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The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

PetaPixel

152 episodes

Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake join PetaPixel's Editor-in-Chief Jaron Schneider for a weekly discussion on current events in the photography industry, camera equipment, technology, culture, and more.

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  1. Building Our Very Own Frankencameras

    · 1 h 29 min · S5 E149

    Run your entire photography business in one place with Pixieset! From building your website and delivering client galleries to managing bookings, payments, and now AI-assisted photo editing, Pixieset brings your entire…

  2. Adobe Ripped Off by AI?

    · 1 h 33 min · S5 E148

    Thanks to ProGrade Digital for sponsoring this episode! Go behind the scenes with Chicago Cubs team photographer Matt Dirksen to see how he photographs a season. From capturing the action to importing thousands of…

  3. Why New Digicams Fail to Capture the Magic of the Originals

    · 1 h 30 min · S5 E147 · Explicit

    You probably know VSCO for film presets, but VSCO One goes further, into the business of being a photographer. VSCO One comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can see whether it fits the way you work. Check…

  4. Ranking Our Top 10 Full Frame Cameras

    · 1 h 37 min · S5 E146

    This week on the PetaPixel Podast, the team discusses the return of the a7S IV rumor reappearing, but spends the majority of the episode creating the first-ever PetaPixel Power Rankings for full frame cameras. When it…

  5. When It Comes to Viewfinders... Are We Out of Touch?

    · 1 h 32 min · S5 E145

    This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team stands firm in their belief that camera brands are misunderstanding the "smartphone generation" as they call it. Wish you could spend less time managing your photos and…

  6. Did the New PEN Impress You? Plus Apple Adds Aperture

    · 1 h 50 min · S5 E144

    This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses OM System's new PEN camera and then transitions to Apple Park where they are joined by Jason Vong and The Verge's Allison Johnson to talk Pros and Duo. Thanks to…

  7. The Most Influential Camera Brand of Every Decade

    · 1 h 41 min · S5 E143

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get 20%…

  8. Ricoh, You Disappoint Us

    · 1 h 16 min · S5 E142

    Photographers today are stitching together 4–6 tools across editing, gallery delivery, websites, client management — often spending $2–3K/year, plus constant app-switching.VSCO has built one connected system: editing,…

  9. Sony FX5 DELAYED and is Back-Button AF Stupid?

    · 1 h 41 min · S5 E141

    The new CleanMyMac interface is beautiful, intuitive, and responsive, allowing you to quickly see any potential concerns keeping your computer from running its best. Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac 7 days FREE and use…

  10. Apple May Have Spoiled a Secret Nikon Camera

    · 1 h 43 min · S5 E140

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get 20%…

  11. Nikon Lost Its Viltrox Lawsuit & Sony to Buy Tamron?

    · 1 h 34 min · S5 E139

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get 20%…

  12. No One Agrees with Our RX10 V Take + What We Think of Tamron's New Design

    · 1 h 50 min · S5 E138

    Excire Foto 2027 is HERE! The latest version of Excire’s award-winning image-management software uses AI to help you find any photo, stay on top of culling, and easily organize your entire image catalog. To get your…

  13. Hass ❤️ Capture One Now + CEO Imagines a Future Without Camera Operators

    · 1 h 42 min · S5 E137

    Excire Foto 2027 is HERE! The latest version of Excire’s award-winning image-management software uses AI to help you find any photo, stay on top of culling, and easily organize your entire image catalog. To get your…

  14. Godox Made a WEIRD Camera and Adobe Buys Topaz

    · 1 h 41 min · S5 E136

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  15. VSCO's Fiasco, Sony's New Sensor, and Fujifilm's Fall Plans

    · 1 h 41 min · S5 E135

    Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's episode. It’s the middle of summer, which means the Milky Way is up and a lot of you are out shooting the night sky. And if you have ever tried astrophotography, you…

  16. Insta360 and DJI Hate Each Other + Are Zeiss Lenses Actually Zeiss?

    · 1 h 31 min · S5 E134

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  17. Capture One and Leica Are for Sale? Plus GoPro Is on 'The Brink'

    · 1 h 33 min · S5 E133

    Reliable, durable, and fast, ProMaster Rugged Cards are designed to keep your work and memories safe! Get yours today! Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo…

  18. The Ultimate 'First Camera Purchase' Accessory Tier List

    · 1 h 37 min · S5 E132

    Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today's podcast. DxO just released Nik Collection 9, the latest version of their popular editing suite that photographers have been using for over a decade. If you want the…

  19. Sony's AI Debacle + Fujifilm's Yuji Igarashi on 'Focus on Glass' Results

    · 1 h 12 min · S5 E131

    DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 15% off any DxO software, including the brand-new Nik Collection 9, by using the code 'PetaPixel' at checkout. Nik Collection 9 adds AI-powered object and depth masks, plus…

  20. This Week Has Been INSANE (Sony a7R VI, Canon R6 V, and More!)

    · 1 h 04 min · S5 E130

    Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible…

  21. Win a Limited Edition Canon G7X III! Plus: WideluxX & I'm Back APS-C

    · 1 h 27 min · S5 E129

    Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible…

  22. How to 🛟SAVE🛟 Micro Four Thirds w/ Emily Lowery!

    · 1 h 30 min · S5 E128

    Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that’s where Excire can help! To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit…

  23. Resolve Takes on Lightroom! Plus: the Osmo Pocket 4, and GoPro Mission 1!

    · 1 h 37 min · S5 E127

    This episode is brought to you by our friends at DxO and their newest release, PureRAW 6. If you want to learn more about how DxO’s PureRAW 6 works, you'll find PetaPixel's "DxO PureRAW 6: The Ultimate Beginner's…

  24. The COOLEST Lens in Every Mirrorless Mount

    · 1 h 33 min · S5 E126

    This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses not the best lens, not the best-selling lens, but the coolest lens available in every mirrorless mount. PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch…

  25. Memory Card Shortage, DNG is the Standard, and the Return of the PEN?!

    · 1 h 32 min · S5 E125

    PetaPixel has partnered with the fine folks at Harper Finch to deliver a tight collection of limited edition merch, featuring new “Film on Location, You Cowards” and LoCA designs, the long-awaited arrival of BiLPH…

  26. L-Mount May Never Get a Wildlife Camera

    · 1 h 33 min

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  27. The Canon 5D IV Isn't Dead (Yet) and Could Your Nikon Suddenly Fail?!

    · 1 h 40 min · S5 E123

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  28. Samsung's Phones Aren't Exciting... But Does That Matter?

    · 1 h 34 min · S5 E122

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  29. What Is Going On With Canon's Very Weird, Surprise Camera?

    · 1 h 11 min · S5 E121

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  30. The World's BIGGEST Photo Show and Galaxy Unpacked Are Both Next Week

    · 1 h 37 min · S5 E120

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  31. Are Lenses ACTUALLY More Expensive Now?

    · 1 h 37 min · S5 E119

    Tether Tools makes the entire tethering workflow easy. From cables to accessories, everything is designed to work together right out of the box. But they also make workstations. Their new AeroTrac is a compact,…

  32. Nikon is Suing Viltrox

    · 1 h 28 min · S5 E118

    We would like to thank this week's PetaPixel Podcast sponsor, OM SYSTEM. They have been a big supporter of PetaPixel over the years and we were lucky enough to recently get the chance to travel to Costa Rica with OM…

  33. Are Cameras ACTUALLY More expensive now?

    · 1 h 31 min · S5 E117

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  34. Chris REALLY Likes the Instax Mini Evo Cinema... but Sarah Isn't Sold

    · 1 h 21 min · S5 E116

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  35. The Annual Airing of Grievances [Bonus Episode]

    · 1 h 32 min · S4 E115

    Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that’s where Excire can help! Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster,…

  36. PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2026 (Feat. DPReview's Richard Butler)

    · 1 h 40 min · S4 E114

    The holiday season is here, and the OM SYSTEM Holiday Savings Event continues. Right now, you can save up to $400 on many of the cameras and lenses that OM SYSTEM makes, including the popular travel camera, the OM-3.…

  37. The 2025 PetaPixel Awards

    · 1 h 35 min · S4 E113

    Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card, which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible…

  38. Grading Every Camera Maker: 2025 FINAL Review (Feat. Gordon Laing)

    · 1 h 42 min · S4 E112

    Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too - and that’s where Excire can help! Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster,…

  39. 'The Stringer' Stands to Destroy the Reputation of Nick Ut and the AP

    · 1 h 34 min · S4 E111

    Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? Excire’s photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. To purchase an Excire…

  40. The Gear We Used Every Day of 2025

    · 1 h 38 min · S4 E110

    The holiday season is here, and so is OM SYSTEM’s Black Friday pricing. Right now, you can save up to $400 on many of the cameras and lenses that they make. The OM-1 Mark II, their professional powerhouse perfect for…

  41. We Drafted Our Dream Camera Teams! Feat. David Imel & Jeremy Gray

    · 1 h 28 min · S4 E109

    DxO is offering PetaPixel Podcast listeners 20% off any DxO software, including Nik Collection 8, by using the code ‘PetaPixel’ at checkout. If you’re a Photoshop user looking to elevate your color grading and creative…

  42. Looking Back on Sigma's MONSTER 2025 (Plus TWO Cameras Launched?!)

    · 1 h 03 min · S4 E108

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  43. Podcasting From the GR Space in Brisbane, Australia!

    · 1 h 17 min · S4 E107

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  44. Huge Week of Sony, Nikon, Kodak News, Plus our Favorite Tripods of 2025!

    · 1 h 36 min · S4 E106

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Join today! It…

  45. Can the Canon C50 or Nikon ZR Unseat the Sony FX3?

    · 1 h 30 min · S4 E105

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  46. What We're MOST Excited About with Apple's iPhone 17! Feat. Tyler Stalman

    · 1 h 32 min · S104 E104

    Audiio just dropped Elements 2.0 — sharper, cleaner, more precise stems powered by Audioshake, the industry-leading AI sound separation technology trusted by Disney, Universal Music Group, and other top names in film,…

  47. The Best Cameras for Wildlife Photography, Ranked!

    · 1 h 36 min · S4 E103

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  48. Hasselblad Has a Winner, and Did We NEED the GR IV?

    · 1 h 31 min · S4 E102

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  49. BIG Abode, Arri, and Kodak News, Plus a Deep-Dive into Google Pixel 10

    · 1 h 33 min · S4 E101

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15…

  50. 100th Episode Special! Our Best and Worst YouTube Experiences

    · 1 h 38 min · S4 E100

    With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Join today! It…

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