On this episode, I welcoem new guest host Freddy Clark to the co-pilot seat to discuss a new medium format sensor from Sony, cheap third party lenses and why they matter, controversy over important images and poorly defined laws that can impact your photography. All this and more, thanks for listening! Story 1: Sony Develops New 247-Megapixel Medium Format Sensor (via PetaPixel) Story 2: New Lens Company SG-Image Debuts Super-Fast 35mm f/0.95 APS-C Prime (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Pictures of...

Martin Bailey joins the show to discuss data protection, shooting in bad weather, social media, AI resurrections and more! Thanks as always for listening. Story 1: Can Foam Cases Really Corrupt Your Memory Cards? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Finding Beauty in Gloom: Creative Photography on Dull Days (via fstoppers) Story 3: TikTok is Working on a New Photo App That Could Rival Instagram (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Grieving Father Uses AI to Keep Dead Daughter ‘Alive’ in ‘Digital World’ (via...

Steve Brazill joins the conversation about image authenticity in the media (specially the recent royal incident), Nikon’s acquisition of RED, the faults in the Leica SL3 and an interesting bit of copyright law in the evolving landscape of photography. Thanks for listening! Bonus: Check out Steve’s workshop on live music photography this weekend via Princeton Photo Workshop! Story 1: Has Kate Middleton Just Ended All Remaining Trust in Photographs? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: A Seismic Shift: The...

Chris Marquardt joins the discussion on all things AI, the newest gear from CP+ 2024, advice for monetizing your photography, secret memory card slots and how CGI is continuing to change cinema – and much more! Thanks for listening. Story 1: OpenAI’s Sora Turns Short Text Prompts into Photo-Realistic Video (via PetaPixel) Related: OpenAI Has Us Asking: What Happened to Ethical Software Development? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Fujifilm X100VI initial review (via DPReview) Related: Sigma to ship...

Preamble: Flickr Turns 20 Years Old Today (via PetaPixel) Story 1: Wedding Photographer Fined $30,000 For Using Images Taken By Other Photographers (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Pro Baseball Photo Competition Announces Inaugral Winners (via PetaPixel) Related: Sports Illustrated Makes Mass Layoff of Editorial Staffers, Throwing Its Future Into Question (via Variety) Story 3: Deepfake ‘Face Swap’ Attacks Surged By 704% in 2023 (via PetaPixel) Story 4: This $35 Wannabe Fujifilm Camera Is Something...

On this episode, Jordan Drake joins the conversation to discuss the latest developments in the cinema space, the first new camera from OM System, a weird “camera” accessory that shouldn’t exist and some fun banter / catching up. Thanks for listening! Preamble: Nikon Releases the First Major Firmware Update for the Z8 (via PetaPixel) Story 1: RED’s New Global Shutter Camera Promises Unbelievable Dynamic Range (via PetaPixel) Story 2: OM System OM-1 II Review: Could This Have Been a Firmware...

Joseph Linaschke joins the conversation to talk about the new Lumix 100mm macro lens, copyright complexities, new medium format news, the destructive path of AI and the fireworks created by a dying chameleon. All this and more – thanks for listening! BONUS: Don’s Feb 3 – 24 Macro Photography Workshop (online / virtual!) is nearly full, but go here if you’d like to secure one of the remaining spots! Preamble: Check out PhotoJoseph’s video on the new Lumix 100mm F/2.8 macro lens. Story 1:...

BONUS: Don’s Feb 3 – 24 Macro Photography Workshop (online / virtual!) is nearly full, but go here if you’d like to secure one of the remaining spots! Story 1: Panasonic announces Lumix S 100mm F2.8 macro lens, ultra compact and more than just a macro (via DPReview) Related: Samsung Launches AI-Powered Galaxy S24 Smartphones (via PetaPixel) Related: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review for Photographers (via PetaPixel) Story 2: How to Print Photos at Home (via PetaPixel) Related: Hahnemuehle...

Photo Geek Weekly is Back! Steve Brazill joins after a number of missteps restarting this podcast to discuss the missteps of the photography industry in 2023, how to authenticate images properly, new patents for weird lenses and lawsuits over the depictions of product photography. All that and more! Thanks for listening. Upcoming Workshops: Don has a macro photography workshop running from February 3rd to the 24th, and Steve has a workshop on live music photography on March 16th. Both via the...

Story 1: Here Is How I Upgrade My Gear as a Professional Photographer (via fstoppers) Related: Tin House Studio (as referenced by Andy) Story 2: Zeiss is Not Leaving the Photo Biz, But Admits Its Latest Camera Didn’t Sell (via PetaPixel) Story 3: The Mercury Stereo 12 is a Medium Format Stereoscopic Camera System (via PetaPixel) Related: Ondu Eikan is a Modular Large Format Camera Designed to ‘Grow With You’ (via PetaPixel) Story 4: Andy Day discovers potentially unethical use of Unsplash...

Steve Brazill joins the conversation to see where AI is going and what can be done about it, lenses that shoot at extremely wide apertures, "efficiencies" and fines at Meta and look at the reputational damage to Outdoor Photographer for not paying their contributors. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Photoshop’s New ‘Generative Fill’ Uses AI to Expand or Change Photos (via PetaPixel) Related Google’s AI Product Studio Removes Need for ‘Expensive’ Photographers (via PetaPixel) Story 2: F-Zero...

Jordan Drake joins Don Komarechka to discuss the latest offerings by RED, the shutdown of Imaging Resource in a very unceremonious way, the Nikon Z8 and what it means for the future of photography, and an update to an ongoing legal battle over copyright infringement. All this and more - thanks for listening! Story 1: RED Unveils Komodo-X 6K Cine Camera with New Sensor and Faster Framerates (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Imaging Resource Founder Shares the Tale of His Site’s Untimely Demise (via...

Don sits down with the always-tinkering genius Larry Tiefenbrunn to discuss his Platypod inventions, when they mean to photographers, the challenges faced with building photographic equipment, and so much more. The latest Platypod crowd-funding campaign has just been launched on Kickstarter - the handle! The discussion culminates at the handle, but it's a long and winding adventure. Anyone with an inventive spirit or a shred of entrepreneurial energy should listen to this episode! And of...

Stewart Wood is the guest host this week to discuss the growing problem of AI imagery in the photographic space, what might become of Kodak Alaris, why more and more people are switching to DaVinci Resolve and how to get money from Facebook/Meta. Thanks again for listening! Story 1: Artist Refuses Prize After His AI Image Wins at Top Photo Contest (via PetaPixel) Story 2: The Main Kodak Film Business is Up for Sale Again (via PetaPixel) Story 3: Why Video Editors are Switching to DaVinci...

Steve Brazill brilliantly shares his opinions on black & white photography in the digital era, and joins further discussion about privacy / security, the NFT dead horse, AI for science and asinine refund requests. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Hands-On with the Leica M11 Monochrom: An Artist’s Camera (via PetaPixel) Related: Ricoh announces Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR (via DPReview) Related: Color Filters for Black-and-White Photography: A Complete Guide (via PetaPixel) Story...

Bonus: Don's macro photography workshop is nearly sold out! Grab one of the last spots! Jeff Harmon joins Don Komarechka on this episode to discuss the state of the industry, laws that might be catching up to influences, AI bans on political figures and a VERY rare image of an "ELVE". All this and more, thanks for listening! Story 1: The state of the camera industry, according to the people who make cameras (via DPReview) Story 2: France Proposes Jail for Influencers Who Don’t Disclose...

Ant Pruit joins the conversation on this episode of Photo Geek Weekly to chat about AI, photography media companies, Canon FINALLY getting some much needed features and why truth in advertising is important. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Adobe Firefly is Way Behind: Is the Commitment to Ethics to Blame? (via PetaPixel) Related: Fake Facebook Ad of Flying Car Made with AI Image Generator Fools Buyers (via PetaPixel) Related: Samsung’s Photo ‘Remaster’ Feature Horrifyingly Gave Teeth to an...

Chris Niccolls joins me on this episode of Photo Geek Weekly to discuss the closing of DPReview. It's the end of an era, folks. We also talk about Panasonic's further development of organic sensor technology, an AI imagery round-up and how we actually take care of our gear. All this and more! Story 1: DPReview.com to close (via DPReview) Story 2: Panasonic blogs about organic sensor's improved cross-talk, but doesn't talk photos (via DPReview) Related: Panasonic Still Hasn’t Finished the...

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill rejoins the conversation to discuss the latest AI smartphone controversy from Samsung, editing mistakes and tips, gorgeous mobile images and whether they should be classified separately, and buying very expensive and unexpected cat food. All this and more - thanks to everyone for listening. Story 1: When is a Photo Not a Photo? (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Avoid These Five Photo Editing Mistakes (via fstoppers) Story 3: The Gorgeous Winners...

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Martin Bailey joins the conversation, discussing what the work life of a professional photographer looks like in 2023, how we deal with copyright issues, and the computers can now read our thoughts. Panic? All that and more on this episode - thanks for listening! Story 1: A Week in the Life of a Professional Photographer: What Does It Really Take? (via fstoppers) Story 2: New Copyright Claims Board Rules in Favor of Photographer in First Case (via...

Story 1: 5 Worrying Trends in Photography (via fstoppers) Story 2: Panasonic to Add Phase Detection to Future Cameras, Including MFT (via PetaPixel) Related: Sigma Is Done Developing Micro Four Thirds Lenses (via fstoppers) Story 3: The Fox is in the Henhouse: AI Photos Are Beyond the Point of No Return (via PetaPixel) Related: Scammers using AI images of fake earthquake victims to steal donations (via DIYPhotography.net) Story 4: The Nikon Z9’s Selectable Shutter Sounds are Actually...

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Alastair Jolly joys the discussion on social media subscriptions, new cameras from Canon, the differences in AI upscaling products and a 3-month gig to photograph a hotel. All this and more, with some love for the GameBoy Camera! Thanks for listening. Story 1: Meta Will Start Charging $12 a Month For Verification on Instagram (via PetaPixel) Story 2: Canon EOS R8 & R50 Announced (via Newsshooter) Story 3: Head-to-head: Adobe Super Resolution vs....

On this episode of Photo geek Weekly, Jordan Drake returns to regale us with a year's worth of video announcements, developments, and news! From Patent issues we should all be made aware of with the Nikon Z9, to new cameras from Sony, Fuji, and Panasonic - how has the video space changed in a year? We aim to answer that question. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Nikon’s Z9 2.0 firmware adds internal 8K/60p Raw capture, 120Hz EVF upgrade, pre-buffer and more (via DPReview) Related: RED Sues...

On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Allan Attridge to discuss how AI imaging is changing the photography landscape, the dramatic images from space telescopes in 2022, phase detect autofocus on Lumix and how camera technology is advancing, and the unreasonable demands of a wedding photographer. All this and more! Thanks for listening, and your feedback is always appreciated. Story 1: Google's Imagen AI produces photorealistic images from natural text with frightening...