This week we take a deeper look at two new film cameras, the MiNT Rollei 35AF and Pentax 17. Also, the Lumix 26mm f/8 pancake lens is hiding a secret, and Lucas is researching bikes as if it’s a camera purchase. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email…

We discuss the different gear we use for holding and moving cameras, including tripods, gimbals, sliders, steadicams, and more. Also, several bits of cinema camera news and our thoughts on superzoom lenses. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us d…

Davinci Resolve 19 is out of beta, and we’re excited about several of the new features. We also discuss several lenses, including the Sigma 28-105 f/2.8, rumors of a Tamron superzoom, and a legendary lens from 1961. Finally, Lucas had the chance to take photos at a race and we talk about his experience shooting fast cars with an X-T5. Want to send …

For most episodes of this show, we rely on experts to come and talk to us about a specific topic. We value the experiences and knowledges of people who know a lot about a brand or a style of camera to teach us something that we didn't already know. For Episode 76 however, we decided to go with something the Camerosity hosts are already experts on, …

In our 100th episode, we cover the new PolarPro LightLeak “vibe” lenses and retrospect on our journey with cameras over the past two years. Thanks for being with us for these past 100 episodes of the show! Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us di…

We return to the topic of smartphone photography this week and discuss some of the current trends in phone cameras, especially with the release of the Google Pixel 9 Pro. Also, Lucas fills us in on the movie Twisters, which apparently has some camera gear-related drama. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check…

The Nikon Z6III has an issue with exposure in shadows while shooting in log, so we dig into it to try to understand what’s going on. Then, Lucas compares the D850 to modern mirrorless cameras and yearns for the days of the DSLR. Also, should we 3D print a medium-format film camera, and what’s with the vest that every Olympics photographer wears? Wa…

A brand of camera that we've talked quite a bit about on this show is Pentax, but in every episode where this brand came up, the same book and author gets brought up as a great resource for screw mount Pentax and Takumar lenses, which is "The Ultimate/Definitive Asahi Pentax Collector's Guide 1952-1977" by Gerjan van Oosten. While this is a great b…

In this meandering episode, we cover three unique lenses that came out in the past few months, and discuss an interesting article about which focal length most closely matches human vision. Also, is Fuji working on a fixed-lens GFX camera? Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cam…

This week, we cover the Canon R5 Mark II, which–spoiler alert–might be the flagship Canon camera for those of us who don’t shoot sports professionally. Also, Lucas’ film adventures continue. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at camer…

We take a close look at the recently-announced Canon R1 and try to determine if it’s Canon’s true flagship camera. Should every pro photographer buy an R1? Also, Lucas finally got some hands-on time with the Nikon Z6 III. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com…

As the world's first, number one, and only open source film photography podcast, we take pride in that in each episode you all get to influence the discussions we have. For Episode 74, we decided to take it a step farther and dedicate the entire episode to two broad topics that listeners of this show have suggested to us. The first is to cover the …

We dig into the new Canon C400 cinema camera, but because this is the Camera Gear Podcast, this episode also includes a discussion on weird film stocks, a comparison of digital photo frame options, and a brief update on the Nikon Z6 III. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://camer…

For the second episode in a row, we promised to deliver a thrilling discussion about two brands of Japanese cameras that have more in common than you might think. Fuji and Ricoh both started making products for the photography industry right before the war, but originally started out in different industries, for Fuji, it was celluloid plastics and …

We discuss a recent interview that may have revealed Fuji’s inventory strategy, the new 7.0 firmware for the X-H2S, and take a closer look at the Sigma 28-45 f/1.8 full-frame lens. Also, Lucas got a Synology, and it turns out the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? …

Nikon released the Z6 III, which has some pretty interesting features and trade-offs that we get into in this show. Also, where’s our Fuji firmware update? Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Some links …

Pentax is releasing a new film camera in 2024? As you might imagine, this has our attention. Also, Fuji continues to expand the wildly popular Instax line. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Some links …

We return with the first episode with all four hosts in nearly two months with a great show. We had plans to discuss Fuji and Ricoh on this episode, but like our reputation as the first and only open source film photography podcast, sometimes things don't go as planned. Recorded within a week of the release of the new half-frame Pentax 17 and a vid…

This week we discuss Panasonic’s other new camera, the GH7, and why we’re excited about this latest addition to the GH series. Maybe Micro 4/3 isn’t dead after all! We also cover a few of the interesting high-end video lenses that would pair well with the camera. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out ou…

As promised, here is the second half of the first ever two part episode in the Camerosity Podcast's history! This one features your two favorite Camerosity hosts Theo and Mike, but unlike in the first half, we had the call in lines open. Joining us are returning callers Brian Howard, Ira Cohen, Mark Faulkner, Patrick Casey, Will Pinkham, and first …

In what has been the most hectic period of the podcasts history, Paul went on a month's long vacation to Ireland, Theo became the most important man in Corporate Australia, Anthony's personal life dialed it up a notch, and Mike became Mr. Soccer Tournament Man so the scheduling of four hosts in three different time zones, two continents, and one po…

The Lumix S9 is a rather unusual camera from Panasonic that we definitely have some thoughts on, so we go deep in this episode on its specs and details. Also, we compare the value of the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K and the Pyxis, and retrospect on a few recent video and photo shoots. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about t…

Surprising no one, we managed to spend almost an entire episode talking about the newly announced Fuji X-T50. Also, we have a few thoughts on the new 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 kit lens. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@…

We’re back from vacation, with plenty of recent photography experiences to discuss–comparing the Fuji X-T3 and X-T5 image quality, our thoughts on various lenses for travel, and whether it’s worth it to take a film camera on vacation. Also, we take a look at the new iPad Pro models, as well as Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad. Want to send us a question or…

We cover some of the noteworthy announcements from the NAB 2024 show–there’s a lot of new camera gear to be excited about, and we’re here for it. Lucas also shares some of his research on working with Blackmagic Raw files in Resolve, and we try to decide how many new external SSDs we’ll need to buy if we take on a raw video workflow. Want to send u…

All about Blackmagic’s new cameras–the PYXIS 6K box camera and URSA Cine 12K cinema camera. We cover the new announcements and give our thoughts about the feature set and who these cameras might be for. Also, Blackmagic released a new micro color panel that looks interesting, and Canon seems to be opening up the RF mount….sort of. Want to send us a…

Is it a coincidence or did we plan it all along? Episode 70 of the Camerosity Podcast is all about the 70s! In this episode, the gang does our best to fit the best, the worst, and other noteworthy camera and photographic advancements of an entire decade into a 104 minute podcast! Joining Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike on this episode are returning c…

We focus on Sony today and talk about their strengths, weaknesses, and what we’d like to see from them next, as well as our thoughts on their current camera and lens lineup. We made the Sonybros wait a while for this one, but we’re making up for it with our longest camera company deep dive yet. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn m…

Reviews are out on the Sony Burano, and we dig into some of the surprising results. Also, we try to give a brief highlight on the Blackmagic NAB announcements, but end up talking about it for much longer than expected (and don’t worry, there’s more coming from us). Also, Sigma releases a new lens, and Lucas thinks Daniel should fully embrace a new …

In the 68 previous episodes of the Camerosity Podcast, we've had the pleasure of talking to a wide variety of fascinating guests. We've had collectors, historians, former Kodak employees, camera repair technicians, and a variety of other bloggers and other assorted people in the industry. Each of those people were fascinating guests, but each had a…

We go deep on Nikon this week to discuss their strengths and weaknesses, as well as an overview of their current lineup and what we’re hoping to see next from them. Also, our experiences shooting the recent solar eclipse. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com…

This week, we dive into Fuji and cover their strengths and weaknesses, as well as what we’d like to see from them next. Also, Sony announced some upcoming new firmware updates, and the new Ricoh GR IIIx looks like an interesting point and shoot option. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website a…

For this, the 68th episode of the World's Number One Open Source Film Photography Podcast, the gang invited our friend and film photographer Johnny Martyr to share with us his love of Leicas. As is the case any time the topic of cameras made by everyone's favorite Wetzlar based company is mentioned, the Force™ beckons our own resident Leica Master,…

We take a close look at Panasonic’s camera business this week and discuss their strengths, weaknesses, and what might be coming next. Also, Logitech released a micro 4/3 webcam, and Lucas discovered another interesting point-and-shoot camera, this time from Leica. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out o…

We continue our camera brand series with a deep dive on Canon, but also cover the Nikon Coolpix and similar point-and-shoot cameras, as well as some updates on the upcoming Mint Rollei 35AF, our experience using AI podcast editing tools, and more. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at htt…

There's the old saying "If you're going to shoot the king, don't miss..." In a recent episode of a rival podcast, shots were fired at the Camerosity crew, especially Mike for a perceived slight given by us. War was declared and many casualties were sure to ensue. Would the world's first and only open source photography podcast respond? Of course we…

More on the Fuji X100VI, including release hype, initial reviews, and our thoughts on who might be buying one. Also, we begin a new series of deep dives on camera manufacturers, starting with OM System. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us direc…

We discuss the implications of Nikon buying RED, and look at the new Leica SL3. Also, a new Sigma lens looks pretty interesting for astrophotography. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Some links below …

The Camerosity Podcast goes full Reddit with our first ever Ask Me Anything, or more appropriately, Ask Us Anything. Over the week prior to the recording, the guys solicited questions from our listeners through our official Facebook and Instagram sites and our Discord server. The questions could truly be anything, so while we expected to get a lot …

We answer a listener question about which camera to choose for shooting uncropped 4K60 video, reflect on a recent event shoot, and talk about Zoom’s new 32-bit float handheld audio recorders. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at came…

The long-awaited Fuji X100VI is finally here, along with a few other announcements from the Fujifilm X Summit that we’re excited about. Also, Lucas takes the next step in his film photography journey. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directl…

For regular listeners of this show, the gang usually records each episode during the evening for listeners in the United States. For those of you on Theo's side of the planet, it is either late morning or midday the next day, but this time slot is not good for listeners in Europe or Africa. While we've had some graveyard shifters call us, we like t…

We discuss the Kodak Super 8 film video camera, Fuji GFX100 II video test results, new film stocks, and more. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Some links below to product sites are affiliate links and…

We go deep on global camera sensors and talk about recent test results for the Sony A9iii, as well as the new global sensor variants of the RED V-Raptor. Also, Lucas covers the most expensive–and heaviest–legendary lens yet. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.…

Edelkrone’s crazy motorized tripod isn’t quite what it seems, and DJI has a new version of their wireless mic system. Also, Lucas is apparently really into flash photography now. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast…

For this, the 64th episode of the Camerosity Podcast, the gang finally devotes our full attention to one of the most popular brands of cameras ever made. A camera brand that was so popular, they named the entire company after it, the Rolleiflex! Originally founded by two ex Voigtländer employees who had an idea on how to build a better soldier's ca…

We cover rumors about a new Hasselblad camera, an unusual Canon lens that had previously escaped our notice, and the strange upcoming Alice Camera. Also, Lucas considers getting into flash photography. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us direct…

We talk about some strange cameras, including an E-mount camcorder, artisan handcrafted box cameras, and the largest film camera ever made. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Some links below to product…

We debate why point-and-shoot digital cameras are still a surprisingly large market in 2024, leading into a discussion of some upcoming rumors for the Fuji X100V successor, Leica SL3, and more. Also, one of the rarest legendary lenses yet, and Lucas gives us a list of his favorite 2023-released movies. Want to send us a question or comment, or just…

In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was the home of the Twelve Olympian Gods, Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, and others looked upon the mortals of the world and accepted their worship. In modern times, Mount Olympus is also home to the Camerosity Podcast where Anthony, Paul, Theo, and Mike gaze down upon their followers, accepting tributes and praise. N…