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PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Mike "Sharky" James


Podcast Overview

PetaPixel.com's official podcast. The very first photography podcast on Spotify! One of the most-listened-to photography podcasts.

Podcast Episodes

Ep. 193: Adobe Finally Catches a Clue - and more

Episode 193 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Sony Artisan of Imagery, Spencer Pablo

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Sony Artisan of Imagery, Spencer Pablo opens the show. Thanks Spencer!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
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Stories:
Adobe publicly acknowledges that Lightroom could be faster and seeks your feedback. (#)

Nikon explicitly states that mirrorless bodies are in its future. (#)

7Artisans releases 4 new manual focus lenses. (#)

Nikon updates its 70-300mm lens with the addition of a stepping motor. (#)

Leica releases its TL2 24 megapixel body with large touchscreen LCD. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

Ep. 192: Zack Arias on the What and the Why - and more

Episode 192 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer and humanitarian, Jeremy Cowart

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Photographer and humanitarian, Jeremy Cowart opens the show. Thanks Jeremy!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- First time customers in the US get $25 off rentals of $50 or more through September 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com.

Stories:
Photographer and educator Zack Arias on the what and why behind what's in his lighting and camera bags. (#)

F.lux adds a feature particularly helpful to photographers editing at night. (#)

The Citograph 35 is announced, but is it worth the light hit? (#)

A U.S. Circuit Court affirms the right to photograph and record law enforcement. (#)

Pixel Peeper adds another useful feature, but is it problematic for them...or you? (#)

Nokia and Zeiss team up yet again, but would you switch? (#)

The FAA allows qualified drone registrants to unregister...and get their $5 back. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

Ep. 191: IBIS…Fujifilm…And You! - and more

Episode 191 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Wedding and portrait photographer, Michael Anthony

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Wedding and portrait photographer, Michael Anthony opens the show. Thanks Michael!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- Get FreshBooks cloud accounting free for 30 days by entering PetaPixel in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section at FreshBooks.com/PetaPixel

Stories:
Rumors heat up about Fujifilm bringing IBIS to its bodies despite previous official word to the contrary. (#)

Fotodiox announces its dlx Stretch adapters with macro ability and magnetic ND filters. (#)

Photobucket annoys millions as it moves to a pay model vs. free image hosting. (#)

Ansel Adams had to advertise as he was coming up. Would he be huge on social media today? (#)

An Arizona man is arrested for grounding firefighting aircraft, putting lives and property in danger. (#)

Is a method of ID'ing drones in flight coming? (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

Ep. 190: Nikon's D820, D850 or DWhatever - and more

Episode 190 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer, videographer and educator, Susan Roderick

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Photographer, videographer and educator, Susan Roderick opens the show. Thanks Susan!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- First time customers in the US get $25 off rentals of $50 or more through September 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com.

Stories:
Rumors that Nikon's D810 replacement is coming later this month. (#)

Tamron releases a new 24-70mm f/2.8 with 5 stops of vibration compensation. (#)

Photographers receive a tiny sum for photos licensed by Microsoft for Windows 10 despite a 400+ million installed base. (#)

Rumors heat up of Nikon updating it's 200-400mm f/4 with a 1.4x extender in 2017. (#)

Germany's macodirect announces Rollei Vario Chrome color reversal film. (#)

Moo releases new cards made from recycled t-shirt scraps...and my fail with their RFID cards. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

Ep. 189: The Canon 6D Mark II Is Fine. Just Fine. - and more

Episode 189 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Landscape photographer and podcaster, Nick Page

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Landscape photographer and podcaster, Nick Page opens the show. Thanks Nick!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- Get FreshBooks cloud accounting free for 30 days by entering PetaPixel in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section at FreshBooks.com/PetaPixel

Canon announces the 6D Mark II, photographers and industry press are underwhelmed, but there is a logical explanation. (#)

Micron is looking to unload Lexar or discontinue the brand entirely. (#)

Seriif hints at digital asset management coming...perhaps within Affinity Photo. (#)

Lensbaby announces its Velvet 85mm f/1.8 for soft portraits and macro. (#)

Canon announces its Rebel SL2 (EOS 200D) for those wanting a smaller DSLR . (#)

ShutterCount updates to include support for newer Canon bodies and more. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

Ep. 188: Lenses, Lenses and More Lenses! - and more

Episode 188 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Nikon Ambassador Tamara Lackey

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Show Opener:
Nikon Ambassador Tamara Lackey opens the show. Thanks Tamara!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- First time customers in the US get $25 off rentals of $50 or more through September 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com.

Guested on:
More Gear Show #3 with Scott Bourne.

Stories:
Tamron realizes what could be an ideal walk-around lens with a large focal range. (#)

Zeiss releases its Milvus 35mm f/1.4 manual focus only lens. (#)

The City of Laguna Beach, CA clarifies its silly photo permits. (#)

Sigma releases pricing on their 14mm f/1.8 Art and the long-awaited 24-70mm f/2.8 Art. (#)

Adobe records record revenue and yet Lightroom still hasn't seen a big speed update. (#)

Facebook seeks to protect your images from theft kinda sorta. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

Ep. 187: What Camera Company Might Be Getting the Axe? - and more

Episode 187 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: What the Duck comic strip creator, Aaron Johnson

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

What the Duck comic strip creator, Aaron Johnson opens the show. Thanks Aaron!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- Get FreshBooks cloud accounting free for 30 days by entering PetaPixel in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section at FreshBooks.com/PetaPixel

With camera sales being poor, what company may go away or be sold off? (#)

A website seeks to show you the Lightroom settings of others and save them. (#)

DxOMark is high on Sony's hot new a9. (#)

Gitzo releases two tripods to commemorate their 100th year of existence. (#)

What Thom Hogan wants you to know before updating your Mac. (#)

Tony Northrup releases a detailed video for those taking the commercial drone test. (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

Ep. 186: Which Country Chooses Old Sony Technology? - and more

Episode 186 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Photographer Brian Pex

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Photographer Brian Pex opens the show. Thanks Brian!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- First time customers in the US get $25 off rentals of $50 or more through June 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com.

A certain country crashes a drone and a Sony is found. Which one? (#)

More specs for the upcoming Canon 6D Mark II as its release approaches. (#)

Macphun updates the excellent Luminar image editor with AI technology. (#)

Manfrotto introduces two new backpacks and messenger bags. (#)

Nikon announces 100th anniversary commemorative items with hefty price tags. (#)

Verizon officially acquires Yahoo!, but will Flickr get the axe? (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

Ep. 185: Does Sony Have a Quality Control Issue? - and more

Episode 185 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: Author and photographer, David Duchemin

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Author and photographer, David Duchemin opens the show. Thanks David!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- First time customers in the US get $25 off rentals of $50 or more through June 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com.

With the a9's overheating warning and ongoing "star eater" firmware issues, does Sony have a quality control issue? (#)

iOS 11's photo and video compression will be great for smartphone and tablet users, but when's this technology coming to actual cameras? (#)

Phase One introduces pro Style Packs for Capture One Pro 10. (#)

The City of Laguna Beach, CA requires permits for shooting in public places for non-commercial shoots or you get fined. (#)

Meyer-Optik brings back the Lydith 30mm f/3.5 "Magic Moment Maker". (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome!

You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

Ep. 184: How AI Could Change Photography - and more

Episode 184 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Featured: VR/AR expert, author and futurist, Robert Scoble

In This Episode

If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

VR/AR expert, author and futurist, Robert Scoble of Scobleizer.com opens the show. Thanks Robert!

Sponsors:
- Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel.
- First time customers in the US get $25 off rentals of $50 or more through June 29, 2017 with code PP25 at BorrowLenses.com.

What could AI do inside Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?  And Google Photos' implementation. (#)

Triggertrap drops the other shoe making the code for its apps open source. (#)

Sony releases new firmware for that hot new a9 addressing the overheating warning issue as well as releasing updates for a number of other bodies. (#)

Amazon ditches unlimited file storage...with a caveat. (#)

Music photographer Danny Clinch sues Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters for copyright infringement. (#)

Hasselblad severely reduces the price of its H6D-50C...but for how long? (#)

Outtake

Connect With Us

Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

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