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SONY’s OVERPRICED LENSES vs TAMRON!!! CANON EOS R5 VIDEO SPEC BREAKDOWN

Jared Polin — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:05:51 +0000

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This week on RAWtalk ReBoot we discus if Tamron’s Hebrew Trinity is worth it vs buying just one Sony G Master Lens (70-200 2.8). Canon EOS R5 Video Specs vs RED KOMODO and we have Vanessa Joy on this week to join in on all the fun.

Check out Vanessa Joy on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPJJLvR-N0hS8V-AWnQ-6w

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Switching to CANON EOS R5? RAWtalk REBOOT!!!

Jared Polin — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:00:18 +0000

I’m GIVING AWAY A $3,499 CAMERA!!! Get enter here http://bit.ly/megafro2020

It’s a RAWtalk REBOOT episode while we’re all locked down. In this episode, we catch up with what everyone’s been up to as well as why I/we might be switching to the Canon EOS R5 when it finally comes out.

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Live Rapid Fire Critiques With a little YELLING!! | RAWtalk 253

Jared Polin — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:20:31 +0000

I showcased the upcoming presets on a test site, if you want to check them out you can do so right here http://psychelabs.co/ . This site wont be up for ever since it’s a test site.

The guys are busy editing the Real World Reviews of the Canon EOS R and Nikon Z7. That’s why I am jumping on here to FLY SOLO and answer your questions as well as LIVE critique your photos and websites.

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I’m Selling ALL MY GEAR for this CAMERA (wink) | RAWtalk 251

Jared Polin — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:10:57 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 251! Join us this week as we discuss how Jared is selling off all of his gear for….We also break down our recent trip with Sony to San Francisco where we got our hands on the new Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens. And we wrap up the show with some photo news discussing the new GoPro Hero 7, Photographers going to the moon and more! As always, thanks for watching!

04:30 – What I’m Replacing My Camera With…
09:38 – Why Jared Would Hang Himself
10:22 – Canon Ivy Printer
11:59 – Plug of the Week: iPhone Xs
14:39 – iOS 12 Now Offers RAW Editing
16:34 – First 3rd Party Nikon Z Adapter for Cine Lenses
20:25 – Fly Me To The Moon!
25:34 – NEW Sony FE 24mm F/1.4 GM Lens – Hands On
29:30 – #BeAlpha in San Francisco with Sony
33:42 – Sample Photos From The Sony FE 24mm F/1.4 GM
39:34 – New GoPro Hero 7 Lineup
47:36 – Panasonic+Leica+Sigma = Ultimate Camera?!
48:46 – What’s Todd Been Up To?
53:41 – Frovertime

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Canon EOS R Hands On , iPhone XS Camera, HAWAII TRIP | RAWtalk 250

Jared Polin — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:19:54 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 250! Join us this week as we discuss our recent trip with Canon to Hawaii where we got our hands on the new EOS R mirrorless camera. We also dive into some photo news discussing the new Profoto B10 flash system, Fuji’s new XT-3, the new iPhone XS Bokeh slider and more! As always, thanks for watching!

Canon EOS R Spec Video: https://youtu.be/6VaL9VndFoQ
Canon EOS R Hands-On Photoshoot: https://youtu.be/tU2xjMMbPkc

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00:00:17 – Perfect Start…
00:03:10 – What Did Jared Forget in the Bathroom…
00:06:15 – First Class Ticket to Hawaii, Thanks Canon…(not)
00:08:40 – Our Time in Hawaii with Canon
00:10:18 – What Happened in the Pool?
00:14:03 – Getting Paid by Canon (Our “Swag” Bag)
00:15:42 – Jared Does a Hula Dance (Viewer Discretion Advised)
00:17:49 – What else Happened at the Pool?
00:19:09 – Our BIG ASS Print of the Fro Factory
00:23:07 – Photo News: Profoto B10
00:25:23 – Fuji XT-3 Announced
00:29:32 – New iPhone, New Bokeh Slider?
00:36:28 – Hands On with the Canon EOS R
00:39:59 – What’s the Third Ring on the RF Lenses?
00:41:53 – Who Texted Jared?
00:52:55 – Meeting Canon Execs with Ken Rockwell…
00:58:56 – Stephen Teaming up with DPReview
01:05:26 – Frovertime Q&A

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EXPLOSIVE CANON FF Mirrorless RUMORS? Discussion | RAWtalk 249

Jared Polin — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:18:04 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 249! Join us this week as we discuss all things Canon Full Frame Mirrorless for this EXPLOSIVE episode, along with some photo news discussing Sony’s new “TOUGH” SD cards, Nikon’s D3500, Tamron’s new 15-30 f/2.8 lens and more. As always, thanks for watching!

00:00:18 – Welcome to this “EXPLOSIVE” RAWTalk!
00:01:58 – EXPLOSIVE Content!
00:04:29 – What’s New at the Factory?
00:07:36 – Jared’s New Chubbies
00:09:44 – What Did the Fro Factory Look Like in 1960?
00:16:35 – Video Guide(s) Back To School SALE
00:17:39 – Photo News: Sony’s New “TOUGH” SD Cards
00:23:40 – Gear of the Week: Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8…err 17-35mm f/2.8-f4
00:27:24 – Nikon Announces D3500
00:30:50 – EXTREME Demand for the Nikon ZED 7?
00:32:43 – No Nikon Z6 / Z7 Battery Grip
00:36:49 – BIGGEST STORY OF THE WEEK!!!
00:39:44 – EXPLOSIVE Canon Rumors
00:45:09 – Canon Mirrorless Camera Discussion
00:47:43 – New Canon ND / PL Adapter for Mirrorless?
00:56:10 – Preview: Lightroom Presets COMING SOON!
01:06:23 – Frovertime

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All Things NIKON MIRRORLESS VS SONY (Is Nikon CRAZY?): RAWtalk 248

Jared Polin — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:13:34 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 248! WE’RE BACK!!! Join us this week as we discuss all things Nikon Mirrorless. We got a few hours to put our hands on this camera yesterday and give you some first looks and thoughts based off a pre-production, beta firmware camera. We dive into some photo news discussing DJI’s new drones and a possible Nikon-branded XQD card as well. As always, thanks for watching!

00:00:18 – We’re BACK!!!
00:01:15 – You Like My Jacket?
00:04:50 – We Updated Our RAWTalk Cameras
00:06:56 – I Went to NASA!
00:12:22 – What Has Stephen Been Up To?
00:14:10 – The Todd Update
00:15:30 – Photo News: DJI’s New Mavic Drones
00:21:50 – Nikon-Branded XQD Card?
00:25:21 – Gear(s) of the Week: Rode Video Mic Me-L
00:26:55 – Gear(s) of the Week: ProGrade Digital Card Reader
00:28:10 – The BIG Discussion…All Things Nikon Mirrorless
00:35:24 – Nikon Mirrorless Adapter
00:39:35 – Nikon Mirrorless Lenses
00:42:42 – Nikon Lens Roadmap
00:48:30 – Where Did Todd Go?
00:49:35 – Nikon Z7 Auto-Focus
01:01:48 – Nikon Z7 Video Test
01:09:23 – Frovertime!!! (AKA Flying Solo)

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8 Tips To Being SUCCESSFUL In Photography, Business and LIFE: RAWtalk 247

Stephen Eckert — Fri, 04 May 2018 18:25:41 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 247! May the Fourth be with you! We dive deep into photo news this week including how the ESA released the largest picture ever of the Milky Way, how Facebook is making your photo albums come to life and an epic drone FAIL. We then jump into today’s topic: 8 Tips to Being Successful in Photography, Business & Life. And finally, we wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. As always, thanks for watching!

00:00:21 – May the Fourth Be With You…at store.froknowsphoto.com
00:03:20 – What Do Juggalos Drink?
00:08:45 – Photo News!
00:10:05 – Largest Pic of the Milky Way EVER!!! (not the candy bar)
00:13:11 – Facebook is Making Your Photos Come to Life
00:15:43 – Phase One iXM 100MP Camera, for Drones…
00:20:25 – Guiness World Record for Most Synchronized Drones Ever: FAIL?
00:24:00 – Introducing Fuji’s Next Instax Camera
00:25:45 – When is Nikon’s Mirrorless Camera Coming Out?
00:27:53 – Gear of the Week: Tamron 28-75mm f/4 for Sony E-Mount
00:29:55 – This Week’s Topic: 8 Tips to Being Successful!
01:12:06 – Flying Solo Q&A

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Nikon D5 vs Sony a9: Which Camera Took It? RAWtalk 246

Jared Polin — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 21:19:05 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 246! This week we start off with Jared’s guns…We then jump into photo news which leads us to today’s topic: Nikon D5 or Sony a9? And finally, we wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. As always, thanks for watching!

00:00:18 – Stephen’s Back!
00:00:46 – Where Are They Now?
00:02:03 – Where’s the Fro?
00:04:01 – What’s Coming Out This Weekend?
00:07:28 – Gear of the Week
00:09:57 – Photo News
00:12:36 – SmugMug Acquires Flickr
00:17:40 – World’s Fastest Camera Car…It’s a Lambo!
00:20:51 – World’s Fastest 75mm Portrait Lens
00:24:29 – Soviet Spy Camera Ring For Sale
00:26:25 – Nikon Pro Mirrorless Coming Soon!
00:28:02 – New Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Mirrorless Lens
00:31:11 – Street Brawl at the Fro Factory
00:33:04 – Naruto Court Case Closed – FINALLY!
00:34:04 – Naruto Calls In…
00:37:26 – Music Label Disses Concert Photographer
00:40:43 – a9 or D5? Which Took The Picture?
01:04:05 – Flying Solo

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Your Photography, Video, Business, Buying Questions Answered: RAWtalk 245

Stephen Eckert — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:19:01 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 245! Stephen is away this week so Todd & Jared hosted an all-out Q&A Flying Solo session. As always, thanks for watching!

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Has Video KILLED Photography? RAWtalk 244

Stephen Eckert — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:27:29 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 244! This week we start off with a recap of Jared’s Paris trip! We then jump into video news from NAB which leads us to today’s topic: Is Video Killing Photography? And finally, we wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. As always, thanks for watching!

00:00:20 – Welcome Back!
00:01:28 – We Have a Guest!
00:03:15 – What Have We Been Up To?
00:07:34 – Jared Went to Paris!
00:26:00 – Photo News Fix
00:29:38 – Instagram Update: New “Focus” Mode
00:31:35 – 1TB ProGrade CFExpress Card
00:34:32 – Introducing Apple ProRes RAW
00:36:05 – Apple Mac Pro Update
00:37:01 – Atomos Unveils Ninja V
00:39:18 – BlackMagic Rethinks Pocket Camera
00:44:37 – Bye Stephen!
00:45:17 – Gear(s) of the Week: Canon M50
00:47:32 – Jared’s New Sony a9 Kit
00:50:27 – Topic of the Day: Has Video HURT Photography?
01:03:00 – Flying Solo

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The DANGERS of Photography: RAWtalk 243

Jared Polin — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:42:52 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 243! This week we start off with an important lesson about “Flicker Reduction.” We jump into Gear of the Week early with Sigma’s MC-11 Adapter for Canon lenses on a Sony body. Next, we get to Photo News where we discuss everything from the most expensive camera ever purchased to a tragic helicopter incident in NY. This brings us to today’s topic: The Dangers of Photography. And finally, we wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. As always, thanks for watching!

00:00:17 – And We’re Live!
00:02:15 – Lesson Learned: Use “Flicker Detection”
00:17:54 – Gear of the Week: Sigma’s MC-11 Adapter
00:24:39 – Photo News: Most Expensive Camera Ever Sold
00:28:02 – Want to Buy Amelia Earhart’s Leica?
00:30:59 – Eddie Adams NYC Studio is For Sale
00:34:12 – Introducing The Russian “Vivian Maier”
00:37:40 – Rumor: Full Frame Mirrorless Canon Camera in the Wild
00:39:27 – Helicopter Issue in NYC
00:47:43 – Today’s Topic: The Dangers of Photography
01:04:39 – Flying Solo

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SONY The KING Of MIRRORLESS? RAWtalk 242

Jared Polin — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 22:38:37 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 242! This week we start off by recapping our recent Philly Zoo and Eagles Parade vlogs. Jared for some reason wears a suit to the show too…Meanwhile we get to Photo News where we discuss everything from a ridiculous photoshoot in public, to awesome landscape shots lit with a drone to another epic Von Wong photoshoot. We then kick off our group discussion with what Nikon and Canon need to do next with their rumored full frame mirrorless cameras to stay afloat. And we wrap up the discussion with how Sony is killing it in the mirrorless world and our perfect dream camera. And finally, we wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. Thanks for watching!

00:00:17 – Wait, Are We Live?
00:02:06 – Fro In a Little Coat
00:05:36 – The Zoo Vlog Was NOT a Review
00:07:08 – Why Is Jared Wearing A Suit?
00:09:21 – Eagles Parade Video Recap
00:14:58 – How We Created Our A7 III Review Lighting
00:19:28 – Photo News
00:20:26 – Photographers Plead Guilty “Rough” Photoshoot In Public
00:21:51 – Jared’s Dad Checks In…Again
00:25:36 – Halo Landscapes Shot with a Drone
00:27:39 – Von Wong’s E-Waste Project
00:31:22 – Nikon and Canon Go Mirrorless?
00:36:08 – Gear of the Week: Sony’s Refreshed Lineup of a7 Cameras
00:37:55 – Discussion: Is Sony the KING of Mirrorless?
00:53:53 – Our Wishlist For a Nikon/Canon Mirrorless Full Frame Camera
01:05:54 – Flying Solo Q&A

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KEN ROCKWELL My NEW Best Friend: RAWtalk 241

Jared Polin — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:27:18 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 241! This week we discuss how Sony invited us out to try out the a7 III in Vegas and our time at WPPI. We then jump into the various shoots that Sony had lined up for us including an epic rainfall photoshoot, a Madmen style shoot, dune buggies and our helicopter photo flight to the Hoover Dam! Jared somehow became BFFs with Ken Rockwell during the trip as well. Meanwhile, we discuss photo news this week including Sigma’s new lenses and their new Sony Art lineup, Tiffen’s new gas monopod, Canon’s new M50 that shoots 4K along with their weird but awesome new automatic bounce flash. And finally, we wrap up the news with our a7 III discussion. Gear of the week this week were the ProGrade Digital memory cards that we used all week during the Sony event. We then wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. Thanks for watching!

00:00:17 – There’s a Bomb Cyclone!
00:04:01 – Sony Called Us!
00:05:37 – WPPI Didn’t Call, But We Went Anyway…
00:07:27 – Sony Hooked Us Up with the a7 III: “Madmen” Shoot
00:08:35 – Rain Photo Shoot with the a7 III
00:17:39 – How We Broke a Sony a7 III Sensor in 10 Minutes…
00:18:58 – Dune Buggies / “Mad Max” Shoot
00:22:59 – We Met Ken Rockwell!
00:23:47 – Helicopter / Hoover Dam Shoot
00:27:50 – We’re BFF’s with Ken Rockwell
00:32:35 – Who Else Was at the Sony Event?
00:34:33 – How We Did the FIX “Travel Edition”…Parrot Teleprompter
00:38:00 – Photo News!
00:39:45 – Bokeh Master, Master, Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art Lens
00:42:55 – Sigma 70mm Macro f/2.8 Lens
00:43:55 – Sigma Releases Prime Lenses with Sony Mount
00:48:56 – Tiffen Steadicam Air…a Gas-Activated Monopod
00:51:00 – New Canon 4K Mirrorless Camera: the M50
00:56:10 – Auto Bounce Flash: Canon’s New 470EX-AI Flash
00:58:07 – Sony Announces the a7 III
01:02:24 – Gear of the Week: ProGrade Digital
01:05:30 – Flying Solo Q&A

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PENTAX Cameras Are the FUTURE? RAWtalk 240

Stephen Eckert — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 22:37:18 +0000

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 240! This week we start off the show discussing how Facebook has totally killed Pages reach. Meanwhile, introducing “FrotoStories,” a new documentary-style photoshoot video series that we’re working on. We talk about our first shoot for the debut episode at Philly Typewriter. We dive deep into news where we discuss Samsung’s new 30TB 2.5” SSD, an update to ProDigital memory cards, Pentax’s new K-1 II, pricing on the Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 lens, a pair of new full frame Tamron lenses and how Panasonic and Sony are paving the way for global shutters. We’ll be in Las Vegas next week for WPPI so come say Hi if you see us! We then wrap up the show with another Flying Solo questions & answers segment. Thanks for watching!

00:17 – Who Was Where? What Episode?
04:00 – Where Do the Comments Go?
04:36 – Facebook for Business Update…
05:43 – We Did a Typewrite Photoshoot! Introducing “FrotoStories”
20:13 – We’re going to LAS VEGAS for WPPI
21:40 – PHOTO NEWS!
23:09 – Samsung Made the World’s Largest 2.5” SSD
25:20 – ProGrade Digital Update
27:45 – Pentax Announces K-1 II—Is it Worth the Upgrade?
35:19 – Sigma Update: 14-24mm f/2.8 Art Lens Update
36:55 – Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for SONY!
38:30 – Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Announced
41:08 – Panasonic Unveils 8K 60P HDR Global Shutter
43:20 – Sony Announces 1 Megapixel Backlit Global Shutter
45:39 – Special Photo News Fix Next Week!
47:12 – Gear of the Week: Kodak Scanza
55:25 – Flying Solo Q&A

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