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Author: Daniel English

July 29, 2025

144: Peak Design Pro Tripods and Weird Camera Rig Accessories

In this episode, we cover some of the strangest camera rig parts we’ve ever seen. Then, we look at a few updates in the world of tripods, including new contenders from Peak Design, Smallrig, and Manfrotto, and reflect on some recent shoots where we used the Sachtler Flowtech 75 and Smallrig FreeBlazer. In other news, Fuji trickled out more information on the GFX Eterna, and the Nexus G1 is apparently still on the way.

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July 22, 2025

143: How Do You Organize Your Videos?

Lucas needs to organize his video library, so we talk through some options for how he could approach it. Also, a flurry of new firmware releases is bringing some exciting new features to various cameras, and Leica is releasing a monochrome film stock.

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July 15, 2025

142: Are We Doing White Balance Wrong?

We dig into some of the details of white balance for photo and video, and consider whether our existing approach is correct or not. Also, is it ever worth it to buy camera and lens warranties?

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July 8, 2025

141: The Future of Blackmagic’s Cameras, New Cine Lenses, and Deals for Days

We discuss our future plans for getting into higher-end video projects and consider what the future holds for Blackmagic with their RGBW sensor design and recent camera releases. Then, we cover a number of new cine prime and zoom releases and debate their pros and cons. Also, Daniel received his Lumix S1 II, and you won’t believe the continuing success he has with getting deals on L-mount gear…

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July 1, 2025

140: Fuji X-E5 and XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR

The Fuji X-E5 has been announced, and we have some thoughts about how it fits into their overall lineup of cameras. Also, Viltrox released an extraordinarily expensive cine zoom, and we learned more about how the TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 lens works from one of our listeners.

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June 24, 2025

139: Faster Photo Editing and Sigma Rumors

Daniel has found an interesting way to make photo editing much faster, and Sigma has some rumored lenses we’re anxious to see. Also, Lucas has a few gripes about the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2.

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June 17, 2025

138: The FX2 and Sony’s Future Cameras

Sony’s new FX2 has us a bit confused, and we debate what it indicates about Sony’s roadmap of future sensors and cameras, and what we expect to see next from Sony.

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June 10, 2025

137: Fuji X half

The Fuji X half might be one of the most unique digital cameras we’ve ever seen, and boy do we have thoughts. Also, Lucas got his film photos back from our recent Japan trip, and we have an exciting new addition to our interview filming setup.

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June 3, 2025

136: DJI Mavic 4 Pro and Lumix 24-60 f/2.8

We continue discussing Panasonic’s recent announcements by talking about the Lumix S1 IIe as well as the new 24-60 f/2.8 L-mount lens. Also, DJI’s new Mavic 4 Pro caught our eye, but will we ever be able to buy one?

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May 27, 2025

135: Panasonic Lumix S1 II Super Episode

Panasonic announced the Lumix S1 II, and we just have one question: is this the camera of Daniel’s dreams?

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