Episode 203: Do You Have $10,000 to Spare?

About this episode

The episode discusses the popularity of compact cameras, the high price of a new Leica lens, and new features in Lightroom.

The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We’ve talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica’s Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions. (Photo: Leica) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website , Jeff's photos , Jeff on Instagram , Jeff on Glass , Jeff on Mastodon , Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website , Kirk's photos , Kirk on Instagram , Kirk on Glass , Kirk on Mastodon , Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: ( View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co ) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! I Asked AI to Predict the Weather. It's About as Reliable as a Groundhog - CNET Compact Camera Sales More Than Doubled Last Year in Japan | PetaPixel Regarding the price of the Ricoh GR cameras, Kirk was thinking of the prices in the UK. In the US, the prices are $1,600 and and $2.200. Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. | Leica Camera US Leica 35mm Noctilux-M f/1.2 ASPH Review: A Long Time Coming |…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Carlson

Topics covered

• compact cameras
• photography
• Lightroom
• Leica

Keywords

• Noctilux-M
• 35mm lens
• photography marketplace
• Kodak

Mentioned in this episode

Products: DSLR, Noctilux-M, Lightroom, Glass, Mastodon, GR, Lightroom Classic, Compact, Kodak compact camera, Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH

Books & works: One Battle After Another, The Uncool

Places: Japan, UK, US

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