Chris and Jordan's Favorite Travel Camera Gear!
The PetaPixel Photography Podcast9 Elo 2023

Chris and Jordan's Favorite Travel Camera Gear!

This week's podcast is brought to you by OM SYSTEM. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is the ultimate companion for the outdoor enthusiast. Built to endure your adventures, this mid-range mirrorless camera is a rugged marvel, with its weather-sealed body to safeguard against dust, water, and extreme temperatures, ensuring unmatched durability. The OM-5 offers advanced technology to deliver stunning image quality and exceptional performance in any condition. From breathtaking landscapes to action-packed moments, the OM-5 empowers you to embrace your adventurous spirit while preserving the memories of your journey.

Learn more about the OM-5 and the highly respected M.Zuiko lens series by visiting explore.omsystem.com/petapixel.

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This week, Chris and Jordan join Jaron remotely as they are podcasting from the beach! Given the surroundings, they thought it would be a great time to talk about their favorite travel camera gear. The trio also discusses some of the biggest news stories of the last week and tackles some of the most challenging questions they've been served up yet.

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Topics this week:

  • 00:00 - Intro 04:54 - Nikon is fixing your broken Z8 lugs for free: https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/nikon-issues-service-advisory-to-repair-loose-z8-strap-lugs-for-free/
  • 08:07 - TTArtisan with the perfect example of soap bubble bokeh: https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/ttartisans-new-100mm-f-2-8-lens-embraces-soap-bubble-bokeh/
  • 12:38 - The Olympus Tough TG-6 is no more, is a new TG series camera on the way? https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/the-olympus-tough-tg-6-camera-has-been-discontinued/
  • 18:40 - Camera sales are bouncing back: https://petapixel.com/2023/08/07/mirrorless-camera-sales-are-booming-as-global-tourism-recovers/
  • 22:58 - What have we been up to?
  • 27:10 - Chris and Jordan's favorite travel camera gear
  • 37:11 - Tech support 48:48 - Never read the comments

Other links:

Ulanzi x Fotopro travel tripod: https://petapixel.com/2023/03/31/the-x-aircross-f38-travel-video-tripod-is-remarkably-well-designed/

Send us a message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/petapixel

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