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MFT: The wildlife photographer’s cheat code? • Is VR the next imaging frontier? • Supercharge your street photos

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:30:21 GMT

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 of Micro Four Thirds super-telephoto lenses that make it such a tantalizing prospect for wildlife photographers. We discuss whether or not a small MFT sensor is really that big of a deal when the payoff is a 2x crop factor that puts you closer to the action, and the dramatically reduced weight and size of the system’s bodies and lenses.

Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we reveal our top tips for street photography, including key compositional techniques, how to make the most of natural light, and why you might want to stop relying on that 35mm prime and consider mixing up your choice of focal lengths.

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

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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 Sony A7 V, the long-awaited fifth generation of Sony's mid-range mirrorless cameras… but this one is about as far removed from a mid-range camera as you can imagine. With pro-level specs and features, and an increasingly pro-level price, this camera is fantastic – but does it spell doom for mid-range bodies?

Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we discuss the pitfalls, pros and cons of buying second-hand camera gear. Is it as risky as people fear? What are the things to watch out for? Where is the best place to buy (or sell) used gear? We share some happy stories and horror stories of buying second-hand kit – is it buyer beware, or simply buyer be aware?

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

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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?

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5 companies make "Kodak" cameras • Instax Mini Evo Cinema • Travel lenses: is convenience worth compromise?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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 way

2:05 In America, Kodak WAS photography – but then it disappeared

3:33 Not a Kodak history lesson, but… here's a Kodak history lesson

6:28 Kodak had 2025's best selling compact camera

9:33 Transition film to digital, cameras to phones, back to cheap cameras

11:54 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 Cinema

18:35 This camera is a time machine

21:15 This is how the Eras Dial works – like a video version of Film Simulations

22:10 Forget image quality – this is the industry's smallest sensor

23:40 The perfect "pub camera"?

26:26 Instax Mini Evo Cinema Specs

29:05 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 control

38:01 Seeing some great mirrorless options

39:41 Different compromises at the wide and telephoto end

40:45 Upside of third-party manufacturers (downside for Canon and Nikon mirrorless)

41:36 Size and weight benefits

42:43 Slower apertures are a disadvantage… but you don't want bokeh!

44:00 Actually don’t want subject separation! Prove you’ve been on holiday

44:27 One superzoom vs a bagful of primes

45:26 Not changing lenses = lower risk of mugging and sensor dust

48:30 Don’t be THAT guy spoiling everyone's vacation

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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?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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

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