Do You Have $10,000 to Spare?
Episode 203 · February 14th, 2026 · 31 mins 53 secs
About this Episode
The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We’ve talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica’s Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions.
(Photo: Leica)
Hosts:
- Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
- Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
I Asked AI to Predict the Weather. It's About as Reliable as a Groundhog - CNET
Compact Camera Sales More Than Doubled Last Year in Japan | PetaPixel
Regarding the price of the Ricoh GR cameras, Kirk was thinking of the prices in the UK. In the US, the prices are $1,600 and and $2.200.
Leica 35mm Noctilux-M f/1.2 ASPH Review: A Long Time Coming | PetaPixel
Thomas Pynchon: Vineland (Kirk said it was published in 1980; that should be 1990)
How 'One Battle After Another' Shot the Car Chase Scene Like a Gritty '70s Film - YouTube
Jeff’s Snapshot
- The Uncool by Cameron Crowe
Kirk’s Snapshot
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