Sony A7 V: Too pro for its own good? • Meta's smart camera glasses • Second-hand cameras: Bargain or beware?

Why you should DITCH your camera screen (sometimes…) | Canon EOS R6 V | White balance busted

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… Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com [%20bokehface@futurenet.com] Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld [https://youtube.com/@digitalcameraworld] Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is pop-up flash DEAD? • 360 camera drones • How to choose a macro lens

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 [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/drones/dji-avata-360-review] and Antigravity A1 [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/drones/antigravity-a1-review] (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 [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-macro-lenses] (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? Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com [%20bokehface@futurenet.com] Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld [https://youtube.com/@digitalcameraworld] Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Budget super telephoto zooms • Smart telescopes • Travel compact cameras

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. Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com [%20bokehface@futurenet.com] Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld [https://youtube.com/@digitalcameraworld] Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Bring Canon AE-1 back from the DEAD! • Waterproof compact king • Why buy a Mk II lens?

Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode: We take an In Focus look at the cameras we want to bring back from the dead. Mike advocates for a full-frame mirrorless camera inspired by the legendary Canon AE-1, while Chris picks the Olympus PEN-F and throws a curveball in the form of the long-forgotten Samsung Galaxy Camera. Then we Gear Up with the Nikon Z 70‑200mm f/2.8 VR S II, exploring the question: Why buy a Mark II lens? This prompts Chris to explain why old lenses could be throttling your camera’s resolution, while Mike discusses the new Nikon’s wealth of upgrades and muses whether or not they’re worthwhile. Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we take a deep dive into the world of affordable waterproof cameras. What’s out there? How much should you expect to spend? And what do you need to worry about when getting your pride and joy wet? Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com [%20bokehface@futurenet.com] Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld [https://youtube.com/@digitalcameraworld] Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

New AI camera (not as bad as you think?) • Is medium format superior? • Why use custom buttons?

Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode: We take an In Focus look at medium-format mirrorless cameras, discussing whether or not they should be seen as the pinnacle of digital-imaging quality and something all photographers should aspire to own. Then we Gear Up with Caira by Camera Intelligence, a camera (or half of one) with a Micro Four Thirds sensor and mount that attaches to a smartphone. The two combine to deliver dedicated camera imaging power with the intuitive functionality of a smart device. Oh, and it’s infused with Nano Banana AI. Controversial? Yes. Warranted? Let’s discuss… Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we delve into the rather dry but incredibly useful world of custom buttons. What are they? How do you set them up? Are they worth the effort? And what are their use cases? Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com [%20bokehface@futurenet.com] Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld [https://youtube.com/@digitalcameraworld] Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com [https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.