Grading Every Camera Maker: 2025 FINAL Review (Feat. Gordon Laing)

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In July, The PetaPixel Podcast team was joined by Camera Labs' Gordon Laing to give mid-term grades to every major camera and lens manufacturer. Now that the year has ended, it’s time for them all to get graded on their finals in this annual tradition!

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In This Episode • 00:00 - Intro • 08:26 - You can now edit 32K video in Resolve • 10:29 - Sony's new smartphone sensor promises 17 stops of DR • 12:39 - Thypoch's new Eurka 28mm f/2.8 is inspired by another cool, obscure lens • 16:04 - The custom film simulation recipe from the limited edition GFX100RF • 17:11 - Review Roundup • 25:28 - Grading Every Camera Maker in 2025 Feat. Gordon Laing • 27:17 - Canon • 34:21 - Nikon • 40:12 - Sony • 53:35 - Panasonic Lumix • 1:03:28 - Fujifilm • 1:14:18 - Hasselblad • 1:18:02 - OM System • 1:24:16 - Leica • 1:28:55 - Sigma • 1:35:26 - Tamron