We go deep on how Canon designs its sensors, to try to answer the question of how they’re able to achieve so much speed without a stacked sensor design. Also, we rewind time a few years to look at the Light L16, which is one of the weirdest looking cameras we’ve ever seen.

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Notes:

• Sony Suspends Nearly All Memory Card Sales as Global Flash Shortage Hits Filmmakers [CineD]
• Light L16
  • The Rise and Fall of L16 [Dear Susan]
  • Light L16 Camera Review [The Verge]
  • PetaPixel article about camera shipments over time
• Canon Sensors
  • Image sensors explained [Canon]
  • Sony a7V and Canon R6 III Comparison [EOS HD]
  • CMOS Sensors [Canon]
  • Article about column parallel sensor tech [Canon Watch]
  • Parallel ADC patent
  • Canon spec sheet showing 12-bit readout on R6 III at higher framerates
  • Canon patent for triple-layer high-speed stacked sensor [Canon Rumors]
  • Canon 410 MP Sensor

Fujifilm recently ran a survey about possible new X-mount lenses, and we debate the results to decide which of these lenses we’re most interested in. Then, we take a look at a fascinating camera from 2014 with a strange feature allowing you to refocus after taking a photo. Was the Lytro Illum ahead of its time, or solving the wrong problem?

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Notes:

• PetaPixel article on Tamron Lens Utility App
• FUJIFILM Focus on Glass 2026
• Lytro Illum – Hands-on review from Toshi Anders Hoo

We take a look at the Nikon D2Hs, which had an unusual sensor design that we’d never seen before. Also, Canon released a list of their favorite compact cameras, which shockingly are all made by them. Finally, a new Kickstarter gives you the opportunity to buy a camera for your camera.

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Notes:

• Nikon D5 [B&H]
• Nikon Issues Advisory: Some Z6 III, Z5 II, and ZR Have a Hardware Problem [PetaPixel]
• Canon picks its 12 favorite compact cameras [Digital Camera World]
• Canon PowerShot V1
• LIGAR Camera Kickstarter
• Nikon D2H Review [DPReview]

Designing a wireless camera rig for livestreams has some unique challenges, and we consider the various camera and lens options to find the most viable choices. Also, iPhones are starting to be used more and more in Hollywood filmmaking, but is it a publicity stunt or a legitimate camera choice?

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Notes:

• Sigma’s Latest Product Isn’t a Lens, It’s … Rice. [CineD]
• Beastgrip
• Beastgrip DOF Adapter
• Atlas Mercury Anamorphic Lenses

We cover the new gear announced at the CP+ show, including new Sigma lenses, the Ninja RAW monitor, and more. Also, what’s with Canon’s weird SLR prototype camera, and will it turn into a real product?

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Notes:

• TourBox Elite
  • Previously discussed in detail in episode 139
• Canon SLR Prototype [PetaPixel]
• Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Lens [B&H]
• Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG II Art Lens [B&H]
• Sigma 28-105mm T3 FF Cine Zoom Lens [B&H]
• Megadap Leica M to Canon RF Adapter [PetaPixel]
• OM System x Millet Photo Pocket [PetaPixel]
• Atomos Ninja RAW [B&H]
• Valoi Easy35 V2 [PetaPixel]
  • Compatible lenses
• Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di VXD III Lens [B&H]

The Fujifilm GFX Eterna has gotten into the hands of the first reviewers, and we dig into the early results. Also, Daniel describes his new Lumix S1 II rig for shooting video. Finally, should camera companies start making left-handed cameras?

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Notes:

• SmallRig V-Mount Plate Kit
• Fujifilm GFX Eterna
• FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 – First-Look Review & Mini Documentary [CineD]
• Northwest Camera Co Review of GFX Eterna [YouTube]
• Fujifilm GFX Eterna Menu Simulator

We dig into how you should set your ISO to minimize sensor noise in your photos and video. Also, IMAX released a new camera with some significant upgrades, and Nikon might be suing Viltrox for making Z-mount lenses?

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Notes:

• Nikon focuses on licensees as it files patent case against Viltrox [DPReview]
• Nikon Posts Big Losses and Cuts Projections [PetaPixel]
• Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Wraps with IMAX’s New Cameras, CEO Confirms [Y.M. Cinema]
• BREAKING: First Look at IMAX’s Next-Gen 65mm Cameras on the Set of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey [Y.M. Cinema]
• A new way to look at ISOlessness [Jim Kasson]
  • DPReview forum thread on the above blog post
• How to Expose Raw Files – Part 1 [LensRentals]
• How to Expose Raw Files – Part 2 [LensRentals]
• Photons to Photos
• Poisson Distribution [Wikipedia]

Daniel buys a new camera, shocking everyone, and Blackmagic has issued a recall for the Pyxis 12K sensor board. Also, Apple released a suite of their “creative” apps, and what was with the Google Clips camera?

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Notes:

• Blackmagic PYXIS 12K Recall – Early Production Units Get Free Sensor Board Upgrade [CineD]
• Panasonic Lumix S1R II
• Apple Creator Studio
• Google Clips [Wikipedia]
• Fi Smart Dog Collar