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.

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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.

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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.

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Welcome to the Digital Camera World podcast! James and Chris kick things off by discussing half-frame cameras like the Fujifilm X-Half and Pentax 17 – they're back (and we remember them from the first time around), but did anyone actually ask for them?

Then we dive into our kit bag to examine Canon's comeback to the world of compacts, the PowerShot V1, before troubleshooting how to achieve shallow depth of field (bokeh faces!) with smaller image sensors.

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