Episode 67 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week on the show, we cover recent photography adventures, new gear experiences, and evolving creative workflows. From testing the Fuji X-T4 and Nikon Zfand experimenting with RAW vs JPEG, to street photography in San Diego and a shift toward more intentional birding, the conversation explores how different tools and approaches shape the way we shoot and create.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro + Episode Overview

00:17 Spring Updates + Goose Nest Story

03:20 Fuji X-T4 First Impressions & Setup

06:40 Camera Handling, IBIS Issues, and Form Factor

08:20 Fuji Direction & Camera Line Discussion

10:58 Florida Birding Trip + New Vlog Channel

12:26 Vlogging Approach & Creative Philosophy

14:03 Fuji RAW vs JPEG Comparisons (Real Examples)

18:54 Shooting Workflow Takeaways (RAW+JPEG, Film Sims)

22:58 Autofocus vs Manual Focus Debate

27:02 Gear Philosophy + Future Fuji Plans

28:04 Listener Photo Submission Reminder

30:40 San Diego Trip (ZF + Lenses Overview)

32:15 Shooting RAW+JPEG + Film Profiles in Practice

38:07 Street Photography Experience + City Shooting

44:50 Travel Workflow (iPad vs Laptop for Culling)

48:53 Street Photography Ethics & Techniques

51:22 Favorite Shots + Lens Performance (85mm)

58:11 DXO Editing Software + Film Pack Discussion

59:53 Sunrise Landscape Shoot Breakdown

01:05:00 Birding Journal + Slowing Down Approach

01:10:00 Bird Photography Philosophy Shift

01:13:30 Florida Trip Highlights + Favorite Bird Moments

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Episode 66 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we talk about a chaotic goose nesting saga that turns into an unexpected nature update, the slow arrival of spring and birding season in Michigan, and a deep dive into vintage camera gear—including testing a 2002 Nikon D100 with classic glass. We also break down our early experience with DxO PhotoLab 9, comparing it to Lightroom, discussing workflow changes, and highlighting standout features that could reshape how we edit photos.Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korbartos https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargent https://www.instagram.com/_davidsargentcoffee/ Subscribe to David Sargent on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@davidsargentphotographySubscribe to Light Overtime and see this show in video!: https://www.youtube.com/@LightOvertime DM us if you are interested in joining the discord!Chapters:00:00 Intro + Episode 66 / Project Hail Mary01:00 Goose Nest Story + Birding Updates04:25 Spring Conditions in Michigan + Shooting Limitations06:30 Photography Plans + Recent Shooting07:30 Camera Donation + Vintage Gear Overview10:00 Nikon D100 Test + Vintage Camera Discussion13:10 DxO PhotoLab Partnership + First Impressions16:00 Workflow Changes + File Organization19:10 DxO Performance + Features (Export, FilmPack, Tools)23:00 Masking + Subject Detection ComparisonOur Gear***: The Sony A7CR: https://amzn.to/3YcWRRjThe Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR These are all affiliate links***

Episode 65 of the Light Overtime Podcast with David Sargent and Korey Bartos. This week we talk about David's new lens experiences, why everything on television is medium format/65mm format and shallow DoF, engaging with your own photography, and announce a new photo share!

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Links:Fujifilm lens voting:https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/focus-on-glass-untold-stories-2026-spring/

Interview with Tony:https://youtu.be/cBM-czD3TNY?si=cyQik9cjVNrcbZZ3

DxO Photolab 9 (We have no affiliation or partnership): https://www.dxo.com/dxo-photolab/

Macbook Neo:https://www.apple.com/macbook-neo/

Our Gear***: The Sony A7CR: https://amzn.to/3YcWRRjThe Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/4lHF8vHSony a6700: https://amzn.to/4lhwF26Favorite Lens: https://amzn.to/3kzWtWL Best Vlog Lens: https://amzn.to/38vlTnJ My Vlog Mic: https://amzn.to/2rzcFhb Best SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3pv8cLt Other SD cards: https://amzn.to/35TS11a Camera Bag: https://amzn.to/3BGAx64 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/35mCPes Tripod Legs: https://amzn.to/2I6O2Uk Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/2ryJQlI Photography Strap: https://amzn.to/2rATrbR These are all affiliate links***