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The 3DLANES podcast includes, but it is not limited to, talks about Cars, Watches and Photography.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    3DLANES #65 - Doxa Watches

    Today we cover Doxa. Sources: DOXA official history page:https://doxawatches.com/pages/history​ Belmont Watches – “Doxa Watches: A Legacy Beneath the Surface”:https://www.belmontwatches.com/blogs/news/doxa-watches-a-legacy-beneath-the-surface​ Time+Tide – “A short history of DOXA, the brand that was almost lost to history”:https://timeandtidewatches.com/diving-into-doxa-watches-history/​ The Hour Markers – “Tracing The Evolution Of DOXA Watches From 1880 To 2025”:https://thehourmarkers.com/articles/doxa-watches-history​ Teddy Baldassarre – “Doxa Sub Review: The Iconic Dive Watch You Should Know More About”:https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/doxa-sub-review​ Europa Star – “Doxa: the spectacular comeback”:https://www.europastar.com/the-watch-files/independent-watchmakers/1004093591-doxa-the-spectacular-comeback.html​ The Hour Glass – “Deep Diving Into Conversation with DOXA CEO Jan Edöcs”:https://www.thehourglass.com/story/jan-edocs-doxa-ceo-interview-watches-of-switzerland​ FH (Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry) – “Doxa 1889 pursues its international deployment”:https://www.fhs.swiss/eng/2019_09_05_03_Doxa_1889.html​ Analog:Shift – “A Guide to DOXA Dive Watches”:https://www.analogshift.com/blogs/transmissions/doxa-dive-watches-guide-history​ Fratello – “The Rolex Sea-Dweller Vs. Doxa's Sub 300T – A Battle For The Burly-Wristed”:https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-rolex-sea-dweller-vs-doxas-sub-300t-a-battle-for-the-burly-wristed/​ Fratello – “Recap: The Best Dive Watches of 2023”:https://monochrome-watches.com/recap-best-dive-watches-2023-monochrome-watches-doxa-omega-tudor-longines-seiko/​ Wrist Enthusiast – “12 Best Dive Watches Under $5,000 for 2025”:https://www.wristenthusiast.com/latest/dive-watches-under-5000​ Teddy Baldassarre – “The 62 Best Dive Watches (2026)”:https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/best-dive-watches​ Deloitte – “Swiss watch industry study 2023” (PDF):https://www.wjinitiative2030.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Deloitte_swiss-watch-industry-study-2023_EN.pdf​ Deloitte – Swiss Watch Industry Study 2025 press release:https://www.deloitte.com/ch/en/about/press-room/swiss-watch-industry-study-2025.html​ FHH – “Swiss watch industry fights back”:https://www.hautehorlogerie.org/en/watches-and-culture/library/swiss-watch-industry-fights-back​ Swatch Group / COMCO material on ETA movements:https://monochrome-watches.com/swatch-group-ban-lifted-on-eta-movement-deliveries-industry-news/​https://calibercorner.com/eta-watch-movements-unavailable/​https://www.swatchgroup.com/en/services/archive/2019/mechanical-movements-comcos-dictate-harms-swiss-watch-industry​https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/swatch-group-gets-green-light-in-mechanical-movements-case​ Microbrands list (market context):https://microbrandwatchworld.com/reviews/the-complete-microbrands-list/​ Moneyhouse – Doxa Uhren AG registry entry:https://www.moneyhouse.ch/en/company/doxa-uhren-ag-21207787411​ Grail Watch Wiki – Doxa entry:https://wiki.grail-watch.com/index.php/Doxa​ Market context on DOXA vs other luxury dive brands:https://lavianojewelers.com/blogs/news/how-do-doxa-watches-compare-to-other-luxury-dive-watch-brands​ Secondary market / pricing references (examples):https://www.chrono24.com/doxa/index.htm​https://everywatch.com/doxa​

    26 min

  2. 2 MAR

    3DLANES #64 - The Minolta XG-M: A Piece of Film Photography History

    Today we talk about the Minolta XG-M a film camera that marked a transition period for the brand. Sources: Minolta XG-M – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minolta_XG-M LENS-DB – Minolta XG-M: https://lens-db.com/camera/minolta-xg-m-1982/ The Rokkor Files – Minolta XG Series: https://www.rokkorfiles.com/XG%20Series.htm Random Camera Blog – “The Minolta XG-M”: https://randomphoto.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-minolta-xg-m.html Aperture Preview – “The Legacy of Minolta”: https://www.aperturepreview.com/the-legacy-of-minolta Relics Film Lab – Minolta XG-M product page: https://relicsfilmlab.com/products/minolta-xg-m Kamerastore – Minolta XG-M listing: https://kamerastore.com/en-us/products/minolta-xg-m-minolta-md Etsy listing (example XG-M with 45mm f/2): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1863257614/minolta-xg-m-35mm-film-slr-camera-with Collectiblend – Minolta XG-M price guide: https://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Minolta/Minolta-XG-M.html 678 Vintage Cameras – “The Contraction(s) of the Camera Market – Part 2”: https://www.678vintagecameras.ca/blog/the-contractions-of-the-camera-market-part-2 678 Vintage Cameras – “First Movers – Part 2”: https://www.678vintagecameras.ca/blog/do-first-movers-always-win-part-2 Company-Histories.com – Minolta Co., Ltd.: https://www.company-histories.com/Minolta-Co-Ltd-Company-History.html PetaPixel – “Minolta: Tales of a Forgotten Camera Maker”: https://petapixel.com/minolta-history/ Canon AE-1 – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_AE-1 678 Vintage Cameras – “Minolta Capacitors”: https://www.678vintagecameras.ca/blog/what-was-up-with-minolta-and-capacitors Everything Vintage – XG-M capacitor replacement: https://everythingvintage.uk/vintage-camera/minolta-xg-m-capacitor-replacement/ Photrio – XG-M capacitor replacement thread: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/minolta-xg-m-replacing-the-electrolytic-capacitors.203831/ Reddit – r/minolta XG-M reliability discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/minolta/comments/o8iicn/minolta_xgm_reliability/ Reddit – r/AnalogCommunity pricing/Minolta XG discussion (example): https://www.reddit.com/r/AnalogCommunity/ 1981 Minolta XG-M ad (example listing): https://www.ebid.net/us/for-sale/1981-minolta-xg-m-camera-ad-not-following-the-crowd-159299274.htm Etsy 1981 XG-M ad scan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/914585507/minolta-xg-m-ad-from-1981-81-lif-04 Minolta XG-M user manual (PDF): http://www.sandkuhl-online.de/Minolta/XG-Serie/XGM/UserManual/UM-XGM.pdf Minolta XG-M advertising brochure (PDF): https://www.rokkorfiles.com/Advertising/XG-M.pdf Capture.com – “20 1980s Cameras Ranked from Best to Worst”: https://www.capture.com/blogs/photo/1980s-camera-best-to-worst Bob Simmons Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/bobsimmons/p/still-the-perfect-starter-why-the?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

    23 min

  3. 23 FEB

    3DLANES #63 - Toyota Hybrid System- Pros but mostly Cons & Porter's Five Forces

    We spoke about the Toyota hybrid system before, but what is the bad of it? I mean not everything can be positive. Find out here. Sources: Toyota Global – Toyota Hybrid System II overviewhttps://global.toyota/en/powertrain/ths/[global]​ Toyota UK – “Toyota hybrid – how does it work?”https://mag.toyota.co.uk/how-does-toyota-hybrid-work/[mag.toyota.co]​ Wikipedia – Hybrid Synergy Drivehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_Synergy_Drive[en.wikipedia]​ Green Car Journal – Inside Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drivehttps://greencarjournal.com/dont-miss/inside-toyotas-hybrid-synergy-drive/[greencarjournal]​ PCauto – “Detailed analysis of Toyota's different hybrid systems: THS, HYBRID MAX, i-FORCE MAX, PHEV, Multi-stage”https://www.pcauto.com/my/news/detailed-analysis-of-toyotas-different-hybrid-systems-ths-hybrid-max-i-force-max-phev-multi-stage[pcauto]​ Toyota of Orlando – How is the Tundra hybrid system different from the Prius hybrid system?https://www.toyotaoforlando.com/blogs/6087/how-is-the-tundra-hybrid-system-different-from-the-prius-hybrid-system[toyotaoforlando]​ Whitby Toyota – i‑FORCE MAX Hybrid or Standard Engine (Tundra guide)https://www.whitbytoyota.com/en/news/view/i-force-max-hybrid-or-standard-engine-2025-toyota-tundra-buyer-s-guide/143797[whitbytoyota]​ Toyota Pressroom – Toyota Crown with HYBRID MAX powertrainhttps://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-crown-returns-to-the-us-with-bold-style-and-new-hybrid-max-powertrain/[pressroom.toyota]​ Car and Driver – Toyota Hybrid Cars: The Complete Lineup From Prius To Tundrahttps://www.caranddriver.com/features/g62840247/toyota-hybrid-cars/[caranddriver]​ Toyota UK – Why does Toyota use Atkinson cycle engines?https://mag.toyota.co.uk/toyota-use-atkinson-cycle-engines/[mag.toyota.co]​ Wikipedia – Atkinson cyclehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle[en.wikipedia]​ Green Car Reports – Study: Toyota has the longest‑lasting hybridshttps://www.greencarreports.com/news/1127273_study-toyota-has-the-longest-lasting-hybrids[greencarreports]​ A3 Global – How long should a hybrid battery last?https://www.a3global.com/how-long-should-hybrid-battery-last[a3global]​ Axio Auto – How long do Toyotas last?https://www.axioauto.com/blog/2025/october/1/how-long-do-toyotas-last-a-complete-guide-to-longevity-and-reliability.htm[axioauto]​ Crown Toyota – Hybrid Maintenance: Unveiling the Myths and Realitieshttps://www.crowntoyota.com/blogs/5040/hybrid-maintenance-unveiling-the-myths-and-realities[crowntoyota]​ Hagerty – Piston Slap: Hybrid Engine Wear When Cold?https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-hybrid-engine-wear-when-cold/[hagerty]​ AutoExpert – The truth about oil dilution with fuel (and how you can fix it)https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/the-truth-about-oil-dilution-with-fuel-and-how-you-can-fix-it[autoexpert.com]​ Reddit – Oil dilution in 2023 Highlander Hybridhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaHighlander/comments/1aknxne/oil_dilution_due_to_gasoline_in_my_2023/[reddit]​ Bob Is The Oil Guy – Hybrid ICE wear discussionhttps://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/hybrid-ice-wear.287947/[bobistheoilguy]​ GreenTec Auto – Toyota RAV4 Hybrid battery replacement cost in 2025https://greentecauto.com/toyota-rav4-hybrid-battery-replacement-cost-in-2025-everything-you-need-to-know/[greentecauto]​ Ken Ganley Toyota – Toyota Hybrid Battery Service & Replacement Costhttps://www.kenganleytoyotaakron.com/toyota-hybrid-battery-service[kenganleytoyotaakron]​

    21 min

  4. 16 FEB

    3DLANES #62 - Auto Start-Stop Systems in Cars-Benefits and Disadvantages

    There was a car feature that has been not banned but "discouraged" for automakers, the auto start-stop system. Is it worth having it? Or is it better to get rid of it? Find out more here. Sources: Consumer Reports – “Does the Start/Stop Function Really Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy?”https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/fuel-economy-efficiency/does-start-stop-function-really-improve-cars-fuel-economy-a10282359consumerreports+1 Edmunds – “Do Stop-Start Systems Really Save Fuel?”https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/do-stop-start-systems-really-save-fuel.html[edmunds]​ USA Today (Edmunds data summary) – “Does auto start-stop actually save you gas when driving?”https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/research/2025/09/08/auto-start-stop-disable-good-for-car-fuel-effiency/85972474007/[usatoday]​ AAA – “AAA’s Tests Reveal Real-World Benefits of Automatic Stop-Start Technology”https://newsroom.aaa.com/2014/07/aaas-tests-reveal-real-world-benefits-automatic-stop-start-technology/[newsroom.aaa]​ NAPA – “Stop-Start Technology — Pros and Cons”https://knowhow.napaonline.com/stop-start-technology-pros-and-cons/napatexas+1 SAE / ORNL technical paper – “Auto Stop-Start Fuel Consumption Benefits”(SAE landing page) https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2023-01-0346/[sae]​(ORNL summary) https://www.ornl.gov/publication/auto-stop-start-fuel-consumption-benefits[ornl]​ New York Times – “Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars”https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/business/energy-environment/epa-tax-credits-stop-start-ignition-cars.html[nytimes]​ AutoConnectedCar – “EPA Rescinds Endangerment Finding & Kills Start-Stop Off-Cycle Credits”https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2026/02/epa-rescinds-endangerment-finding-kills-start-stop-off-cycle-credits/[autoconnectedcar]​ Fox News – “Obama-era greenhouse gas rules gone as EPA’s Zeldin signs ‘single largest deregulatory action’ in history”https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-era-greenhouse-gas-rules-gone-epas-zeldin-signs-single-largest-deregulatory-action-history[foxnews]​

    20 min

  5. 9 FEB

    3DLANES #61 - The Porsche 911E, not an EV

    The Porsche 911E, another iteration of the 911. But what made it so special that needed a different letter after the 911 designation? Fuel Injection.

    16 min

  6. 2 FEB

    3DLANES #60 - The Hasselblad 500 Series

    The Hasselblad 500 series? Do you know how many iterations are there? Me either, but we can find out together on this episode. I call this camera the speedmaster of the film cameras, find out why.

    28 min

  7. 26 JAN

    3DLANES #59 - The Porsche 911L?!

    Did you think the Porsche 911 was just "911"? Well, there are many iterations of the model, and I am on a mission to help you know them better.

    13 min

  8. 19 JAN

    3DLANES #58 - The Fujifilm XH Series

    I knew about the X-T Series, I made an episode about those. What is the XH Series? Is it a new line, old line of cameras? Let me tell you about it.

    18 min
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The 3DLANES podcast includes, but it is not limited to, talks about Cars, Watches and Photography.

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  • Creator
    Denny Laines
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Denny Laines
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