The Camera Life

Canon nailed the specs for the perfect all round mid-level camera with the new R6 iii. Will Sony answer the call with the A7V?

Greg and Justin unpack a huge week of camera news: Canon’s R6 III and RF 45mm f/1.2, Nikon Z telephoto rumors, Leica’s new Reporter edition, Insta360 and DJI action cam teasers, plus the smartphone-powered Kyra AI camera and Sony A7 V rumors. They dive into infra...

Is the 45mm f1.2 real??? Join Justin and Greg while they watch the live launch!

Canon fans, this one’s for you. Justin and Greg react live to the EOS R6 Mark III and the surprisingly affordable RF 45mm f1.2, breaking down specs, autofocus, video features and pricing versus Sony and Nikon. They chat who the 45mm is really for, card choices, real-world use for working photographers, and wh...

Alex Cearns OAM is one of Australia’s most celebrated animal photographers, renowned for her soulful portraits that capture the unique spirit of her subjects. As Creative Director of Houndstooth Studio in Perth, she has photographed over 15,000 pets, with her work featured in global publications, campaigns, and exhibitions. Dogs Today Magazine UK hailed her as “one of our greatest dog ph...

Justin and Jim kick off with Andrew Rovenko’s latest award-winning film project before diving into real-world wedding turnaround expectations, client experience, and sneak peeks. The crew then riffs through Fujifilm’s “camera without a lens,” Canon and Sony rumors, and a big community lens wishlist—dream zooms, missing primes, and brand gaps. They finish with viewer images, high-ISO prob...

Portrait and still-life photographer Julie Powell joins Greg and Justin to unpack how she turns dreams, fantasy books and full-on collaborations into elaborate, filmic photo shoots. From the infamous “Dapper Rabbit” series to Marie Antoinette workshops, BFOP 2025 portraits, lighting choices, gear talk and why the experience matters more than the shutter press — this episode is packed wit...

Your weekly dose of all things photography! Join us in the live chat and tell us what you think of these new camera releases.

 

New camera season is popping. We unpack Fujifilm’s XT30 III naming maze, Leica’s M EV1 shift to EVF, Ricoh GR IV variants, and Tamron’s 25–200 travel superzoom—with a live call-in. Then ride along on a two-day CFMoto adventure shoot before a packed community gal...

Louise Sedgman gallops through equine portrait craft, from embracing softness and motion to staging a “Black Beauty” night scene. She breaks down her switch to the Nikon Z8, lens choices for safe, flattering horse work, and the systems behind a thriving Santa photo operation—bookings, sets, lighting, tethering, and delivery. We also cover her mobile pet studio, the “Golden Oldies” dog pr...

Justin and Greg are back and tonight they will be recapping all the craziness that has happened in their world and the photography world over the last few weeks.

A lively, gear-packed Random Photography Show! We spotlight Liminal Gallery’s fundraiser, share how to help, and preview Lucinda Goodwin’s $60 headshot drive. Then it’s AI deepfakes, fresh Fujifilm rumblings, Sony/Lumix/Canon up...

Landscape photographer Ben Maze dives into composition-first shooting, patient planning, and the mindset behind memorable images. We cover WA coastlines, moody Scotland seascapes, woodland mist, snow-gum abstracts, and the Dolomites. Ben shares practical fieldcraft, a minimalist gear philosophy, tripods and filters that matter, and a step-by-step breakdown of a signature shot. We finish ...

Sora 2 was released this week, is it the end of life as we know it?

Live from The Random Photography Show: Canon R5 II chaos, BFOP plans, and a packed news run—Sony’s 105MP global-shutter sensor, Canon R6 Mark III rumors, Leica whispers, Kodak’s fashion collab and fresh film. Then the big one: Sora 2’s jaw-dropping AI video (and its risks), plus a quick Suno song demo. We finish with com...

Documentary legend Andrew Chapman joins The Camera Life for a practical, inspiring masterclass. We cover early darkroom wins, mentors, captions and metadata, access and ethics, long-term projects, industrial and rural Australia stories, Fuji gear that actually works, slide-digitising workflow, and how to finish with legacy books. We close with a live look at page proofs and details for h...

After a failed test run last week we are finally hoping to take live callers on The Random Photography Show.

 

Our first live call-in show dives into fresh photo news—Fuji rumors, Kodak’s Charmer mini cam, Viltrox/Godox flashes, Panasonic’s 100–500—and hot Leica and Nikon chatter. We unbox gear (including Fujifilm-themed sneakers!), tease the “pocket camera myth,” and preview BFOP. Then ...

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Legendary Australian photojournalist Michael Coyne shares wild frontline stories—from Tiananmen to the Iran–Iraq war—plus ethical lines he refused to cross, how Black Star worked, and why he switched to Fujifilm after a pocket X100 saved a job. We unpack his decade-long book, Village: Hearing the Grass Grow, ...

GoPro teases a Max 2 and a tiny “Lit” Hero, DJI readies the Osmo Nano and a controversial Mini 5 Pro, and we weigh in on Sony A7V rumors, cine camera sizes, Leica’s cutaway auction, and Ricoh’s new GR Space. Then we try Meta’s “camera spectacles” on for size—can glasses become your next EVF? We finish with wedding, motorsport panning, and wildlife photo critiques. Packed, nerdy, and fun.

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In this episode of The Camera Life, we sit down with award-winning director, DOP, and car photographer Chris Benny. Chris shares his journey from shooting mountain bikes to working with Top Gear and major automotive brands, building Cube Productions, and mastering both photography and film. He reveals behind-the-scenes stories from high-pressure shoots, insights into gear choices, file w...

So many new Cine Cameras! Is this the future, will camera companies continue to prioritiswe video over stills?

Bruce Moyle joins Justin and Greg to break down all the new cinema cameras that were released this week.

We will discuss the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Canon C50 and Nikon Zr. Plus how do they compare to the industry standard Sony FX3 and giants like the RED Komodo x and V-Raptor.

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PhotoBizX host Andrew Hellmich distills lessons from 500+ photographer interviews: JPEG-first shooting, wedding volume strategy, irresistible album upsells, same-day slideshows, pricing digital files for profit, and setting expectations that turn happy clients into referrals. We also dig into qualifying leads, defusing price objections, and community learning via festivals. A masterclass...

Canon rumors, Nikon tweaks, and a spicy DJI mirrorless debate. We cover Bright Festival plans, Greg’s lunar-eclipse composite workflow, viewer gear talk, Laowa’s cine roadmap, Sigma leaks, Nikon Zf updates, Canon’s C50 plus new RF glass, and whether DJI should enter the mirrorless game. Fast-moving, practical, and fun for working shooters. (Full runtime covered.)

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Adventure photographer Aidan Williams shares how a burnout reset led him from the Blue Mountains to global highlines—shooting world-record walks, 4,000-metre altitudes, and thundering Nazare swells. We dig into safety-first rigging, packing light, weatherproof gear, creative angles after big hikes, and the business realities (insurance, logistics, client asks). Aidan breaks down his Nat ...