Bokeh Face – The Digital Camera World Podcast

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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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?

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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?

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Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode:

We take an In Focus look at Yashica’s “chassied-up” FX-D 100, 300 and S300, fixed-lens compact cameras that look – to the untrained eye – like the sexy, old-fashioned SLR cameras of yesteryear, while touching upon the huge range of retro-style compact cameras available from other brands. But are they capable little cameras or little more than a gimmick? And who are they actually for?

Then we Gear Up with OM System’s brand-new OM-3 Astro, a dedicated astrophotography version of the retro-cool OM-3 with a modified Infrared Cut Filter. Following a discussion about previous astro cameras such as the Canon EOS 20D and Nikon D810A, James and Chris discuss why astro-centric cameras exist and why some photographers choose them over a still-capable standard offering.

Finally, in Trouble Shooting, the Bokeh Face boys tackle the best lenses for portrait photography, delving deeper than the tried-and-tested 85mm, by exploring a few strategic alternatives – and a few curveballs – along with examples of their use cases.

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