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The PetaPixel Podcast

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A photography podcast. Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join PetaPixel's Editor-in-Chief Jaron Schneider for a weekly discussion on current events in the photo industry, camera equipment, technology, culture, and more.
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Sony's New 247MP Sensor and Fuji X100VI Craziness Continues

This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by OM SYSTEM. Right now, they’ve got deals that’ll have you upgrading your camera gear. For example, the shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, and crushproof Tough TG-7 is a camera that’s as rugged as your adventures that is available now for $50 off: $499.99. That is not all though! Nearly all M.Zuiko Pro lenses are an incredible $200 off. And for those looking for versatility without compromising on quality, most non-pro M.Zuiko lenses are now up to $400...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 35 min

The Highs And Lows of Our Professional Journeys

When a listener asked Chris, Jordan, and Jaron to share how their careers (all the highs and lows) have gone over the years, the team decided it was worthy of a main story segment to itself. Speaking of creative journeys, OM SYSTEM has announced their last call for entries in their contest and community-based project Tell Your Story which is aimed at promoting and showcasing the capabilities of the OM SYSTEM OM-5 camera. Renowned for its class-leading performance and weather-sealed design capabl...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 36 min

WHAT?! Nikon is a CINEMA CAMERA Company Now?

Join OM SYSTEM for Lens Fest! Now through March 31st, you’ll find incredible discounts on nearly all M.Zuiko Pro lenses, now $200 off. Plus, unlock savings of up to $400 on most non-pro M.Zuiko lenses, along with exclusive camera and lens bundle deals. OM SYSTEM's renowned legacy in cutting-edge optics shines through with the line of compact, lightweight lenses delivering impeccable image quality. Designed for adventure and many built to withstand any environment, the M.Zuiko Pro series of lense...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 30 min

The Year's BEST Movies to Inspire Your Photography

Today’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM and their award-winning TOUGH TG-7—a camera built to withstand the most extreme conditions. The TOUGH TG-7 is built like a tank. It’s waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and crushproof. Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, exploring underwater wonders, or simply documenting everyday moments, this camera rises to the occasion. From now until March 31st, save $50 on your purchase of an OM SYSTEM TOUGH TG-7. To take advantage of this special offer,...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 34 min

A HUGE Week for Fuji, Sigma, Sony, and More!

Thank you to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring the PetaPixel Podcast! OM SYSTEM unveiled its latest flagship camera, the OM-1 Mark II, on January 30, building upon the legacy of the original OM-1. With double the buffer size and impressive high-speed sequential shooting capabilities--up to 50fps with continuous autofocus -- the new camera offers enhanced autofocus performance, accuracy, and reliability. Anticipated to begin shipping any day now, insider information from OM SYSTEM revealed that they’ve ex...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 31 min

Diving Into Underwater Photography (feat. Kristi Odom)

Thanks to our podcast sponsor OM SYSTEM! OM SYSTEM unveiled its latest flagship camera on January 30th, the OM-1 Mark II, which builds upon the legacy of the original OM-1. With double the buffer size and impressive high-speed sequential shooting capabilities--up to 50fps with continuous autofocus -- the new camera offers enhanced autofocus performance, accuracy, and reliability. Anticipated to begin shipping in two weeks, insider information from OM SYSTEM revealed that they’ve extended their p...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 23 min

Samsung Says Photos Aren't Real! (feat. The Verge's Allison Johnson)

We would once again like to thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. Just last week, OM SYSTEM announced their new flagship camera, the OM-1 Mark II, along with two new lenses: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II. You can see the new camera and telephoto lens in action in a recent story on PetaPixel where photographer Andy Rouse put them through their paces in Africa. Head on over to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to learn more about the BRAND NE...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 20 min

The State of Medium Format in 2024

We would once again like to thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse recently took the OM-1 Mark II and the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS on safari to Kenya’s Masai Mara and Samburu National Parks . Check out his first impressions of both the camera and the lens, and view his photos from the adventure today: Check out explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to learn more about the new OM-1 Mark II, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600 F5.0-6.3 IS, and the M.Z...

Jan 31, 20241 hr 27 min

What is 'Good Enough' for a New Smartphone Camera?

We would like to thank OM SYSTEM for their continued sponsorship of the PetaPixel podcast. As most of us here in North America recently learned, winter has officially arrived. So with all of this beautiful snowfall, what better time to get outside and learn the incredibly rewarding art of winter wildlife photography? Today on PetaPixel , read OM SYSTEM Ambassador Art Lefo’s nine tips for photographing wildlife in the winter. In this comprehensive guide , Lefo discusses how he prepares for extrem...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 19 min

Samsung Talks Photo Features in the Galaxy S24 Ultra

We would like to thank our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. Every journey is a story waiting to be told. A thousand little moments hidden between a beginning and an end. And there is no better way to tell your story than with the OM SYSTEM OM-5. Bundle your savings today and save $550 when you buy an OM-5 body with a 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II lens. Normally $1,849.99, this incredible kit is now only $1,299.98. You need to hurry though, as this offer is only valid through January 28, 2024. And for all of y...

Jan 17, 202431 min

Grading Every Camera Maker's 2023 Performance

We want to wish a very happy new year to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! This morning, we published a story featuring tips from OM SYSTEM Ambassador Emilie Talpin on how to improve your macro photography. Macro photography is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, genres of photography and Talpin helps us improve our own macro photography by sharing the lessons she has learned throughout her career. Read Emilie’s tips today on PetaPixel and check out the full line of OM SYSTEM cameras and l...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 23 min

Our BOLD Camera Predictions for 2024! (feat. Camera Labs' Gordon Laing)

Get ready to embrace winter with incredible deals on OM SYSTEM products. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering an unbeatable seasonal offer you won’t want to miss. Purchase the E-M10 Mark IV body and receive the M.Zuiko 14-42mm II R Lens at no charge. Originally priced at $999.98, it’s now available for just $699.99 – that’s a fantastic $300 in savings! But hurry, time is ticking! December 17th is the last day to place orders to ensure delivery in time for Christmas. Don’t let this opportunity slip a...

Dec 13, 20231 hr 26 min

The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2024

Thanks again to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM, makers of the ultimate compact camera for outdoor enthusiasts, the OM-5. Recently, we published an awesome film in which we followed OM SYSTEM Ambassador Matt Suess as he explored Idaho’s stunning Sawtooth Mountains with his OM-5. The OM-5’s compact size and class-leading IP53 weather sealing was a critical piece of Matt’s gear as he hiked, biked, and flew in a small plane through the Sawtooth Mountains. Check out PetaPixel Travel Editor Michael Bo...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 28 min

Chris and Jordan Dig Through a Mountain of Your Questions!

You asked, we answered! We got buried behind weeks of your outstanding questions and now we're digging ourselves out. Get ready for a heavy dose of camera education! Attention photography enthusiasts! Get ready to capture those priceless moments with unbeatable deals from OM SYSTEM. Savings of up to $400 on OM SYSTEM cameras, lenses, and more! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your photography journey, these seasonal savings are too good to miss. Expand your creativity, unlock new p...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 31 min

The Most Impactful Tech of 2023 (feat. Tyler Stalman)

Thanks again to our podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. You don’t have to wait until Black Friday to get huge savings on OM SYSTEM cameras, lenses, and more! This includes the compact, durable and feature-packed OM-5 camera for just $999. Make sure to visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel for the complete list of incredible savings available for OM SYSTEM cameras, lenses, and more! And don't miss our recent film following OM SYSTEM Ambassador Matt Suess as he explored Idaho’s stunning Sawtooth Mountains ...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 23 min

Is the Sony a9 III the Start of the Global Shutter Future?

We would like to thank the PetaPixel podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Get ready to celebrate the holidays with huge seasonal savings on OM SYSTEM cameras, lenses and more! Holiday promotions begin this Thursday, November 16th. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel for the complete list of savings! It's been a busy week in the photography world, highlighted by the launch of the Sony a9 III . As the first full-frame CMOS sensor camera with a global shutter made for photography, we had to ask: is this th...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 20 min

What Does Content Authenticity in Photos Actually Mean?

We’d like to take a moment to give a shoutout to our incredible sponsor, OM SYSTEM. You probably know them as Olympus, but they've undergone an amazing transformation into OM SYSTEM. And to celebrate OM SYSTEM week, the second anniversary of the OM SYSTEM brand, they've prepared something truly extraordinary for you. OM SYSTEM is giving away an unforgettable Lindblad Expedition for two to the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland aboard the National Geographic Explorer. And the best part? They are ...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 22 min

The STRANGEST Things We've Seen at Trade Shows and Press Events! (feat. Ted Forbes)

Once again, we would like to thank our sponsor, OM SYSTEM, who make The PetaPixel podcast possible. OM SYSTEM is celebrating a significant milestone this Friday—it’s their 2nd anniversary, OM SYSTEM Day. OM SYSTEM wants to involve the community in their celebration, so, from now until November 13th, they're inviting you to share what nature means to you with a chance to win an OM-5 kit, an incredible piece of photography gear, and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: a five-day Lindblad Expedition fo...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 16 min

What is REALLY Going on with the Fuji GFX 100 II? (feat. Jim Kasson)

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by camera expert Jim Kasson who explains what he found in testing the new medium format Fujifilm GFX 100 II and why it matters. Once again, we would like to thank our sponsor, OM SYSTEM, who make The PetaPixel Podcast possible. OM SYSTEM is celebrating a significant milestone this Friday—it’s their 2nd anniversary, OM SYSTEM Day. OM SYSTEM wants to involve the community in their celebration, so, from now until November 13th, they're inviting...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 23 min

CineStill's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

This week's podcast is brought to you once again by OM SYSTEM. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering some great Fall Savings on cameras and lenses. Now through November 15th, you can grab the compact, lightweight OM-5 for just $999.99. That’s $200 off its regular retail price. To make your photography experience even better, OM SYSTEM has a special offer on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2.0 lens. This fantastic lens is currently available at half price. Normally $799.99, you can get it now for just $3...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 21 min

Two Never-Before-Seen Lenses Unveiled in One Day!

This week’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. With the hot temperatures of summer behind us, there is no better season for outdoor photography than autumn. Fall colors, crisp morning air, and golden light all set the stage to capture portfolio-worthy images. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to safeguard against dust, water, and extreme t...

Oct 11, 202359 min

We Ask Google About the New PIXEL 8 PRO!

Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode of the PetaPixel Podcast! Remember the photo industry buzz of November 2020? That’s when the highly anticipated M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO lens made its grand entrance. If you blinked, it was gone – sold out within just 24 hours. The aftermath? A three-year period on the backorder list. Navigating through intricate and precise assembly processes, order fulfillment at times extended beyond a year; The excitement is back, thoug...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 11 min

Our Biggest Disasters While Making Our YouTube Show

While every video that Chris and Jordan produce looks like it came together flawlessly, a lot has happened behind the scenes you might not be aware of. Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode! Is your camera gear old? Is it heavy? Not weathersealed? Are you looking to take your photography to the next level? Feeling the need for an upgrade? OM SYSTEM is excited to share their exclusive Trade-In, Trade-Up promotion! Hurry though. This offer ends on October 1st, making this the last week f...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 17 min

Is There Any Real Benefit to Retro Camera Design?

This week Nikon launched the Zf, a full-frame retro-inspired camera that packs some serious technology and gives us a glimpse into the company's future. But we have some questions about retro design: is it all nostalgia or is there more to it? This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! Get ready to take your photography to the extreme. This morning, OM SYSTEM announced the Tough TG-7, a dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof camera featuring an f/2.0 high-speed zoom lens, RAW...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 15 min

What We Didn't Say About the Apple iPhone 15

This week's episode is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! Get ready to take your photography to the extreme. This morning, OM SYSTEM announced the Tough TG-7, a dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof and crushproof camera featuring an F2.0 high-speed zoom lens, RAW recording, and a 4x optical zoom lens to ensure you capture perfection with fast shutter speeds and minimal blur. The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 is your key to capturing extraordinary images, whether you're diving underwater, braving freezing tempera...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 13 min

Chris and Jordan have NEVER done ANYTHING like this before!

This week’s podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM! With the hot temperatures of summer winding down, there is no better season for outdoor photography than autumn. Fall colors, crisp morning air, and golden light all set the stage to capture portfolio-worthy images. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to safeguard against dust, water, and extrem...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 16 min

What the Heck is Sony THINKING?!

Yesterday, Sony added two more cameras to its line of interchangeable cameras which brought the line to no less than 18 total choices from entry-level through professional. That is just too many. Today’s podcast episode is once again brought to you by OM SYSTEM. For over 80 years, OM SYSTEM has been pushing the limits of technology to put the most advanced cameras and lenses in the hands of photographers and visual creators. Whether photographing grizzly bears in the Alaskan wilderness, document...

Aug 30, 20231 hr 18 min

Is Lens Breathing Being BLOWN Out of Proportion?

Don’t miss out on incredible late summer savings brought to you by the PetaPixel Podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM! Capture your end-of-summer adventures with style by taking advantage of this exclusive offer: Save a remarkable $699.99 when you bundle the OM-5 body with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 lens. Originally priced at $1,998.99, right now, you can own this fantastic combination for only $1,299.99. Hurry, though. This offer is only valid until September 3, 2023. Upgrade your gear today and s...

Aug 23, 20231 hr 18 min

What is One Piece of Gear You'll Never Get Rid Of?

Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring this episode! This week, OM SYSTEM proudly marks its participation in the annual World Photography Day celebrations, paying homage to the art of capturing moments through the lens. With a commitment to educating photography enthusiasts around the world about the OM SYSTEM, the brand is excited to announce a week-long extravaganza of online events and content from August 15th to August 19th, 2023. All offerings during the OM SYSTEM World Photography Day celebrat...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 18 min

Chris and Jordan's Favorite Travel Camera Gear!

This week's podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to safeguard against dust, water, and extreme temperatures, ensuring unmatched durability. The OM-5 offers advanced technology to deliver stunning image quality and exceptional performance in any condition. From breathtaking landscapes to action-packed moments...

Aug 09, 20231 hr 6 min
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