We don't replace our primary cameras very often, but to meet increasing videos demands Tyler went with a new Sony, the a7RII. The long and short is that it's image quality is best in class with super sharp, high resolution images with lots of dynamic range in the shadows. The down side is lots of interface design problems, consumer level build quality and very slow image review.
39 - Fixing light
Even natural light takes a lot of work, so we discuss the various ways to make any lighting situation work for you. How your city changes the light, using a reflector, modifying and on camera flash, and more!
38 - How to keep shooting when you don't feel like it
One of Chris's creation for no reason
To start 2016 we are talking about ways to keep moving forward when you are out of ideas, and just don't feel like it. Also some follow up on the Film Toaster and Chris Dowsett sticks around for a few extra minutes to talk Star Wars.
Bonus Whatever - The Force Awakens
In this podcast, we’ll discuss our new heroes, and how quickly we got to like them (pretty quickly). We’ll discuss our new villains, and particularly Kylo Ren and all of his fun-to-watch internal conflict, as well as how he compares to Darth Vader. We spend some time talking about potential character development, potential character backgrounds, and possible secrets- as well as which fan theories don’t matter (Rob even asserts we don’t care if Rey is related to another important Jedi). We break down the mirrored storyline form A New Hope, and its hits and occasional misses (Yeah, okay, it’s MUCH bigger than the Death Star, we’ll allow it.), as well as the characters in their new roles as echoes of the original trilogy.
37 - Gear of the Year 2015
Looking back at 2015 with our expert guest Jordan Drake of The Camera Store TV we had a funny mix of incredibly innovative and painfully dull camera technology. Most of our workhorse cameras were left unchanged, while whole new genres are being opened by others. Either way, it's great time to be a photographer!
Point and shoot
- Sony RX100 IV
- Sony RX1R II
- Canon G7x and G9
- iPhone 6s
Interchangeable lens
- Sony a7r II
- Canon 7D II
- Canon 5D III
- Where is the Rebel at?
- Nikon D750 and D810
- Pentax 645Z
- Olympus OMD
Cinema
- Sony a7s II
- Panasonic GH4
- Canon C300 II
- Sony FS5 and FS7
- BM URSA Mini
FILM
- FIlmToaster
- Filmomat
SOFTWARE
- Capture One
- Lumenzia
- Mastin Labs
- Apple Photos
LENSES
- Tamron 45mm
- Sigma 24-35mm f/2
- Sigma 20mm f/1.4