In this episode of The Photography News Podcast, we throw off the shackles of winter and take to the blossoming outdoors. Yes, it’s time to talk about Spring wildlife. The PN team shares its tips on what lenses you need for dramatic frame-filling shots, how to find subjects close to home, how to improve your focusing technique and loads more.

Elsewhere, check out how to attend our exciting Photo24 event in London this coming June, while Will delves into a new project on focus stacking sea shells and Kingsley battles a malfunctioning flash system.

Plus, get the lowdown on shooting sharper images with expert fault-finding advice; find out what a gimbal can bring to your long-lens work; and get some great tips on buying a set of fast prime lenses from the resident experts at MPB.com.

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With Panasonic and OM Digital Solutions both launching new models with Micro Four Thirds sensors, it was high time for the Photography News team to have a big debate about the small digital format. What do they think of the GH6 and the OM-1? Does the format have a bright future? What are its key benefits? All these questions and many more are answered as the team lock horns in the Big Micro Four-Thirds Debate.

Elsewhere on the podcast, Kingsley explains why he took his camera to a chip shop and updates us on the state of his poorly drone, Will has a brush with the law while he’s scoping out locations for Photo 24 in London, and Roger explains why he still hasn’t got a decent photograph of his new puppy.

If you sent in a question, this could well be the podcast where it gets answered! We tackle some big questions: LED or flash, telezoom or telephoto and what exactly is a tilt/shift lens useful for beyond taking photographs of buildings.

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In this episode of The Photography News Podcast, we take a deep dive into the wonderful world of black & white. The PN team share their tips on how to find and capture great monochrome subjects; what techniques to use in shooting and in editing; how to avoid common mistakes; and the best ways to print and present mono images.

Elsewhere, Will and Kingsley offer up their first experiences of shooting with the Nikon Z 9 full-frame mirrorless camera, while Roger revels in four-pawed portraits at home.

Plus, get the lowdown on picking the right wide-angle lens for your type of photography; which inkjet printer is best for printing at home; and buying advice on Panasonic’s Lumix S Series cameras from the experts at MPB.com.

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It’s the first Photography News podcast of 2022 and we’re back with a bang as we discuss recent developments from Canon that could signal the beginning of the end for DSLRs. Following a recent newspaper interview, in which the company’s CEO suggested that the EOS-1D X MkIII will be its last flagship DSLR, the PN team discuss what that means both on a personal level and a wider scale. Why has it happened? What does it mean for the rest of the range? Will Nikon follow suit? Which DSLR features will we miss? We answer all these questions and more.

Elsewhere on the podcast, Kingsley believes he’s come up with a new photographic invention, Will has a frustrating trip to the coast, but inadvertently sets a world record and Roger explains which photographic-related gift proved to be a big hit at Christmas.

Our loyal listeners also feature with some praise for the podcast and copious questions. This time around we round up some software suggestions to add into your workflow, shed light on the dark art of astrophotography and give one listener some project inspiration for 2022.

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It’s the final Photography News podcast of the season and time to gather our nearest and dearest to reflect on all that’s happened this year. That’s right – this time we’re talking favourite photo kit of 2021 – what else were you thinking?!

In this episode, Will, Roger and Kingsley discuss their top cameras, lenses and photo innovations from the past 12 months, eyeing up the gear that’s made a difference to their photography, as well as the shiny new stuff they want to get their hands on in the New Year.

Elsewhere, though the year is drawing to a close, the team’s activities continue. Will discusses the finer points of selecting and making prints as Christmas presents; Kingsley talks through the risks and rewards of a local portrait project; and Roger plans some reportage-style family photography.

And to top it all off, there’s advice on when – and when not – to use in-camera Noise Reduction; how to adapt your Autofocus modes for whatever you’re shooting; what to look for in a camera for creating video; and how to speed up your shooting with Custom modes.

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With temperatures dropping as we head towards the end of 2021, there’s never been a better time to conquer the cold and head out with your camera to capture some brrr-illiant images! Handily, the PN podcast team are here with an avalanche of hints, tips and techniques to help you make the most of cold snaps. From where to head for the best images after a snowfall through to how best to keep your kit (and yourself) functioning, there’s more than a flurry of great advice to get you motivated.  

Elsewhere on the podcast, find out why Will spent three hours in a Welsh greenhouse, how Kingsley came to be wandering around woods on his own in the dead of night and why Roger realised all too late that he should have taken a tripod to a National Trust property.  

There are listener questions too, as we help one lucky chap decide whether he should buy a Nikon Z 7 II or a Z 9, discuss the benefits of storing your images in the cloud and end up getting into a surprisingly heated debate about photographing Christmas lights. Bah humbug!  

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Autumn is well and truly here, and it’s reckoned by many landscape photographers to be the most photogenic season of all. So if you want to make the most of all those frosty mornings, blue skies and brightly coloured leaves, as well as all that great golden light at dawn and dusk, make sure you check this episode out right now.

Offering up a great range of scenic tuition, the Photography News team tackles a series of reader questions, including: how to set up your camera for the best autumn colours; where to head for ideal woodland shots; what filters and lenses make all the difference in shooting forest scenes; and how to get beautiful sunstars in your landscape shots.

And to cap it all, there’s top advice from editor Will Cheung on kitting yourself out for everything the autumn and winter weather has to throw at you.

Plus, with the recent announcement of Nikon’s Z 9 mirrorless flagship, the team dive into what makes it such an exciting camera. There’s plenty to enjoy, so dive in right now.

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It’s the photographic equivalent of Through The Keyhole on the latest episode of the Photography News podcast as the team reveal their gadget bag secrets. Will, Kingsley and Roger run through what’s in their kit bags, providing a fascinating insight into the contents - photographic and otherwise. Listen in to discover which team member labels his batteries, who carries excess bag dividers ‘just in case’ and why one person takes a comedy moustache everywhere they go…

Elsewhere on the podcast, the team talk through what they’ve been photographing in recent weeks. Find out where Will went to witness a spectacular natural phenomenon, what Kingsley got up to one clear night in Devon and why Roger has spent a lot of time scrabbling around on his hands and knees.

On top of this, how a humble piece of string can help you take better photographs, whether carbon fibre tripods are really better than metal ones and what sort of bag you should buy if you need to get to your gear quickly. It’s too good to miss!

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Prepare for controversy in the latest bumper episode of the Photography News podcast as the panel make their nominations for Room 101. Famous locations, techniques and equipment are all in the firing line as Roger, Will and Kingsley make suggestions for photo-related items that should be erased from existence. See if you agree with their thoughts and get in touch to tell us your pet photographic peeves!

Elsewhere on the podcast, there’s been a glut of new product launches with two in particular catching the team’s eye. First up, we pick out key specification highlights from the impressive Canon EOS R3, including it’s revolutionary autofocusing system. Then, we turn our attention to Fujifilm’s GFX50S II as editor Cheung grills Fujifilm UK’s group brand manager on the competitively-priced medium-format model.

On top of this, there are tales of photographic triumph in bad weather conditions, lens and studio flash buying advice, plus words of wisdom that every photographer needs to hear.

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The latest episode of the Photography News podcast encourages you to grab your bucket, spade, and camera gear then head to the beaches to make the most of the coast. Everyone in the UK is lucky enough to live within a couple of hours of the seaside, so now the school holidays are over and the crowds are dying down, it’s a great time to head there with your camera. The team discusses the photo opportunities that await, the challenges to overcome and - crucially - how to keep your precious kit free from grit and sea spray.

Elsewhere on the podcast, Kingsley, Will and Roger take a trip down memory lane to recall cameras they owned in their 20s - which reveals some rather surprising choices - and they discuss the benefits of using legacy lenses. You’ll also learn what’s in the forthcoming issue of the magazine, when a macro lens isn’t a macro lens (and when it is), plus the benefits and pitfalls of using the Auto ISO mode.

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