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April 7, 2026

How Canon Sensors Work, and the Light L16 Camera

We go deep on how Canon designs its sensors, to try to answer the question of how they’re able to achieve so much speed without a stacked sensor design. Also, we rewind time a few years to look at the Light L16, which is one of the weirdest looking cameras we’ve ever seen.

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March 31, 2026

The Hope of Fujifilm Lenses To Come

Fujifilm recently ran a survey about possible new X-mount lenses, and we debate the results to decide which of these lenses we’re most interested in. Then, we take a look at a fascinating camera from 2014 with a strange feature allowing you to refocus after taking a photo. Was the Lytro Illum ahead of its time, or solving the wrong problem?

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March 24, 2026

Canon Compact Cameras And The Old Days of Nikon DSLRs

We take a look at the Nikon D2Hs, which had an unusual sensor design that we’d never seen before. Also, Canon released a list of their favorite compact cameras, which shockingly are all made by them. Finally, a new Kickstarter gives you the opportunity to buy a camera for your camera.

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March 17, 2026

Choosing a Wireless Livestream Camera Rig, and iPhones in Hollywood

Designing a wireless camera rig for livestreams has some unique challenges, and we consider the various camera and lens options to find the most viable choices. Also, iPhones are starting to be used more and more in Hollywood filmmaking, but is it a publicity stunt or a legitimate camera choice?

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March 10, 2026

CP+ 2026: Sigma Lenses, Ninja RAW, and Canon’s Weird Prototype

We cover the new gear announced at the CP+ show, including new Sigma lenses, the Ninja RAW monitor, and more. Also, what’s with Canon’s weird SLR prototype camera, and will it turn into a real product?

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March 3, 2026

Fujifilm GFX Eterna In The Wild

The Fujifilm GFX Eterna has gotten into the hands of the first reviewers, and we dig into the early results. Also, Daniel describes his new Lumix S1 II rig for shooting video. Finally, should camera companies start making left-handed cameras? 

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February 24, 2026

ISO Noise and Exposure Deep Dive

We dig into how you should set your ISO to minimize sensor noise in your photos and video. Also, IMAX released a new camera with some significant upgrades, and Nikon might be suing Viltrox for making Z-mount lenses?

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February 17, 2026

Google Clips and Daniel Buys a Camera

Daniel buys a new camera, shocking everyone, and Blackmagic has issued a recall for the Pyxis 12K sensor board. Also, Apple released a suite of their “creative” apps, and what was with the Google Clips camera?

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February 10, 2026

Our 2026 Camera Dreams and Trouble In Pyxis Paradise

We dream about 2026 and what we hope to see for new camera releases, as well as our personal plans for new gear purchases and projects we’re hoping to work on. Also, are the scattered reports of issues with the Blackmagic Pyxis 12K cause for concern?

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February 3, 2026

Fuji Telephoto Lenses, and What’s Next For Pentax?

Lucas goes shopping for a telephoto lens for his Fuji cameras, so we dig into the options and consider which one is going to give him the best shot of capturing wildlife shots for an upcoming trip. Also, apparently Leica is getting back into the camera sensor design game, and we’re curious to see what they’ve got cooking. Finally, we go through some listener feedback about Pentax and consider what might be next for them.

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