This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,059, July 7, 2026. Today's theme is, "Bridge Cameras Are Coming Back!" I'm Derrick Story.
Back in May, I talked about the Panasonic FZ300 and wondered out loud where are all the new bridge cameras? Given the strides in technology, they should be more desirable than ever. Well guess what? There's a brand new one coming down the pike, and it looks like a beauty. I'll talk about it, and other industry news, on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.
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Bridge Cameras Are Coming Back!
A lot has been going on in the world of photography while I was out of the country. And I think we should take a few minutes today to catch up. I'd like to lead off with the news about the upcoming announcement of the Sony RX10 bridge camera. And then we'll just keep rolling from there.
This Week in the News
Sony is bringing its RX10 bridge camera back from the dead! New monster-zoom Cyber-shot compact camera launches this week! as featured on DigitalCameraWorld.com
Lightroom Classic 15.4 Adds a Duplicate Finder and Smarter Group Culling as featured on FStoppers.com
Adobe upscales its AI capabilities with Topaz Labs acquisition as featured on DPReview.com
I'm a photography educator who disregarded Micro Four Thirds for wildlife photography. I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong as featured on DigitalCameraWorld.com
How I Pack Less Camera Gear on Vacation (And How You Can, Too) as featured on PetaPixel.com
Virtual Camera Club News
Workshops!
The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques.
Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.
Lightroom Power Tools Online Workshop - Led by Rob Knight, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
Adobe Certified Expert Rob Knight will be showcasing some powerful editing tools that have recently been added to Adobe's raw editing in this new workshop. As the tools improve, the work gets easier.
Rob will go over the ins and outs of the improved masking tools, point color adjustments, color grading, AI noise reduction, and more.
Each session is recorded and made available to all registered participants.
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Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.
If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.
The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.
Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.
The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.
Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.
Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.
See you next week!
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