Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb

Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb

Author: BLISTER December 17, 2025 Duration: 59:02

Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide. So today, we’re broaching these topics with all of you, and you’ll get to hear JE apologize profusely to Luke Koppa for basically forcing him to drink terrible coffee over the years. (You’ll see.) 

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why J Bobb Needs to Block JE (2:37)

Origins of J Bobb's Interest in Cameras (4:22)

Digital vs Analog (6:51)

35mm and Beyond: Megapixels (10:00)

Planned Releases (13:22)

Light (15:33)

Analogies: Coffee & Camera Gear? (19:33)

Sony A6700 (23:42)

Camera Hand Feel (29:08)

Camera Brands (30:44)

Ecosystems & Who’s Best at What? (38:29)

Which is Easier to Learn: Filming or Snowboarding? (49:42)

Shiny-New-Object Syndrome (51:38)

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when someone has dedicated their life to making something tangible, driven by obsession over details most of us overlook. CRAFTED, from BLISTER, is built on those conversations. Each episode moves beyond a simple product review to explore the entire ecosystem of creation, whether the subject is a meticulously roasted coffee, a complex whiskey, a precision timepiece, or a bold new wine. You'll hear directly from the individuals who define these fields-brewers, distillers, founders, and artisans who started their ventures not because it was easy, but because they couldn't imagine doing anything else. This podcast digs into the raw materials, the failed experiments, the business risks taken on a principle, and the quiet triumphs that happen long before a product reaches a shelf. It’s about the philosophy embedded in the process as much as the technical skill. Tuning in feels less like listening to an interview and more like pulling up a stool in a workshop or a tasting room, offering an intimate look at the patience, setbacks, and unwavering standards that transform a simple idea into a crafted object. The stories are specific, but the themes of creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit are universal, connecting anyone who appreciates the depth behind a well-made thing.
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