The 2025 PetaPixel Awards

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In This Episode • 00:00 - Intro • 08:03 - Affinity sees 3M downloads in 33 days • 12:02 - Martin Parr passed away • 14:06 - This photographer built his own medium format rangefinder (and so can you) • 17:05 - Tamron 150-500mm firmware update • 20:13 - Crucial SSDs are no more • 22:55 - The Antigravity A1 is now available • 25:55 - Green lenses are beautiful • 28:16 - The 2025 PetaPixel Awards • 29:26 - Accessory of the Year • 24:55 - Software of the Year • 37:47 - Workstation of the Year • 42:48 - Smartphone of the Year • 48:25 - Zoom Lens of the Year • 52:12 - Prime Lens of the Year • 56:43 - People's Choice Award: Camera of the Year • 1:00:35 - Camera of the Year • 1:07:09 - Photo Company of the Year • 1:07:38 - Technology Innovation of the Year • 1:09:19 - What have you been up to? • 1:16:43 - Tech Support • 1:31:57 - Feel Good Story of the Week