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Ep. 495: Nikon's Z5 IIC Ditches These for a Reason – and more
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Oct 8 35 min
Ep. 494: An Essential Piece of Gear Turns 50! – and more
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Sep 12 40 min
Ep. 493: Nikon and Fujifilm Switch Places – and more
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Aug 24 52 min
Ep. 492: This Tiny Godox Packs a Punch – and more
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Aug 3 51 min
Ep. 491: 17 Times Is the Charm – and more
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Jul 27 35 min
Ep. 490: Throw Us A Bone Already – and more
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Jul 21 29 min
Ep. 489: It's Only Missing the Dot – and more
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Jul 6 30 min
Ep. 488: Insta360 Sets the Bar Higher – and more
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Jun 22 40 min
Ep. 487: Sony's a7R VI – and more
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May 18 43 min
Ep. 486: Godox Adds Some Daylight – and more
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Apr 15 45 min
Ep. 485: They Put Their Foot Down It Seems – and more
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Mar 23 28 min
Ep. 484: Can You Stand It? They Can! – and more
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Feb 19 36 min
Ep. 483: This Is Dedicated to Peter Read Miller – and more
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Jan 22 36 min
Ep. 482: 11 Years...all Thanks to You! – and more
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Dec 29 2025 30 min
Ep. 481: Guinea Pigs Are Useful and This Proves It – and more
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Dec 7 2025 43 min
Ep. 480: These Somehow Do Both – and more
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Nov 18 2025 42 min
Ep. 479: Two Mark IIIs, and They're Both Awesome – and more
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Nov 8 2025 50 min
Ep. 478: This, That, and the Other Thing – and more
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Oct 22 2025 32 min
Ep. 477: Karens Gonna Karen – and more
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Oct 11 2025 37 min
Ep. 476: This Great Tool Just Got Some New Friends – and more
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Sep 25 2025 47 min
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I have been listening to Sharky for years. I can’t seem to get enough of his wit, knowledge and style. This show offers in-depth insight into the industry as well different perspectives on photography. Sharky knows his stuff!
SonyGear4LHutton · May 2022
So happy I found Sharky to listen to on my slow jogs. I always learn something from the podcasts. Plus, Sharky is entertaining and Fun to Listen To! Give Sharky a Try. You will enjoy the time and learn!
danieldphotos · Oct 2021
This podcast provides so much information, as an aspiring photographer I obtained so much critical information on gear and influences here. Sharky James really knows his stuff.
Thank you sir. 🙏🏻
Haystack Barnes · Nov 2019
First of all, it’s amazing that this podcast has a 4.5 rating given how many negative reviews can be found. If you read those reviews you’ll hear the same things over and over - Sharky has a very annoying delivery, he loves the sound of his own voice, he has very strong bias that he repeats over and over, and he’s really full of himself. Hardly a show goes by without him reminding everyone that he was way ahead of the curve saying that Mirrorless is the future, that shooting film is dumb, and that Fuji camera are the best cameras out there. Oh, and let’s not forget that he loves to mention that he’s 6’4”, has big hands, and that he use to be a photojournalist. It all gets old very quickly.
The annoying delivery and self-aggrandizement would be tolerable if the content was first rate, but sadly there’s too little content to stick with the show. Yes, he provides some good photo news, but there is way too much reporting on items that are less than valuable. And I haven’t even mentioned the fact that long ads make up a substantial part of the podcast.
Given that there is some good content here, I have weathered the storm of Sharky annoyance, but I think it’s time for me to say goodbye to this mediocre and annoying podcast.
Tim Molloy1 · May 2022
Overall this is a really informative and helpful podcast, but I've grown more and more irritated with the host's constant disparagement of film shooters (or "CFGs" as he calls them). His argument is that shooting film doesn't make sense because images are eventually scanned digitally. He also argues that the process of developing film is slow and expensive. He is completely missing the point. People shoot film for the aesthetic and the shooting experience. Of course digital is cheaper/easier/faster, but that doesn't make it better. The host is entitled to his opinions, but he alienates portions of his audience with these comments, not to mention insulting people's artistic integrity and their relationship with their craft. Photographers are allowed to choose their medium as they see fit without the host telling them they're wrong for doing so. I enjoy the podcast, but I really wish the host would tone down the film negativity (no pun intended).
eastsideparkway · Feb 2020
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