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| 5/26/26 | 3DLANES #76 - The Globalization of The Camera Industry | What does the "Made In..." stamp on the products you buy mean to you? Is it a positive thing or a negative connotation? Does it even matter anymore? | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | 3DLANES #75 - Honda's Worst Year Ever... Really? | Has Honda really reported its worst year ever? Let's find out. | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | 3DLANES #74 - Is Film Photography Struggling? | Today we discuss film photography, from two points of view, the consumer / enthusiast side and the manufacturing side. | — | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | 3DLANES #73 - Watch Shows and Events, Why?! | Watch shows, why do they exist? Is it me or are there too many now? This time at Windup I missed a few of my favorite, have you thought why not everyone attends all? | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | 3DLANES #72 - Cosworth | Today we look into a legend of the automotive world. Cosworth.Sources: Founding & HistoryCosworth – WikipediaKeith Duckworth – Motor Sport Magazine Archive (Jan 1970)Keith Duckworth – Supercars.netLotus Type 49 – Lotus Cars OfficialLotus 49 meets Cosworth DFV – GoodwoodHistory of the Lotus-Cosworth Ford Type 49 – Revs InstituteCosworth DFV – WikipediaFord Cosworth DFV: F1's Most Iconic Engine – Driver61Ford Cosworth DFV V8 – Engine LabsFinancial & CorporateCosworth hails record revenue – City A.M.Cosworth Group Holdings Limited – Pomanda Company ProfileCosworth Annual Report 2023 (PDF)Cosworth cuts costs after drifting into the red – Insider MediaLeadership & StrategyCosworth announces leadership change – Cosworth OfficialAfter Kalkhoven's death, Cosworth makes leadership changes – AutoRacing1Cosworth pays tribute to Kevin Kalkhoven – Cosworth OfficialFlorian Kamelger LinkedIn PostCurrent Programs & ProductsHow Cosworth became the exotic car world's go-to engine supplier – Road & TrackCosworth selected for Red Bull RB17 hypercar project – Cosworth OfficialRed Bull RB17 V10 Engine – Engine LabsRed Bull RB17 – WikipediaGreatest Cosworth Powered Road Cars – CarBuzzCosworth V16 – Race Engine TechnologyJim ClarkJim Clark – Formula 1 Official Hall of FameJim Clark F1 stats and facts – F1 FansiteJim Clark – Jim Clark TrustJim Clark – RacingNews365Was Jim Clark the greatest racing driver? – Swarez Art | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | 3DLANES #71 - IWC | Today we analyze IWC, the watch brand. Not a specific watch but the brand as a whole.Sources: Ken Research – Global Luxury Watch Market 2019–2030kenresearchPersistence Market Research – Luxury Watches Market Size & Competitive Analysis, 2032persistencemarketresearchTechnavio – Luxury Watch Market Size 2025-2029technavioUNITesi – Pre-Owned Luxury Watches Market (PDF)unitesi.univeThe Swatchers – Market Overview: Porter's 5 Forcestheswatchers.blogspotMatrix BCG – Emperor Watch & Jewellery Porter's Five Forces AnalysismatrixbcgLinkedIn – Changing Competitive Landscape of Wristwatches (Parag Deshpande)linkedinWatch Collecting Lifestyle – Top 10 Largest Watch Brands in 2025: Rolex DominateswatchcollectinglifestyleMonochrome Watches – The 10 Largest Watch Brands in 2025monochrome-watchesHodinkee – Rolex and Cartier In Another League (Morgan Stanley / LuxeConsult)hodinkeeInstagram – Rolex 2025 Luxury Watch DominanceinstagramHodinkee – Industry Under Pressure: Buyers and Executives Favor Brick-and-Mortar (Deloitte Study)hodinkeeNew York Times – Are Luxury Smartwatches a Thing of the Past?nytimesBusiness of Fashion – Smartwatches No Longer a Threat to Pricey Swiss Timepieces (Morgan Stanley)businessoffashionFrontify – IWC Schaffhausen: Being Unique and Staying Relevant Among Luxury Watch Brandsfrontify | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | 3DLANES #70 - Leica Camera AG- Product Lines, Target Audiences & Five Forces Analysis | Today we go over the Leica product lineup, target audiences and Porter's 5 forces. There's correction of the last episode at the end.Sources: Leica OfficialLeica Camera Models — Official camera lineupLeica SL System — SL official pageLeica Q Family — Q series official pageLeica S System — S medium format official pageLeica Sport Optics – Binoculars — Binoculars lineupLeica Home Cinema Portfolio — Cine projectorsLeica Cine Play 1 — Portable projector pageLeica Watches — Watch collectionLeica Smart Projection ISE 2025 — Smart Projection press releaseFinancial & Business PerformanceLeica FY 2024/25 Press Release (PDF) — Official financialsLeica Camera Continues to Grow – PR Newswire — Revenue €596M announcementLeica Revenue Up 7.6% – PhotoRumors — Financial commentaryLeica Breaks Historic Sales Record – The Phoblographer — Luxury market contextLeica FY 2024/25 – Macfilos — Independent analysisProduct Pricing & Market DataLeica Camera Lineup 2025 – TS2 Tech — Full model comparisonLeica D-Lux 8 Price Increase – LeicaRumors — Tariff price impactTariff Price Increases on Q3 – Digital Camera World — US tariff impactLeica Market Digest Oct 2025 – Summimarket — Secondary market pricingLeica Market Digest Nov 2025 – Summimarket — Price trend analysisProduct Reviews & Audience ContextLeica Q2 Professional Evaluation – Macfilos — Q series audience analysisLeica S Medium Format Review – Overgaard — S system deep diveWhy Creatives Are Moving Away from Leica – Erick Kim Photography — Buyer power / substitution commentaryUnderstanding the Leica Product Line – About Photography — Line overviewWhy Is Leica So Expensive – BlinksAndButtons — Pricing rationaleLeica SOFORT 2 – Brooks Review — Instant camera reviewCompetitive LandscapeSony vs Leica vs Hasselblad – Fstoppers — Competitive comparisonWhy No Mass-Market Leica Equivalent? – Reddit — Barriers to entry discussionCamera Brands Avoiding Competition – Reddit/Leica — L-Mount rivalry dynamicsLeica Transformation – CineD — Strategic evolutionXiaomi Partnership & MobileXiaomi × Leica Global Imaging Cooperation — Official partnership pageXiaomi 17 Ultra Partnership – EntNerd — 2026 co-creation detailsXiaomi Leica New Era – Sportskeeda Tech — Partnership announcementSport OpticsLeica Sport Optics – Camtec Photo — Product listingsLeica Binoculars – Leica Store SF — Retail overviewNew Leica Binoculars – PetaPixel — 2025 binocular releaseWatchesLeica L1 & L2 Watches – Hodinkee — Watch introduction | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | 3DLANES #69 - The Porsche 911T (1968 and 2018 iterations) | Today we keep the 911 history lesson going with the 911T.I can’t believe I said 911 12… I meant 912!!! Shame one me!!!Sources:Porsche 911 Carrera T – The 911T that slept for 10 years (Porsche Newsroom)Porsche 911 T 2.0 (1968–1969) – Stuttcars40 Years After the 911T, Porsche Unveils the 911 Carrera T – Hagerty1968–1969 Porsche 911 T Coupé – Supercars.netPorsche 911 (Classic) – WikipediaWas My 1973.5 Porsche 911T the 'God Spec' of Late Long-Hoods? – PCAModel Guide: The First Porsche 911s – PCAPorsche 911 (F-Series) – Ultimate Model Guide – StuttcarsTested: 1969 Porsche 912 vs. 911T Targa, 911E, 911S – Car and Driver2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T – Tested (Car and Driver)2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T Review – Motor IllustratedLess Is More – the New Porsche 911 Carrera T (Porsche Newsroom)Among 1967–68 Porsche 911s, Coupes Are King – Hagerty911 T/R: Pavement or Not, Porsches Have Found Victory – Classic MotorsportsPorsche at the Monte Carlo Rally – GoClassicMonte Carlo Rally – Porsche Newsroom (1969 double victory)17:27.00 Min. – Vic Elford 1968 Monte Carlo (Porsche Newsroom)23-Years-Owned 1968 Porsche 911T/R Coupe – Bring a TrailerPorsche 911 T/R (1968) – Stuttcars1969 Porsche 911T 2 Door Targa Values – J.D. Power2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T – Hagerty Valuation ToolsPrice Guide: Porsche 911 (991) Carrera T – The Classic ValuerAir-Cooled Porsche Prices: Market Trends – Classics WorldAuction Results and Sales Data for 1969 Porsche 911T – Concept Carz6K-Mile 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T – PCAR MarketPorsche Production Numbers – JTCarsPorsche 911 (F-Series) Sales & Production Numbers – StuttcarsPorsche 911 Sales Figures – Good Car Bad Car1972 911 Production Data – Pelican Parts ForumPorsche and America – A Review (Porsche Newsroom)Porsche Historical Background: 1948–2025 (PCNA)Porsche Celebrates 70 Years in America – HagertyPorsche Reports Record U.S. Retail Sales for 2023 (PCNA)The Evolution of Porsche Advertising – TheAdThe Best Porsche Ads from Over the Years – StuttcarsRemember Those Great Porsche Ads? – Dave DyePorsche Branding Strategy: Luxury Marketing Secrets – AMW GroupHow Porsche Became a Global Icon – The Brand HopperTarget Audience Analysis – Porsche Club of America (PCA)The 1968 BMW 2002 Whispers Its Way Into History – Car and DriverIconic Classic Cars of the 1960s – American Collectors InsuranceThe Class of 1968 – HagertyTop 10 Luxury Cars of the 1960s – Classic InsurancePorsche 912: Poor Man's 911 or Something More? – Hagerty | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | 3DLANES #68 - The Deadbeat Seconds Complication | Today we look into the deadbeat complication in watches. Why did it die and why was it invented?Substack HERESources:Deadbeat Seconds — Core Horological SourcesThe invention of the balance wheel and the cylinder escapement — Seiko MuseumTicktock Deadbeat Escapement — Wooster PhysicistsGraham Escapement — Princeton Time TeamDead-beat escapement — BritannicaChapter 11 - Deadbeat Escapement — YouTube (clock mechanics)Wristwatch Application & Technical AnalysisIn-Depth: The Life Behind the Deadbeat Seconds — SJX WatchesWhat Is Deadbeat Seconds? — The 1916 CompanyTechnical: Deadbeat Seconds — A Collected ManWhat is Deadbeat Seconds? — Barrington Watch WindersDeadbeat Seconds: Watch Term Definition — The SubdialA Quick Guide to Watchmaking's Most Ironic Complication — Gear PatrolDead Seconds Watches: Go Ahead and Jump — Revolution WatchJumping Seconds Watches — Gnomon WatchesJaquet Droz & Modern RevivalHands-On: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat — HodinkeeGarrick S3 Deadbeat Seconds — Oracle of TimeMovement Frequency & AccuracyMeasuring the Time Between the Seconds: High Frequency Movements — Quill & PadHow Movement Beat Rates Affect Accuracy and Power — Rotate WatchesUnderstanding Watch Movement Frequency — Seagull WatchesCommunity & Forum DiscussionHelp Understanding Deadbeat Escapement — NAWCC ForumsWhy do quartz movements have deadbeat seconds? — Reddit r/WatchesHorological Irony: The Dead-Beat Seconds — Worn & Wound | — | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | 3DLANES #67 - The Nikon FM2 | Today we review a film camera from the 80's, the Nikon FM2.Sources:Production History & Technical SpecificationsNikon FM2 – WikipediaThe Evolution of Nikon FM2 Camera Versions and Production Year ResearchNikon FM2 – Camera-wiki.orgNikon FM2n (1983) – Mike EckmanNikon FM2/FM2n Film Camera Review – Analog.CafeNikon FM2 Review in 2026 – Cultured KiwiNikon FM2 Instruction Manual (PDF)Nikon Family Cousins, Part 13 – Nikon Camera ChronicleMy Ode to the Humble Nikon FM2n – Johnny MartyrNikon FM2/T Camera Review – Casual PhotophileMarket & Competitive LandscapeWhich Pentax Film Camera is Equal to Nikon FM2 – Pentax ForumsPentax LX Camera Review – Casual PhotophileOlympus OM-1: The Small, Quiet Revolution in SLR Design – KosmofotoThe Dynamic Duo: Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 – Got FilmNikon FM10 or FM2 vs Canon AE-1 – RedditHelp with Nikon FM2 Price – DPReview ForumsNikon FM2 Worth $300? – Reddit r/AnalogCommunityCorporate Strategy & Industry ContextHistory of Nikon Corporation – FundingUniverseNikon's Strategy – Professionals and Hobbyists (BCG Forums)Strategy Study: The Nikon Growth Study – CascadeNikon Corporate HistoryThe Rise and Crash of the Camera Industry – PetaPixelThe Contraction of the Camera Market Part 1 – 678 Vintage CamerasThe Rise of Digital Imaging and Fall of the Old Camera Industry – Luminous LandscapeWhat Were the Most Popular Cameras in the 80s? – EverPresentMicroeconomics & AccountingVintage Cameras Market Size and Outlook 2031 – TechSci ResearchHow to Account for Camera Depreciation Life – Asset PandaThoughts on Usage Rates, Depreciation and Cash Flow – Photography LifeNikon End of Year Financial Reports FY2022 – Nikon RumorsThe Current State and Future Development of Camera Manufacturing – EWA DirectPrice Elasticity of Luxury Goods – KPMG (PDF)Marketing & PromotionMarketing Mix of Nikon and 4Ps – Marketing91Camera Ads Straight From the 80s – Reddit r/AnalogCommunityHow Nikon Marketing Builds a Loyal Community – PTEngineSteve McCurry | Nikon FM2 Marketing – Camera Owner Magazine (Facebook) Nikon Focuses on Tier II Cities, Widens Distributor Network – Economic TimesEnjoy These Fujifilm, Kodak, and Nikon TV Ads from the 1980s – Casual Photophile | — | ||||||
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| 3/16/26 | 3DLANES #66 - The Volkswagen Touareg | Today we look into another Volkswagen product, the Touareg. Sources: Volkswagen Touareg – Wikipedia — Most comprehensive single reference covering all three generations, engines, production history, platform details, and sales data20 Years of the Touareg – VW Newsroom — Anniversary release covering 2022The First 21 Years – VW Newsroom — Inception and design historyCurrent Touareg Generation Ends with "Final Edition" – VW Newsroom — Discontinuation announcement, Final Edition pricing, global sales totalsTechnical Data of the New Touareg Hybrid Models – VW Newsroom — Gen 3 eHybrid and Touareg R specificationsVW to Discontinue Gas-Powered Touareg – CBT News — Discontinuation rationale and electric successor hintsVW Is Killing Its Flagship SUV As It Bets On Cheaper Models – Carscoops — Strategic portfolio shift under Oliver BlumeVolkswagen Is Saying Goodbye to Its Longest-Running SUV – Gear Patrol — Overview of the discontinuationVolkswagen Is Killing The Touareg After 24 Years – The Autopian — In-depth editorial on the Touareg's legacy and why it was underratedVolkswagen Discontinues Touareg Vehicle – Endurance Warranty — Summary of discontinuation factorsSay Goodbye to the VW Touareg in the US – CNET — US-market exit in 2017 explainedVW Retires Touareg After 24 Years – Reddit/r/cars — Community discussion with brand perception insightsHartmut Warkuss – Lifetime Achievement Award – Car Design News — Career overview and role at VW Group designHartmut Warkuss – iF Design Jury Profile — Design backgroundMurat Günak Named Head of Design at TOGG – Form Trends — Post-VW career contextThe Crazy Luxury Features of the First-Gen Touareg – Jalopnik — Gen 1 over-engineering and feature detailVW Touareg Years to Avoid – CarInterior/Alibaba — Known reliability issues by model yearVW Touareg: Is It a Reliable Car? – Endurance Warranty — Suspension, timing chain, and coolant issuesVW Touareg Suspension Issues – Brake & Front End — Air suspension failure detailVW Touareg Buyers Guide (2018–2025) – YouTube — Gen 3 powertrain prevalence data and known issuesTouareg III 3.0 V6 TSI Specs – Auto-Data.net — Gen 3 petrol engine specificationsFTC Charges Volkswagen – FTC.gov — Official US government chargeLearn About Volkswagen Violations – EPA.gov — EPA regulatory detailsVolkswagen Emissions Scandal – EBSCO Research Starters — Academic overview of the scandalNever-Sold VW Touareg Diesels Now Command Huge Money – Edmunds — Post-Dieselgate unsold TDI inventory pricingVolkswagen Touareg Price by Year and Trim – CarInterior — MSRP history across generationsUsed VW Touareg Pricing Trends – CarGurus — Current used market valuesVW Touareg Research – Cars.com — Model year research and pricingVW Touareg W12 Values Today – HotCars — W12 collectible pricingVolkswagen Touareg Annual Sales Figures – Good Car Bad Car — Year-by-year US salesVolkswagen Launches Worldwide Marketing Campaign for New Touareg – YouTube/VW — 2018 Gen 3 campaign launchadam&eveDDB's Touareg Night Vision Campaign – Marcomm News — 2020 Black Edition campaign detailsVW Marketing Strategy – Digital Agency Network — Broader VW brand marketing contextBMW X5 vs Mercedes GLE vs VW Touareg 2019 – Drive.com.au — Pricing and segment benchmarkingTouareg vs. Key Rivals – Times of Malta — Segment positioningIs VW Regretting the Name of Its Signature SUV? – Foreign Policy — Background on the "Tuareg" name origin and controversy | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | 3DLANES #65 - Doxa Watches | Today we cover Doxa.Sources:DOXA official history page:https://doxawatches.com/pages/historyBelmont Watches – “Doxa Watches: A Legacy Beneath the Surface”:https://www.belmontwatches.com/blogs/news/doxa-watches-a-legacy-beneath-the-surfaceTime+Tide – “A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history”:https://timeandtidewatches.com/diving-into-doxa-watches-history/The Hour Markers – “Tracing The Evolution Of DOXA Watches From 1880 To 2025”:https://thehourmarkers.com/articles/doxa-watches-historyTeddy Baldassarre – “Doxa Sub Review: The Iconic Dive Watch You Should Know More About”:https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/doxa-sub-reviewEuropa Star – “Doxa: the spectacular comeback”:https://www.europastar.com/the-watch-files/independent-watchmakers/1004093591-doxa-the-spectacular-comeback.htmlThe Hour Glass – “Deep Diving Into Conversation with DOXA CEO Jan Edöcs”:https://www.thehourglass.com/story/jan-edocs-doxa-ceo-interview-watches-of-switzerlandFH (Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry) – “Doxa 1889 pursues its international deployment”:https://www.fhs.swiss/eng/2019_09_05_03_Doxa_1889.htmlAnalog:Shift – “A Guide to DOXA Dive Watches”:https://www.analogshift.com/blogs/transmissions/doxa-dive-watches-guide-historyFratello – “The Rolex Sea-Dweller Vs. Doxa's Sub 300T – A Battle For The Burly-Wristed”:https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-rolex-sea-dweller-vs-doxas-sub-300t-a-battle-for-the-burly-wristed/Fratello – “Recap: The Best Dive Watches of 2023”:https://monochrome-watches.com/recap-best-dive-watches-2023-monochrome-watches-doxa-omega-tudor-longines-seiko/Wrist Enthusiast – “12 Best Dive Watches Under $5,000 for 2025”:https://www.wristenthusiast.com/latest/dive-watches-under-5000Teddy Baldassarre – “The 62 Best Dive Watches (2026)”:https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/best-dive-watchesDeloitte – “Swiss watch industry study 2023” (PDF):https://www.wjinitiative2030.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Deloitte_swiss-watch-industry-study-2023_EN.pdfDeloitte – Swiss Watch Industry Study 2025 press release:https://www.deloitte.com/ch/en/about/press-room/swiss-watch-industry-study-2025.htmlFHH – “Swiss watch industry fights back”:https://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/library/swiss-watch-industry-fights-backSwatch Group / COMCO material on ETA movements:https://monochrome-watches.com/swatch-group-ban-lifted-on-eta-movement-deliveries-industry-news/https://calibercorner.com/eta-watch-movements-unavailable/https://www.swatchgroup.com/en/services/archive/2019/mechanical-movements-comcos-dictate-harms-swiss-watch-industryhttps://www.hodinkee.com/articles/swatch-group-gets-green-light-in-mechanical-movements-caseMicrobrands list (market context):https://microbrandwatchworld.com/reviews/the-complete-microbrands-list/Moneyhouse – Doxa Uhren AG registry entry:https://www.moneyhouse.ch/en/company/doxa-uhren-ag-21207787411Grail Watch Wiki – Doxa entry:https://wiki.grail-watch.com/index.php/DoxaMarket context on DOXA vs other luxury dive brands:https://lavianojewelers.com/blogs/news/how-do-doxa-watches-compare-to-other-luxury-dive-watch-brandsSecondary market / pricing references (examples):https://www.chrono24.com/doxa/index.htmhttps://everywatch.com/doxa | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | 3DLANES #64 - The Minolta XG-M: A Piece of Film Photography History | Today we talk about the Minolta XG-M a film camera that marked a transition period for the brand. Sources: Minolta XG-M – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minolta_XG-MLENS-DB – Minolta XG-M: https://lens-db.com/camera/minolta-xg-m-1982/The Rokkor Files – Minolta XG Series: https://www.rokkorfiles.com/XG%20Series.htmRandom Camera Blog – “The Minolta XG-M”: https://randomphoto.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-minolta-xg-m.htmlAperture Preview – “The Legacy of Minolta”: https://www.aperturepreview.com/the-legacy-of-minoltaRelics Film Lab – Minolta XG-M product page: https://relicsfilmlab.com/products/minolta-xg-mKamerastore – Minolta XG-M listing: https://kamerastore.com/en-us/products/minolta-xg-m-minolta-mdEtsy listing (example XG-M with 45mm f/2): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1863257614/minolta-xg-m-35mm-film-slr-camera-withCollectiblend – Minolta XG-M price guide: https://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Minolta/Minolta-XG-M.html678 Vintage Cameras – “The Contraction(s) of the Camera Market – Part 2”: https://www.678vintagecameras.ca/blog/the-contractions-of-the-camera-market-part-2678 Vintage Cameras – “First Movers – Part 2”: https://www.678vintagecameras.ca/blog/do-first-movers-always-win-part-2Company-Histories.com – Minolta Co., Ltd.: https://www.company-histories.com/Minolta-Co-Ltd-Company-History.htmlPetaPixel – “Minolta: Tales of a Forgotten Camera Maker”: https://petapixel.com/minolta-history/Canon AE-1 – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_AE-1678 Vintage Cameras – “Minolta Capacitors”: https://www.678vintagecameras.ca/blog/what-was-up-with-minolta-and-capacitorsEverything Vintage – XG-M capacitor replacement: https://everythingvintage.uk/vintage-camera/minolta-xg-m-capacitor-replacement/Photrio – XG-M capacitor replacement thread: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/minolta-xg-m-replacing-the-electrolytic-capacitors.203831/Reddit – r/minolta XG-M reliability discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/minolta/comments/o8iicn/minolta_xgm_reliability/Reddit – r/AnalogCommunity pricing/Minolta XG discussion (example): https://www.reddit.com/r/AnalogCommunity/1981 Minolta XG-M ad (example listing): https://www.ebid.net/us/for-sale/1981-minolta-xg-m-camera-ad-not-following-the-crowd-159299274.htmEtsy 1981 XG-M ad scan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/914585507/minolta-xg-m-ad-from-1981-81-lif-04Minolta XG-M user manual (PDF): http://www.sandkuhl-online.de/Minolta/XG-Serie/XGM/UserManual/UM-XGM.pdfMinolta XG-M advertising brochure (PDF): https://www.rokkorfiles.com/Advertising/XG-M.pdfCapture.com – “20 1980s Cameras Ranked from Best to Worst”: https://www.capture.com/blogs/photo/1980s-camera-best-to-worstBob Simmons Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/bobsimmons/p/still-the-perfect-starter-why-the?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | 3DLANES #63 - Toyota Hybrid System- Pros but mostly Cons & Porter's Five Forces | We spoke about the Toyota hybrid system before, but what is the bad of it? I mean not everything can be positive. Find out here.Sources:Toyota Global – Toyota Hybrid System II overviewhttps://global.toyota/en/powertrain/ths/[global]Toyota UK – “Toyota hybrid – how does it work?”https://mag.toyota.co.uk/how-does-toyota-hybrid-work/[mag.toyota.co]Wikipedia – Hybrid Synergy Drivehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_Synergy_Drive[en.wikipedia]Green Car Journal – Inside Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drivehttps://greencarjournal.com/dont-miss/inside-toyotas-hybrid-synergy-drive/[greencarjournal]PCauto – “Detailed analysis of Toyota's different hybrid systems: THS, HYBRID MAX, i-FORCE MAX, PHEV, Multi-stage”https://www.pcauto.com/my/news/detailed-analysis-of-toyotas-different-hybrid-systems-ths-hybrid-max-i-force-max-phev-multi-stage[pcauto]Toyota of Orlando – How is the Tundra hybrid system different from the Prius hybrid system?https://www.toyotaoforlando.com/blogs/6087/how-is-the-tundra-hybrid-system-different-from-the-prius-hybrid-system[toyotaoforlando]Whitby Toyota – i‑FORCE MAX Hybrid or Standard Engine (Tundra guide)https://www.whitbytoyota.com/en/news/view/i-force-max-hybrid-or-standard-engine-2025-toyota-tundra-buyer-s-guide/143797[whitbytoyota]Toyota Pressroom – Toyota Crown with HYBRID MAX powertrainhttps://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-crown-returns-to-the-us-with-bold-style-and-new-hybrid-max-powertrain/[pressroom.toyota]Car and Driver – Toyota Hybrid Cars: The Complete Lineup From Prius To Tundrahttps://www.caranddriver.com/features/g62840247/toyota-hybrid-cars/[caranddriver]Toyota UK – Why does Toyota use Atkinson cycle engines?https://mag.toyota.co.uk/toyota-use-atkinson-cycle-engines/[mag.toyota.co]Wikipedia – Atkinson cyclehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle[en.wikipedia]Green Car Reports – Study: Toyota has the longest‑lasting hybridshttps://www.greencarreports.com/news/1127273_study-toyota-has-the-longest-lasting-hybrids[greencarreports]A3 Global – How long should a hybrid battery last?https://www.a3global.com/how-long-should-hybrid-battery-last[a3global]Axio Auto – How long do Toyotas last?https://www.axioauto.com/blog/2025/october/1/how-long-do-toyotas-last-a-complete-guide-to-longevity-and-reliability.htm[axioauto]Crown Toyota – Hybrid Maintenance: Unveiling the Myths and Realitieshttps://www.crowntoyota.com/blogs/5040/hybrid-maintenance-unveiling-the-myths-and-realities[crowntoyota]Hagerty – Piston Slap: Hybrid Engine Wear When Cold?https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-hybrid-engine-wear-when-cold/[hagerty]AutoExpert – The truth about oil dilution with fuel (and how you can fix it)https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/the-truth-about-oil-dilution-with-fuel-and-how-you-can-fix-it[autoexpert.com]Reddit – Oil dilution in 2023 Highlander Hybridhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaHighlander/comments/1aknxne/oil_dilution_due_to_gasoline_in_my_2023/[reddit]Bob Is The Oil Guy – Hybrid ICE wear discussionhttps://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/hybrid-ice-wear.287947/[bobistheoilguy]GreenTec Auto – Toyota RAV4 Hybrid battery replacement cost in 2025https://greentecauto.com/toyota-rav4-hybrid-battery-replacement-cost-in-2025-everything-you-need-to-know/[greentecauto]Ken Ganley Toyota – Toyota Hybrid Battery Service & Replacement Costhttps://www.kenganleytoyotaakron.com/toyota-hybrid-battery-service[kenganleytoyotaakron] | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | 3DLANES #62 - Auto Start-Stop Systems in Cars-Benefits and Disadvantages | There was a car feature that has been not banned but "discouraged" for automakers, the auto start-stop system. Is it worth having it? Or is it better to get rid of it? Find out more here.Sources:Consumer Reports – “Does the Start/Stop Function Really Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy?”https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/does-start-stop-function-really-improve-cars-fuel-economy-a10282359consumerreports+1Edmunds – “Do Stop-Start Systems Really Save Fuel?”https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/do-stop-start-systems-really-save-fuel.html[edmunds]USA Today (Edmunds data summary) – “Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving?”https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/research/2025/09/08/auto-start-stop-disable-good-for-car-fuel-effiency/85972474007/[usatoday]AAA – “AAA’s Tests Reveal Real-World Benefits of Automatic Stop-Start Technology”https://newsroom.aaa.com/2014/07/aaas-tests-reveal-real-world-benefits-automatic-stop-start-technology/[newsroom.aaa]NAPA – “Stop-Start Technology — Pros and Cons”https://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-start-technology-pros-and-cons/napatexas+1SAE / ORNL technical paper – “Auto Stop-Start Fuel Consumption Benefits”(SAE landing page) https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2023-01-0346/[sae](ORNL summary) https://www.ornl.gov/publication/auto-stop-start-fuel-consumption-benefits[ornl]New York Times – “Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars”https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/business/energy-environment/epa-tax-credits-stop-start-ignition-cars.html[nytimes]AutoConnectedCar – “EPA Rescinds Endangerment Finding & Kills Start-Stop Off-Cycle Credits”https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/epa-rescinds-endangerment-finding-kills-start-stop-off-cycle-credits/[autoconnectedcar]Fox News – “Obama-era greenhouse gas rules gone as EPA’s Zeldin signs ‘single largest deregulatory action’ in history”https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-era-greenhouse-gas-rules-gone-epas-zeldin-signs-single-largest-deregulatory-action-history[foxnews] | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | 3DLANES #61 - The Porsche 911E, not an EV | The Porsche 911E, another iteration of the 911. But what made it so special that needed a different letter after the 911 designation? Fuel Injection. | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | 3DLANES #60 - The Hasselblad 500 Series | The Hasselblad 500 series? Do you know how many iterations are there? Me either, but we can find out together on this episode. I call this camera the speedmaster of the film cameras, find out why. | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | 3DLANES #59 - The Porsche 911L?! | Did you think the Porsche 911 was just "911"? Well, there are many iterations of the model, and I am on a mission to help you know them better. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | 3DLANES #58 - The Fujifilm XH Series | I knew about the X-T Series, I made an episode about those. What is the XH Series? Is it a new line, old line of cameras? Let me tell you about it. | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | 3DLANES #57 - The Fuji XF 16-55 2.8. Let's talk about lenses. | The Fuji XF 16-55mm f2.8, is it still good? It was made on 2014. Let me tell you my experience and a product analysis of this lens.Sources:Product Reviews and Technical Informationhttps://www.snapsbyfox.com/blog/fujifilm-16-55-f28-long-term-reviewhttps://dustinabbott.net/2025/01/fujinon-xf-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-review/https://www.reddit.com/r/FujifilmX/comments/1h513qu/early_verdict_on_the_fujifilm_xf1655mm_f28_r_lm/https://fujilove.com/fraternising-with-the-enemy-a-review-of-the-xf16-55mmf2-8/https://www.fujivsfuji.com/fuji-xf-16-55mm-f2pt8-wr-reviewhttps://matthewstorerphotography.com/blog/post/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-complete-reviewhttps://www.reddit.com/r/FujifilmX/comments/1g5us5y/xf_1655_28_discussion_examples_proscons/https://roverroams.com/blog/my-thoughts-on-fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f28-r-lm-wr-ii-its-a-game-changerhttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/fuji-xf-16-55mm-f-2-8-strengths-and-the-one-weakness.4363490/https://exposuretherapy.ca/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-review-still-worth-it/https://www.theinspiredeye.net/fujifilm/fuji-16-55mm-f28-review/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm5a5hKYVIEhttps://www.alexarmitage.com/blog/2025/11/6/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f28-ii-first-impressionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX7QdxzySUkhttps://www.yahoo.com/tech/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f-100020877.htmlhttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/xf16-55-f2-8-mark-ii-initial-impressions.4785751/https://www.fujifilm.com/jp/en/news/hq/11806https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/news/digital-cameras/fujifilm-announces-fujinon-xf16-55mmF2-8-r-lm-wr-IIhttps://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/x-mount-lens-roadmap/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gp2_gly7Xwhttps://www.canonrumors.com/fujifilm-announces-the-xf-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-and-the-xf-500mm-f5-6-2/https://bjornmoerman.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-look-at-fujifilm-xf-16-55-f-28-r.htmlhttps://petapixel.com/2024/10/14/fujifilms-xf-16-55mm-f-2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-shrinks-and-modernizes-popular-pro-standard-zoom/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCYzyJsNbdchttps://www.dpreview.com/forums/threads/hugh-brownstones-review-of-sigmas-18-50mm-f-2-8-dc-dn-vs-xf-16-55-f-2-8.4684978/https://www.fujirumors.com/size-specs-comparison-fujinon-xf16-55mmf2-8-ii-vs-i-vs-sigma-18-50mmf2-8/https://ollyheadey.com/blog/sigma-18-50-vs-fujifilm-16-50-wrhttps://versus.com/en/fujifilm-xf-16-55mm-f-2-8-r-lm-wr-ii-vs-sigma-16mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-sony-e-mounthttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fujifilm-x-mount-mirrorless-lenses/https://www.oreateai.com/blog/strategic-analysis-of-why-fujifilm-chooses-not-to-enter-the-fullframe-market/2fd07e155caa3c17c3278https://www.reddit.com/r/fujix/comments/1oajb7s/a_beginners_guide_to_fuji_xmount_lenses_my_two/https://www.fujirumors.com/camera-market-2024-fujifilm-leads-mirrorless-growth-but-budget-dslrs-still-outsell-fujifilm-or-why-wehttps://www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk/blog/top-4-fujifilm-lenseshttps://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilms-secret-lens-roadmap-exposed-are-these-really-the-next-7-x-mount-lenses/https://www.thephoblographer.com/2025/09/27/our-5-favourite-aps-c-cameras-from-fujifilm/https://petapixel.com/2025/08/13/fujifilm-navigates-the-changing-photo-industry-better-than-anyone/https://lesdeuxpiedsdehors.com/en/fujifilm-x-mount-lenses-list/https://www.reddit.com/r/fujifilm/comments/1lq877v/fujifilm_is_professional/https://fujixweekly.com/2025/10/30/has-fujifilm-regained-its-soul/https://www.fujirumors.com/breaking-fujifilm-x-m5-xf16-55mmf2-8-ii-and-xf500mmf5-6-pricing-revealed-in-e/https://revenueml.com/insights/case-studies/price-positioning-industrial-camera-manufacturinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/fujifilm/comments/11ca969/xf_1655mm_f28_is_made_in_philippines_instead_of/https://phys.org/news/2015-04-science-price-camera.htmlhttps://insights.made-in-china.com/5-Strategies-to-Lower-Optical-Lens-Production-Costs-While-Meeting-User-Expectations | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | 3DLANES #56 - The Porsche 911S | If you have wondered about the Porsche nomenclature, you are not alone. But we start here, with the 911S.Sources:Porsche – A brief history of the Porsche 911https://www.porsche.com/stories/innovation/a-brief-history-of-the-porsche-911/Porsche Newsroom – Porsche Historical Background: 1948–2025https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/company/porsche-cars-north-america-historical-background-18072.htmlPorsche Newsroom – History: 911 S (ST) (1969–1972)https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/press-kits/911-s-t/History-911-S-ST--1969-to-1972.htmlPorsche Newsroom – 60 years of the Porsche 911https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/press-kits/911-s-t/60-years-of-the-Porsche-911.htmlStuttcars – Porsche 911 – Ultimate Guide (Every Generation & Variant)https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-model-research/porsche-911-research/Wikipedia – Porsche 911https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911Excellence Magazine – 1967 911 S Coupe (911) | Specshttps://www.excellence-mag.com/resources/specs/24Stuttcars – Porsche 911 S 2.0 (1967–1969)https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-911-s-1966/Hagerty – 1967 Porsche 911 S | Valuation Toolshttps://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools/porsche/911/1967/1967-porsche-911-sPorsche Newsroom – Plain beauty – Porsche advertising ads between 1964 and todayhttps://newsroom.porsche.com/en/history/porsche-advertising-ads-between-1964-and-today-10957.html | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | 3DLANES EXTRA - The Year in Review | Welcome, I would like to take this time to reflect and review on 10 things that I have learned and can be taken from the first year of the podcast.I hope you enjoy it. | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | 3DLANES #55 - The ID Buzz, Why it failed so bad? | The revival of the VW microbus, a car that hopefully was going to be VW's resurgence... What happened? Why did it fail so bad?Sources:https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-calls-off-2026-id-buzz-in-us-and-it-may-never-come-back ()https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIROMJsamug ()https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1kxnmxk/vw_id_buzz_why_is_it_not_working_out_in_the_us ()https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/vw-pulls-the-plug-on-2026-id-buzz-in-the-u-s/ ()https://electrek.co/2025/12/19/volkswagen-shelves-electric-minibus-for-us-not-forever ()https://www.volkswagenstatecollege.com/blog/2025/january/23/volkswagen-id-buzz-vs-kia-ev9.htm ()https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/new-twists-in-the-electric-vehicle-transition ()https://www.teamvw.com/research/id-buzz-vs-kia-ev9.htm ()https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIROMJsamug (web]https://www.electrive.com/2025/05/07/vw-to-recall-over-5000-id-buzz-vans ()https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIROMJsamug (web1]https://evxl.co/2025/12/19/vw-id-buzz-cancelled-for-2026 ()https://evxl.co/2025/12/19/vw-id-buzz-cancelled-for-2026 ()https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-adjusts-imports-of-automobiles ()https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/heres-why-people-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-an-ev ()https://chargedevs.com/features/ev-minivans-vw-id-buzz-lucid-gravity-expand-electrics-into-family-van-territory ()https://www.utilitydive.com/news/EY-mobility-lens-forecaster-us-fall-behind-china-global-race-evs-hybrids/761448 ()https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeWpglVHKyM ()https://www.theautopian.com/wtf-is-going-on-with-the-volkswagen-id-buzz ()https://media.vw.com/releases/1088 ()https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62406859/volkswagen-id-buzz-dealer-allocations-on-sale-thanksgiving ()https://www.creativereview.co.uk/vw-id-buzz-campaign ()https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1kxnmxk/vw_id_buzz_why_is_it_not_working_out_in_the_us ()https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35978649/voltswagen-name-change-shows-vw-has-no-clue ()https://haigpartners.com/resources/volkswagens-rivian-investment-scout-direct-to-consumer-strategy-and-cupra-introduction ()https://haigpartners.com/resources/volkswagens-rivian-investment-scout-direct-to-consumer-strategy-and-cupra-introduction ()https://evannex.com/blogs/news/tesla-vs-legacy-automakers-who-s-leading-the-ev-race-in-2024 ()https://www.mckinsey.com/features/mckinsey-center-for-future-mobility/our-insights/new-twists-in-the-electric-vehicle-transition ()https://www.utilitydive.com/news/EY-mobility-lens-forecaster-us-fall-behind-china-global-race-evs-hybrids/761448 ()https://www.autoblog.com/news/kia-ev9-outselling-hyundai-ioniq-9-comparison () | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | 3DLANES #54 - The Datsun 510 "The Giant Killer" | What was a good example of the Japanese manufacturing revolution but in cars? We spoke about watches, cameras and now cars. The Datsun 510 came to kick butt.Sources:Datsun 510 model overview, specs, variants, and production years: Wikipedia “Datsun 510”.Narrative history, development story, positioning vs BMW/VW, and enthusiast impact: Silodrome, “A Brief History of the Datsun 510 – Everything You Need to Know.”Modern retrospective on the 510’s market impact and classic‑car status: Hagerty, “Datsun’s 510 is a fun Japanese classic on the rise.”General history, design influences, and global model range: The Gentleman Racer, “Everything You Need To Know About The Datsun 510.”Nissan corporate heritage view of the 510 and its role in U.S. expansion: Nissan Heritage Collection spotlight: Datsun 510 (Nissan USA).BRE racing program, John Morton, and Trans‑Am U2.5 championships: Petrolicious, “One-On-One With The BRE Datsun 510 And The Man That Drove It To Trans Am Victory.” and Nissan USA Newsroom photo/info page “1971 Datsun 510 BRE #46.”Additional BRE racing detail and legacy of the #46 car: Z Car Garage, “The 1971 Datsun BRE 510 #46 at Z Car Garage.”Short historical overview of the Bluebird/510 coupe and its motorsport significance: Japanese Nostalgic Car, “A Brief History of the Nissan 510 Bluebird Coupe.”Period‑style and retrospective drive review with U.S. pricing/context: MotorTrend Classic, “Drive: Five & Dime, 1968–1973 Datsun 510.” | — | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | 3DLANES #53 - Ethics and Morality in Watch Pricing | Is the Watch Industry moral and ethical? What is the difference between Morality and ethics? let's discuss. Sources:Human Rights Watch – “The Hidden Cost of Jewelry: Human Rights in Supply Chains and the Responsibility of Jewelry Companies.”Human Rights Watch – “Sparkling Jewels, Opaque Supply Chains: Jewelry Companies, Changing Sourcing Practices, and Human Rights Due Diligence.”New York Times – “The Watch Industry Lacks Transparency. That Is Changing.”Zenith – “Responsible Business Practices Policy.”Code41 / coverage of Code41’s transparency model and cost breakdowns (e.g., NYT article and brand transparency pages).Rotation Horlogère – “The Ethics Behind Luxury Watches.”BlockApps – “Pricing Tactics: How to Maximize Profits in the Luxury Watch Market.”BlockApps – “Understanding Brand Heritage and Its Impact on Value.”Watch Advice – “How Much Does It Cost To Produce A Luxury Watch?”Billow Time – “How Much Does It Cost to Manufacture a Watch?”Fratello Watches – “Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is Greed Killing The Watch Industry?”Fratello Watches – “Watch Prices Keep Rising — Is That A Good Thing?”Luxury Bazaar – “Breaking Down Rolex Prices: Retail vs. Actual Market for Top Models.”Rotation/industry commentary on machine-made vs hand-assembled movements and efficiency.Articles explaining why luxury watches are expensive and what drives value (craftsmanship, materials, heritage). | — | ||||||
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