Summary: On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Allan Attridge guest hosts with Don to discuss the Leica Q2, Canon's odd attempt at an AI-power photo sharing.... "thing", OPC Optics who now owns NetSE's assets comes clean about Meyer Optik designs and what happens when you try to make a camera lens "from scratch". All this and more banter - thanks for listening! Story 1: Just Released, the Leica Q2: A 47.3 MP Full-Frame Compact Camera and Maybe My Next Travel Camera? (via fstoppers) Story 2: Canon Unveils RAISE, An AI-Powered Photo Sharing Service (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Meyer Optik Gorlitz Admits Nocturnus was a Modified Chinese Lens (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Popular YouTube channel creates camera lens from scratch using sand and rocks (via DPReview) Bonus: Join Don Komarechka on 2019 workshops including a photographer's dream tour of Iceland! Picks of the Week: Don: Nitecore C1 / Concept 1 1800 lumen pocket flashlight Allan: IKEA lamp as the primary component in a DIY "beauty dish": Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Allan Attridge: Website, Two Hosers Podcast, E-Mail, Facebook
