FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts MASSIVE GEAR DECISIONS!!! I might break my own rules... RAWtalk 188
Feb 27, 2026
They debate major lens releases and AF motor tech, questioning optical correction trends and new Sigma and Nikon designs. A dramatic birth story and hospital shooting rules get recounted. Travel chaos, a perfect televised bowling game, and a HBO docuseries landing make for wild anecdotes. Intense gear packing decisions for the World Baseball Classic include teleconverters, ultra-wides, and a Four-by-Five film camera.
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Unexpected C-Section Scheduling Nightmare
- Jared described the scheduling mishap that forced them home the day of Nicole's planned C-section and pushed everything back several days.
- He recounted the emotional rollercoaster: hospital prep, being sent home for being 38w4d, then returning for a successful cesarean a few days later.
Prioritize Photo Story Over Instant Social Dumps
- Jared emphasised prioritizing storytelling over instant uploads when shooting Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic.
- He told Team Israel he won't be forced to rush images and will focus on producing a coherent photo story rather than immediate low-quality social shots.
Sigma Fills Out APS-C RF Lens Gaps
- Sigma expanded its APS-C/RF-S lineup with many native lenses and Canon is slowly allowing third-party RF-S support.
- Jared noted Sigma's stronger APS-C/RF-S offering (17–40mm 1.8, 18–50 2.8, 12 1.4, 56 1.4) improves choices for R7-style shooters.