Dear Sony, We NEED this!

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Dear Sony, We NEED this!

FromPicture This: Photography Podcast

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22 minutes

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Apr 30, 2023

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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.

Released:

Apr 30, 2023

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Chelsea and Tony Northrup's photography podcast - dig deep into the history, science, and personalities of photography.

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1 MILLION Subscribers: What it's REALLY like & how we make $ money as youtubers: Chelsea & Tony talk about the perks of being a YouTuber, how they make a living off of youtube, the negative side people don't see, and how the fans make their lives so much better. If you've ever wondered what its like to be a YouTuber or have... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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Mistakes Photographers Make: Tony & Chelsea talk about common mistakes photographers make, how they negatively impact photos, and how to fix them! Go to http://squarespace.com/chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “chelsea” GET 50% OFF our... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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2020 Camera Predictions: Sony a7 IV, a7S III, D860, X-T4, 5D Mk V, Z5 + MORE! by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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$500K in Cameras STOLEN!: Chelsea & Tony Northrup talk about why camera theft is on the rise, how their cameras were stolen online, some of the most interesting camera heists that have been in the news, and how camera manufacturers could help prevent camera theft. If you... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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That $500,000 scam: We found the REAL CEO. Who is responsible?!: The X-Tra Battery Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/x-tra/the-camera-battery-re-invented/) promises twice the battery life for your camera - but CanonRumors (http://canonrumors.com) discovered that the CEO's photo seems to be that of a... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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Dear Clients, Photographers deserve FAIR PAY and...: Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss the misunderstandings clients have that stress out photographers: editing our photos, asking for discounts on already underpriced shoots, wanting all of the raw photos, thinking the camera does all of the work, and more. by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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Kodak Invented the Digital Camera then Went Bankrupt: Did you know Kodak is STILL a billion-dollar company? This is the most overwhelming camera history video we have made. Kodak's founder, George Eastman, was interesting, brilliant, and strange enough to have an entire podcast dedicated to him. Did you... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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STOP SAYING RTFM!!!: Tony & Chelsea Northrup talk about the term RTFM (Read the F@$%ing Manual) and how blaming the user for every error hinders photography tech and has kept dedicated cameras from competing with camera phones. Go to http://squarespace.com/chelsea... by Picture This: Photography Podcast
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Dear Sony, We NEED this!

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