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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 with the Fujifilm X-T30 III. On the surface it's a beginner camera, but it's also loaded with high-end features like 6K open gate – so who is this camera for, and can it tempt Mike away from Nikon?Closing the show, in Trouble Shooting, Mike shares his pro tips as a motorsports photographer as we break down how to shoot fast action, from tech to technique, to help you shoot everything from sports to wildlife.Get in touch with us at:[email protected] 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.

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 200mm f/2 lenses. We've gone 40-something years since the last ones from Canon and Nikon, and all of a sudden two arrive within weeks of one another. But are these sports lenses, portrait lenses or something else?Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we wax lyrical about focus peaking – which is far from just a tool for macro! From video and portraiture to unlocking a world of bargain lenses and vintage glass, this enormously useful tool can save you money and even inject fun and tactility back into our increasingly automated world of photography. Get in touch with us at:[email protected] 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.

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 just for its image quality but also its incredible price. But how do James and Mike, as Canon and Nikon shooters respectively, feel about missing out on such a great lens?And in Trouble Shooting, we go over the tips, tricks and techniques to cure camera shake and ensure sharp shots, whether you're shooting with a 600mm monster like the Sigma or you're trying to get blur-free pictures from your everyday photography.Get in touch with us at:[email protected] 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.

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, a 100MP medium format monster with industry-best image stabilization and dynamic range. But does it matter that it doesn't shoot video, or have a huge lens selection?Finally, in Trouble Shooting, we're here with some helpful tips for macro photography. But it's more than just dry technique; we discuss everything from cheat code camera features, helpful hardware you can pick up, and even how changing your camera system can improve (or betray!) your macro photography altogether.Get in touch with us at:[email protected] 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.

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 incredible 24-3000mm(!) lens. Finally, Mike shows why he's DCW's How To Editor by sharing some pro tips on how to shoot landscapes even in bad weather and poor shooting conditions.Get in touch with us at:[email protected] 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.