27: Bill Ward on Immersive, ICM seascapes, Fujifilm dials in the X-T30 III, Leica M EV1 controversy and first speakers announced for Birmingham 2026 show

The Photography & Video Show Podcast, Season 3 Episode 4

Published on Thursday, 6th November 2025

In this episode: Award-winning photographer and actor Bill Ward discusses his experimental approach to photography, the synergies with his work as an actor, and his new book, “Immersive”; Angela Nicholson and David share why the Fujifilm X-T30 III could be an idea travel companion, and why the launch of the Leica M EV1 hasn’t been without controversy; and the first burst of speakers is announced for the in-person Birmingham show in March 2026.

Links:

• SheClicks: www.sheclicks.net
• Fujifilm X-T30 III Review - Digital Camera World: www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/fujifilm-x-t30-iii-review 
• Leica M EV1 Review - Digital Camera World: www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/leica-m-ev1-review
• 3 Legged Thing: Axis Sling review: www.sheclicks.net/reviews/3-legged-thing-axis-sling
• Bill Ward Photography: billwardphotography.co.uk
• Order Immersive by Bill Ward at: www.kozubooks.com/books-new/immersive-by-bill-ward
• Shawshank Redemption 2025-2026 tour: www.kenwright.com/productions/shawshank-redemption-2025-2026-tour/

The Photography & Video Show Podcast:

• Find out more online: www.photographyshow.com/podcast
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• Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@ukphotoshow
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The Photography & Video Show returns to the NEC Birmingham from 14-17 March 2026.

Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome, show preview
• 1:51 Ange's stormy workshops
• 3:53 Fujifilm X-T30 III
• 13:34 Leica M EV1 controversy
• 19:42 3 Legged Thing Axis Sling
• 25:09 Bill Ward Immersive ICM Seascapes
• 1:13:57 First speakers announced for in-person Birmingham show