Show Notes
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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the trio breaks out the tier list and ranks every optional accessory that camera stores try to convince you that you need to bundle with your first camera purchase. What's S-tier and what's F-tier? They dig into it!
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In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro, and Chris's rage bait13:11 - Chris's Wotancraft Pilot Collab sold out in under 24 hours17:01 - NYC Gallery sold an AI-generated version of Ansel Adams masterpiece without permission22:31 - Gallery owner says he has "every right to" do it27:14 - Canon's separation of C and V cameras isn't working34:06 - 7Artisans announced Z-mount's most affordable 135mm f/1.8 prime36:36 - Sony a7V got a nice firmware update39:05 - This might be the rarest digital camera ever made42:48 - The "My First Camera" Optional Accessory Tier List 1:22:16 - What have you been up to?1:26:17 - Tech support1:31:00 - Feel Good Story of the week
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