Photo Geek Weekly

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Frederick Van Johnson joins the discussion to opine on the trends in pixel binning on mobile platforms, misappropriating images, how much video resolution is really enough, and what happens when your beautiful camera design is counterfeited. All this and more - thanks as always for listening! Bonus: Watch Don's latest episode on DPReview TV, and don't forget to subscribe! Story 1: Samsung is aiming to develop 600MP image sensors (via DPReview) Story 2: Huawei ‘Accidentally’ Claims DSLR Photos Were Shot on Its Smartphones (Yet Again) (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Canon Unveils Key EOS R5 Specs: Dual IS, 4K/120fps, No-Crop 8K, and More (via PetaPixel) Related: Panasonic announces 5.9K ProRes Raw video for Lumix DC-S1H (via DPReview) Story 4: ALPA Wins Counterfeit Case in China: Cameras Are ‘Objects of Applied Art’ (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Venus Optics Laowa 100mm F/2.8 macro lens - up to 2x magnification Frederick: Lumix S1 mirrorless full-frame camera Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Frederick van Johnson: Website - This Week in Photo, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Stewart Wood joins the show to opine on macro photography, micro4/3, hacking film cameras to digital, the Porchrait Controversy and "lens bling". All this and more, thanks so much for listening! Story 1: Panasonic says: “we want to energize the Micro 4/3 as much as possible…please wait for future developments” (via 43rumors.com) Story 2: Classic Leica Film Camera Turns Digital (via Hackaday) Related: https://www.dpreview.com/news/0439105157/i-m-back-returns-to-kickstarter-with-updated-i-m-back-35-digital-back-for-old-35mm-slrs (via DPReview) Story 3: Canadian Photography Association is Asking People to Stop Taking ‘Porch Portraits’ (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Camery Geekery: MS Optics Apoqualia-G 28mm F2 M Mount Urushii Special Edition (via Japan Camera Hunter) Picks of the Week: Don: A Pringles Can as a light modifier Stewart: Heat shrink tubing as a clamp modifier for macro work. 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

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by the ever-geeky Steve Brazill to discuss some new macro cinema lenses from Cooke, colour calibration charts to the next level, a much-needed lens from Tamron and the philanthropic actions of LensCoat in this time of crisis. All this and more - thanks for listening! Be sure to watch the latest episode of DPReview TV with Don Komarechka discussing bokeh and how to be creative with vintage lenses!: Story 1: Cooke adds new lenses to its S7/i & Anamorphic/i Full Frame Plus ranges (via News Shooter) Story 2: Photographer Creates Advanced Color Chart that Blows Away Everything Else on the Market (via PetaPixel) Related: HR-1 SuperChroma website Story 3: Tamron's 70-180mm F2.8 lens should ship in mid-May for $1,199 (via DPReview) Story 4: LensCoat Shifts to Making Face Masks, Donating Them During Pandemic (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: Red/Blue Anaglyph Glasses - 50 pairs for under $10, other options available. Steve: BlackMagic ATEM Mini and ATEM Mini Pro and OBS Also: PhotoJoseph's videos relating to the ATEM Mini Bonus: Got your anaglyph glasses? check out these stereoscopic 3D macro images that Don has shot! It might impress the kids at home (and the kids at heart) for a few minutes: 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 Allan Attridge to chat about world events, photography, crazy expensive specialty cameras you will never own, and how the photography industry is helping the world. All this and more - thanks for continuing to listen! Story 1: Camranger will only deliver medical equipment if you buy their gear (via CamRanger) Story 2: Apple's latest beta suggests ProRes RAW support for Adobe apps is coming to Windows (via DPReview) Story 3: Sony Separates Camera Business Into New Corporation (via fstoppers) Story 4: Phase One Industrial launches 280MP dual-lens aerial system with four-band capture (via DPReview) Related: Phase One 280MP Aerial Solution (via PhaseOne) Story 5: Kodak is Supplying ‘Tanker Loads’ of Alcohol to NY for Hand Sanitizer (via PetaPixel) Related: Ilford Has Shut Down Film Production Until Further Notice (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: ON1 Macro Photography Online Course by Don Komarechka - now free to stream! Allan: Schitt's Creek series on Netflix 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, Jordan Drake joins to discuss a new series on DPReview TV, what to expect from the first 8K consumer offerings, the global shutdown of industry, depressing copyright stuff and fake news. It's all downhill from here. Thanks for listening! Watch Don's new series debut on DPReview TV! Story 1: Canon EOS R5: Here's why you probably don't need 8K right now (and a few reasons why you might) (via DPReview) Story 2: Nikon temporarily suspends repairs to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 (via DPreview) Related: Canon USA closes its service centers in California, Illinois and New Jersey (via DPReview) Related: Roger Cicala breaks down the do's (and don'ts) of cleaning your camera gear and workspace (via DPReview) Story 3: The Supreme Court Just Decided that States Cannot be Sued for Copyright Infringement (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Nat Geo: Those Viral Animal Photos You’ve Been Seeing on Twitter are Fake (via PetaPixel) Picks of the Week: Don: Platypod Macro Max Bundle - Platypod Max, gooseneck arms and Litra Torches to keep you busy in macro photography during your self-isolation! Jordan: Rode Wireless Go Kits 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, we celebrate as best we can that we've reached the triple digits! Trying to be positive in the world at large here, Steve Brazill joins the conversation to chat about global events, new business ventures, copyright, extreme optics and more. Join us, and thanks for listening! Story 1: Editorial: 'The world is ending, why are you still writing about cameras?' (via DPReview) Story 2: Ricoh creates startup for specialty cameras, starts with new ultra-compact selfie camera (via DPReview) Story 3: https://petapixel.com/2020/03/17/breaking-news-imaging-resource-has-been-acquired-by-madavor-media/ (via DPReview) Story 4: Photographer Finds Her Photos Have Been Stolen and Used Over 1,500 Times via PicsArt (via PetaPixel) Story 5: C-4 Precision Optics releases $39,000 4.9mm F3.5 Hyper Fisheye lens for Sony E mount (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Folding@Home - Join team Photo Geek Weekly, Team # 34931! Steve: Benro A48FD Series 4 Aluminum Monopod with 3-Leg Locking Base 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 joins the conversation to discuss the ethics of inspiration vs. plagiarism, issues with flagship cameras from Canon and Leica, and what you want in a vintage lens adapter. A fun conversation as always, thanks for listening! Story 1: Photographer Says World Press Photo Nominee 'Hijacked' Her Project (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Several Canon 1D X Mark III users are reporting issues with the OVF freezing in burst mode (via DPReview) Story 3: Leica Finally Releases the S3: A 64MP Medium Format DSLR with 4K Video (via PetaPixel) Story 4: The Holy Grail of Adapters Comes to Fujifilm X Mount (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: Panasonic 128GB CFExpress memory card Jeff: nonda USC C to USB A adapter 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, Steve Brazill sits in the co-pilot seat to discuss the impact of global health on technology, how the L-mount cameras and lenses continue to evolve, the rights of photographers refusing work and much more. It's a great conversation as always with Steve, thanks for listening! Bonus: Check out the Platyball on Kickstarter! Less than a week left to support the project and get the best ball head I've ever seen. You don't want to miss this one! Story 1: Coronavirus: Whatever happens next, COVID-19 is already having an effect on the photo industry (via DPReview) Related: Nikon Confirms that 120-300mm f/2.8 Lens is Delayed Due to Coronavirus (via PetaPixel) Related: Canon Closes Factories Due to Supply Chains Impacted by Coronavirus (via fstoppers) Story 2: The Sigma fp Will Get Cinemagraphs, 120fps RAW Video, and More in Major Firmware Update (via PetaPixel) Related: Panasonic updates its L-mount lens roadmap with two new primes, drops the 100mm F2.8 Macro (via DPReview) Story 3: DOJ Backs Christian Photographer Who is Afraid Law Will ‘Force’ Her to Shoot Same-Sex Weddings (via PetaPixel) Story 4: https://petapixel.com/2020/02/27/how-to-spot-fake-photos-of-fake-people-online/ (via PetaPixel) Story 5: Video: Mathieu Stern says LomoMod No.1 is the 'worst camera' he's ever tested (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Novoflex CASTEL-MICRO automated focusing rail Steve: Thinktank Belt System 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 sits down with Shiv Verma to discuss the latest interview with Yosuke Yamane from Panasonic (we're both fans with a bias, but its still fun), What the Nikon D6 is and isn't, Sony cutting back on upcoming camera features and still staying in the lead and our opinions of hashtag copyrights. All this and more, including a reminder that the Platyball is currently on Kickstarter and should be checked out! Story 1: Panasonic interview: 'If we stay united I think we will survive' (via DPReview) Related: Video: Panasonic demonstrates viewfinder to correct color-blindness (via DPReview) Story 2: The Nikon D6: Here are the official specifications and image samples (via DPReview) Story 3: Sony reportedly cuts planned mirrorless camera features to free up hardware for PS5 (via DPReview) Story 4: A Food Delivery Company Is Encouraging a Hashtag Which Enables It to Claim Copyright of Any Photo (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: Lumix S1H (Body only) Shiv: Lumix S1R and Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F/2.8 lens Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Shiv Verma: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jordan Drake joins the conversation again to chat about delays from Sigma, advancements from Fuji and the backlash over a former street photography ambassador for the brand and more! Jordan had his hands on the newly-announced Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark III as well, and you'll find his opinions valuable! Story 1: 'Back to the drawing board': Sigma says full-frame Foveon camera won't arrive this year (via DPReview) Story 2: Fujifilm X100V initial review: The most capable fixed-lens compact camera, ever (via DPReview) Story 3: Fujifilm pulls controversial X100V promo video due to the featured photographer's method (via DPReview) Story 4: Fujifilm says new 400MP 'pixel shift' mode is coming to its GFX 100 camera system (via DPReview) Picks of the Week: Don: Arca-Swiss clamp for Manfrotto BeFree tripods by Hejnar Photo Jordan: Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens 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 talk about what's coming from Canon, easier access to Public Domain imagery from an unlikely source, the continued contraction of the print industry and a reminder to never work for free. All this and more, thanks for listening! REMINDER: Don and Steve also produce a critique show, and the latest episode is here. Want to submit images? Check out the BehindTheShot.TV Flickr group and add an image with the tag "btscritique"! Story 1: Rumor: Canon's next mirrorless camera could have 45MP sensor with IBIS and possible 8K/30p video (via DPReview) Related: Is Canon About to Take Back Its Crown as the King of the Camera Industry? (via fstoppers) Story 2: Unsplash partners with major institutions to add modern and historical images to its library (via DPReview) Story 3: What Happens When a Major Photo Magazine Shuts Down? (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Photographer Asked to Shoot 10-Hour Wedding for Free in Exchange for Exposure to Couple’s 300 Guests (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: Breakthrough Photography - outstanding filters and somehow, even better customer service. Steve: DoubleTake by FiLMiC - iOS app for recording multiple cameras at once. 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 Komarechka is joined by Larry Becker to discuss why people covet F/0.95 and how lenses offering such apertures are becoming more available, infringing on copyrights to complain about copyright infringement, redesigned macro lenses and much more. It's a great chat with a wonderful bit of banter in the beginning - thanks for listening! Bonus: Check out the Platyball Kickstarter campaign! This little tripod head looks awesome. I had my hands on one of the prototypes which felt very solid and super easy to use. Story 1: Confirmed: Venus Optics working on new line of ultra-fast ‘Argus’ F0.95 lenses (via DPReview) Story 2: Lady Gaga Criticizes Music Pirates with Pirated Photos. Shutterstock Responds (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Back from the Drawing Board: Mitakon 85mm 1x-5x Macro Lens Redesigned (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Artist Flooded with Requests After Offering to ‘Remove Your Ex’ for $10 Per Photo (via PetaPixel) Story 5: Here’s What Happens When You Post a Photo to Instagram Hundreds of Times (via PetaPixel) Related: Digital Data [comic] (via xkcd) Picks of the Week Don: Peak Design Travel Tripod Larry: Larry's got a whole kit he puts together! It includes: - Manfrotto Pixi tabletop tripod - ULANZI Metal Smartphone Video Rig - Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone Kit for Smartphones - LitraTorch 2.0 Photo and Video Light - also available in a 2-pack Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Larry Becker: Website, New Book: Great On Camera, Facebook, Twitter, Picturing Success Podcast

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jordan Drake joins the conversation to be confused about computers, share expert opinions on the 1DX mark III video features, opine on the D780 announcement and to decipher what the heck Canon is trying to do with it's "pet projects". All this and more, thanks for listening! Story 1: AMD’s 64-Core Threadripper 3990X, only $3990! Coming February 7th (via AnandTech) Story 2: DPReview TV: Canon 1D X Mark III for video (via DPReview) Story 3: Nikon's new D780 is a Z6 in a familiar DSLR body (via DPreview) Story 4: Canon announces photographer matching service and Photo Culling plug-in for Adobe Lightroom Classic (via CanonRumors.com) Related: Kodak will shut down its Kodakit on-demand photography service in January (via DPreview) Picks of the Week: Don: Platyball Elite and Ergo Kickstarter tease - will be announced on January 15th - don't miss the launch! Jordan: Floppy Cutters, whatever those are. Bonus: Which one of these fine videos do you prefer? Leave your comments on the videos! Sadly, I cannot share the link to purchase the exact same Jordan Drake calendar that I have in my possession, but for a reasonable price you can make your own at Vistaprint with the images found here. 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 the conversation to discuss some CES news coverage from Canon, rumours from Samsung, revolutionary new battery technology and how to be a better photographer in 2020. It's a fun and (hopefully) thought-provoking conversation - thanks for listening! Story 1: Canon's EOS-1D X Mark III brings a new sensor, Dual Pixel AF and 5.5K Raw video (via DPReview) Story 1: Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S11+ sensor to use Nonacell technology (via DPReview) Story 1: New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Could Quadruple Camera Battery Life (via PetaPixel) Story 1: 10 Things Photographers Need to Stop Doing in 2020 (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: The products and services of Dan Llewellyn at maxmax.com Steve: Freewell Osmo Pocket Wide Angle Lens 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, Chris Marquardt joins the conversation for a retrospective on 2019 and some ideas moving forward about how photography will change in the coming year, as well as some rumours and business talk to round out the hour. Thanks very much for listening! Story 1: Canon to Use ‘Moving Sensor’ in EOS R Camera with Hybrid EF/RF Mount: Report (via PetaPixel) Story 2: A Client Wants All Unedited Images for a Very Small Amount: What Do You Do? (via fstoppers) Picks of the Week: Don: Sigma MC-21 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter (EF-Mount Lenses to L-Mount Camera) Chris: Kodak Ektachrome slide film - now available in 120 and 4x5 formats! Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Chris Marquardt: Website, Podcast (Tips from the Top Floor), Flickr, Twitter, Facebook