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From the team behind DigitalCameraWorld.com and Digital Camera World Magazine, Bokeh Face is our bi-weekly podcast where we talk all things camera-related – from analog to digital, photography to video, hot topics in the industry, buying advice and how to get the most out of your equipment. Each episode we tackle a topical talking point, chat about the hottest gear we've been using and troubleshoot problems from our listeners… as well as our co-hosts!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Canon R6 III vs Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 V • Why are DSLR lens sales rising? • Where do you start with video?

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    Canon R6 III vs Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 V • Why are DSLR lens sales rising? • Where do you start with video?

    Welcome to this week's Bokeh Face podcast! We take an In Focus look at the fact that DSLRs are apparently dead – so why are DSLR lens sales increasing? There are many reasons – one of them being the ways that Canon and Nikon are locking down their mirrorless mounts… We Gear Up with the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, a pro-caliber camera that detonates the old definition of 6-series bodies. We compare it to the Sony A7 V and Nikon Z6 III, and ask whether the market for midrange cameras actually exists any more. And in Trouble Shooting, we help the would-be hybrid shooters who ask us where to start with video. It's arguably harder to learn videography when you come from a photo background, so we give you a crash course in the basics! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰ 0:00 What the heck is a partially stacked sensor? 1:09 DSLRs are dead… so why are DSLR lens sales on the rise? 3:09 (Actually, DSLRs are NOT dead) 4:27 Price check: trinity mirrorless glass vs trinity DSLR glass 6:39 Canon and Nikon's closed mirrorless mounts 7:58 By restricting mirrorless, Canon has prolonged the life of DSLR lenses 8:55 There are still significant lenses you can't buy for mirrorless 10:27 Sigma says (some) DSLR lens sales going up 15:15 Using DSLR lenses on mirrorless "upscales" their performance 18:48 Meet the Canon EOS R6 Mark III 19:30 Has flagship tech squeezed out midrange cameras?  25:43 Canon won't like us saying this… 26:38 Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs Nikon Z6 III 31:01 Who has the best autofocus?  34:16 Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs Sony A7 V 38:48 Where should you start with video 41:09 Just shoot in 1080p? 43:48 Framerates, PAL vs NTSC, 25p vs 30p 46:43 TLDR 48:46 Don’t shoot RAW (unlike photography) 50:07 Log and LUTs 54:30 Sound is more important than video Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  2. 8K cameras: fool's gold? • Leica Q3 Monochrom • Does your memory card really matter?

    JAN 23

    8K cameras: fool's gold? • Leica Q3 Monochrom • Does your memory card really matter?

    Welcome to the latest Bokeh Face podcast! In Focus this episode, James and Chris debate whether anyone truly needs an 8K camera. You don't need it today and it has a knock-on effect for your lenses, memory card, computer, storage, workflow… but is future-proofing your footage worth it? Then in our Gear Up segment, we play with Leica's Q3 Monochrom – a $7,800 camera that only shoots in black-and-white and can't change lenses. And yet, it might just be the best camera that anyone has ever made for street photography… And wrapping things up in our Trouble Shooting section, we discuss whether your memory card really matters. Can you just buy the cheap $10 one off Amazon, or should you invest in an expensive $200 card? Here's why there's more to memory cards than just the format. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰ 0:00 Will people be rewatching this podcast in 30 years? 1:43 Do 8K cameras actually matter, or is it the megapixel race all over again? 2:33 Canon brought 8K to the masses 3:55 Like 100MP stills, 8K video might be most useful for cropping 4:40 Your camera might resolve 8K, but what about your lens? 5:27 8K future-proofs your footage… 8:15 … but there's consequences to your lens, memory card, SSD, cloud and computer 10:08 Panasonic was staunchly anti-8K until 2025 11:34 Heat dissipation is a problem 14:45 Investing in a camera today? Think 5, 10 years down the line 17:49 Meet the Leica Q3 Monochrom 18:46 Why would you buy a camera with a fixed lens that only shoots black-and-white? 20:18 Some unsurprising cons 22:40 Advantages of a black-and-white sensor 24:45 Shooting at high sensitivities (with ISO200,000 sample images) 26:36 Leica Q3 Monochrom specifications 29:11 Content Credentials 32:29 The growing trend for cameras that only shoot black-and-white 34:28 Does your memory card matter? 35:55 Should you buy that cheap card on Black Friday? 37:58 Pros and cons of high-capacity cards 39:19 SD cards just won’t go away – and for good reason 40:47 SD vs CFexpress demonstration 43:30 My camera’s got two different cards – does it matter which I use? 44:39 Overheating also applies to memory cards 50:53 Older cameras may not even support new card tech! Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  3. Are retro cameras just nostalgia bait? • Canon EOS C50 • Tips for using a new or upgraded camera

    JAN 9

    Are retro cameras just nostalgia bait? • Canon EOS C50 • Tips for using a new or upgraded camera

    In Focus this episode, James and Mike ask whether retro cameras are style over substance. When did the retro trend start (clue: it's over a decade old!), which cameras (and brands) were ironically ahead of their time and what's the future of retro cameras? We Gear Up by checking out Canon's Sony FX3 killer, the EOS C50 cinema camera. From open gate to 7K RAW, the C50 outclasses the FX3 in every way – but does it have what it takes to loosen Sony's stranglehold on content creation? Lastly, in our Trouble Shooting section, we share our tips, tricks and horror stories of using a new camera – whether it's the first camera you've ever used, you're upgrading from DSLR to mirrorless or you're switching systems. Here's everything you need to know! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰ 0:00 – Having a gut might cost you your award-winning shot! 2:07 – Why are retro cameras so popular 4:07 – Polaroids were the OG "retro cameras" 7:14 – Retro camera timeline 8:44 – Nikon Df: the "Fallout camera" 12:00 – Are Film Simulations as important as the cameras themselves? 13:00 – "Digital disposable cameras" like the Camp Snap 14:58– What's the future of retro cameras? 16:28 – Canon AE-1-inspired retro camera this year (Canon RE-1)? 18:42 – Meet the Canon EOS C50 20:30 – C50 specifications 22:18 – In-body image stabilization – a deal breaker? 27:09 – Split memory cards: pros and cons 27:35 – What is open gate video 32:37 – Canon EOS C50 vs Sony FX3 38:17 – Using a new camera 39:14 – JPEG or RAW? 42:59 – Learn to handle your camera in the dark 47:01 – Don’t do important shoots on a new camera! 47:49 – Should you Start in manual? Aperture? Program? 50:43 – Going from DSLR to mirrorless 54:25 – Camera straps: yay or nay? 56:29 – Use the viewfinder! Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  4. Do you really need a hi-res camera? • Fujifilm's LiPlay+ instant compact • Cutting through the crop factor

    12/26/2025

    Do you really need a hi-res camera? • Fujifilm's LiPlay+ instant compact • Cutting through the crop factor

    In Focus, James and Chris debate whether high-resolution cameras with 60MP or 100MP sensors are really necessary. What's required for prints, what's practical for pro use, can your lenses even keep up with your sensor's resolution, and do we really need Canon's 400MP sensor? For our Gear Up section we get hands on with Fujifilm's latest instant compact camera, the Instax Mini LiPlay+. This has the biggest and most obvious addition we've ever seen in an instant camera – along with a divisive feature that Chris hates! Finally, in our Trouble Shooting segment, we get into the weeds of crop factor. Why is 35mm "full frame" the standard? Why don't APS-C lenses have the equivalent APS-C focal lengths on them? Why do all the manufacturers have different names for crop formats?!?!? Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  5. Are fast lenses worth it? • Fuji's familiar but fantastic X-T30 III • How to shoot fast action and sport

    12/12/2025

    Are fast lenses worth it? • Fuji's familiar but fantastic X-T30 III • How to shoot fast action and sport

    In Focus on this week, James and Mike argue the merits and demerits of fast lenses. Does anyone really need f/1.2 and f/0.95 glass? Should anyone really be shooting wide open? What counts as a fast lens in telephoto terms? We also discuss how Canon has returned fire against the onslaught of cheap superfast glass made by Chinese brands. Then, in our Gear Up segment, we get up close and personal with the Fujifilm X-T30 III. On the surface it's a beginner camera, but it's also loaded with high-end features like 6K open gate – so who is this camera for, and can it tempt Mike away from Nikon? Closing the show, in Trouble Shooting, Mike shares his pro tips as a motorsports photographer as we break down how to shoot fast action, from tech to technique, to help you shoot everything from sports to wildlife. Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  6. Kodak's secret weapon • Who needs a 200mm f/2 • This hidden feature changes your photography

    11/28/2025

    Kodak's secret weapon • Who needs a 200mm f/2 • This hidden feature changes your photography

    In Focus on this show, James and Chris discuss one of the hottest trends: retro, sub-$100 "toy" cameras. Kodak's Charmera is ultra-popular, the TLR-style Chuzhao is hotter than hot cakes, the Camp Snap CS-8 brings Stranger Things vibes… these cameras are so viral that social media forgot about the Fujifilm X100 But are they any good? For our Gear Up section, we look at the Sigma vs Laowa battle of 200mm f/2 lenses. We've gone 40-something years since the last ones from Canon and Nikon, and all of a sudden two arrive within weeks of one another. But are these sports lenses, portrait lenses or something else? Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we wax lyrical about focus peaking – which is far from just a tool for macro! From video and portraiture to unlocking a world of bargain lenses and vintage glass, this enormously useful tool can save you money and even inject fun and tactility back into our increasingly automated world of photography.  Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  7. Should you bother with firmware? • Sigma's "dream lens" • How to cure camera shake

    11/14/2025

    Should you bother with firmware? • Sigma's "dream lens" • How to cure camera shake

    In Focus this episode, James and Mike argue the pros and cons of firmware. Is it worth updating your camera, when the rewards are new features and better performance but the risks include bricking your body? We discuss horror stories and best practices. For our Gear Up section, we get to grips with the "dream lens" of Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki: the 300-600mm f/4 Sports lens, which is remarkable not just for its image quality but also its incredible price. But how do James and Mike, as Canon and Nikon shooters respectively, feel about missing out on such a great lens? And in Trouble Shooting, we go over the tips, tricks and techniques to cure camera shake and ensure sharp shots, whether you're shooting with a 600mm monster like the Sigma or you're trying to get blur-free pictures from your everyday photography. Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  8. 100 years of Leica • Hasselblad's new camera crushes everyone • Macro photography made easy

    10/31/2025

    100 years of Leica • Hasselblad's new camera crushes everyone • Macro photography made easy

    Join James and Chris as we celebrate Leica's 100th anniversary… well, 100 years since the iconic Leica I. Where did the company start, how did Leica become the camera of the masters and pros, what missteps did it make along the way, and what does the future hold? Then in our Gear Up segment, it's another premium brand that's over 100 years old: we give you a rundown of the Hasselblad X2D II, a 100MP medium format monster with industry-best image stabilization and dynamic range. But does it matter that it doesn't shoot video, or have a huge lens selection? Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we're here with some helpful tips for macro photography. But it's more than just dry technique; we discuss everything from cheat code camera features, helpful hardware you can pick up, and even how changing your camera system can improve (or betray!) your macro photography altogether. Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  9. Are primes dead? • Why you should care about bridge cameras • Landscape shoots in bad weather

    10/17/2025

    Are primes dead? • Why you should care about bridge cameras • Landscape shoots in bad weather

    In this episode of the Digital Camera World podcast, James and Mike ask the question: Are prime lenses dead? With modern zooms being so fast and capable, some pros are abandoning primes altogether – so have they had their day in the sun? Next up we dip into the kit bag to explain why everyone needs to stop being so sniffy about bridge cameras – especially the Nikon P1100, with its incredible 24-3000mm(!) lens. Finally, Mike shows why he's DCW's How To Editor by sharing some pro tips on how to shoot landscapes even in bad weather and poor shooting conditions. Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  10. Half-frame is back, but did we ask for it? • Canon PowerShot V1 • Depth of field with small sensors

    10/03/2025

    Half-frame is back, but did we ask for it? • Canon PowerShot V1 • Depth of field with small sensors

    Welcome to the Digital Camera World podcast! James and Chris kick things off by discussing half-frame cameras like the Fujifilm X-Half and Pentax 17 – they're back (and we remember them from the first time around), but did anyone actually ask for them?  Then we dive into our kit bag to examine Canon's comeback to the world of compacts, the PowerShot V1, before troubleshooting how to achieve shallow depth of field (bokeh faces!) with smaller image sensors. Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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From the team behind DigitalCameraWorld.com and Digital Camera World Magazine, Bokeh Face is our bi-weekly podcast where we talk all things camera-related – from analog to digital, photography to video, hot topics in the industry, buying advice and how to get the most out of your equipment. Each episode we tackle a topical talking point, chat about the hottest gear we've been using and troubleshoot problems from our listeners… as well as our co-hosts!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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