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Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn
Episode 203: Do You Have $10,000 to Spare?
31 minutes Posted Feb 14, 2026 at 10:45 pm.
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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
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Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. | Leica Camera US
Leica 35mm Noctilux-M f/1.2 ASPH Review: A Long Time Coming | PetaPixel
The Leica Noctilux M
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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.

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(Compact cameras. Credit: PetaPixel)

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