Sony Shocks with RX1R III, Plus... What Happened to Gap Primes?
The PetaPixel Photography Podcast15 Heinä 2025

Sony Shocks with RX1R III, Plus... What Happened to Gap Primes?

Surprise! Today, Sony dropped the announcement of the RX1R III right before the PetaPixel Podcast team was scheduled to record, so we are coming to you with an early episode this week to talk about what we think of the new premium compact camera.

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What We Didn't Say About the Apple iPhone 15

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What the Heck is Sony THINKING?!

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Chris and Jordan's Favorite Travel Camera Gear!

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