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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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  • Why you should DITCH your camera screen (sometimes…) | Canon EOS R6 V | White balance busted
    Jun 26 2026

    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


    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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    44 mins
  • Is pop-up flash DEAD? • 360 camera drones • How to choose a macro lens
    Jun 12 2026

    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?


    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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    47 mins
  • Budget super telephoto zooms • Smart telescopes • Travel compact cameras
    May 29 2026

    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


    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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    46 mins
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