PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Dpreview”

Episode 138: DPReview and AI Photography

Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700

We had an entirely different topic planned for this episode and then learned just before recording that the website DPReview is being shut down after 25 years of covering digital photography and being the best resource for camera reviews. At about the same time, Adobe announced Firefly, its generative AI tool for making photos and artwork by typing text prompts. What does it all mean for photographers?

Hosts:

Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass
Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: Adobe Firefly
Kirk: To Photograph Is to Learn How to Die, Tim Carpenter

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Episode 92: Sensors and Megapixels with Richard Butler

Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn — Fri, 14 May 2021 01:15:00 -0700

Camera marketing often leans heavily on sensor size and numbers of megapixels, because those are numbers that are easy to sell. But are they easy to understand? When does an APS-C sensor outperform a medium format one? Are larger pixels better? Should Jeff take the plunge and buy the 100 megapixel Fujifilm GFX 100S? Our guest Richard Butler, technical editor at DPReview, helps clarify how sensor sizes and megapixels affect the way you shoot photos.

Guest:

Richard Butler: Instagram, website

Hosts:

Show Notes:

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Our Snapshots:

Jeff: Exposure, Netflix
Kirk: Videos about photographers curated by Masters of Photography

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Episode 86: Jordan Drake on Shooting Video

Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Your camera likely records video, but if you've never used it, you may be in for a surprise. DPReview TV co-host Jordan Drake joins us to talk about how shooting video on a DSLR or mirrorless camera differs from shooting stills.

Guest:

Jordan Drake: Instagram
DPReview Page

Hosts:

Show Notes:

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Our Snapshots:

Jeff: FEELWORLD F5 Pro 5.5 Inch Touch Screen DSLR Camera Field Monitor Kirk: Alec Soth Photographic Storytelling: Use code START-LEARNING at checkout for 20% off.

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Episode 67: Chris Niccolls on Making Videos about Photography

Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn — Fri, 08 May 2020 00:30:00 -0700

This week we’re joined by Chris Niccolls, co-host (with Jordan Drake) of DPReview TV, one of our favorite video resources about photography. Yes, there are hundreds of photographers on YouTube, but we’ve long enjoyed Chris’s and Jordan’s friendly and knowledgable approach to reviewing photo gear and educating viewers about all aspects of photography and videography.

Guest:

Chris Niccolls, Instagram

Hosts:

Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram
Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram
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Show Notes:

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DPReview TV, hosted by Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake
The Camera Store TV
Canon EOS R5: Go big, or go home, DPReview
Fujifilm Acros II Film Review (vs. Acros film simulation)
Leica M10 Monochrom Hands-on Review
FujiFilm X RAW Studio
DPReview TV: The gear that changed my life
The Art of Photography

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: Annie Leibovitz at Work
Kirk: USB-C Cable

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Episode 54: Product Photography with Dan Bracaglia

Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700

How do you make product photos look fresh and interesting? Do you need a well-equipped studio? Dan Bracaglia shoots thousands of images of cameras and other accessories in his job as photo editor at DPReview. Dan joins Kirk and Jeff to answer those questions and more.

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Guest:

Dan Bracaglia: Instagram, website
DPReview Page

Hosts:

Show Notes:

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DPReview
Westcott Ice Light 2
Canon 80D, the camera DPReview uses for product photography
Canon 90D Review by Dan Bracaglia and Jeff Keller
2019 Guide: Apple iPad Pro for Photographers
Making of Domino’s Commercials: Pulling the Cheese, YouTube video
Fuji X-T3 Review, DPRreview TV episode
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 for Video: Quick Look, DPReview TV episode

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Kirk: Michael Kenna, Beyond Architecture

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Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal

Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700

You rely on your camera’s autofocus feature, but how does it work? Phase-detection, contrast-detection, machine-learning algorithms, AF-C, AF-S… autofocus quickly becomes a complicated subject for any photographer to keep straight while shooting. Rishi Sanyal, Science Editor at DPReview.com, joins us for this breakdown of autofocus works and how you can use it more effectively.

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Guest:

Rishi Sanyal, Science Editor at DPReview.com
Rishi’s Instagram

Hosts:

Show Notes:

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Episode note: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch.

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Fuji AF Modes
Konica C35 AF, the first mass-produced autofocus camera
Video: How phase detection autofocus works, DPReview
Phase Detection vs Contrast Detection Autofocus, The Creative Photographer
Sony's 'Real-time tracking' is a big leap forward for autofocus, DPReview

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: The Texture Slider in Lightroom Classic
Kirk: Camera bag insert