The PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Thanks to ProGrade Digital for sponsoring this episode! Go behind the scenes with Chicago Cubs team photographer Matt Dirksen to see how he photographs a season. From capturing the action to importing thousands of photos after a game, discover how ProGrade’s memory cards, readers, hubs, and docks help keep his workflow moving.Read the full story and see Matt’s photos on PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2026/10/14/inside-a-season-with-the-chicago-cubs-photographer/Explore ProGrade’s memory cards, readers, SSDs, hubs, and docks: https://progradedigital.com/Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on the PetaPixel Podcast, Chris, Jordan, Sarah, and I discuss a big heaping pile of news, including the biggest story of the week: Adobe Creative Cloud getting ripped off and rebuilt with AI. Beyond that, Getty filed for bankruptcy, Sony announced two new microphones, APS-C got a ton of love in the past week, and the OM System PEN is shaping up to be outrageously popular. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro08:06 - Photographing baseball15:25 - Adobe Creative Cloud was remade using AI24:25 - Getty is filing for bankruptcy28:01 - Godox is trying what Profoto failed to make popular34:30 - Sony has two new mics48:34 - APS-C got a lot of love this week (Sigma and Tamron)52:19 - Fujifilm's latest Instax is a new Square55:47 - The OM Pen is beyond popular1:01:50 - Japan seems to have misunderstood creator cameras1:20:43 - What have you been up to? 1:29:50 - Feel good story of the week

This week on the PetaPixel Podast, the team discusses the return of the a7S IV rumor reappearing, but spends the majority of the episode creating the first-ever PetaPixel Power Rankings for full frame cameras.When it comes to ultralight tripods, every ounce counts. ProMaster’s iota series fully embraces this philosophy by prioritizing speed, simplicity, and minimal weight. If your priority is carrying the least amount of weight possible while still having a capable and thoughtfully designed tripod, both the ProMaster iota 422 Ultralightweight Tripod Kit and the ProMaster iota 219 Tabletop Tripod Kit make a compelling case. Whether hiking, traveling, shooting landscapes close to the ground, or setting up a quick tabletop or macro shot, these tripods strip away complexity in favor of speed, simplicity, and a remarkably lightweight design. The iota series delivers a lightweight, fast, and genuinely enjoyable experience that encourages you to carry it more often and photograph more freely.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you’d like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro09:41 - The a7S rumor mill has spun up again...17:26 - The FX5 is delayed again20:55 - Have you heard of Mandler?28:03 - Final Cut Camera gets a major update33:03 - You can add a zoom lens to the Luna Ultra34:44 - Yashica has another new compact camera37:15 - The Polaroid Mod38:34 - Viltrox is bringing its full Air series to Leica L mount42:07 - Full Frame Camera Power Rankings 1:17:19 - What have you been up to?1:23:50 - Tech support1:33:10 - Feel good story of the week

This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team discusses OM System's new PEN camera and then transitions to Apple Park where they are joined by Jason Vong and The Verge's Allison Johnson to talk Pros and Duo.Thanks to our friends at DxO for sponsoring today’s podcast! PhotoLab 10 adds smarter AI masks for people and subjects, new color grading tools, and automatic sensor dust removal. Its new depth masks let you select areas by their distance from the camera, so you can brighten distant mountains without changing the foreground. Its AI tools work offline, and there’s no subscription required.PetaPixel’s Michael Bonocore walks through the new features using his photographs from Morocco, with before-and-after examples and practical editing tips.Save 15% on any DxO software, including PhotoLab 10, with code PetaPixel at https://dxo.com. Valid for new customers only; excludes upgrades.Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro07:55 - The Nikon ZR is getting open gate12:09 - Nikon is making nine T1.9 cinema lenses15:57 - Sigma's new lenses look very nice24:48 - Also, new Sigma filters29:28 - Dang, it's been 20 years since Sony made one of these32:17 - SmallRig's new batteries are designed to be used on set34:23 - GoPro's founder promises the company isn't done making consumer cameras36:16 - Pentax doesn't actively make any DSLRs anymore38:49 - Leica made a very limited edition 66mm f/241:29 - OM finally gave us a new Pen... but the monkey's paw curled. 54:57 - Jason Vong and The Verge's Allison Johnson from Apple Park1:37:16 - Tech Support1:48:21 - Feel good story of the week