# Sony A7 V: Too pro for its own good? • Meta's smart camera glasses • Second-hand cameras: Bargain or beware?

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Podcast: [Bokeh Face – The Digital Camera World Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bokeh-face-the-digital-camera-world-podcast-7521849)
Published: 2026-03-20T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Bokeh Face! In this episode: We take an In Focus look at Meta's smart glasses from Ray-Ban and Oakley. Do these camera-powered AI specs deserve a place in your imaging arsenal? How good is the image quality? Do they look better than all those other, ugly smart glasses? Can anyone tell when they're filming, or are they set to be the latest gadget for pervs?  Then we Gear Up with the Sony A7 V, the long-awaited fifth generation of Sony's mid-range mirrorless cameras… but this one is about as far removed from a mid-range camera as you can imagine. With pro-level specs and features, and an increasingly pro-level price, this camera is fantastic – but does it spell doom for mid-range bodies? Finally, in Trouble Shooting , we discuss the pitfalls, pros and cons of buying second-hand camera gear. Is it as risky as people fear? What are the things to watch out for? Where is the best place to buy (or sell) used gear? We share some happy stories and horror stories of buying second-hand kit – is it buyer beware, or simply buyer be aware? Get in touch with us at: bokehface@futurenet.com Watch the show in full at: youtube.com/digitalcameraworld Get all your camera news, how-tos, reviews and buying advice at: digitalcameraworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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