Author: Daniel English

Which cameras were our top picks in 2025? As we’ve done in previous years, for this episode we considered all of the camera releases from 2025 and chose our favorites in various categories, including best photo camera, best hybrid mirrorless camera, best overall, and more.

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Hot on the heels of the Canon R6 Mark III, Sony announced the long-awaited A7 V. With the previous A7 IV having come out all the way back in 2021, does the new A7 V catch Sony up to the competition or leapfrog them ahead?

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Notes:

• Canon lenses of interest
  • Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens [B&H]
  • Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens [B&H]
• Sony A7 V [Sony]
• Sony A7 V Review [Petapixel]

Lucas is considering some changes to his photo backup workflow, which is an undertaking of epic proportions. Also, Canon’s new 45mm f/1.2 STM lens has us wondering if RF mount has finally reached its full potential.

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Notes:

• Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM Lens [Adorama]
• How Two Photographers Transformed RAW Photo Support on Mac [PetaPixel]

Fuji has released yet another iteration in the X-T30 line, and Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux panoramic film camera. Also, Daniel’s collection of pocketable cameras grows ever larger.

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Notes:

• Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Has Reached Prototype Stage and It’s Beautiful [PetaPixel]
• Fuji X-T30 III [B&H]
• Fujifilm X-T30 III Review: Same Price, Nearly the Same Camera [PetaPixel]
• Fuji XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS Lens [B&H]

We debate how much of photography is having an “eye” for it, versus learning the skills of using a camera. Then, we shift gears into discussing what gear we’d use to start a YouTube channel, and how we’d each approach filming and editing for a channel. Bonus: Lucas unexpectedly has to match camera brands with F1 teams.

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Notes:

• The Decisive Moment [Amazon.com]