Is the Sony RX10 V the ultimate all-in-one zoom camera? Why pancake lenses rule! What’s the deal with aspect ratios?
The Sony RX10 V marks the return of the bridge camera. Pancake lenses are trending upwards. And why are some sensors 3:2 and others 4:3?
The new episode of Bokeh Face: The Digital Camera World podcast is now live on our YouTube channel and available to stream from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all your favorite podcast services.
New episodes of Bokeh Face are released bi-weekly, every other Friday, so our next episode will be released on August 21.
DCW's How-To Editor Mike Harris joins me, James Artaius, DCW Editor in Chief, for our usual format where we discuss a burning issue in the world of imaging, dive into the kit bag to examine what we've been shooting with lately, and then troubleshoot a technical or creative camera issue.
You can watch the episode in full below:
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 are, what kind of cameras they suit and how they can differ in style, application and price. Plus, pancake fiend, James, rattles through a shortlist of his favorite low-profile optics.
In Trouble Shooting, we answer the question: Why are some sensors 3:2 and some sensors 4:3? All the while delving into the sometimes intimidating world of aspect ratios in a bid to make the whole concept that little bit easier to understand.
We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the show, along with any questions or troubleshooting queries you might have, so please get in touch with us at bokehface@futurenet.com. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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James has 25 years experience as a journalist, serving as the head of Digital Camera World for 7 of them. He started working in the photography industry in 2014, product testing and shooting ad campaigns for Olympus, as well as clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal. An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and he loves instant cameras, too.
- Mike HarrisHow To Editor
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