Petapixel Awards: Best Cameras, Lenses & Tech of 2024

2024 Industry Overview and Awards

This episode of the Petapixel podcast focuses on the official Petapixel annual awards, where the editorial team reflects on the best gear, software, and industry advancements of the year. The hosts discuss their personal highlights, the process behind the awards, and controversial industry news.

Core Award Categories

• Computer of the Year: The Apple Mac Mini secured the top spot for its incredible value and performance.
• Software of the Year: DaVinci Resolve wins for its powerful, free video editing capabilities.
• Accessory of the Year: The Apple iPad Pro is highlighted for changing mobile workflows.
• Camera of the Year: The Sony A9 III takes the gold, noted for its groundbreaking global shutter technology.

The Rise of Sigma

"Sigma is the photo company of the year because of what they have been able to accomplish."

Sigma is crowned Photo Company of the Year for consistently producing high-quality, affordable lenses that challenge major first-party manufacturers. Their emergence as a premier optical powerhouse is a central theme of this year's awards.

Notable News

• Canon & Rudy Winston: Discussion on the positive news that Rudy Winston has returned to Canon as a consultant.
• Surface Studio Farewell: Microsoft officially discontinues the Surface Studio 2 Plus, which failed to gain traction due to high pricing and dated hardware.