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Episode 492 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at SaramonicUSA.com - Summer savings at Calibrite.com - Elinchrom's new Transmitter Pro X at ElinchromUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: The Godox Lux Junior II might be handy to have in your bag. ( # ) Nikon loses to Viltrox. ( # ) Sony seeks to buy Tamron. ( # ) Lowepro's new backpack is stealthier. ( # ) Canon's profits can be attributed to this in-part. ( # ) This Tamron firmware further improves this lens. ( # ) Sigma's firmware fixes these 13 lenses. ( # ) These Venus Optics parfocal lenses are sweet. ( # ) SmallRig's new backpack is familiar, but cheaper. ( # ) CP+ 2027 might be the biggest yet. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 491 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at SaramonicUSA.com - 20% OFF with no code needed on select items at AccsoonUSA.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Peak Design's 17th Kickstarter wants to rethink this. ( # ) Viltrox enters the Micro Four-Thirds arena. ( # ) Falcam's new batteries are hard to lose. ( # ) A creator releases a free app that's insanely useful. ( # ) Megadap's new adapter lets you use these now. ( # ) OWC's latest beast of a RAID solution. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 490 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Calibrite's summer sale at Calibrite.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: The camera industry could do more of this and we'd like it. ( # ) This 26mm pancake lens sure packs a punch. ( # ) Tamron's new 12-20mm f/2.8 wows. ( # ) The price of these has stayed surprising reasonable. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 489 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Benro's special edition America 250 MiniMax at BenroUSA.com - Godox's Summer Savings! - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Leica's new 44 megapixel SL3-P. ( # ) A new twist on and old lens from 1987. ( # ) Tamron's excellent 17-70mm f/2.8 comes to 2 more mounts. ( # ) Adobe makes a key acquisition. ( # ) Fujifilm opens it's GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 488 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Elinchrom's new Transmitter Pro X at Elinchrom.com - Calibrate's big WYSIWYG savings! - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Insta360 unveils its Luna Ultra. ( # ) You might want to wait on updating this Panasonic. ( # ) These types of cameras are doing especially well. ( # ) Fujifilm announces Fujikina NYC. ( # ) Adobe's latest updates are very useful. ( # ) Zeiss sets the record straight on these lenses. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 487 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at BenroUSA.com - Calibrate's big WYSIWYG savings! - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Sony unveils its a7R VI. ( # ) The new Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS. ( # ) Maven's ingenious way to control these. ( # ) Brightin Star's fisheye is a funk buster. ( # ) This camera does it again. ( # ) Nikon breaks a record you don't want to break. ( # ) Meike's 56mm f/1.7. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 486 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at BenroUSA.com - Calibrate's big WYSIWYG savings! - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: The new, affordable Godox LE200D. ( # ) Brightin Star's 11mm funk buster. ( # ) Think Tank's PhotoCross v2 sling. ( # ) Fujifilm's two newest Fujikina events. ( # ) Amaran's new, affordable Halo series. ( # ) TTArtisan's AF 17mm f/1.8 Air. ( # ) A 31.5" Eizo. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 485 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at JupioUS.com - Elinchrom's new Transmitter Pro X - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Nikon lays down the law on Z-Mount. ( # ) Flickr introduces MODE. ( # ) Two new, affordable strobes from Godox. ( # ) These two lenses in Leica M-Mount are interesting. ( # ) ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 484 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Godox LEDs and more at GodoxLEDusa.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: This company thinks they've reimagined this. ( # ) Cosina's new Voightlander 40mm f/2. ( # ) Ricoh adds a useful feature to this popular camera. ( # ) Breaking down the Evoto controversy. ( # ) This body continues to dominate and for good reason. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 483 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: A sports photography legend has passed. ( # ) Evoto controversy erupts. ( # ) Sony's a7 V cranks it up a notch. ( # ) This new 50mm f/1.2 is affordable. ( # ) No, this body hasn't been discontinued. ( # ) This contest is so super specific. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 482 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Lensrentals annual list is pretty telling. ( # ) Leica drops some significant updates. ( # ) This new fisheye busts the funk in a new way. ( # ) The Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB should be great as well. ( # ) This show turns 11! Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 481 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings at participating retailers and at Calibrite.com . - Save 20% at BenroUSA.com with code SHARKY2025. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Sony releases firmware updates…then pulls one. ( # ) This super fast 50 is fairly affordable. ( # ) This new tool is useful, but so are these. ( # ) ( # ) ( # ) The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift .5x Macro. ( # ) Dynamic range in this body is excellent. ( # ) A retro lens clearly inspired by a classic from the past. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 480 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Save 20% at Tenba.com with code SHARKY2025. - Save 20% at BenroUSA.com with code SHARKY2025. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Nextorage cards do double duty for the first time. ( # ) Canon is having trouble keep up with demand. ( # ) Meike's new 85mm is affordable. ( # ) Lexar goes even bigger, but better? ( # ) This new 28 is fast! ( # ) Leica found a way to make them even more expensive. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 479 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings on Accsoon gear at AccsoonUSA.com and participating retailers. - Benro's Fall Sale at BenroUSA.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Canon's R6 Mark III could be Camera of the Year. ( # ) This fast 45 is more affordable. ( # ) Fujifilm's X-T30 III ups the game. ( # ) The XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 is the smallest. ( # ) Capture One adds these, but is it enough? ( # ) It's kinda a rangefinder, but kinda not at the same time. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 478 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Big savings on Accsoon gear at AccsoonUSA.com and participating retailers. - Benro's Fall Sale at BenroUSA.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Nikon fleshes out the lineup with two new lenses. ( # ) CRDBAG makes more space in your bag with these. ( # ) Viltrox's new 50mm f/1.4 PRO is affordable. ( # ) Venus Optics can't possibly be making much with this 200. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 477 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Calibrate Photo Kit. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Karens are gonna Karen. ( # ) CPIA's numbers and the summer slump. ( # ) Nikon says this isn't true. ( # ) This Tamron lens rounds out the G2 Trinity. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 476 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - $120 instant rebate on Calibrate ColorChecker Studio. - 20% OFF at BenroUSA.com . - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: Evoto updates and new releases. ( # ) The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Ultra Macro. ( # ) Sony's newest CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards. ( # ) OM System's 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro. ( # ) ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2026. ( # ) Fujifilm's GFX Eterna 55. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 475 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com . - 20% OFF at Tenba.com . - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: The state of the photo industry report. ( # ) 7Artisans' new 35mm f/1.8. ( # ) AstrHori's 6mm circular fisheye can bust the funk. ( # ) The Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro. ( # ) This company takes the top spot again. ( # ) Sigma changes up this lens and how to get one. ( # ) Nikon's pulls this for the time being. ( # ) This company joins the L-Mount Alliance. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 474 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF at KupoGrip.com . - 20% OFF at Tenba.com . - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: This software seemed doomed from the start. ( # ) TTArtisan's fast new 40. ( # ) This camera company says it has the best AF. ( # ) Mitakon's new 55 macro. ( # ) CIPA's data tells an interesting tale. ( # ) This fast new portrait prime might be for you. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
Episode 473 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm . Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com , and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 25% OFF during the Calibrite End of Summer promo at Calibrite.com and participating retailers. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals . Stories: This photographer solved some problems. ( # ) 7Artisans has an affordable 75mm f/1.4. ( # ) The Viltrox Air 15mm f/1.7. ( # ) Tamron gives back with deep knowledge. ( # ) This lens could bust that funk for you. ( # ) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter , Instagram Vero , and Facebook (all @ LensShark ).
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Steal the structure. Not the show.
Keep the useful structure, then change the audience, point of view, and voice until the idea is unmistakably yours.
