The Photography Online Podcast

Join Ruth, Marcus and Adam for our May podcast as we find out if a camera lost in 1970 has managed to find proof of the fabled Loch Ness Monster, and we hear about the wedding photographer who fell into a lake with all his wedding photographs. We see if Marcus can beat first-time panelist Adam to actually win one of our POP Quizzes and we check out some new gear including what's been dubbed The Flying Sun and decide if there is any point in Fuji's new half-frame digital camera. LINKS  

Join Ruth, Harry and Marcus for our April podcast as we discuss world record breaking photography in Nigeria and hear about the shark who ate a camera and spat out the footage plus the woman who got too close trying to take a selfie with another shark. Marcus will attempt to break his losing streak in out POP Quiz and we take a look at a host of new camera and lens releases plus decide if the world really needs a new tripod that can fit in your wallet.   LINKS

Join Ruth, Harry and James as we discuss the world's highest resolution full frame sensor and the tragic case of the tiger blinded by photographer's flashes. We also find out what happened to the Californian drone pilot who grounded a firefighting aircraft during the recent fires. Plus Harry plays his first ever POP Quiz and we decide if the world is ready to pay extra for a garish new series of SanDisk products and look at some new product lines from ThinkTank bags. LINKS

Join Ruth, Nick and Marcus as we discuss Nikon going to the moon, the closure of a national park due to bad parking and why the police have seized photos from an exhibition. We then pit our two panelists against each other in the new POP quiz where knowledge of music certainly won't help you out, before asking - does the world really need a down jacket for a lens, or a camera which mimics a flower? LINKS

Coming up in our January podcast: we find out if the James and Marcus have any photographic new year's resolutions, we talk about why Kate Winslet learnt to use a 100-year-old film camera and discuss Kodak's decision to pause all film production. We pit our two panellists against each in our brand new POP Quiz (and no, music knowledge won't help them). And we decide if the world needs an illustrated children's ABC guide to photography, a golden locket from Kodak and a shiny new point-and-shoot camera.   LINKS  

In this episode of the Photography Online Podcast, we look at the photographer who tried to sue a B&B for having his image on their wallpaper, we reveal the details of the world's largest digital camera, and we discuss how much the average pro photographer spends on gear each year. We then ask “what kind of photographer are you?”, and what was the point of the last photo you took? We then look at a few new gadgets and ask, does the world really need a hot shoe umbrella, a non-disposable digital disposable camera or a lens cap saver?   LINKS

Join Ruth, James and Harry for the November podcast as we discuss the latest photography related news stories including how the world may be one step closer to solving one of history's most pressing questions following a recent gruesome discovery. We also ask if a photograph is ever truly finished unless it's printed and debate if there is any point to aurora photography! Plus we decide if the world really needs super-tough SD cards and an £8000 digital camera that doesn't even come with a screen! LINKS

Join Ruth, Harry & Marcus as we discuss UNESCO's declaration that selfie tourism is destroying historical landmarks and discuss the alarming slump in international sales of new cameras over the last decade. We also ask if the DSLR is dead and get your thoughts on the matter. We debate if there is any point to Depth of Field apps and we decide if the world really needs an auto-levelling tripod and a lego camera which you build yourself and can actually use to take photos!   LINKS

Join Ruth, James and Nick on September's podcast as we find out what Adobe has done this time to get on the wrong side of it's long-term customers, and debate if a simple way to track your gear is worth the risk. We ask if we really need further advancements in technology when it comes to new camera equipment and find out your thoughts on the matter, and we debate if there is any point at all to Auto ISO. And we decide if the world really needs a revolutionary new lens with swappable glass elements and a tiny printable tripod.   LINKS

Join Ruth, Marcus & Nick on August's podcast as we discuss the now-classic Trump bullet photograph and calculate the odds of it happening, and look at why digital camera ownership is falling in Japan. We ask if the photo competition format needs an overhaul and ask - what's the point of ever-increasing frame rates in new cameras?  We then discuss if the world really needs a dedicated astro camera, a maintenance-free tripod or a lego camera shop?   LINKS

Join Marcus, James and Ruth for our July podcast. Among other things, we discuss the story of the photographer disqualified from a competition for submitting a real image, we look back at the famous Earthrise shot after the death of the photographer and we try and figure out why Kodak is the #1 camera brand in Japan. The Big Question this month asks if digital medium format is worth it? James bangs on about why he dislikes watermarking, Marcus carries on his rant about the problems with air travel and we check out some new gear hitting the market.   LINKS

Join Harry, Marcus and Ruth for our June podcast. In this month's episode we discuss the story of the two men being charged with cutting down the UK's most photographed tree, we find out why a street in Japan is being closed to photographers and we look back at the huge aurora display. The Big Question this month asks why photography is so often expected for free and we discuss some of your input on the subject. We then vent a few travel frustrations before looking at some new products, asking, does the world really need them?   LINKS

In this episode Nick and James are in the studio discussing the latest photography stories in the news, including why one professional photographer was arrested doing his job at a crime scene. We ask if there is any point to in-camera cropping, discuss what exactly Fine Art Photography is, and decide if the world really needs a 4TB memory card, a ingenious new gimbal head, and some Kodak branded socks! PLUS we announce the winner of our ThinkTank camera bag.   LINKS

A big thanks to ThinkTank for sponsoring this month's show. In this episode James and Marcus are in the studio discussing the latest photography stories in the news, including why some church vicars are lashing out at wedding photographers. We're asking if there is any point to camera straps, debating if modern cameras make photography too easy (including getting your views on the subject), and deciding if the world really needs a super long tripod plate, a new f/1.2 lens, a chest strap for your camera and more! PLUS we are giving away a ThinkTank camera bag!   LINKS  

This month Marcus and Nick have their say about all things photography.  We discuss some stories making the news, including the Super Bowl commercial that was accused of being AI when it wasn't and the damage caused by selfie takers in museums. We ask if the photography workshop industry needs to be regulated, we debate if there's any point to Long Exposure Noise Reduction, and we decide if the world really needs a fancy camera cap, a lightweight 500mm lens, waterproof equipment wraps and more! And as always, we preview what's coming up on the next episode of Photography Online.   LINKS   In The News:

This month Harry and James get opinionated about all the goings-on in the world of photography.  We discuss some photography stories making the news, including the new Las Vegas law banning selfies in the city and the worst product name of the year. We try and figure out why the photography industry is so male dominated, we debate if there's any point to Back Button Focus, and we ask if the world really needs an AI camera, a motorised tripod, a panoramic digital camera and...a lamp?! And as always, we preview what's coming up on the next episode of Photography Online.   LINKS  

Welcome to our first ever Photography Online Podcast! This month, Marcus and James debate and discuss all the hot topics in the world of photography.  We discuss some photography stories making the news. We ask - what defines someone as a photographer? We debate if Focus Stacking is all it's hyped up to be and we ask does the world really need a new colour film, a hybrid camera, a ridiculously wide angle lens and a virtual camera assistant? Plus, we let you know what's coming up on the next episode of Photography Online.