Full Stack Creator 153: Gear of the Year, 2025
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Dec 29, 2025 
In this lively discussion, Jordan Drake, a senior writer at PetaPixel, joins Tyler to highlight the best tech gear of the year. They compare the utility of the Apple Watch with ChatGPT's productivity boost. Jordan champions the Sony a75 and praises the versatile Panasonic S1 II as a video powerhouse. There's a surprise spotlight on the Hasselblad X2D2 for its stunning image quality. Plus, they explore stellar recommendations for apps, movies, and even video games, making it a comprehensive tech roundup!
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Choose Drones That Hit Quality Thresholds
- Consider the DJI Mavic 4 Pro for aerial work that hits a professional-quality threshold without massive cost.
- Use its improved object avoidance and telephoto to safely capture reliable aerial footage.
iPhone As A Serious Video Tool
- The iPhone 17 Pro keeps closing the gap by adding pro features like Apple Log 2 and a usable telephoto.
- It increasingly fits on-set professional workflows and everyday creator use.
Rediscovering A Film History Podcast
- Jordan rediscovered Karina Longworth's You Must Remember This after missing a season subscription and binge-listened the backlog.
- He praised its deep, timeless film history essays and recommended the new season.
