28: Wildlife cinematography secrets w/ Sophie Darlington ASC, Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards and best motorsports photography kit

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The Photography & Video Show Podcast, Season 3 Episode 5

Published on Thursday, 4th December 2025

In this episode: BAFTA-winning wildlife cinematographer Sophie Darlington ASC reflects on the evolving landscape of wildlife filmmaking and the making of National Geographic’s "Queens"; Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE, founder of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, reveals the power of humour in conservation, and Digital Camera World’s Mike Harris joins David to discuss the latest in camera and lens gear for aspiring motorsports photographers, including the Sigma 300-600mm F4 Sports lens and Canon EOS R6 Mark III.

Links:

• Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports review: Sigma's supersize "dream lens" is now a reality: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/sigma-300-600mm-f-4-dg-os-sports-review-sigmas-supersize-dream-lens-is-now-a-reality
• Hands-on Canon EOS R6 Mark III review: On paper, this hybrid camera has no weaknesses: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/canon-eos-r6-mark-iii-review
• Mike Harris, How To Editor at Digital Camera World: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/author/mike-harris
• Mike Harris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeharris_snaps/ 
• Sophie Darlington ASC: https://sophiedarlington.com/
• Sophie Darlington ASC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiedarlingtondop/ 
• Queens: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/topic/queens
• Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards: https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/
• Paul ‘PJ’ Joynson-Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/pj_hicks/

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