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Bokeh Face – The Digital Camera World Podcast

Bokeh Face – The Digital Camera World Podcast

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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!

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  • Is videogame photography REAL photography? • Nikon ZR: We were all wrong • Is Adobe really best for editing?

    Is videogame photography REAL photography? • Nikon ZR: We were all wrong • Is Adobe really best for editing?
    Mar 6 2026

    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 very different views!


    Next we Gear Up with the Nikon ZR, the first camera to be co-developed by Nikon and Red. Was everyone was wrong about this camera, from quirky decisions like the choice of a microSD memory card to the omission of open gate video? Does this actually offer a much better alternative to the Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C50? What does this mean for Z Cinema cameras going forward?


    And in Trouble Shooting we navigate the minefield of photo editing software. Is Adobe really the best option? We discuss the alternatives, whether someone is completely new to editing or a seasoned pro looking to get out of the Adobe ecosystem. Mike also argues why Adobe's pricing actually isn't that bad, and explores the pros and cons of the "free" Affinity as well as the other options on the market.


    ⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰

    0:00 Mike hates AI

    1:45 Virtual Photographer of the Year

    2:39 What is virtual photography / videogame photography

    3:18 This game is a fantastic photography simulator

    4:43 Mike’s take: this ISN'T photography

    6:18 James' take: in all technical respects, just like physical photography

    7:28 In some circumstances, real photos are produced

    10:41 Pokémon Snap is the closest thing to wildlife photography

    11:35 Virtual photography as an outlet for disabled photographers

    15:29 Some would say composites, chroma key also not "real" photography

    17:24 Question is photography art? Is virtual photography art?

    20:41 Videogames are the only way to shoot historical street photography

    22:11 Meet the Nikon ZR

    22:24 Who is Red, and what is the "sunglasses Illuminati" controlling Nikon

    25:35 The first official Z Cinema camera, distinct from Red cameras

    26:28 Similarities to Z6 III, cheapest way to join Red ecosystem

    30:35 Nikon ZR specs

    32:53 Mike’s Misgivings

    35:20 No open gate video – but no overheating

    36:29 CFexpress and a… microSD card?

    38:51 Offers an actual alternative to the Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C50

    43:13 Which is the best photo editing software?

    44:30 Luminar Neo

    45:45 The world’s most useful editing slider?

    49:05 If price and learning curve aren't a consideration

    50:07 DxO

    51:00 People will hate Mike for this: Adobe isn’t badly priced!

    56:32 Affinity is now free – is it as good?

    1:00:20 Recommendation for a total newcomer to editing

    1:02:40 If you're sick of Adobe, can you really move away?


    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.
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    1 h et 6 min
  • 5 companies make "Kodak" cameras • Instax Mini Evo Cinema • Travel lenses: is convenience worth compromise?

    5 companies make "Kodak" cameras • Instax Mini Evo Cinema • Travel lenses: is convenience worth compromise?
    Feb 20 2026
    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 new Film Simulations for video, will we see them come to X and GFX cameras, how does Taylor Swift fit in, does a camcorder need to print photos / does an instant camera need to shoot video, and how does this camera compare to the Camp Snap CS-8?And closing the show with Trouble Shooting, we discuss superzooms and travel lenses. Are these all-in-one optics really worth it, or does the convenience merit the compromise in terms of optical quality? How good can an 18-400mm lens really be? ⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰0:00 Kodak has made some terrible formats!1:33 Kodak is back in a big way2:05 In America, Kodak WAS photography – but then it disappeared3:33 Not a Kodak history lesson, but… here's a Kodak history lesson 6:28 Kodak had 2025's best selling compact camera9:33 Transition film to digital, cameras to phones, back to cheap cameras11:54 Will Kodak make another mirrorless interchangeable lens system? 12:43 How much equity is in the name? Better recognition than Canon and Nikon?14:26 Will the compact camera bubble burst? 17:24 Meet the Instax Mini Evo Cinema18:35 This camera is a time machine21:15 This is how the Eras Dial works – like a video version of Film Simulations22:10 Forget image quality – this is the industry's smallest sensor23:40 The perfect "pub camera"?26:26 Instax Mini Evo Cinema Specs29:05 X-Half didn’t find an audience, but this is already trending 34:24 All-in-one travel lenses; is convenience worth compromise? 35:09 What is a superzoom? 37:17 Focal length choice as a creative control38:01 Seeing some great mirrorless options39:41 Different compromises at the wide and telephoto end40:45 Upside of third-party manufacturers (downside for Canon and Nikon mirrorless)41:36 Size and weight benefits42:43 Slower apertures are a disadvantage… but you don't want bokeh!44:00 Actually don’t want subject separation! Prove you’ve been on holiday44:27 One superzoom vs a bagful of primes45:26 Not changing lenses = lower risk of mugging and sensor dust48:30 Don’t be THAT guy spoiling everyone's vacationGet in touch with us at:bokehface@futurenet.comWatch the show in full at:youtube.com/digitalcameraworldGet all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at:digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    51 min
  • Canon R6 III vs Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 V • Why are DSLR lens sales rising? • Where do you start with video?

    Canon R6 III vs Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 V • Why are DSLR lens sales rising? • Where do you start with video?
    Feb 6 2026

    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.
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    57 min
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