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Hands-on with the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera







This week, Jason took delivery of a Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. The Z8 has been described as a “mini Z9,” so we’ll present hands-on first impressions of this new Nikon camera, and who should consider getting one.

New Fujifilm X-S20 Mirrorless Camera







This week, Fujifilm announced a new mirrorless camera to improve upon their previous small form-factor body, the X-S10. The new Fujifilm X-S20 offers a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor in a compact body with fast frame rates and AI-based subject detection autofocus. It’s an excellent choice for photographers looking for advanced features in a small form factor.







Nik Collection 6







We’ve been using the Nik Collection suite of plugins for over a decade, and they are our go-to filters for fine-art image processing. We’ll take a look at the new features in the latest release, which we both agree is well worth the $79 upgrade price. Our patrons can tune in to our bonus video this week and get a tour of the new features.

Photographer Spotlight: Joel Meyerowitz







This week, we’re spotlighting Joel Meyerowitz, whose color street photography transformed the way photographers and artists viewed color photography. Check out Joel’s work at his website, joelmeyerowitz.com







Hands-on with the Olympus 100-400mm lens







Rick and Jason both have the Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 lens. This week, we went out for a quick field test, and we offer our opinions of this lightweight 200-800mm equivalent from Olympus.







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Nikon announces the Z8 mirrorless camera







This week, Nikon formally announced the long-awaited Z8 interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. On paper, it really looks to be a “mini Z9,” with autofocus and frame rate specs that match that of its big brother. We’ll talk about our thoughts on the Nikon Z8, and discuss whether or not you should buy one (you can pre-order the Nikon Z8 here).







Announcing our new website and blog!







We are excited to announce that we’ve put together a website with premium bonus content for our show supporters. By becoming a patron, you’ll get access to exclusive bonus material including articles, videos, and video podcasts that go beyond what we can easily discuss in our normal audio-only format. Check it out now at imagedoctorsphoto.com!

OM System Micro 4/3 Cameras







This week, we’re talking about Jason’s decision to purchase an OM System (formerly Olympus) OM-1 kit. We’ll discuss the rationale for such a kit, as well as its pros and cons.

Dealing with High ISO images: AI-based noise reduction software for photography







Blue-chested hummingbird on the grounds at Tranquilo Bay, Panama. Photographed at ISO 12,800 and processed with Adobe Lightroom Classic and DXO Pure Raw 3.







We’re back this week as Jason has returned from his photo safari to Isla Bastimentos in Panama. Many of Jason’s images were captured at ISOs well above ISO 6400. Today we’ll discuss the latest AI-based tools for noise removal, including Adobe Lightroom, DXO Pure Raw 3, and Topaz Photo AI. All of these tools are excellent, but we use them differently depending on our workflow needs.