Sinopsis
Golden Hour takes the listener inside the thought process and implementation of a creative style with a new guest every week. Jump into the conversation with host Dave Maze who gets to know a diverse assortment of creatives from photographers/videographers to entrepreneurs who have taken their creative skills and built a business.
Episodios
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We Ranked Every Camera From 2025
23/12/2025 Duración: 01h16minWelcome to the first Golden Hour Podcast camera tier list.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!00:00:00 - Start00:00:42 - Camera 100:03:50 - Camera 200:07:08 - Camera 300:10:06 - Camera 400:18:16 - Camera 500:21:20 - Camera 600:23:21 - Camera 700:26:42 - Camera 800:28:57 - Camera 900:33:21 - Camera 1000:36:10 - Camera 1100:40:36 - Camera 1200:44:24 - Camera 1300:48:28 - Camera 1400:54:10 - Camera 1500:57:00 - Camera 1600:59:35 - Camera 1701:04:31 - Camera 1801:08:20 - Camera 1901:13:58 - Connor’s Camera Of The Year01:14:43 - David’s Camera Of The YearCheck out Connor's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@connormccaskillCheck out David's business: https://thumbnailacademy.com/
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We Tried RED's Weird Nikon Camera - The ZR
11/09/2025 Duración: 39minWe sit down with Brandon Talbot, RED Cinema Camera owner and operator who had hands on time with the new Nikon ZR to get his review and perspective on this exciting camera. Watch Brandon's review here: https://youtu.be/Vwng9r_Ob-4?si=fXLHCFIO2fVOO0k000:00 Start 01:03 The history of all the RED 04:18 Thoughts as a RED user 07:45 A RED content creator camera 10:44 Things we like about the ZR 15:53 What’s missing? 17:52 What the Nikon SHOULD do 21:08 The RED Control App NEEDS to come 23:20 Things that should come with firmware 24:56 What’s the big deal with R3D? 32:09 Exciting First Take 33:29 External Flash??? 35:05 Fun factor 35:51 32bit Float 37:10 Dad cam?
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Sony FX2 - Nobody FXing Wants This Camera
30/05/2025 Duración: 37minThe Sony cinema FX2 was announced recently. It's an interesting camera for sure. We talk about it. TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Start (00:48) Problem With FX3 (04:44) Who Is the FX2 For? (11:10) FX2 Specs (17:15) Open Gateee (21:32) That Body (29:54) The Real Issue… (31:45) Built-In ND? (34:03) FX2 for Photography???
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We Tried Fujifilm’s Weird $850 Camera
24/05/2025 Duración: 31minDid Fujifilm just make the perfect every day carry camera? Or is it just a toy?(00:00) Start (01:30) David Bought One… (02:29) Quick Specs of Fuji X half (05:15) Why You Want It (06:46) Optical Viewfinder Issues (08:11) The Fuji Point-and-Shoot Lineup (10:20) Who Is the Fuji X Half For? (11:23) Photo Examples We Took (17:28) More Problems (18:47) What Is the “CORRECT” Price? (19:23) Why We Cancelled the Order (20:36) Fuji’s Marketing Strat (21:55) It’s FUN (23:34) Video Quality (25:32) Cheaper and Better Alternative (28:31) A MUCH Better Alternative for Only a Little More… (29:30) The FIRST Image on the Website Is “Trash” (30:12) Concept Camera
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197: Lumix Did What Sony Won't
16/05/2025 Duración: 47minGolden Hour is back to talk about what Lumix just did with the new S1 II, S1 IIE, and S1R II. Connor has had hands on with all of them and we share our thoughts on this amazing new lineup. CHAPTERS(00:00) Welcome Back!(00:57) The NEW Lumix(13:50) Why?(19:12) Anamorphic Lenses(22:57) The New Cameras!(25:43) The S1 II(28:18) Lumix S1 IIE(28:41) ARRI LogC3 Inside!(33:16) Which Camera To Buy For Beginners?(36:30) S1R II Mojo(45:17) The Lumix Lineup
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195: Tyler Stalman invented a better iPhone clamp. We ask him why.
20/01/2024 Duración: 01h26minKondor Blue and Tyler Stalman have made the world's first vertical iPhone 15 Pro Clamp and we talk all about it. Connor also switched to Sony, we do an iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later follow-up, and more shenanigans. FOLLOW TYLER: https://www.youtube.com/@stalman TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction (02:29) iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later (18:05) iPhone 15 Pro Spatial Video (23:52) Photo Management Problems (28:18) Kondor Blue Stalman Clamp (01:02:41) Connor switches to Sony (01:05:23) LUMIX G9ii (01:08:33) Canon C70 is THE BEST (01:10:23) Sony a9II Global Shutter looks amazing (01:12:06) LUMIX is at the top (01:14:05) Generative Fill and AI Art
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194: These 2 Cameras Are Game Changers
23/11/2023 Duración: 01h23sWelcome back! David had a baby! Sony a9 III and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 are here. Connor has a new big YouTube video, and David's thumbnail adventures continue. Watch Connor's 1,000 miles video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHG6Fsre1ec&ab_channel=ConnorMcCaskill (00:00) Start (01:11) David’s New Baby! (02:58) Sony a9III (27:53) Osmo Pocket 3 (40:44) Connor’s BIG Video on his channel (51:34) David’s Thumbnail Career Update FOLLOW US https://linktr.ee/ghpod
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193: The iPhone 15 Pro Is Taking Over
11/10/2023 Duración: 01h14minIn this episode, we discuss our switch to audio-only episodes, review the new iPhone 15 Pro and Lumix G9 Mark II, critique Canon, speculate on Fuji and Panasonic cameras, and share thoughts on phone cases and camera rumors. David's iPhone 15 Pro SD Card Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSqgzddHooM Connor's iPhone 15 Pro camera vs. Real camera video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxdUTM8vDRA&t=159s Chapters (0:00:00) Welcome back to the Golden Hour podcast(0:03:39) iPhone 15 Pro Experience & Lumix G9 Mark II Sales Struggles(0:08:58) Affordable S5 II vs Full-Frame System Debate(0:12:43) Fujifilm X100R Rumors and Expectations(0:18:26) The importance of camera weight and stability(0:20:44) Initial Phone Color Dilemma(0:24:26) Cameras Comparison and Lens Sizes(0:28:02) Discussing the Idea of a Chunky Camera on iPhone(0:31:03) The disappointment with the current phone case options(0:34:17) Rambling about phone cases and personal preferences(0:38:35) The allure of expensive camera bags and
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192: Happy iPhone Day! Also Camera Day…
12/09/2023 Duración: 01h23minApple iPhone 15 Pro, Panasonic LUMIX G9 II, Fujifilm GFX100 II, and the Sony BURANO ALL released today (September 12, 2023). SHOW NOTES Shot on iPhone 15 Pro: https://youtu.be/jELeFXNJUOE Connor's G9 II Video: https://youtu.be/-4VLV49w0rI David's G9 II Video: https://youtu.be/ZntFhJA8cU0 FOLLOW US https://x.com/dvdaltizer https://instagram.com/connor_mccaskill
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191: Is the DJI Action 4 the Best Action Camera?
04/08/2023 Duración: 45minDJI Action 4 and DJI Mavic Air 3. Canon rumors, R5 ii, R5C, and new EVF. David makes thumbnails, and Connor becomes a diver.
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190: Sony a6700 & David Finished "100 Movies in 24Hrs"
18/07/2023 Duración: 57minDavid and Connor discuss the new Sony a6700, Meta Threads, David's new channel DVD Filmmaker, and the highly anticipated "100 Movies in 24 Hours" video. Watch 100 Movies here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoT-xRC7kKk
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189: Canon's New Camera Is Terrible
30/06/2023 Duración: 52minIn this episode, David and Connor talk about the Canon PowerShot V10.
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188: LUMIX S5 II - Top 10 Things To Know
24/06/2023 Duración: 01h20minIn this podcast, David and Connor discuss the ten things you should know about switching to Panasonic LUMIX cameras, specifically the S5 II and IIX.
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187: We Were WRONG About Apple Vision Pro
17/06/2023 Duración: 01h05minAfter learning more about the Apple Vision Pro, it turns out we were wrong about many things. In this episode, we discuss those topics and the response to the headset from people who got hands-on time with it. We also talk about whether or not you should own a small everyday carry camera like the Canon R50 over just your phone for photos and videos.
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Apple Vision Pro: GREAT! (and Terrible)
06/06/2023 Duración: 01h15minDid Apple just reinvent the VR headset? Is the Vision Pro worth $3,500? In this episode, we try to answer those questions and share our thoughts on WWDC 2023.
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185: Switching to the Leica Q3 with Kai W
27/05/2023 Duración: 01h06minKai Wong joins us to discuss his hands-on time with the long-awaited Leica Q3. We also talk about the Sony ZV-1II, YouTuber life, the balance of creative work, and ADHD. FOLLOW KAI https://youtube.com/@KaiManWong
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184: Why You Should Care About Final Cut Pro for iPad
18/05/2023 Duración: 01h09minMichael Tobin (@initialfocus) joins us to discuss pro video editing on Apple's iPad Pro, DaVinci Resolve, FCP, and YouTuber life. FOLLOW MICHAEL: https://youtube.com/@initialfocus
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183: Hands-on with the LUMIX S5 IIX - The BATMAN Camera
09/05/2023 Duración: 52minDavid and Connor discuss their hands-on time using the new LUMIX S5 IIX. Should others consider switching to Panasonic, and are Connor and David considering making the switch themselves? CHAPTERS (00:00) Start (00:14) LUMIX S5 IIX (02:54) Difference Between S5II and X (12:27) S5 IIX Design (16:20) LUMIX Cinema Camera (18:19) Switching to LUMIX? (29:35) Fujifilm X100V (35:46) Is Connor Switching? (36:55) Is David Switching? (45:32) Kondor Blue S5IIX Cage
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182: We Went to NAB and In-N-Out in Vegas!
27/04/2023 Duración: 01h21minWe just got back from Vegas and talk about our journey to NAB 2023, the gear we saw, and most importantly, discuss whether In-N-Out is worth all the hype. CHAPTERS (00:00) Intro (21:55) NAB 2023 Gear Talk (26:33) DaVinci Resolve Updates (33:26) Editing with Text (34:57) Does Apple Care About FCP? (38:12) CapCut (41:39) Kondor Blue Conversation NAB 2023 (53:15) David's Meetup (59:29) In-N-Out Food Review (01:15:54) Chick-fil-A (01:19:12) Whataburger --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghpod/support