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The PetaPixel Podcast is a twice-weekly podcast about the wonderful world of photography. It's a fusion of news, opinions, humor, and real-world experience, bundled into a show that you can listen to on your way to work. Subscribe today to stay up to date with what's going on in the photo industry from one of the-most-listened-to photography podcasts. Join thousands of photographers from around the world who enjoy host Sharky James' twice-weekly photo podcast where you'll have fun, improve your photography and solve those pesky problems you've been having. Leave voicemails, send in your questions and get answers!

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Ep. 483: This Is Dedicated to Peter Read Miller – and more

2026/01/22

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).

Ep. 482: 11 Years...all Thanks to You! – and more

2025/12/29

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).

Ep. 481: Guinea Pigs Are Useful and This Proves It – and more

2025/12/07

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).

Ep. 480: These Somehow Do Both – and more

2025/11/18

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).

Ep. 479: Two Mark IIIs, and They're Both Awesome – and more

2025/11/08

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).

Ep. 478: This, That, and the Other Thing – and more

2025/10/22

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).

Ep. 477: Karens Gonna Karen – and more

2025/10/11

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).

Ep. 476: This Great Tool Just Got Some New Friends – and more

2025/09/25

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).

Ep. 475: Insights From the Photo Industry – and more

2025/09/09

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).

Ep. 474: Yeah. No One Is Surprised – and more

2025/08/24

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).

Ep. 473: Necessity Is a Mother... – and more

2025/08/10

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).

Ep. 472: This Is Back, This Is Gone, and This Is OK Now – and more

2025/07/23

Episode 472 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 BenroUSA.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Outdoor Photographer returns under new leadership. (#) Nikon fixes its firmware. (#) This new display seeks to unseat Apple's. (#) Canon decides to pull this. (#) 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).

Ep. 471: And This Is Why You Don't Update Your Firmware First – and more

2025/07/05

Episode 471 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 ShimodaDesigns.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Don't do this…especially if you have this body. (#) 7Artisans' new 10mm f/3.5. (#) This new lens rounds out the G2 trinity. (#) Apple updates this affordable acquisition. (#) Tamron says it's #1. (#) Want $30,000? Who doesn't. (#) 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).

Ep. 470: Maybe Adobe Will Get This Right – and more

2025/06/23

Episode 470 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 Nanlite PavoTube II XR and kits at NanliteUS.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: Adobe announces some potentially useful new features. (#) Sigma's new 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art. (#) Profoto's new B20 and B30 monolights. (#) Peak Design's latest tripod Kickstarter. (#) Godox's V480C TTL flash. (#) Leica's first filmstock to celebrate 100 years of this. (#) 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).

Ep. 469: Shanghai Surprises – and more

2025/06/13

Episode 469 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 Nanlite PavoTube II XR and kits at NanliteUS.com. - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The X-E5 and XF23mm f/2.8 R WR. (#) Laowa's 8-15mm fisheye wide-zoom. (#) Nikon's latest Z8 firmware adds useful features. (#) ON1 turns 20. (#) 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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★★★★★

Mr FTP 2022/10/04

Go back to the “no name photo show”

The “no name photo show”was much more interesting.Also A LOT less commercials also.

★☆☆☆☆

BillyBob Rockafeller 2023/12/07

Uninformed Rants

Show is more (uninformed) opinion than fact. It keeps getting worse. I unsubscribed.

★★☆☆☆

Eric Photographer 2023/09/06

Some cheese with your whine...

kinda some good info in there but this sounds like your whiny friend that has a problem with everything. If you want it done your way, why don’t you g...

★★★☆☆

Target180 2023/05/12

Getting old

Like so many other recent reviewers, I’ve been listening to and getting value out of this podcast for years. But the schtick is getting old and, frank...

★★★★★

SonyGear4LHutton 2022/05/15

Love this podcast

I have been listening to Sharky for years. I can’t seem to get enough of his wit, knowledge and style. This show offers in-depth insight into the in...

★★★★★

danieldphotos 2021/10/09

A Great Find - Just Listen To Grow

So happy I found Sharky to listen to on my slow jogs. I always learn something from the podcasts. Plus, Sharky is entertaining and Fun to Listen To!...

★☆☆☆☆

Tim Molloy1 2022/05/05

Some Interesting Content But Very Annoying Host

First of all, it’s amazing that this podcast has a 4.5 rating given how many negative reviews can be found. If you read those reviews you’ll hear the...

★☆☆☆☆

Zmancooks99 2022/04/07

Too bad

I’d like the information it seems is being deliver here, but Sharkey’s obviously put on radio voice is too straining to listen too. Lighten up, and j...

★☆☆☆☆

Buzpilot 2021/03/10

Slow death?

The podcast used to be full of energy and frequent episodes (few years ago). Fast forward to now it appears Sharky maybe us having a gradual falling o...

★☆☆☆☆

biankaluna2368 2020/11/16

Infomercial for fujifilm

If you wanna hear a fujifilm infomercial, this podcast if for you. If you wanna hear a "Nikon is gonna die (because they don't give me stuff for free)...

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