Author: Daniel English

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. 

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Links:

• FilmLab iOS app for processing film negatives [iOS App Store]
• Fuji X100VI [Adorama]
• Fujifilm X Summit 2024 Livestream [YouTube]

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.

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Links:

• Canon RF 1200mm f/8 L IS [Canon]
• OM System 150-600mm f/5-f-6.3 [B&H]
• Leica APO-TELYT-R 1600mm f/5.6 [Barnack Berek Blog]
• Mint Rollei 35AF [Photo Rumors]
• Understanding dynamic range in cameras [Cambridge in Colour]
• 16-bit sensor readout and effects on dynamic range [CineD]
• Gerald Undone’s Sony A9iii Sensor Testing [YouTube]
• RED V-Raptor X and XL with Global Shutter [PetaPixel]
• New Canon global sensors [CineD]

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.

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Links:

• Hasselblad V System [Wikipedia]
• Hasselblad 907X 50C Medium Format Digital Camera [B&H]
• Canon RF 200-800mm [Canon]
• What the heck is Alice Camera? [Micro Four Nerds]
• Alice Camera
• Previously on the show: the Moon Smart Focus which includes an iPhone in the $24,000 kit [CineD]

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.

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Links:

• (Not camera related, but show related): Sergei Krikalev, the Soviet cosmonaut who was in space when the Soviet Union fell [Wikipedia]
• Legendary Lens, the De Vere Long Tom [MF Lenses]
• Kodak Portra 160 4×5 Film [B&H]
• 4×5 Large-Format Film Cameras [B&H]
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 [B&H]

Camera straps, harnesses, and clips–all about the different ways to carry your camera(s). Also, we look at the custom camera created for filming shows for the Sphere in Las Vegas.

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Links:

• Fujifilm Natura Classica [Camera Wiki]
• The Las Vegas Sphere
• Big Sky Cinema Camera [PetaPixel]
• Camera straps and mounts
  • Peak Design Anchors with mounts for regular camera straps [Adorama]
  • Peak Design Slide Strap [Adorama]
  • Peak Design Camera Cuff Strap [Adorama]
  • Rope Strap [Cooph]
  • Camera sling strap [Amazon]
  • Money Maker harness [Hold Fast Gear]
  • SpiderPro Camera Holster [Spider]
  • Peak Design Capture Clip [Adorama]
  • Nicama Camera Chest Harness [Amazon]
  • ioe Camera Strap [Clever Supply Co]