Bokeh Face – The Digital Camera World Podcast
Bokeh Face is a bi-weekly podcast produced by the team behind DigitalCameraWorld.com and Digital Camera World magazine. It focuses on cameras and imaging, covering topics from analog to digital photography, video, industry discussions, buying advice, and tips for getting the most out of your equipment. Each episode tackles a topical talking point, discusses the hottest gear being used by the hosts, and troubleshoots problems submitted by listeners as well as co-hosts.
Episodes
Kodak just beat Fujifilm in its own backyard | Samsung’s forgotten mirrorless | Electronic shutters
Welcome to the latest episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World Podcast! First, we Gear Up with Samsung’s beloved but buried mirrorless system and talk about how it’s making a little bit of an unlikely comeback. In Focus, Kodak has inexplicably eclipsed Fujifilm in Japan! Admittedly, it’s the small battleground of film sales, but impressive on Kodak’s part nonetheless. And finally, in Troubl
Is this the best-looking camera ever? | An evolution of the filter | How to get more reach
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
Nikon drops out of 'Big Three' in Japan | New Sigma lenses | Buying a camera overseas: pros and cons
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
Godox C100: Weirdest cheap camera EVER? | Nikon's doomed 1 System | What is dual-base ISO?
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
Polaroid Go Gen 3: Instax Mini beater? | Is AF too good? | Are lens hoods essential?
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 le
Sony RX10 V: Ultimate all-in-one zoom? | Why 'pancakes' rule! | aspect ratio explained
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
Is the Lumix L10 too big? | GoPro's bold Mission 1 series | What is lens resolution?
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 s
Lumix L10: Proper alternative to Fujifilm X100VI? | Gimbal cameras | Budget lenses
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
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 v
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 th
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 a
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:
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
Is this retro compact camera a gimmick? • OM-3 Astro • Best portrait lenses!
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 w
MFT: The wildlife photographer’s cheat code? • Is VR the next imaging frontier? • Supercharge your street photos
Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode:We take an In Focus look at spatial photography – and virtual reality in particular. Where is the technology right now? Why is Canon leading the way in terms of specialized VR optics for mirrorless cameras? How does VR compare to augmented reality? And where is VR imaging headed in the near future? Then we Gear Up with OM System’s incredible range o
Sony A7 V: Too pro for its own good? • Meta's smart camera glasses • Second-hand cameras: Bargain or beware?
Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode:We take an In Focus look at Meta's smart glasses from Ray-Ban and Oakley. Do these camera-powered AI specs deserve a place in your imaging arsenal? How good is the image quality? Do they look better than all those other, ugly smart glasses? Can anyone tell when they're filming, or are they set to be the latest gadget for pervs? Then we Gear Up with the S
Is videogame photography REAL photography? • Nikon ZR: We were all wrong • Is Adobe really best for editing?
Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode: In Focus we look at virtual photography. Is it really photography to take photographs in a videogame? If you can change aperture, shutter speed, lens and exposure, is it technically the same? Does the argument change if you're a disabled photographer who can't use a physical camera any more? Can videogames simulate real photography? Mike and James have two v
5 companies make "Kodak" cameras • Instax Mini Evo Cinema • Travel lenses: is convenience worth compromise?
Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode:We go In Focus on Kodak in 2026. How is it beating all the other camera companies, does it have better brand recognition than Canon and Nikon, will we get another mirrorless Kodak system and how come there are five companies making "Kodak" cameras?Then we Gear Up with perhaps the nuttiest camera Fujifilm has ever made, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema. Are Eras the
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
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 blac
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 wa
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
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
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
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
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,&n
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 incredi
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 achie
