Bokeh Face – The Digital Camera World Podcast

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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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 Flashback

05:35 Have we lost camera tactility?

06:04 You can’t see your images!

06:51 Letting you just enjoy the moment

07:43 Fun over function

08:15 Ideal cameras for kids

09:00 Flashback: A 24-hour wait…

10:05 Now optional on the ONE35 V2

11:16 How much do they cost?

12:55 Old disposable camera lenses

13:15 Camp Snap vs Camp Snap 2

15:26 Canon EOS R6 V

16:13 The confusing R6 lineup

16:55 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 zoom

23:00 Does open gate really matter?

24:10 Open gate explained

25:16 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 flowers

38:12 It can be an artistic tool

39:49 Sunset colours

40:28 What about everyday photography?

42:00 Incorrect white balance looks like…

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Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast!

This week we're taking an In Focus look at flash (02:26). Is the pop-up flash dead? Here's how it happened, why it happened, when the on-camera flash aesthetic came back and what companies like Godox and Viltrox are doing about it with pocket-sized hotshoe flashguns.

Then we Gear Up with the latest generation of drones that feature 360 cameras – the DJI Avata 360 and Antigravity A1 (14:48). Does this really change the game for imaging, or does it only change it for existing drone shooters?

Finally, in Trouble Shooting we look at how to buy a macro lens (27:45). What do you need to be aware of, what options are available, should you buy second-hand… and could you even get away with a broken lens?

⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰

00:00 Whatever happened to Tetris?

02:26 Pop-up flash, come back!

03:35 Why did it disappear?

04:15 Has high dynamic range made us lazy?

05:49 Are people scared of flash?

07:03 Why the resurgence?

08:50 Constant light lacks power

09:30 Illuminating a distant tree

10:17 Chris has a solution

13:00 Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro

14:48 360 drones

15:42 Drone meets 360 camera

18:09 What’s the headset for?

18:53 DJI Avata 360 & Antigravity A1

19:36 What’s the weight?

22:11 Let’s talk prices

24:20 Omni-directional collision aid

25:12 The November Rain church

26:27 Easier to crash?

27:45 How to buy a macro lens

29:42 How to choose a macro lens

30:28 Mike’s broken Tamron

34:15 Telephoto lenses for close-ups?

35:38 The variety just isn’t there

36:35 Some other choices

39:13 You don’t need autofocus

40:08 Focus peaking

41:39 Image stabilisation: yes or no?

43:09 What macro did Chris just buy?

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We take an In Focus look at smart telescopes. Intelligent devices that allow anyone to find, observe and photograph celestial objects from the comfort of their own home, while Chris walks Mike through the new Dwarf Mini smart telescope from DwarfLab.

Then we Gear Up with the Panasonic Lumix TZ300 compact camera and its huge 15x optical zoom, with Chris applauding its 1-inch sensor and billing it as the return of the all-in-one travel camera.

Finally, in Trouble Shooting, Mike delivers his top budget super telephoto zooms for sports and aviation photography. A relatively recent class of lenses that has made long-distance photography much more accessible for those who cannot justify the expenditure of a 600mm f/4 prime (which is most of us!).

Enjoy all that and more, in the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast.

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