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Tony & Chelsea Northrup choose recap 2024 in the camera and photo industry by reviewing the best and worst cameras and photo gear of 2024. They choose the smartphone of the year, the WTF of the year, and the best camera of the year.

When is photo editing cheating? People have been editing photos for as long as they have been taking them. At what poinnt is photo wditing crossing the line and is no longer considered photogrpahy or fair? Should you disclose what's edited in your photo? Tony & Chelsea duscuss the nuances of editing and photos.

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Every camera brand has fanboys but some are more energized than others! Tony and Chelsea review angry comments and talk about fanboys and what makes them so angry!

Tony and Chelsea discuss their time as YouTubers, what they learned, and what they wish they knew earlier; sponsorships, dealing with trolls, and making meaningful content.

Are bigger sensors better? Do you need a new camera? On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony and Chelsea debunk the confusing photo myths that frutrate photographers!

With threats like AI and phone cameras, Tony worries that photography is going away but Chelsea thinks it's here to stay. Which one is it?

Canon launched the long-awaited R1 camera and disappointed some fans that had big dreams for their flagship camera. Tony and Chelsea talk about why the R1 disappointed some and what the future holds for Canon. Also, Canon loses market share to Sony and has a few rounds of layoffs. What does this mean for the company?

Is Apple ever going to make a designated camera? If so, what would it look like, which features would is have, and how much woud it cost? Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the possibiity of the camera and specualte what it would be and how it could impact photography and the camera industry

Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the 10 cameras that changed the trajectory of photography forever; from the first ever digital camera to the newest smartphones that have innovated features that will change how we take pictures.

Gerald Undone sparked a great discussion about camera press events and reviews. Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about theirs experiences as reviewers and add to a discussion that's long overdue.

Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about how A.I. is being trained using the photos of photographers, the enthics of not giving artists credit, and what we can and should do about it!

Tony and Chelsea talk about how content creation is harder than ever.

Tony and Chelsea discuss Marques Brownlees review of "the worst product" and address the backlash he faced. Are reviewers responsible for only providing good feedback? How much should a reviewer consider the longevity of a company when providing a review? Tony and Chelsea discuss their experiences with bad reviews, times they've made companies upset, and how they approach making reviews that are fair but honest.

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How much should photographers charge? One wedding photographer charges $8,000 and sparked outrage online. Some even thought photo should be free. Tony & Chelsea talk about how much most photographers charge, break down the costs of running a photo business, and give tips on making your photo business successful.

Manny Ortiz was robbed of $16,000 in camera gear. Our friend Luis was FOLLOWED HOME an hour to be robbed of his medium format camera gear. It's NOT the photographers fault - cameras make us targets. They're easy to steal and extremely easy to sell because they're basically the last remaining piece of technology that has no anti-theft technology. ONE COMPANY has implemented anti-theft technology already, and it has reduced the resale value of stolen gear by 50% - thus reducing the profit margin for thieves by signifcantly more than 50%. EVERY CAMERA COMPANY needs to take some basic measures to make theft more difficult and less profitable, and that includes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, Panasonic Lumix, OM System and Leica. But not Pentax. Nobody is going to steal your Pentax.

After Samsung's Fake Moon debacle, Samsung's head of consumer experience says, "There is no real picture, full stop". Tony and CHelsea dig into the fake moon controversy, the ways photos have been faked and edited over time, and if there's any truth to all photos being faked.

Tony and Chelsea give their thoughts on why YouTubers are stepping back, buring out, and Quitting.

On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony & Chelsea discuss the right and ethical way to "steal" photos. All of us get inspiration from somewhere but how can you do it respectfully and in a way that makes you a better photographer? T&C go through various ways to find what you like about other artists and how to incorporate it into your own work!

Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the very near future of cameras and photography by predicting which cameras will be released in 2024. Some predictions are based on reliable rumors and some are based on hopes and dreams! Sony, Canon, Nikon, DJI, Fujifilm, Pentax, Lumix! What will they come out with?

Tony & Chelsea host the 2023 Pixel Awards and choose the very best and worst photo tech of the year including Best Accessory, Best Computer, Best Drone, Biggest Disappointment, and The BEST Camera of the Year!

The Sony A9 III is the first stills camera to have a global shutter! Tony and Chelsea talk about what a global shutter is, how it benefits photographers, and what it means for the future of photography and cameras. Tony also rattles off another wish list of what he would like to see improved on in the a9 III and all future cameras.

We talked about the state of AI a few months ago and it's grown even more popular since then. AI is being used to make portraits, steal celebrities' likenesses, attack people, and more. Now, governments and companies, including camera companies, are beginning to put protocols in place to fight back against harmful AI. Is there any hope of keeping this runaway tech in check? Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the ways people are pushing back and what photographers can do to authenticate their photos.

The new DJI Pocket 3 launched this month and it made Tony Northrup realize he's been thinking about cameras all wrong. On this epeisode of The Picture This! Photography Podcast, Chelsea nd Tony discuss DJIs new product, their plan for developing cameras, and how they could disrupt the current camera market.

The OLYMPICS are coming in the summer of 2024 and that means we're going to get new camera gear. The Canon R1 might make an appearance in time to show off on the sidelines. Sony is due to put out two new cameras, which one will they decide to show off at the big event? Can Nikon put out a new update or camera in time for the games? Tony and Chelsea make their predictions and wishes based on rumors and their camera desires!

Tony and Chelsea talk about their vacation and how they chose the WRONG cameras for travel, including their iPhone cameras. Hear about how and when the iphone fails as a camera and which cameras they would bring on a casual family trip.

Tony & Chelsea Northrup share the secret behind what make professional photographer's photos GREAT. Find out the tips on how to control lighting, how to choose the right gear, the secrets of camera settings, and more.

Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss which caemra brands are thriving, who is winning the camera race, and what cameras and innovations are putting them on top or the bottom.

Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss the risks of sharing your kids phtoos online, their own expereinces with their daighter, and some tips on how to mitigate the rirsk. Tony also uses his background in online security to make predictions about how tech might battle the misuse of photos in the future!

In this episode of he Picture This! Phtography Podcast, Tony and Chelsea Northrup gie tips for how to get better photos while on a family vacation. We all know the sturggles that come with rallying the family to stand in line and "say cheese". Learn how to prepare your fammily for photos, bring the right gear, find good locations and light, and enjoy the phtos for years to come!

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Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the threats A.I. pose to the photography industry today, how A.I. will impact the future of photography, and how working photogrpahers can diversify their skills to stay afloat in uncertain times.

 Tony Northrup and Chelsea Northrup have fun contemplating Sony's future cameras and business strategy. Tony builds a case for why Sony's past and present business strategies might be signaling a top secret camera project that's on it's way to the market.

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Tony Northrup & Chelsea Northrup talk about how they made $1 Million on YouTube, the videos that performed the best, how they manage sponsors and contracts, and more. If you're looking to start your own channel or already have your own channel and want to make it a full-time job, check out heir tips and advice.

Tony and Chelsea discuss the future of entry level cameras and what manufactueres can do, specifically Sony, to get more cameras in the hands of new photographers.

As an update to our episode in January, Tony and Chelsea talk about the advancements that have been made to A.I. in just 3 months, how it changes the trajectory of A.I., and how photogrpahers can prepare to accept an inevitable change.

Stolen gear, unpaid gigs, shipping scams, and more. Tony and Chelsea tell their stories of being scammed out of camera gear, common scams used on photographers, and how to protect yourself from losing your gear, money, and time.

We've all heard someone say a photographer isn't a REAL photographer. But what really makes a "real" photographer? Is it the gear, income, experience, or something else? Tony an Chelsea have fun reviewing the insults thrown at "fake photographers" and try to define their own idea of what makes a real photographer.

Tony and Chelsea review the most memorable times camera manufacturers have reversed features, walked back claims, and completely lied. It's funny, it's frustrating, and it's bound to make you rethink how you shop for cameras.

Tony & Chelsea interview photographer, Chad Fish, and talk about his viral photo of a jet shooting down a suspected spy balloon. Chad tells us how he got the shot, how the photo went viral, and how he initially made ZERO dollars. To help Chad, and other photographers, Chelsea and Tony interview expert photojournalist, John Herrington, and find out how photos are sold to the press, what Chad should have done differently, and how much Chad should have charged. With our new found knowledge, we sent Chad back to negotiate some money for his photo and find out how much a viral photo is worth.

You've heard the hype about A.I. created photographs and art but is the hype real? How soon could A.I. take over the photo world? Could it actually help photographers? Tony & Chelsea dig into the world of A.I. and give their thoughts about how A.I. could impact photographers.

Tony's reviews are always full of in-depth tests like auto focus tracking and ISO performance in low light yet the camera he chooses to use every day would NOT be the winner of his review tests. In this video, we talk about Tony's camera secret and how camera reviews should and shouldn't influence you camera buying decisions.

Tony & Chelsea Northrup predict which cameras and lenses will come out in 2023, including new cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic and OM-Systems! 

Table of contents with timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
0:22 Squarespace Promo
0:49 Fujifilm Camera Predictions
0:56 Fujifilm GFX100 II
1:52 Fujifilm X-T40 & X-Pro4
2:42 Fujifilm 16-55 f2.8 II & 50-140 f2.8 II
3:30 Panasonic Lumix Camera Predictions
3:48 Panasonic S1 II
4:18 Panasonic S1R II
5:10 Olympus / OM-Systems Predictions
5:32 OM-10
6:45 Nikon Camera Predictions
6:52 Nikon Z9 Firmware 4.0
8:05 Nikon Z500
9:21 Nikon Zf
10:22 Nikon lens predictions
11:19 Squarespace Promo
12:29 Sony Alpha Predictions
12:31 Sony a10 or a1000
14:36 Sony a9 III
15:36 Sony a1 firmware 2.0
16:33 Sony a7C II
17:12 Sony 85mm f1.2GM
18:09 Cheaper CF Express Type A
19:20 Canon Camera Predictions
19:24 Canon Retro Camera
20:01 Canon R1
21:27 Canon R100
22:00 Canon R5 II
23:30 Canon Lens Predictions
24:38 Squarespace Promo

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Tony and Chelsea pick the best tech, software updates, accessories, and more in this year's Pixel Awards!

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Tony & Chelsea Northrup check the state of the camera industry in 2022, comparing Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Fujifilm and Olympus to see who's winning, who's innovating and who won't survive!

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0:00 Introduction
0:17 Squarespace Promo
0:44 Market share rankings
4:40 Pentax Ricoh cameras
6:02 Olympus/OM-Systems cameras
8:30 Panasonic Lumix cameras
11:43 Fujifilm GFX and X-mount cameras
15:56 Squarespace Promo
17:20 Nikon cameras
21:54 Sony alpha cameras
24:54 Canon cameras
27:16 Summary
28:57 Squarespace promo

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The camera companies are always in a race to be at the top! Which is innovating the best features? Which is getting the best sales? Who has the best strategy? These are all things we consider when evaluating the companies and making our predictions on who will come out on top. Last year, Chelsea predicted Canon would stay in the number one spot but is now having second thoughts.

It seems like we're all expected to participate in every social media platform that comes along. What if we don't participate and it ends up being the next big thing? What if we're missing out on marketing to new clients? In this episode of Picture This! Photography Podcast, Tony and Chelsea talk about each social media platform, their demographics, how they can serve your business, and which one is right for you! Whether you want to be the next viral sensation or use the platform to market your business, we provide some insight!

A photographer enters a photo in a competition, wins, and then another photographer comes forward and claims they took the shot. This actually happened, and the photographer Clancy Gebler Davies was stripped of her reward. Did she deserve it? Was credit for her photo stolen or did the man who claims he took the photo actually deserve recognition? We go over the details of the story and try to figure out who deserves credit for a photo when collaboration is involved.

Been a while since you picked up your camera? You're not alone. Tony and Chelsea talk about the reasons people get photography burnout and how to find your excitement for taking photos again!

Everyone makes mistakes when learning photography! Chelsea goes over some of her common mistakes, what she has learned, and how to fix them!