The Camera Gear Podcast

We dig through our inbox and cover some listener mail from recent episodes. Also, Fuji came out with a 400mm telephoto that sits oddly close to some of the other lenses in their lineup, and OM System has (finally?) come out with a new PEN camera that has our interest.

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Notes:

Fujifilm XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR Lens

Fujifilm XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens

OM SYSTEM PEN Camera

We cover cameras old and new in this Episode 200 extravaganza, starting with a look at Daniel’s various travel cameras and debating whether he needs another action camera to add to the mix. Then, we do a deep dive into several old film and digital cameras we came across recently–including a few legendary lenses.

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Notes:

Ricoh GR IV

Insta360 Luna Ultra

GoPro Mission 1 Pro

GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS

Sony ZV-1 II

Canon PowerShot V1

Lucas is back from his Alaskan cruise adventure, and we hear about the ups and downs of his photography experience on the trip as well as some surprising learnings about wildlife photography. Also, we cover some listener feedback and talk about one of Seattle’s best-known camera stores.

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We tackle a listener question about budget-friendly options for a camera and lenses for an upcoming trip to Japan. Then, we look at some surprising developments in camera news. Also, is GoPro going to sell the company?

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Notes:

Camera Price Buster

Tamron’s OEM Lens Sales Plummet As Company Considers Sony’s Takeover [PetaPixel]

RED’s Compressed RAW Patent Invalidated in Japan [CineD]

GoPro Says Its Sale Process Is in the Later Stages – Camera Sales Fall 38%, Cash Down to $27 Million [CineD]

We run down some of the recent Fuji X-T6 rumors ahead of its (rumored) announcement date, and reflect on our first wedding photography gig.

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