Episode 52: 500 Firm, I Know What I Got

Episode 54: The Job Reaper

News * Fully Automatic Film Processing at Home — Is It Worth It? | Filmomat – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtT_nivY5Bo] * Filmomat Classic [https://shop.filmomat.eu/products/filmomat-classic] * Leica’s Latest Silver Cufflink Series Costs Between $650 and $800 | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/08/leicas-latest-silver-cufflink-series-costs-between-650-and-800/] * Sony Corner * Sony Teams-Up With TSMC to Develop Its Next-Gen Image Sensors | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/08/sony-teams-up-with-tsmc-to-develop-its-next-gen-image-sensors/] * Sony ups its new A7R VI to 66.8 megapixels and jumps the price to $4,500 | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/929667/sony-alpha-a7rvi-mirrorless-camera-price-specs] * Sony’s updated telephoto zoom is bigger, badder, faster: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/9272095925/sony-fe-100-400-f4p5-gm-oss-announcement] * The Lumix L10 is a New Fixed-Lens Compact in the Spirit of the LX100 | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/12/the-lumix-l10-is-a-new-fixed-lens-compact-in-the-spirit-of-the-lx100/] * Panasonic Lumix L10 Review: Compact, Stylish, and Capable | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/15/panasonic-lumix-l10-review-compact-stylish-and-capable/] * Canon’s latest EOS R6 camera goes V for video | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/929377/canon-eos-r6-v-mirrorless-video-camera-price-specs] * Canon’s New, Less Annoying Lens Cap Already Sold Out in Japan | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/20/canons-new-less-annoying-lens-cap-already-sold-out-in-japan/] * The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P teaser hints at a multi-camera design: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/6252691480/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-teaser] * The Chinese Lens Boom Continues With a Flood of New Releases | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/16/the-chinese-lens-boom-continues-with-a-flood-of-new-releases/] * 7Artisans Launches the Z-Mount’s Most Affordable 135mm f/1.8 Prime | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/20/7artisans-launches-689-135mm-f-1-8-af-portrait-prime-for-nikon-z-mount/] * Fujifilm Has Over 40 New Lens Ideas: ‘It’s Difficult to Convey How Much We Care About Our Lenses’ [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/22/fujifilm-has-over-40-new-lens-ideas-its-difficult-to-convey-how-much-we-care-about-our-lenses/] * Artist Sues Copyright Office Over its Refusal to Register His AI-Enhanced Photo | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/23/artist-sues-copyright-office-over-its-refusal-to-register-his-ai-enhanced-photo/] * You Can Take Your Rage Out on Photography by Smashing a Camera to Pieces at New Exhibit [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/20/you-can-take-your-rage-out-on-photography-by-smashing-a-camera-to-pieces-at-new-exhibit/] * Insta360’s New Flagship Wireless Mics Have Customizable Displays [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/19/insta360s-new-flagship-wireless-mics-have-customizable-displays/]

Episode 53: Looks Small on Paper

* News * DaVinci Resolve 21 is Now a Lightroom Alternative: RAW Editing, Tethering, Masking, and More | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/04/13/davinci-resolve-21-is-now-a-lightroom-alternative-raw-editing-tethering-masking-and-more/] * Photographer Builds His Own Tethering App to Solve Subscription Fatigue | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/01/photographer-builds-his-own-tethering-app-to-solve-subscription-fatigue/] * The Second View App is a Light Meter and Distance Scale with Parallax Correction and More | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/04/30/the-second-view-app-is-a-light-meter-and-distance-scale-with-parallax-correction-and-more/] * Apple raises the Mac Mini’s starting price | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/tech/922572/apple-mac-mini-256-model] * Adobe’s Latest Photoshop and Lightroom Updates Focus on Speed | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/04/28/adobes-latest-photoshop-and-lightroom-updates-focus-on-speed/] * Jeff Bridges’ WideluxX Revival Costs $4,400 and Ships By the End of 2026 | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/04/28/jeff-bridges-wideluxx-revival-costs-4400-and-ships-by-the-end-of-2026/] * https://www.instagram.com/p/DYBgIqhlWVR/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== [https://www.instagram.com/p/DYBgIqhlWVR/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] * https://petapixel.com/2026/05/06/nikon-is-developing-a-120-300mm-f-2-8-s-with-a-1-4x-teleconverter/ [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/06/nikon-is-developing-a-120-300mm-f-2-8-s-with-a-1-4x-teleconverter/] * Has the digital film project just fixed one of its most annoying problems?: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/2426198365/digital-film-project-solves-double-shutter-problem] * Fujifilm has quietly addressed one of the X half’s biggest shortcomings: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/5610326724/fujifilm-x-half-price-drops-us] * Ploopy Bean is a pointing stick mouse with 4 buttons and open source QMK firmware – Liliputing [https://liliputing.com/ploopy-bean-is-a-pointing-stick-mouse-with-4-buttons-and-open-source-qmk-firmware/] * Can’t Buy a DJI Pocket 4? Let Me Introduce You to the Xtra Muse 2 | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/05/06/cant-buy-a-dji-pocket-4-let-me-introduce-you-to-the-xtra-muse-2/]

Episode 52: 500 Firm, I Know What I Got

Baseball Diversion * https://www.instagram.com/p/DWWshQOlDYr/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWWshQOlDYr/?img_index=1&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] News * Sigma Is Finally Making Progress With Its Full Frame Foveon Sensor | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/11/sigma-is-finally-making-progress-with-its-full-frame-foveon-sensor/] * I’m Back Teases APS-C Digital ‘Film’ Roll That Entirely Fits in a 35mm Camera | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/12/im-back-teases-aps-c-digital-film-roll-that-entirely-fits-in-a-35mm-camera/] * Updated Ultimate Lens Hoods Promise Better Photos Through Glass | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/16/updated-ultimate-lens-hoods-promise-better-photos-through-glass/] * Stop the presses: Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 13 adds a timer, arrives alongside space-inspired film: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/6147778870/fujifilm-s-instax-mini-13-announcement] * Affinity’s First Free Update Adds New Features and Camera RAW Profiles | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/17/affinitys-first-free-update-adds-new-features-and-camera-raw-profiles/] * Viltrox is back with another “vintage” style flash: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/4238758467/viltrox-z2-flash-vintage-announcement] * Facebook Will Pay Creators $3K Per Month to Post Videos | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/20/facebook-will-pay-creators-3k-per-month-to-post-videos/] * Pivot to Video 2 * Tourists Must Now Pay $2 to Take Photo of Rome’s Trevi Fountain | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/23/tourists-must-now-pay-2-to-take-photo-of-romes-trevi-fountain/] * Ricoh GR IV Monochrome review: further into the niche: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-review] * Panasonic’s new compact is a familiar travel zoom but with a crucial feature missing: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/0117907605/panasonic-s-lumix-zs300-tz300-compact-is-disappointingly-familiar] * OM System Is Surprisingly Eager to Talk About the Return of the Pen | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/24/om-system-is-surprisingly-eager-to-talk-about-the-return-of-the-pen/] * Aftershoot Promises to Develop AI That Works for, Never Against, Photographers | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/25/aftershoot-promises-to-develop-ai-that-works-for-never-against-photographers/] * Lomo MC-A Review: The Standard for New Film Cameras | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/lomo-mc-a-review-the-standard-for-new-film-cameras/] * After Over 20 Years of Efforts, DNG Is Now the Official RAW Image Standard | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/27/after-over-20-years-of-efforts-dng-is-now-the-official-raw-image-standard/] * OPC Lens Dock-E Offers Wall-Mounted Storage for E-Mount Lenses | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/30/opc-lens-dock-e-offers-wall-mounted-storage-for-e-mount-lenses/] * Kodak Revives the Ektapan Name for Three ‘New’ Black and White Films [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://petapixel.com/2026/03/24/kodak-revives-the-ektapan-name-for-three-new-black-and-white-films/&ved=2ahUKEwjMioK29NyTAxU33skDHfMxFEAQFnoECAwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw000EcsI7nSbFLqAXajpa5t] * Kodak’s Ektacolor Pro Film Is the New Name of the Beloved Portra [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://petapixel.com/2026/03/24/kodaks-ektacolor-pro-film-is-the-new-name-of-the-beloved-portra/&ved=2ahUKEwixk4j39NyTAxVu5ckDHeuOKCgQFnoECBIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2tjIgr_bw-nkDIcivNpQes] Topics * Space is Happening * A Nikon Z9 Made it Aboard the Artemis II Moon Mission at the Last Minute | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/04/02/a-nikon-z9-made-it-aboard-the-artemis-ii-moon-mission-at-the-last-minute/] * The 10-Year-Old Nikon D5 DSLR Really Is the Best Camera for Artemis II | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/04/06/the-10-year-old-nikon-d5-dslr-really-is-the-best-camera-for-artemis-ii/] * #MONITORWATCH2K26 * Sigh, the XDR is good * A Photographer’s review of the Apple Studio Display XDR – Greg Benz Photography [https://gregbenzphotography.com/hdr-photos/a-photographers-review-of-the-apple-studio-display-xdr/] * Amazon.com: Calibrite Display Plus HL Monitor Calibration Colorimeter for Mini LED OLED and Super Bright Displays, Advanced HL Sensor Measures Up to 10000 Nits, PROFILER Software, USB C with Adapter : Electronics [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C82LKJHY?linkCode=ml1&linkId=8d0bb056a24f2e735bbb8177e4701cc9&th=1] * Huster has Arthur’s old Asus 6K * Gift from Listener Jared

Episode 51: Breaking Out the Ol’ Bridgeport

Someone at Nikon found an old Bridgeport in a dusty corner and brought us a feature we’ve been hoping to have for decades. News * Nikon completely redesigned its 70-200 F2.8 to make it way lighter: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/7387613502/nikon-70-200-f2p8-s-ii-announcement-lighter] * “Arca-Swiss-compatible, removable tripod foot” * Sigma Establishes Farm Company to Grow Rice | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/24/sigma-establishes-farm-company-to-grow-rice/] * Flickr is hosting a real-world photo festival: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/1843220755/mode-by-flickr-photo-festival] * This Mac App Lets You Find Photos No Matter Which Drive They’re On | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/27/this-mac-app-lets-you-find-photos-no-matter-which-drive-theyre-on/] * Canon’s rumored retro camera could be its own X Half: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1229448777/canon-analog-concept-camera-cpplus-x-half] * This Is Canon’s Prototype SLR-Style Camera With a Waist-Level Viewfinder | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/26/this-is-canons-prototype-slr-style-camera-with-a-waist-level-viewfinder/] * Megadap Unveils World’s First Leica M to Canon RF Autofocus Adapter | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/26/megadap-unveils-worlds-first-leica-m-to-canon-rf-autofocus-adapter/] * Nikon Z-Mount Drama Heats Up as Sirui and Meike Lenses Vanish | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/04/nikon-z-mount-drama-heats-up-as-sirui-and-meike-lenses-vanish/] * It’s Phone Time * Review: Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leitzphone Pack Leica Magic Into a Flagship Phone | WIRED [https://www.wired.com/review/xiaomi-17-ultra-leitzphone/] * Vivo’s Flagship X300 Ultra Phone Has a 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Lens Add-On | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/02/vivos-flagship-x300-ultra-phone-has-a-400mm-zeiss-telephoto-lens-add-on/] * Lighting corner * Godox Introduces Entry-Level Studio Strobes Starting at $149 | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/02/godox-introduces-entry-level-studio-strobes-starting-at-149/] * Amaran’s New Halo Series Bi-Color COB Lights Start at Just $119 | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/06/amarans-new-halo-series-bi-color-cob-lights-start-at-just-119/] * Elgato’s Stream Deck Plus XL has more buttons, more dials, and a larger touchscreen | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/tech/887761/elgato-stream-deck-plus-xl-controller-price-availability] * Stream Deck Module (15 Keys) | DIY Control Panel | Elgato [https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/stream-deck-module-15-keys] * Film Corner * Harman Launches Azure: A Kaleidoscopic Film That Switches the Colors Around | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/05/harman-launches-azure-a-kaleidoscopic-film-that-switches-the-colors-around/] * HP 197A oscilloscope camera Instax conversion – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57Jv809E1I] * This Hotshoe Camera Provides a Digital Twin to Film Photos | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/09/ligar-escura-hotshoe-camera-digital-twin-film-photos/] * The Re8mil Reusable Cartridge Makes Super 8 Way Less Wasteful | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/09/the-re8mil-reusable-cartridge-makes-super-8-way-less-wasteful/] * $100 Yashica Tank Compact Camera Is All About Simple Nostalgia | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/06/100-yashica-tank-compact-camera-is-all-about-simple-nostalgia/] * Godox Unveils Alink, a $40 Compact Wireless Mic for Cameras and Phones | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/03/02/godox-unveils-alink-a-40-compact-wireless-mic-for-cameras-and-phones/] Monitorwatch Returns * Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR – Apple [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdr/] * Apple Studio Display XDR Review: We’re All Pros Now! – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWI33R4xyIc]

Episode 50: The Agony and Ecstacy of Earnings

News * Camera Company Earnings Corner * https://petapixel.com/2026/02/06/nikon-posts-big-losses-and-cuts-projections/ [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/06/nikon-posts-big-losses-and-cuts-projections/] * https://petapixel.com/2026/02/06/fujifilm-posts-record-high-revenue-and-profits/ [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/06/fujifilm-posts-record-high-revenue-and-profits/] * Nikon Brings Z Series Photo Lens Tech to Single Vision Eyeglasses | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/17/nikon-brings-z-series-photo-lens-tech-to-single-vision-eyeglasses/] * The World’s First Modular Pinhole Camera System Is Now Available | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/18/the-worlds-first-modular-pinhole-camera-system-is-now-available/] * Photographers Can Show Their Love of Trains With a Rail-Shaped Shoe Cover | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/18/photographers-can-show-their-love-of-trains-with-a-rail-shaped-shoe-cover/] * Ricoh’s New Limited-Edition Camera Straps Are Made From Train Seats | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/04/ricohs-new-limited-edition-camera-straps-are-made-from-train-seats/] * Yashica Is Preparing to Launch a New Camcorder | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/18/yashica-is-preparing-to-launch-a-new-camcorder/] * Tamron’s latest F2.8 zoom resurrects an idea from the 90s: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community [https://www.dpreview.com/news/8314329270/tamron-35-100mm-f2p8-zoom-lens-announcement] * Tamron-Link Dongle Lets You Customize and Control Your Lens on iPhone | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/19/tamron-link-dongle-lets-you-customize-and-control-your-lens-on-iphone/] * SCOTUS rules Trump’s tariffs are illegal — but the fight is far from over | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/policy/882227/scotus-trump-tariffs-ruling-imports-small-businesses-refunds] * Google’s Pomelli Photoshoot Feature is Here to Hammer Nails into the Coffin of Photography | PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/20/googles-pomelli-photoshoot-feature-is-here-to-hammer-nails-into-the-coffin-of-photography/] * Google Says New Pixel 10a Has ‘Best Camera Under $500’ [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/18/google-says-new-pixel-10a-has-best-camera-under-500/] * https://petapixel.com/2026/02/17/wandrds-new-prvke-backpacks-promise-photographers-even-more-versatility/ [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/17/wandrds-new-prvke-backpacks-promise-photographers-even-more-versatility/] * Ektachrome Slide Film Is Now Distributed Directly by Kodak [https://petapixel.com/2026/02/12/ektachrome-slide-film-is-now-distributed-directly-by-kodak/] Self-Hosting Corner * Arthur’s new photo site: https://www.arthurosa.com [https://www.arthurosa.com] * Self-hosted on Lychee * Lightroom plugin for publishing: https://github.com/chrissearle/lr-lychee [https://github.com/chrissearle/lr-lychee] * Perhaps one of the only good uses of generative AI * https://github.com/chrissearle/lr-lychee/pull/9 [https://github.com/chrissearle/lr-lychee/pull/9]