Join hosts Jim and Fred in this energetic episode of The FotoBug. They kick-off by announcing their move to YouTube, where they will share most of their video content, inviting new subscribers and expressing gratitude to existing ones. The transition allows for more interactive and engaging content. The focal point of this episode is the much-discussed solar eclipse. Not only do they discuss phenomenon's, but they also delve into the thrilling world of photography, tackling hot-button issues such as the flap involving UK-based Tempest Photography. Take an auditory trip with them as they relive ..read more

Roll into summer with high-definition photography using our best tips and handy gadgets. Dive into this episode of The Fotobug, hosted by Jim and Fred, for a variety of amazing techniques to improve your photography and capture the best possible images. Listen and learn super strategies to keep your camera equipment protected, find the right ways to control lighting, and harness your smartphone for the perfect shot. Discover how a manual can unleash the latent potential of your camera or how the bad weather can create unique photo opportunities. Unearth inexpensive yet critical additions to yo ..read more

Jim is currently traveling in the UK and so Jim and Fred decided to pull out a video from the vault.  This episode video is from 2017, a photo trek that Jim did in Colombia, South America.  We hope you enjoy and in the meantime, please go out and subscribe to The Fotobug Youtube channel ..read more

Welcome to The Fotobug, your podcast for photography news, reviews, interviews, and how-tos. In this episode, hosts Jim and Fred give a major announcement about the future of the podcast - a transition to YouTube! They've carried this podcast for over a decade, now they're diversifying the platform to reach a wider audience while continuing to provide top-notch photography content. Delivering the news, they discuss the surprising decline of Kodak, a once-thriving photography brand turned shocking cryptocurrency scheme participant. They also highlight Olympus OM-1's significant firmware update ..read more

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Fotobug podcast with your hosts, Jim and Fred. In this episode, they discuss the changes in the frequency of their podcast releases and the shifting focus towards their YouTube channel to better cater to the interests of their listeners and viewers. Moving onto news, they talk about the hot debate on AI image generators using copyrighted images under the guise of 'fair use' – a topic that raises concern in the photography community. They also discuss the ongoing Sony World Photography Awards of 2024 and the recent developments with a former podcast gu ..read more

In this episode of "Peek Behind the Shutter: Exploring Photography Trends & News with the Fotobug", hosts Jim and Fred delve into the latest updates in the sphere of photography. They discuss a wide range of topics from Apple's new spatial computer, Sony's upcoming shutter angle setting, to proposed legislation regarding child influencers. They also unpack details about Canon's highly anticipated flagship camera, shedding light on why it has the photography community buzzing. Join Jim and Fred on a memorable trip to Fort Myers. Relive their adventures as they recount the places of interest ..read more

Mirrorless cameras are thinner than DSLRs due to the removal of the mirror mechanism.  The thinner body means the existing DSLR lenses won't focus properly.  The camera companies have changed the mount to ensure that the older lenses won't work - that is without an adapter.  Canon currently charges $130 for their base adapter, but there are third party adapters which can save you some money and work fine as there are no optics, just a way to move the lens further from the sensor and couple them with the camera electronics!  Fred reviews one from Meke ..read more

Zhiyun is coming out with very interesting LED lights which can be used for still photography as well as video.  One of their newest is the M20C which is an updated version of the M20.  Jim and Fred check out the new light and the combo pack which includes barn doors, a mounting cage, a honeycomb filter and a diffusion filter, all which attach via magnets! The light is available from several sources including Amazon ..read more

The Zero Zero Robotics little Hover Air X1 drone has been getting a lot of attention so The Fotobug guys decided to give it a look and see if it lives up to the hype.  This little drone only weighs 125 grams and yet is full autonomous and can record video up to 2.7k at 30fps.  If you would like to buy one of your own use the following link: PURCHASE X1 Also, Jim tested out the Supertone Clear audio plugin to reduce or eliminate background noise (formerly known as Goyo).  You can obtain a trail version here: CLEAR PLUGIN ..read more

The Veikk 1200 graphics tablet is only $159 and comes with 2 pens, 28 extra nibs and features an HD full sRGB color screen to draw on.  Just how good can it be?  Well, the Fotobug guys decided to find out and were pleasantly surprised!  This tablet's graphics are so good, it can be used as an extra laptop (even desktop) monitor ..read more