Waveform’s Favorite Cameras!
- Dec 23, 2025
- 1:15:13
- Full Episode
We recorded one more bonus episode before going on holiday break all about one of our favorite topics...cameras! In this one, Marques, Andrew, Adam, and Ellis all try to be David's favorite. The crew each picked their favorite 3 pictures that they've all taken with wildly different cameras and David goes through them to give feedback. It's half portfolio-review/half chaotic camera comparisons. We hope you enjoy and we'll see you next year for regular weekly episodes. Happy holidays!
Chapters 00:00 - Intro 05:05 - Marques (Hasselblad X2D II) 21:25 - Ad break 21:28 - Ellis (Canon EOS-M) 44:20 - Ad break 44:25 - Adam (Ricoh GR IV) 57:08 - Andrew (Fuji X100 VI)
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Links: Verge - Hasselblad review: https://www.theverge.com/camera-review/765305/hasselblad-x2d-ii-the-luxury-sports-car-of-medium-format-cameras Becca Farsace - 1000 pictures with a Ricoh: https://youtu.be/CHXnJ2dqdeQ
Music provided by Epidemic Sound
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Brief Summary
The hosts discuss their experiences with high-end cameras and showcase photos taken with them.
Key points
- Photography Discussion. The hosts dive into a discussion about their photography experiences and camera choices.
- The Greatest Camera Ever Made. Marquez praises the camera for its incredible detail and flexibility in post-processing.
- Marquez's Photography Plans. Marquez expresses his intention to take more photos and explore product photography.
- The Risks of Open-Source Firmware. A discussion on the dangers of modifying camera firmware with open-source software.
- Chromatic Aberration Explained. A discussion on how chromatic aberration affects images and its artistic applications.
- The Mystery of Microcontrast. Exploring the concept of microcontrast and its debated existence in photography.
Episode highlights
- Photography DiscussionThe hosts dive into a discussion about their photography experiences and camera choices.“This is basically us just like yearning for David's approval.”1:58Dec 23, 2025
- The Greatest Camera Ever MadeMarquez praises the camera for its incredible detail and flexibility in post-processing.“This is the greatest camera ever made.”17:04Dec 23, 2025
- Marquez's Photography PlansMarquez expresses his intention to take more photos and explore product photography.“I want to get out more with it.”19:56Dec 23, 2025
- The Risks of Open-Source FirmwareA discussion on the dangers of modifying camera firmware with open-source software.“You will brick your camera doing this.”28:54Dec 23, 2025
- Chromatic Aberration ExplainedA discussion on how chromatic aberration affects images and its artistic applications.“It's like a pile. It's like almost like there are YouTubers...”33:46Dec 23, 2025
- The Mystery of MicrocontrastExploring the concept of microcontrast and its debated existence in photography.“What the hell is a micro contrast, David?”35:05Dec 23, 2025
- Shooting RainbowsA unique feature of a camera that creates rainbow effects when pointed at the sun.“When you point this camera into the sun, it shoots rainbows.”42:50Dec 23, 2025
- The Power of HDRA debate erupts over the use of HDR in photos, with differing opinions on its effectiveness.“This would go crazy with HDR.”50:40Dec 23, 2025
