Bokeh Face – The Digital Camera World Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast! First, we Gear Up with the OM System PEN, the long-awaited return of what was historically Olympus’ street-savvy everyday alternative to the SLR-style OM/OM-D line. In Focus, we talk about the brand-new Nikon Z5IIC. A somewhat surprising addition to Nikon’s Z-Series lineup, given that it’s essentially a Nikon Z5 II without a viewfinder. And in Trouble Shooting, we talk pre-capture. What is it? How does it work? And do you really need it?Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast! First, we Gear Up with Samsung’s beloved but buried mirrorless system and talk about how it’s making a little bit of an unlikely comeback. In Focus, Kodak has inexplicably eclipsed Fujifilm in Japan! Admittedly, it’s the small battleground of film sales, but impressive on Kodak’s part nonetheless. And finally, in Trouble Shooting we tackle the electronic shutter: When should you use it? Should you use it? And in some cases, why you have no choice but to use it… Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast!In this episode, we Gear Up with Sigma’s eclectic range of cameras, including one of the coolest-looking cameras ever made! In Focus is a reinvention of the filter, shifting it directly in front of the sensor. An inspired idea or one that’s fraught with potential problems? And in Trouble Shooting, James and Mike discuss the best ways to extend your reach so you can fill the frame with distant subjects.Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast!In this episode, we Gear Up with a pair of tasty new Sigma lenses, including an impressive ‘world first’ (for Sigma) via the company’s smallest-ever zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras.In Focus, we discuss Nikon’s fall from the ‘Big Three’ camera manufacturers (according to data from Japan). The question is: Who has joined Canon and Sony's exclusive club?And in Trouble Shooting, we weigh up the risks and rewards of buying a camera from overseas. Is it ever worth it? What can go wrong? And when all is said and done, are you really getting that big of a bargain?Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast! First, we Gear Up with one of the strangest cheap cameras we’ve ever seen: the Godox C100. This compact camera/light meter is cheap as chips and features a huge optical viewfinder.In Focus we take a retrospective look at the flawed but forward-thinking Nikon 1 System and pose the question: Would things be any different if these compact interchangeable-lens cameras were released today? In Trouble Shooting, James and Mike are put on the spot with a question about dual- and triple-base ISO. What is it? When would you use it? And is it essential?Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Gear Up with the Polaroid Go Gen 3, while delving into one of the greatest comeback stories ever told. Make no mistake, the instant camera is more than just a flash in the pan! In Focus this episode, we delve into the whip-fast world of AI-powered autofocus. But has it taken the skill and/or fun out of photography? And in Trouble Shooting, James and Chris broach the truly riveting subject of lens hoods. What are the benefits? Are they essential? And should they come with every lens that you buy?Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast!In our Gear Up section we discuss the return of the bridge camera in the form of the Sony RX10 V. In many ways it’s the ultimate all-in-one zoom, but how relevant is this type of camera today and which kind of photographer is it for?It’s pancake day! In Focus we discuss the rising popularity of pancake lenses: what they are, what kind of cameras they suit and how they can differ in style, application and price. Plus, pancake fiend, James, rattles through a shortlist of his favourite low-profile optics.In Trouble Shooting, we answer the question: Why are some sensors 3:2 and some sensors 4:3? All the while delving into the sometimes intimidating world of aspect ratios in a bid to make the whole concept that little bit easier to understand.Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast!In our In Focus section we discuss the Panasonic Lumix L10 alongside a plethora of other compact cameras to debate the subject: Are modern compact cameras simply too big? Then we Gear Up with the premium GoPro Mission 1 series, a bold move from the action-camera giant that’s been struggling financially, and hopefully a step in the right direction. In Trouble Shooting we discuss the complicated world of lens resolution. How it can throttle your camera’s resolution and why it probably isn’t something you need to worry about too much.Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast!This week, James and Mike Gear Up with the Panasonic Lumix L10. It’s got the looks, it’s ‘kind of’ got the form factor, and it’s even got Film Simulation-esque LUTs. But is it really in any danger of taking the Fujifilm X100VI’s retro compact camera crown? Then they take an In Focus look at gimbal cameras such as the DJI Osmo Pocket and Insta360 Luna, discussing the startling effect they’ve had on both the vlogging camera industry and the video industry as a whole.Finally, in Trouble Shooting, the Bokeh Face boys tackle budget lenses. What constitutes a budget lens? What are James and Mike’s top picks? And are budget lenses actually ever any good?Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast!02:02 We take an In Focus look at screenless cameras such as the Camp Snap 2 and Flashback ONE35 V2. Why do they exist? Who are they for? And are they just a novelty or a genuine way to reconnect with photography? 15:26 Then we Gear Up with the Canon EOS R6 V, the latest in an increasingly busy lineup of R6-series and video-centric cameras. Confused? Don’t worry, James and Chris rattle through the lineup, pick apart each camera’s differences and suggest their ideal applications. 30:25 Finally, in Trouble Shooting, Chris tackles the sometimes simple, sometimes technical, but always important subject of white balance. Find out why RAW files are so important when it comes to white balance, why auto white balance can’t always be relied upon, and how white balance can be a force for creativity.⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰00:00 Do you miss taking film to the lab? 02:02 Screen-free cameras 02:26 What’s the deal with Camp Snap?04:37 James is a fan of Flashback05:35 Have we lost camera tactility?06:04 You can’t see your images! 06:51 Letting you just enjoy the moment07:43 Fun over function 08:15 Ideal cameras for kids09:00 Flashback: A 24-hour wait… 10:05 Now optional on the ONE35 V211:16 How much do they cost?12:55 Old disposable camera lenses 13:15 Camp Snap vs Camp Snap 215:26 Canon EOS R6 V16:13 The confusing R6 lineup16:55 A hybrid video camera? 17:43 EOS R6 V specs 20:00 Which R6 is right for you?20:58 RF’s first full-frame power zoom23:00 Does open gate really matter? 24:10 Open gate explained25:16 Is Canon’s lineup a bit cluttered?26:17 Photography specs 29:19 A Sony FX3 killer?30:25 White balance: Is it important?32:22 Colour temperature spectrum 33:21 When is auto not enough?34:48 Mixed lighting 36:11 Consistency in the studio 37:11 Yellow flowers38:12 It can be an artistic tool 39:49 Sunset colours 40:28 What about everyday photography? 42:00 Incorrect white balance looks like… Get in touch with us at:[email protected] the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.