Camera Gear Podcast Posts

To start off 2025, we run through some of the biggest rumors from Canon, Fuji, and Sony and discuss what we’re expecting to see. And in news we’ve all been waiting for, Lucas finally bought that Pentax 17.

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Notes:

• John Kraus Photos – photographer who covers rocket launches
• Fuji GFX100RF fixed-lens rangefinder camera rumor [Fuji Rumors]
• Possible Sony A7V camera registration in China [Sony Alpha Rumors]

We reflect on the big news of the year and discuss some big stories and releases for each camera brand. Also, today’s question is: do you touch the back screen of your mirrorless camera to set focus?

New announcement: You can now support us on Patreon! The weekly show will be staying exactly the same, but if you want to contribute to our hosting costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast

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Links:

• Canon
  • Sigma Introduces Lenses for Canon RF Mount
  • Canon R5 II Press Release
  • We covered the Canon R5 II in episode 95
• Fuji
  • Fujifilm X100VI Press Release
  • Fujifilm X-M5 Press Release
  • We covered the X100VI in episode 74
  • We covered the X-M5 in episode 106
• Leica
  • Leica Q3 43
  • Leica D-Lux 8
  • We covered the Leica Q3 43 in episode 108
  • We covered the Leica D-Lux 8 in episode 92
• Pixii
  • Pixii Max
  • We covered Pixii (although not this camera) in episode 49
• Nikon / RED
  • Nikon to Acquire US Cinema Camera Manufacturer RED
  • Nikon Z6III Press Release
  • We covered Nikon buying RED in episode 76
  • We covered the Nikon Z6III in episode 91
• OM System
  • OM-1 Mark II Press Release
  • We covered the OM-1 Mark II in episode 77
• Panasonic
  • Panasonic S9 Press Release
  • We covered the Panasonic S9 in episode 88
• Pentax / Ricoh
  • Pentax 17
  • Ricoh GRIII HDF
  • We covered the Pentax 17 in episode 90
  • We covered the Ricoh GRIII HDF in episode 80
• Sony
  • Sony A9 III Press Release
  • Sony A1 II
  • Sony 28-70 f/2 GM
  • We covered the Sony A9 III in episode 60
  • We covered the Sony A1 Ii in episode 113
  • We covered the Sony 28-70 f/2 in episode 113
• Blackmagic
  • Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K
  • Blackmagic Pyxis 6K
  • We covered the Ursa Cine 12K and Pyxis in episode 84

We return to software this week, with a look at the notable new features in Final Cut Pro 11 and DaVinci Resolve 19.1. Also, Canon expanded their lineup of “hybrid” photo/video RF mount lenses.

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Links:

• Canon press release about new hybrid lenses [Canon]
• Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens [B&H]
• Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 VCM Lens [B&H]
• Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM Z Lens [B&H]
• Final Cut Pro 11 Press Release [Apple]
• Davinci Resolve Studio 19.1 Release Notes [Blackmagic]

This week, we look at a new entry-level Nikon Z-mount camera, two recently-announced DJI drones, and a weird Hasselblad digital camera that we’d never seen before. Also, Lucas gives his hands-on impressions of the new 12.9” M4 iPad Pro.

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Links:

• Hasselblad Lunar Limited Edition Mirrorless Camera [KEH]
• DJI Neo Drone [DJI]
• DJI Goggles N3 [DJI]
• DJI Air 3S [DJI]
• DJI Mavic 3 Classic [DJI]
• Nikon Z50 II [B&H]
• Fuji X-M5 [B&H]
• Canon R50 [B&H]

We cover some strange camera gear in this episode, including the alleged smallest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera, a knockoff Noct lens, and a product that purports to allow you to convert a film camera to digital. Also, Leica released a new version of the Q3 with a longer lens, but which focal length is better?

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Some links below to product sites are affiliate links and may result in a commission to the Camera Gear Podcast.

Links:

• Leica Q3 43 Camera [B&H]
• Movie Corner
  • Canon XL-1 [Canon Camera Museum]
  • Beastgrip DOF Adapter MK3 [Beastgrip]
• Atra Lab Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 [PetaPixel]
• I’m Back Digital Film Back [New Atlas]
• MiMi – Micro Mirrorless Yashica – I’m Back [Kickstarter]