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Picture This: Photography Podcast

Tony & Chelsea Northrup's photography podcast - dig deep into the history, science, and personalities of photography.
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Oct 29, 2020

Tony thinks YouTube is tricking you into thinking you're learning more than you are. You may not realize how YouTube is steering the lessons you watch, what crucial information you're missing out on, or how you're being turned away from good teachers! Has the algorithm kept you from being a better photographer? How can you learn everything you need to know? Watch this episode of Picture This! Photography podcast to find how to get a better photography education.

Oct 23, 2020

Chelsea & Tony Northrup talk about why camera theft is on the rise, how their cameras were stolen online, some of the most interesting camera heists that have been in the news, and how camera manufacturers could help prevent camera theft. If you travel with your cameras or sell gear online this episode is a must-watch for you!

Sep 30, 2020

In this video of the Picture This! photography podcast, Chelsea and Tony Northrup share experiences and lessons they've learned that have made them better photographers and business owners. They've learned by watching the industry's greatest pros, shooting with amazing photographers, and by seeing the journey of beginner photographers. This isn't about buying the newest most expensive gear like the Canon R5 or a new Sony, so be prepared to learn some non-gear related tips.

Sep 30, 2020

During this episode of the Picture This! Photography Podcast, Chelsea & Tony Northrup analyze and dissect the finances and strategies of the top camera companies in an effort to figure out which companies will survive and come out on top and which companies might go under. Will your favorite brands stick around? Which brand is the most likely to be #1? Canon Nikon and Panasonic even survive? Will Canon and Sony be the last two digital camera companies? FIND OUT!!

Aug 28, 2020

Tony & Chelsea Northrup talk about the term RTFM (Read the F@$%ing Manual) and how blaming the user for every error hinders photography tech and has kept dedicated cameras from competing with camera phones.

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Aug 18, 2020
What's the deal with 8k? Can anyone really tell the difference? How much does it cost to switch to 8k once you factor in computing, storage, and a camera and lens upgrade? When is 8k useful and when will it make zero difference? Tony & I set up a blind poll to see if our viewers could see the difference between 8k, 4k, and HD. We discuss the results and if we think 8k is worth the switch.
 
 
Aug 4, 2020

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Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the camera predictions they have made that have come true and make camera tech predictions for the future. Some of their predictions seem like the next logical step and some are their own inventions and wants that they hope they see come true, including a feature that ensures you never have motion blur ever again.

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Jul 18, 2020

Tony and Chelsea talk about Tony's broken camera, the limitations that make you a better photographer, and how to break out of your creative rut by allowing yourself to fail.

Jun 29, 2020

Tony & Chelsea talk about Olympus cameras closing their imagining department, the company that "bought" it, and what this means for Olympus shooters and the future of Olympus cameras.

 

Jun 22, 2020

Chelsea and Tony talk about common ways portrait photos are ruined and how to avoid making them!

May 28, 2020

Chelsea & Tony talk about the perks of being a YouTuber, how they make a living off of youtube, the negative side people don't see, and how the fans make their lives so much better. If you've ever wondered what its like to be a YouTuber or have ever considered being one, this is a must-watch!

May 20, 2020

Tony & Chelsea talk about Nikon's reported financial losses, what it means for the future of Nikon cameras, and what they think Nikon could do to turn losses into profits.

 

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Apr 25, 2020

"Should I upgrade my camera?" Tony and I answer one of our most frequently asked questions with a bunch more questions and a bunch of answers, too. If you're wondering if you should upgrade, consider your photo subject, the final resting place of your photos, how your gear might be holding you back, and more!

 

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Apr 19, 2020

Did you know Kodak is STILL a billion-dollar company? This is the most overwhelming camera history video we have made. Kodak's founder, George Eastman, was interesting, brilliant, and strange enough to have an entire podcast dedicated to him. Did you know he was related to Emily Dickinson and the Colgate toothpaste people? Did you know he tried photography exactly once before realizing he wanted to improve the process? Kodak started with dry plates, evolved to offer film (and cameras to sell that film), became a monopoly, invented the digital camera, and then went BANKRUPT! WHY? Was it Kodak's fault? Could things have been different? Tony and I dug through entirely too much information, talked too long, had margaritas, and tried to sum it all up in an hour. There were too many bits of information so here are our Sources and Citations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14UqtdRIJkVTcLX-_NrMOtbMrLId06j5Yt6ghse5yJJk/edit?usp=sharing

Mar 27, 2020

Tony & Chelsea talk about common mistakes photographers make, how they negatively impact photos, and how to fix them!

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Mar 14, 2020

Many of us are suddenly telecommuting and working from home. Tony & Chelsea Northrup have a combined 26 years of work-from-home experience, during which time they've published dozens of books and thousands of videos. They share their mistakes as well as their tips for keeping home and work separate, communicating with coworkers, and taking care of your children (without losing your job).

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Feb 29, 2020

The COVID-19 coronavirus has slammed the stock markets around the world and it could do serious damage to camera manufacturers and the photography community as a whole. In this Picture This podcast episode, Tony & Chelsea Northrup research how the Coronavirus is impacting manufacturing capabilities for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and other camera manufacturers. They also discuss the possibility of the Olympics being cancelled and how shutdowns in Japan will impact technology advancement.

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Feb 28, 2020

Chelsea researched Apple's first digital camera, the QuickTake 100, and why Kodak secretly had a nuclear reactor in Rochester, NY. Tony, inspired by the history of camera tech, reveals the origin of hot shoes and the history of that little threaded hole on the bottom of every camera.

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Feb 10, 2020

Tony & Chelsea Northrup LITERALLY ATTEMPT TO PREDICT THE FUTURE. They analyze past trends, current interest in different camera models, camera manufacturer strategic direction, and rumors to describe the future Panasonic GH6, Fujifilm X-T4, Nikon D860, Canon 5D Mk V, Canon EOS RS, Olympus E-M1 Mark III, Panasonic G10, Fujifilm X-H2, Nikon Z5, Sony a7 IV, Sony a7S III, and DJI Mavic 360.

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Jan 22, 2020

Tony Northrup reviews the most important cameras of the last ten years and picks the single most hsitorically significant camara. Contestants include the Sony a7R IV, the Nikon D850, the Sony a9, the iPhone X, the Google Pixel 4, and others. We promise, you don't know what the camera of the decade is going to be and you're NOT going to like our choice.

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Dec 21, 2019

Canon's building a new camera (a Canon 5D Mk V?) that attaches both DSLR and mirrorless lenses with NO adapter - the best of both worlds. I think I figured out their design.

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Dec 9, 2019

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PIXEL AWARD WINNERS (and Nominees)

Firmware Update of the Year: Nikon

Smartphone Camera of the Year: Pixel 4 http://SDP.io/Pixel4

Biggest Broken Promise: Zeiss ZX1

Lens of the Year: WINNER: Canon 70-200mm R f/2.8 http://sdp.io/C70200r

Canon 24-70mm R f/2.8 http://sdp.io/C2470r

Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 http://sdp.io/S200600

Sony 600mm f/4 http://sdp.io/Sony600

Canon 85mm R f/1.2 http://C8512r

Most WTF Camera: WINNER? Sigma fp http://sdp.io/fp

Fuji XPro 3 http://sdp.io/XPro3

Drone of the Year: Mavic Mini http://sdp.io/MavicMini

Most Innovative Camera: Olympus E-M1 X http://sdp.io/EM1X

Biggest Disappointment: Peak Design Tripod http://sdp.io/PDTripod

Camera of the Year (under $1,000) WINNER: Fuji X-T30 http://SDP.io/XT30

Canon SL3 http://sdp.io/SL3

Fuji X-A7 http://SDP.io/XA7

Sony a6400 http://SDP.io/a6400

Sony a6100 http://SDP.io/a6100

Nikon Z50 http://SDP.io/Z50

Camera of the Year ($1,000 - $2,000) WINNER: Canon EOS RP http://sdp.io/RP

Sony a6600 http://sdp.io/a6600

Canon 90D http://sdp.io/90D

Flop of the Year Olympus E-M1X http://sdp.io/EM1X

Camera of the Year $2,000+ WINNER: Sony a7R IV http://sdp.io/a7R4

Panasonic S1 http://sdp.io/S1

Panasonic S1R http://sdp.io/S1R

Panasonic S1H http://sdp.io/S1H

Leica SL2 http://sdp.io/LSL2

Sony a9 II http://sdp.io/a92

Fuji GFX100 http://sdp.io/GFX100

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Watch a video of this podcast at http://sdp.io/2019Pixel

Nov 25, 2019

The JPEG file format is 30 years old now. A new tech, HEIF (stored in HEIC files and used in HAVC or h.265 video) offers more than 50% better compression AND better image quality, thanks to 10-bit color. Apple adopted HEIF, HEIC, and HEVC in 2017 for the iPhone... and NO OTHER CAMERA COMPANY HAS FOLLOWED. Just by switching file formats, your storage costs could be cut in half. You could buy memory cards that were half the size and half the speed. Your buffer would last longer and clear faster. In this podcast, I'll talk about the JPEG file format and how WE can convince camera companies to adopt this incredibly important new technology.

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Nov 21, 2019

Nikon is expecting to lose $92 MILLION in 2020 on its camera business. That's bad, but it gets worse - Nikon is planning to reduce R&D, so we can expect the rate of their technical advances to decrease. Nikon is also predicting that their market share will decrease, and the total market size is decreasing, so their revenue will inevitably drop.

We believe Nikon can pull through this, but their current plans might not be the right plans. We believe they should cater to existing DSLR customers rather than trying to push everyone to their mirrorless Z system. We believe the Z system is an area for long-term growth, but producing F-mount products will help raise cash to keep the business running in the short term. Finally, we believe Nikon should INVEST and take an even bigger loss for a couple of years, allowing them to grow their market share instead of cutting it.

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Oct 31, 2019

Chelsea gives tips and advice on how to break out of a creative rut, get inspired, and improve yourself as a photographer and artist.

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