Whether you’re looking for the sharpness and low-light capability of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, the versatility of the 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, or the compact convenience of the 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II, OM SYSTEM has the best travel lenses for every adventure.

If you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, OM SYSTEM has something for everyone and every budget. For more information and to learn about local promotions, visit your local authorized retailer or explore.omsystem.com/petapixel today!

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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is joined by retired Sony Imaging executive Mark Weir who reflects on the evolution of cameras over the last two decades and, perhaps more importantly, how photographers have changed in that time, too.

In this episode, he talks about how Sony Japan fielded input from its users, looks back at how Sony chose to leave the mirror behind, the choice to make E-mount an open standard, and where he thinks the industry is going next.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro; Support Chris and Jordan with a PetaPixel Membership
• 12:13 - Check out our special bonus audio-only episode of the PetaPixel Podcast featuring Apple
• 16:20 - Google Photos will show when an image is edited with the company's generative AI
• 18:52 - Tamron doesn't appear interested in making primes anymore
• 21:05 - Lomography announced a new Lomo'Instant Wide Glass
• 22:47 - Leica is celebrating 70 years of the M in a very Leica way
• 24:08 - DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 is really popular
• 27:00 - Jordan, how do you feel about H&Y's new RevoRing Mark II?
• 30:31 - Retired Sony exec Mark Weir on how cameras (and photographers) changed in the last 20 years
• 1:13:55 - What have you been up to?
• 1:17:08 - Jordan's Movember
• 1:21:30 - Tech Support
• 1:46:08 - Feel good story of the week: CPS is now free for students!

This is a special bonus episode of the PetaPixel Podcast where Jaron Schneider, editor-in-chief of PetaPixel, talks with Della Huff, a member of the product marketing team at Apple who oversees all things camera and photos and who you would very likely recognize from many of Apple's recent keynote events as well as Billy Sorrentino, a member of the Apple Design team who has a hand in almost everything the company does and who oversees the user experiences across the company's platforms. The two discuss immersive, spatial content and how Apple, the makers of the most popular camera in the world, views the next era of photography. They answer a lot of questions about spatial photos, the Vision Pro, and generally about immersive content as well as how Apple sees the future of photography and the preservation of memories.

From October 24th to November 3rd, OM Digital Solutions is hosting the third annual OM SYSTEM week, a global event, inspiring photographers to push their creative limits. This year's theme, "Creativity. It’s in our nature," invites you to explore the outdoors with OM SYSTEM cameras. Throughout OM SYSTEM Week, you can score amazing deals, with up to $500 off select OM SYSTEM cameras and lenses. Plus, registered users will receive even more exclusive offers!

Don’t miss out on OM SYSTEM’s creativity-themed photo contest! Running from October 24th, 2024, to January 3rd, 2025, you’ll have the chance to showcase your best outdoor photos and compete to win an incredible trip to Japan with OM SYSTEM Ambassador Lisa Michele Burns.

For more details, visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel

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This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are in Tokyo, Japan and it got them thinking: photographers who travel internationally can often struggle with not knowing exactly what to bring, which results in them bringing too much. The trio share their tips to keep that keeps their packs light but doesn't make them feel like they are disadvantaged with their gear.

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In This Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 05:45 - Excuse me, what was going on with the tape and the filter on the 500mm?
• 08:24 - DJI announced a new Air 3S
• 12:04 - There isn't going to be a DJI-branded mirrorless camera.
• 14:22 - DJI says import issues are why the Air 3S isn't available from retailers
• 16:27 - Insta360 has a new action camera
• 19:19 - Adobe Lightroom got a nice update
• 24:28 - How to travel as a photographer and not hate yourself
• 47:37 - Never read the comments
• 55:26 - Tech support
• 1:24:17 - Feel good story of the week: Jordan does Japan his own way.

The next Supermoon is just around the corner (October 17th), and it’s expected to be the biggest and brightest supermoon of 2024. If you want to capture it in all its glory, you need the right gear. OM SYSTEM’s Micro Four Thirds cameras and M.Zuiko Digital lenses are perfect for the job. Why? The 2x crop factor doubles your equivalent focal length—so, a 300mm lens becomes a 600mm! That means more zoom without the heavy, bulky gear.

So, if you’re gearing up for the Supermoon, OM SYSTEM has you covered. Check out their full line of cameras and lenses at explore.omsystem.com/petapixel, or visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer.

When you've been in the camera industry for nearly 40 years and operated The Camera Store since the late 1990s, you see a lot. Peter Jeuene has done just that and also is the man who gave Chris and Jordan the opportunity to get on camera and become the experts you know today. Peter shares his thoughts on the state of the industry, how film's resurgence has affected his business, how he manages to compete with U.S. retailers and camera brands on the sales front, and even shares some stories from when Chris and Jordan used to work in his store.

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In This Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 07:34 - Big Fujifilm Drop: X-M5, 500mm f/5.6, and a new 16-55mm f/2.8
• 13:46 - The 70mm film reel for "The Brutalist" is split into 26 canisters and weighs 300 pounds
• 15:23 - "Submerged" is a new feature film that can only be watched on Vision Pro
• 22:08 - Miss the aurora? Just make AI images, Meta says
• 26:54 - Nikon news: Z6 III getting C2PA, NX Mobile Air gets Frame.io integration, and EssilorLuxottica buys 5.1% of the company
• 32:57 - Canon is dropping three new lenses on October 30
• 37:29 - Talkin' shop with the owner of The Camera Store
• 1:14:21 - What have you been up to?
• 1:18:14 - New versions of Fixed lens cameras that viewers want to see
• 1:22:12 - Tech support

If you’re serious about capturing far-away shots with incredible sharpness, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens is for you. It offers an expansive zoom range, giving you the flexibility to get closer to wildlife, landscapes, and even celestial bodies like the moon, without compromising image quality. With its lightning-fast autofocus, you’ll always capture every split-second detail. The M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm is designed to keep up with the fast-paced action of wildlife and nature photography, delivering accuracy and high performance.

Right now, you can purchase the M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS for $700 off (regularly $2,699.99, now just $1,999.99). Don’t wait—head to explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or visit an authorized retailer near you to take advantage of this special offer!

This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are joined by Tom Calton to talk about compact, fixed lens cameras and what 12 different manufacturers could do to appeal to the sudden surge in demand for high-quality options. Most, if not all, have some history in the space that could be leveraged to create some truly exceptional offerings in 2024 and 2025.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro (what was your first fixed-lens camera)
• 08:24 - Panasonic's new lens and Lumix S9 firmware
• 15:13 - Nikon's new patent describes a "selective" global shutter
• 19:42 - Fujifilm is updating autofocus performance on multiple cameras
• 23:44 - The Paper Shoot and Cappy Camera situation is quite a mess
• 27:19 - Happy Birthday Chris Niccolls!
• 30:30 - Our dream fixed-lens cameras from every manufacturer
• 31:10 - Fujifilm
• 21:13 - OM System
• 33:44 - Hasselblad
• 36:17 - Leica
• 38:19 - Pentax
• 40:17 - Canon
• 42:50 - Sony
• 45:16 - Nikon
• 47:10 - Kodak
• 48:36 - Voigtlander
• 50:24 - Panasonic
• 52:39 - Sigma
• 56:21 - What have you been up to? (make sure to check out Tom's YouTube)
• 1:02:36 - Tech Support
• 1:20:00 - Optimization settings for Lightroom: https://petapixel.com/optimize-lightroom-classic/
• 1:29:46 - Feel good story of the week

OM SYSTEM Ambassador and macro photographer Ben Salb has mastered the art of capturing the smallest details of insects and spiders, tiny creatures that often go unnoticed around us. Now through November 3, the OM-1 Mark II is $1,999.99, $400 off the regular retail price, and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 PRO Macro Lens is $1,199.99 ($300 off regular retail price). Visit your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or explore.omsystem/petapixel today!

To read more about Ben Salb and his work, check out his detailed guide to macro photography.

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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast Jon Sneyers, the Senior Image Researcher at Cloudinary, Editor of the JPEG XL standard, and contributor to the reference implementation of the format explains what it is and why it's important.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro (favorite aliens, squids, and more)
• 10:08 - A new Tamron 90mm for Nikon Z and Sony E
• 12:46 - Canon Listened, will update R5 II to capture 24p video with older batteries
• 16:17 - Phase One has a new XC with a new 40mm, can be purchased without the digital back
• 18:01 - ProGrade digital finally released its first portable SSD and it's very good
• 21:00 - Yes, you can buy the cable by itself
• 21:13 - Live your Death Stranding dreams with the Lancer300
• 26:08 - JPEG XL explained by Senior Image Researcher and JPEG XL reference standard editor Jon Sneyers
• 1:01:42 - What have you been up to? (how good is Chris's light metering with his eyes?)
• 1:08:44 - Tech support

Back in the Fall of 2008—several years before Instagram filters became a trend—Olympus introduced in-camera Art Filters in their DSLR cameras, specifically designed for the creative photographer. These filters helped transform basic images into works of art that deliver emotional impact, long before it became mainstream.

Curious to explore art filters for yourself or looking for the perfect gift? Purchase the E-M10 Mark IV body today and get a complimentary M.Zuiko 14-42mm II R lens—all for just $699.99, now through September 29th! If you're eyeing something weather-sealed, save up to $300 on an OM-5 kit. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or head to your local authorized retailer!

Peak Design is one of the most recognizable names in the photography industry and probably the most well-known accessory brand in the space. From the Capture Clip, to straps, to bags, tripods, and more, the company recently set its sights on the outdoor and adventure market after years in development.

Peak Design's founder and CEO Peter Dering joins Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider for a discussion about the company's history, product strategy, and -- of course -- the new Outdoor series of backpacks.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro (generational trauma?)
• 9:25 - Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux
• 14:95 - Ilford is celebrating 145 years with limited edition retro packaging
• 17:56 - Canon made nearly half the digital cameras sold in 2023, but... Sony claims it has sold the most full-frame mirrorless cameras
• 23:54 - Google is adding C2PA content authenticity to Search and Ads
• 26:17 - Talking outdoor backpacks with Peak Design's Peter Dering
• 1:08:58 - What have you been up to?
• 1:12:39 - Tech support
• 1:30:37 - Feel good story of the week

Today we’re excited to highlight a lens that’s truly a game-changer for wildlife and nature photographers: the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS. If you’re passionate about capturing distant subjects with incredible clarity, this lens will be your new best friend.

The M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS is also built to withstand the elements, with a weather-sealed construction that ensures durability in challenging conditions. So if you’re in the field experiencing challenging weather conditions, this lens is up for the challenge.

So check out the M.Zuiko ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS. Now through September 29 th , it’s $400 off (normally $2,699.99—now just $2,299.99). Visit https://explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or your local authorized retailer now!

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It's been a busy week! Apple launched a new iPhone which started a lot of conversation about "fake" megapixels, Sigma finally showed its autofocus cine lens, Canon announced a new affordable zoom, and Nikon released RED LUTs for its Nikon Log profile -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro: our first smartphones, a birthday, and a neat lens
• 10:17 - Leica announced the M11-D
• 13:43 - Chris made Jaron spend a lot of money
• 17:46 - Nikon's New Heralbony Zfc collab is gorgeous, but not available in the U.S.
• 20:02 - Here is Sigma's first AF-equipped cine lens
• 23:07 - Canon announced the 28-70mm f/2.8
• 25:23 - Gordon Laing's hands-on with the Canon 28-70mm
• 26:15 - Is the DJI Osmo Action Good?
• 30:30 - Jordan's review of the new RED LUTs for Nikon N-Log
• 39:56 - Let's talk about the megapixel situation on iPhone
• 48:01 - The iPhone 16 Pro doesn't charge faster than the iPhone 15 Pro... most of the time
• 52:12 - A bit more on the iPhone 16 Pro's Photo Styles
• 57:09 - What have you been up to? (Chris has a beef)
• 1:07:23 - Tech support
• 1:29:15 - What do you think is happening in this photo?
• 1:32:47 - The feel good story of the week

Thanks to OM SYSTEM for sponsoring today’s podcast. Right now, OM SYSTEM is offering up to $300 off select telephoto lenses, plus free filters and accessories. For a limited time, with your purchase of the M.ZuikoDigital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS, 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO, or 300mm f/4 PRO lenses, you'll receive a free protection filter to shield your lenses from scratches.

The filter features ZERO Coating on both sides of the glass and a satin, glare-reducing black alumite aluminum frame that helps minimize flares and ghosts with its anti-reflection properties. Plus, enjoy a $300 rebate on the OM-1 Mark II body, a $100 rebate on the OM-5 body, and many more rebates and free accessory offers through September 29th!

Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or stop by your nearest authorized OM SYSTEM retailer to take advantage of these deals today!

Chris explained what was new and noteworthy about the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max in his first impressions video published on Monday, but that wasn't all there was to discuss. Jordan adds his two cents about the video enhancements and the three of us also couldn't help but notice that Apple put significantly less emphasis on AI tools and features at this event than either Samsung or Google did this year.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Welcome to the second PetaPixel Carcast!
• 06:44 - Nikon sold more Z9 cameras in one year than any other flagship camera in the last 15 years
• 08:50 - Leica 70-200mm
• 12:35 - Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens
• 16:33 - Canon announced the C80
• 21:32 - DJI announced the 75mm f/1.8
• 23:42 - What We REALLY Thought of Apple's iPhone 16 Launch
• 49:50 - What have you been up to?
• 52:52- Feel good story of the week

Wildlife photography is all about capturing rare, fast-moving moments from a distance without compromising image quality. With its impressive reach of up to 1200mm (35mm equivalent), and market-leading 5-axis sync IS stabilization, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens ensures stunning, sharp shots even in the toughest conditions. Plus, its IPX1-certified weather sealing makes it the perfect companion for all your outdoor adventures. Right now is a great chance to save! The M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens is available at a special price of $2,299.99—down from $2,699.99. Pair it with the M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20, now $299.99 (originally $429.99), and you’ll save $530 when you bundle them together. But hurry—this offer ends September 29th!

Head to your local authorized OM SYSTEM retailer or visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel to learn more and take advantage of this amazing deal today!

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Last week, former video producer at The Verge Becca Farsace published a video explaining why she left that job to pursue becoming an independent creator. Since her path is the opposite of the one Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake chose, the three discuss the pros and cons of each direction on this week's PetaPixel Podcast.

The resulting discussion illuminates why there isn't a "one size fits all" set of instructions for being a content creator in the modern era.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro (and injury update)
• 09:21 - GoPro's New GoPro Hero 13 Black makes some great usability enhancements
• 12:41 - Canon R5 II has unpublished recording limitations when using older batteries
• 16:42 - Tamron brings the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 to Nikon Z mount
• 18:19 - Abode's plan to take on Adobe isn't going well
• 23:14 - Peak Design finally made an adventure backpack
• 26:49 - Becca Farsace on leaving The Verge and going independent
• 1:13:38 - What have you been up to? (Sad story from Chris)
• 1:19:10 - Tech support
• 1:36:07 - Never read the comments
• 1:39:23 - Feel good story of the week

If you are an adventurer or an outdoor enthusiast, OM SYSTEM has designed the ultimate camera just for someone like you. Whether you’re into hiking, backpacking, camping or exploring, the OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the perfect tool to capture your adventures with breathtaking clarity.

From now until September 29, 2024, you can enjoy an incredible $100 instant savings on the OM SYSTEM OM-5 body, or $300 off the OM-5 with the M.Zuiko 12-45mm F4.0 PRO lens kit. Visit explore.omsystem.com/petapixel or your nearest authorized OM SYSTEM retailer today.

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Photographer Leah Hennel is an award-winning photojournalist who has been on the ground at Olympic events for the past 10 years. She just returned from Paris after covering the 2024 Summer Olympics and chats with The PetaPixel Podcast team about process, strategy, the day-to-day experience, and -- of course -- gear.

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In This Episode

• 00:00 - Intro
• 06:22 - Samyang made the world's first optical exchange autofocus lens
• 09:44 - Apple event is scheduled for September 9
• 15:48 - Check out this 18.7K camera and it's crazy underwater housing
• 20:11 - Kodak Color Negative photochemicals are available globally
• 21:53 - Apple published its first Final Cut Pro YouTube video ads for the first time... ever?
• 25:45 - Story about Resolve
• 26:35 - The rise and crash of the camera industry in one chart
• 32:43 - Olympics 2024 Debrief with photographer Leah Hennel
• 1:07:23 - Tech Support
• 1:27:46 - What have you been up to?
• 1:29:43 - Never read the comments
• 1:37:22 - Feel good story of the week