The Camera Gear Podcast

Picking up where we left off last week, we cover more camera rumors (as well as our hopes) for 2025, including brands such as Panasonic, Nikon, Pentax, and OM System. You can now support us on Patreon! The weekly show will be staying exactly the same, but if you want to contribute to our hosting costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at [email protected]. Notes: Sigma is developing a telephoto lens that “has never existed before” [L Rumors] Lumix S1rII coming in early 2025? [L Rumors] OM System CEO Says a New Camera and Multiple Lenses Arriving ‘Shortly’

To start off 2025, we run through some of the biggest rumors from Canon, Fuji, and Sony and discuss what we’re expecting to see. And in news we’ve all been waiting for, Lucas finally bought that Pentax 17. You can now support us on Patreon! The weekly show will be staying exactly the same, but if you want to contribute to our hosting costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at [email protected]. Notes: John Kraus Photos - photographer who covers rocket launches Fuji GFX100RF fixed-lens rangefinder camera rumor [Fuji Rumors] Possible Sony A7V camera registration in China [Sony Alpha Rumors]

To close out 2024, we take a look at our favorite cameras released this year and pick our favorites across several categories, including the prestigious honor that is the Camera Gear Podcast 2024 Camera(s) of the Year. New announcement: You can now support us on Patreon! The weekly show will be staying exactly the same, but if you want to contribute to our hosting costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at [email protected].

We reflect on the big news of the year and discuss some big stories and releases for each camera brand. Also, today’s question is: do you touch the back screen of your mirrorless camera to set focus? New announcement: You can now support us on Patreon! The weekly show will be staying exactly the same, but if you want to contribute to our hosting costs for the podcast, we’d welcome your support. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at [email protected]. Some links below to product sites are affiliate links and may result in a commission to the Camera Gear Podcast. Links: Canon Sigma Introduces Lenses for Canon RF Mount Canon R5 II Press Release We covered the Canon R5 II in episode 95 Fuji Fujifilm X100VI Press Release Fujifilm X-M5 Press Release We covered the X100VI in episode 74 We covered the X-M5 in episode 106 Leica Leica Q3 43 Leica D-Lux 8 We covered the Leica Q3 43 in episode 108 We covered the Leica D-Lux 8 in episode 92 Pixii Pixii Max We covered Pixii (although not this camera) in episode 49 Nikon / RED Nikon to Acquire US Cinema Camera Manufacturer RED Nikon Z6III Press Release We covered Nikon buying RED in episode 76 We covered the Nikon Z6III in episode 91 OM System OM-1 Mark II Press Release We covered the OM-1 Mark II in episode 77 Panasonic Panasonic S9 Press Release We covered the Panasonic S9 in episode 88 Pentax / Ricoh Pentax 17 Ricoh GRIII HDF We covered the Pentax 17 in episode 90 We covered the Ricoh GRIII HDF in episode 80 Sony Sony A9 III Press Release Sony A1 II Sony 28-70 f/2 GM We covered the Sony A9 III in episode 60 We covered the Sony A1 Ii in episode 113 We covered the Sony 28-70 f/2 in episode 113 Blackmagic Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K Blackmagic Pyxis 6K We covered the Ursa Cine 12K and Pyxis in episode 84