The FujiCast: Photography Podcast

#297: The BEST discreet photo set up and the 500mm BEAST!

The FujiCast: Photography Podcast

Show Notes

Neale invites Kev to street photograph and adventure with him in Kolkata and Varanasi as he prepares for the next 2026 Photowalk adventure in India, but will he say yes. Also on the show a VERY special offer from our wonderful sponsor Pictime, called 72, plus an invite to come and join us on a special Pictime Zoom show on Wednesday 14th May at 6pm UK time, invite URL below. Questions into the show about lost custom settings, website picture layout nightmares, finding a discreet camera system for shooting unobtrusively, the classic Fujinon lens line-up for the X-system, protecting gear from bangs and knocks in the bag, ChatGPT accuses Neale of stealing Kev's 35mm, a 500mm beast, and battery talk. THE BIG ZOOM INVITE for 14th March 6pm UK time: https://www.fujicast.co.uk/pictime Email the show with your questions: [email protected] Pic Time: https://www.pic-time.com/ - use FUJICAST when creating an account for discount offers to apply For links go to the showpage.

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