Photo Geek Weekly

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill once again sits in the copilot seat for an engaging discussion on high resolution sensors, poor resolving macro lenses, what to do to keep all of your data safe and so much more. Enjoy the geeky conversation! Oh, and be sure to check out the first episode of the Behind the Shot Critique show that Steve and I recorded together. Feedback welcome!: Story 1: 75MP Canon ‘EOS Rs’ with Dual Card Slots Coming in February 2020: Report (via PetaPixel) Related: The Nikon D6 Could Be Announced in February With These Specifications (via fstoppers) Story 2: ZY Optics Unveils Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5x Super Macro Lens (via PetaPixel) Related: Venus Optics adds Canon RF, Nikon Z mount options to three of its most popular lenses (via DPReview) Related: A Comparison of All High Magnification Camera Lenses (via PetaPixel) Story 3: RAID/NAS/DAS 101: Running Out of Storage Space (via PetaPixel) Story 4: The Motorola One Hyper tosses a 64MP main cam, 32MP selfie cam inside a $400 phone (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Venus Optics Laowa 25mm F/2.8 2.5x-5x Super Macro Lens Steve: Lit Wireless Solar PowerBank Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Chris Niccolls from DPReview TV to discuss technology trends, semiconductor partnerships, photographers with the wrong attitudes and something new from Tetenal. Honestly, it's FAR more interesting a discussion than I make it sound! My favourite conversation with Chris on this podcast, thanks for listening! Bonus: DPReview TV episode with Chris and Don talking about ultraviolet macro photography: Story 1: Panasonic to sell remaining stake in semiconductor joint venture in face of ‘aggressive’ competition (via DPReview) Story 2: Sony forms new AI organization to develop new tech for cameras and more (via DPReview) Related: Sony Now #2 in Digital Camera Sales as Nikon Falls to #3 (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Christian Photographer Sues City Over Law that Could ‘Force’ Her to Shoot Same-Sex Weddings (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Tetenal to offer 'Magic-Box' single-roll film developing kits for testing the waters (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Nitecore TM03 CRI flashlight - 2800 lumens of high quality light! Chris: Haida M10 Filter Holder Kit Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Chris Niccolls: DPReviewTV (youtube), Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Lensrentals.com legend Roger Cicala to geek out over exotic lenses, patents, optical designs and the future of photography. One of the best discussions from someone who knows the industry inside and out - don't miss this one! Story 1: Olympus May Cut Jobs in Aggressive Push to Increase Margins, saying every option (also sale) is on the table for the Imaging Business (via 43rumors.com) Story 2: What's a Parfocal Lens and Why Is It so Important? (via fstoppers) Story 3: Canon Patents Crazy 18mm f/1.0 Lens and Two Ultra-Wide Angle f/1.2 Primes (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Sigma’s 24-70mm f/2.8 ART Lens for E-Mount is Half the Price of Sony’s Version (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week Don: Platypod Max Macro Bundle - base, four gooseneck arms and two Litra torches at a great price. Roger: Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD - available in Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. Bonus - What Don created the day of recording this episode with the Platypod Max Macro Bundle: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Roger Cicala: Lens Rentals website, Lens Rentals Blog, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins the conversation on new firmware updates for many Lumix cameras, Adobe's efforts to authenticate images and detect edits, what your new computer should have for editing images, copyright rulings and why Photoshop should stay on the desktop. Always a fun chat with Steve, thanks for listening! REMINDER! Steve and Don will be launching a critique show soon! You can join the Behind The Shot Flickr group and add images with the tag btscritique to put your images up for a possible critique! Story 1: Panasonic firmware adds to GH5, GH5S, G9, S1 and S1R, including G9 video boost (via DPReview) Related: New Panasonic lenses announced! (via l-rumors.com) Story 21: Adobe Wants to Help ‘Authenticate’ Your Photos: What Should Photographers Think? (via PetaPixel) Related: Adobe Shows Off AI Tool that Can Detect and Undo Photo Manipulation (via PetaPixel) Story 3: AMD’s New 32-Core Threadripper CPU Promises Huge Performance Boost for Adobe Users (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Does a plaintiff claiming unlawful removal of copyright management information have to own a registered copyright? (via internetcases) Bonus: Photo Copyright Registration Workflow (via behindtheshot.tv) Story 5: Photoshop for iPad is Getting Terrible Early Reviews (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Yongnuo YN-14EX II ring flash for Canon (but hey, use it in manual mode on any camera!) Steve: Hipstamatic Classic app Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brokaw joins to discuss the resurgence of film shooting, the failure of the RED Hydrogen project, internet rage over post-processing and what happens when marketers get crazy ideas. If you like Photo Geek Weekly, you'll love this episode. :) REMINDER! Steve and Don will be launching a critique show soon! You can join the Behind The Shot Flickr group and add images with the tag btscritique to put your images up for a possible critique! Story 1: Ilford Photo updates its Multigrade darkroom paper, introduces Ortho Plus film in smaller formats (via DPReview) Story 2: RED founder Jim Jannard announces retirement, shuts down Hydrogen phone project (via DPReview) Story 3: Parents Outraged by Photo Retouching Services Offered by 8-Year-Old’s School (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Samsung’s Galaxy S10 #SpaceSelfie satellite left hanging from tree on Michigan farm (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Pick up an unlocked RED Hydrogen on eBay for USD$179.95 Steve: Profoto B2 250 Air TTL Location Kit Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brokaw: Portfolio Website, Film Photography Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jordan Drake sits in the co-pilot seat to chat about fancy new cameras from Canon and Fujifilm, the world's smallest imaging sensor, brand erosion in the digital era and how censorship affects artists on an international scale. Always a great discussion - thanks for listening! Story 1: Canon aims to please professionals with the EOS-1D X Mark III (via DPReview) Story 2: Our Fujifilm X-Pro3 initial review: What's new, how it compares (via DPReview) Story 3: OmniVision has created the world's smallest commercially-available image sensor (via DPReview) Story 4: Top Leica Expert Says Farewell: ‘Soul of Leica Products Has Been Eradicated’ (via PetaPixel) Story 5: An Iranian Music Streaming Site Is Removing Women From Their Own Album Covers Due to Strict Censorship Laws (via fstoppers) Picks of the week: Don: Stereo Photo Maker - free software to work with stereoscopic 3D images that you can create right now with your regular camera. Just move a little laterally by shifting your weight from one leg to the other and take two photos! Jordan: Book - The Filmmaker's Eye: The Language of the Lens: The Power of Lenses and the Expressive Cinematic Image Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jordan Drake: DPReview TV, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins Don to discuss the magical "F/0.95", a possible solution for blown highlights in future sensor designs, how Google and Apple push the envelope and Canon gives in to pressure and provides camera features that should have been there to begin with. All this and more! Thanks as always for listening. REMINDER! Steve and Don will be launching a critique show soon! You can join the Behind The Shot Flickr group and add images with the hashtag #btscritique to put your images up for a possible critique! Story 1: The Negative Reaction to Nikon’s Noct Lens is a Symptom of a Much Larger Problem (via PetaPixel) Related: This Rumiere 75mm f/0,95 lens will be available as native L-mount version for an estimated price of $4,000 (via L-Rumors) Related: Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH vs. the new Nikon Z-Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens (via Leica Rumors) Story 2: New Image Sensor Could Make Blown Highlights a Thing of the Past (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Google Pixel 4 adds telephoto lens, improved portrait mode and HDR in live view (via DPReview) Related: Using an iPhone 11 Pro to Capture the Northern Lights (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Canon Announces Firmware Update to Enable 24p Video on Previously Crippled Cameras (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: Westphalia-Photokina Germany Workshop Tour with Princeton Photo Workshop ON1 Photo RAW 2020 Steve: Ultimate Ears Microsonic Musician Earplugs Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jeff Harmon chimes in to discuss the latest cameras upcoming from Pentax and Sony, pushing optical limits for new views of the night sky, the grey areas of copyright and when to stop it with the megapixels already. All this and more, thanks to everyone for listening! Story 1: First Look: This is the Upcoming Pentax APS-C Flagship DSLR (via PetaPixel) Related: Sony a9 II has a refined design and more pro-oriented features (via DPReview) Story 2: The world's largest optical lens has been delivered for a $168M, 3.2-gigapixel telescope camera (via DPReview) Related: Single metalens focuses all colors of the rainbow in one point; opens new possibilities in virtual, augmented reality (via phys.org) Story 3: Is This Plagiarism or Crazy Coincidence in Landscape Photography? (via PetaPixel) Related: The Red Bus - Copyright (via copyrightuser.org) Story 4: Samsung Galaxy S11 Will Boast 108MP Main Camera and 5x Zoom: Report (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platypod Gooseneck arms (Note: These will be available to purchase again in November) Jeff: A "rocket blower" of any brand or size to help keep the dust off of your camera sensor and lenses Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jeff Harmon: Website, PhotoTaco Podcast, Master Photography Podcast, Facebook, Instagram, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by recurring guest Allan Attridge to opine on many things related to cinema and videography from cameras to lenses, and where Phase One is going with a departure from the standard medium format body. For a laugh or maybe some serious consideration, we finish with a story about weaponizing your camera, or at least your flash. All this and more - thanks for listening! Story 1: Canon C500 Mark II First Look – 6K, Full Frame, Cinema RAW Light, Modular Concept (via Cinema5D) Related: Sony FX9 Announced – Full-Frame, Fast Hybrid Autofocus, Dual ISO Camera (via Cinema5D) Related: Atomos shares info on S1H ProRes Raw update, to offer 16-bit Raw capture with Sony FX9 (via DPReview) Story 2: Nitecore leaps into the world of optics with 5 new full-frame cinema lenses (via DPReview) Related: Samyang's new XEEN CF Cine Prime full-frame lenses detailed ahead of Q3 launch (via DPReview) Story 3: Phase One announces new XT camera system (via DPReview) Story 4: The Flash as a Self-Defense Weapon (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Convoy S2+ 6W UV LED flashlight Allan: FD-EF lens adapter Bonus: A look at Don's setup with his pick of the week, imaging some fluorescing diamonds: Visible light: UV Fluorescence: Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Allan Attridge: Website, Two Hosers Podcast, E-Mail, Facebook

On this episode of Photo geek Weekly, Steve Brazill is the perfect guest host to discuss ProGrade memory card "enhancements", Canon's latest camera leaks, third part battery innovations and when chain letters emerge on social media. Worth the listen! :) Story 1: ProGrade launches Refresh Pro, a program for monitoring and ‘refreshing’ your memory cards (via DPReview) Story 2: Canon Australia shares accidental ‘first look’ at EOS M6 Mark II, EOS 90D cameras (via DPReview) Story 3: Nitecore announces ‘world’s first’ smart battery for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras (via DPReview) Story 4: Instagram Says Viral Meme About New Content ‘Rule’ is a Hoax (via PetaPixel) Bonus: The answer to why 23.97 and 29.97 framerates exist! (Standup Maths via YouTube) Bonus: Shout out to The Sound Professionals for their awesome customer service! Picks of the Week: Don: Out of Chicago Photo Conferences and Princeton Photo Workshops Steve: Rode Wireless Go Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill jumps back into the conversation about the latest pocket cinema camera from Blackmagic, the contoversy of ethics, morality, legality, and the public perception of photography, Adobe's August update for photographers and ransomware right on your camera. Lots to talk and think about here, thanks as always for listening! Story 1: Blackmagic Design unveils the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K (via DPReview) Story 2: This Street Photographer Became the Target of an Online Witch Hunt (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Adobe's August update adds ‘GPU Accelerated Editing’ to Lightroom Classic, Camera Raw (via DPReview) Story 4: PSA: Canon DSLRs are Vulnerable to Ransomware, Update Yours Now (via PetaPixel) Bonus: Join the Behind the Shot Flickr Group! Interesting things will be happening. Picks of the Week: Don: Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic Paper - if you've got an interest in a 24" roll, buy the sample 16.4' roll, far better value than the full 39' roll! Steve: DJI Osmo Pocket - and optional accessories extend functionality. Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, I am joined by none other than Brian Matiash to dig into some geeky photo stories, starting with the state of industry sales and how camera manufacturers are adapting. We carry on with 108MP smartphone images, celebrities/public figures disregarding copyright, and all the way back to World War II for a look at how recon planes were able to take photos at night: flash bombs. A fun episode, thanks for listening! Story 1: Nikon CEO Expects Imaging Business Profits to Grow 80% in Three Years (via PetaPixel) Related: Canon Might Be in Trouble, and It's Not Just the Nosedive in Sales (via fstoppers) Story 2: Xiaomi and Samsung Tease Upcoming Smartphone with 108MP Image Sensor (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Elon Musk is Blocking People Who Say Photographers Should Be Credited (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Photoflash Bombs Were Once Used to Light Nighttime Aerial Photos (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platypod Max, which I like to use as a sort of "base of operations" to attach a bunch of stuff to either in studio or in the field. Brian: Gnarbox, a really cool tool to backup and transfer your images in the field. Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Brian Matiash: Website, No Name Photo Show (Podcast), Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jordan Drake joins the conversation for an in-depth discussion about so many things: The future products from RED, the future of the point&shoot space, the future of social media and the future of personal visual augmentation! We're thinking well beyond the present in this episode, and it's fun to see where things are going. :) Thanks for listening! Story 1: Hydrogen Update July 23rd 2019 by Jim Jannard (via H4Vuser.net) Related: KOMODO... by Jarred Land (via REDuser.net) Story 2: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII: What you need to know (via DPReview) Story 3: Instagram Deletes Dozens of Accounts With Millions of Followers Without Warning (via fstoppers) Related: Instagram users are risking their health for images at Spain's toxic Monte Neme lake (via DPReview) Related: US senator targets ‘addictive’ social media features with newly proposed SMART Act (via DPReview) Story 4: Scientists Create Contact Lenses That Zoom with Blinks and Looks (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Irix 150mm F/2.8 Dragonfly Macro lens (or, buy in Canada) Jordan: Leica DG Vario 10-25mm F/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds (or, buy in Canada) Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Jordan Drake: DPReview TV, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Steve Brazill to discuss the new offerings from Sony and Sigma, possible revisions to US Copyright for "small claims", "drop-in" filters for mirrorless lens adapters and much more. Another great episode, thanks for listening! Story 1: Sony Unveils a7R IV: The World’s First 61MP Full-Frame Camera (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Sigma announces ultra-compact 'fp' L-mount camera, teases full-frame Foveon sensor (via DPReview) Story 3: https://petapixel.com/2019/07/19/major-case-act-copyright-legislation-passed-by-senate-judiciary-committee/ (via PetaPixel) Related: Photographer Loses Battle Against Andy Warhol Estate, Judge Says Warhol Surpassed Copyright (via fstoppers) Bonus: Behind the Shot: Copyright for Photographers Story 4: Aurora Aperture launches Adapter Mount Format drop-in filters for mirrorless cameras (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Meyer Optik Trioplan 100 - either the current version or the new model out in September! Steve: B&H Deal Zone - excellent deals on photo stuff you didn't think you needed! Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Steve Brazill: Podcast: Behind the Shot, Website, Twitter, Instagram, 500px, Facebook

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, fellow macro photographer Stewart Wood joins the conversation for a geeky discussion about lenses and theoretically perfect optics, a new way to view light and what happens when someone ELSE uploads your images to a stock photo website to profit off your work. All this and more - thanks for listening! Story 1: Goodbye Aberration: Physicist Solves 2,000-Year-Old Optical Problem (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Irix teases its first cine lens, a 150mm T3.0 1:1 Macro lens for EF, Sony E, MFT and PL mounts (via DPReview) Story 3: Scientists create an "eye on reality" camera that sees invisible light (via Big Think) Story 4: Thieves May Be Selling Your Photos on Shutterstock (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platypod Ultra - tabletop tripod that also makes for a great macro light stand! Stewart: Apexel 12x - 24x macro lens for smartphones Bonus: Pre-order Don's new book, Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet now that the Kickstarter has ended! Thanks to everyone who has so far supported the project. Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Stewart Wood: YouTube, Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group - The Macro World