTE: Google Hangouts provided us with a lovely audio sync issue about half-way through. It’s annoying and I apologize. Will have this sorted out in future episodes!   Show Notes: Photography-Focused Panasonic G9 Officially Announced (fstoppers) Sony a7R III Pixel Shift lifts a veil off your landscapes (DPReview) Bayer Filter (Wikipedia) Foveon X3 Sensor (Wikipedia) Sigma sd Quattro H Mirrorless Digital Camera (B&H Photo) This AI Creates Photo-Realistic Faces of People Who Don’t Exist (PetaPixel) Focos Brings Custom Bokeh and Focus-After-You-Shoot to Dual Cam iPhones (PetaPixel) Johannes Vermeer (Wikipedia) Tim’s Vermeer painting comparison (image) Olympus EyeTrek smart glasses pack a tiny 2.4MP camera into an AR wearable (DPReview) EyeTrek INSIGHT EI-10 (Olympus) Google Glass Enterprise Edition (X)

In this first episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I look at the recent Adobe updates and what they are lacking, the future of memory card formats and Lexar’s announcement of the return of XQD cards, and the weird little Kickstarter camera that you might reconsider, the Yashica Y35. Video: Show Notes: New features in Photoshop CC 2018 Updates and the introduction of “Lightroom Classic CC” branding Don Komarechka / Photo Geek Weekly Patreon Page Lexar brand to continue manufacturing XQD cards Wikipedia page for CFexpress cards Yashica Y35 Kickstarter I’m Back digital adapter for 35mm film cameras Silberra new black & white film on indiegogo