<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" encoding="UTF-8" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom/" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:fireside="http://fireside.fm/modules/rss/fireside">
  <channel>
    <fireside:hostname>web02.fireside.fm</fireside:hostname>
    <fireside:genDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:59:03 -0500</fireside:genDate>
    <generator>Fireside (https://fireside.fm)</generator>
    <title>PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Fuji X Half”</title>
    <link>https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/fuji%20x-half</link>
    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <description>Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work.
</description>
    <language>en-us</language>
    <itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
    <itunes:subtitle>A podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. </itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Jeff Carlson &amp; Kirk McElhearn</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work.
</itunes:summary>
    <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/cover.jpg?v=6"/>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <itunes:keywords>photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:owner>
      <itunes:name>Jeff Carlson &amp; Kirk McElhearn</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>kirk@mcelhearn.com</itunes:email>
    </itunes:owner>
<itunes:category text="Arts">
  <itunes:category text="Visual Arts"/>
</itunes:category>
<itunes:category text="Technology"/>
<item>
  <title>Episode 190: Fuji X-Half, AI Scaling, and Lightroom Changes</title>
  <link>https://photoactive.fireside.fm/190</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">e2e00a56-8929-4931-9d77-6fa6d1d4c157</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Jeff Carlson &amp; Kirk McElhearn</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/e2e00a56-8929-4931-9d77-6fa6d1d4c157.mp3" length="15697188" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Fuji X-Half, AI Scaling, and Lightroom Changes</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Jeff Carlson &amp; Kirk McElhearn</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Fujifilm’s new X-Half camera is a curious hybrid: a digital camera with analog feel but a modern price. We also discuss news of OM Systems possibly using AI upscaling in future cameras to boost resolution and look at a few changes in the latest versions of Lightroom.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:47</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/cover.jpg?v=6"/>
  <description>Fujifilm’s new X-Half camera is a curious hybrid: a digital camera with analog feel but a modern price. We also discuss news of OM Systems possibly using AI upscaling in future cameras to boost resolution and look at a few changes in the latest versions of Lightroom.
Hosts:
Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social)
Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-190-x-half))
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2)
How to keep your camera safe when using sunscreen and bug spray (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1160162529/how-to-keep-your-camera-safe-when-using-sunscreen-and-bug-spray)
Fujifilm X half Review: As Close to Film as Digital Can Get (https://petapixel.com/2025/05/21/fujifilm-x-half-review-as-close-to-film-as-digital-can-get/)
Digital Camera World: Fujifilm X Half sample gallery (https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-x-half-sample-gallery-real-world-samples-from-this-quirky-little-compact-camera)
Has the film photography resurgence finally run its course? (https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/film-cameras/has-the-film-photography-resurgence-finally-run-its-course)
Leica Monopan 50, black and white 35mm film stock announced (https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/leica-monopan-50-black-and-white-35mm-film-stock-announced/)
Leica D-Lux 8 (https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/d-lux/d-lux-8)
OM System Is Considering AI Upscaling as a Solution to Low Resolution Sensors (https://petapixel.com/2025/07/03/om-system-is-considering-ai-upscaling-as-a-solution-to-low-resolution-sensors/)
Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.
If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.
Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, fuji x-half, om systems</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Fujifilm’s new X-Half camera is a curious hybrid: a digital camera with analog feel but a modern price. We also discuss news of OM Systems possibly using AI upscaling in future cameras to boost resolution and look at a few changes in the latest versions of Lightroom.</p>

<p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Jeff Carlson:</strong> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Glass</a>, <a href="https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Bluesky</a></li>
<li><strong>Kirk McElhearn:</strong> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Glass</a>, <a href="https://journa.host/@mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Bluesky</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p>

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-190-x-half" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1160162529/how-to-keep-your-camera-safe-when-using-sunscreen-and-bug-spray" rel="nofollow">How to keep your camera safe when using sunscreen and bug spray</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/05/21/fujifilm-x-half-review-as-close-to-film-as-digital-can-get/" rel="nofollow">Fujifilm X half Review: As Close to Film as Digital Can Get</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-x-half-sample-gallery-real-world-samples-from-this-quirky-little-compact-camera" rel="nofollow">Digital Camera World: Fujifilm X Half sample gallery</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/film-cameras/has-the-film-photography-resurgence-finally-run-its-course" rel="nofollow">Has the film photography resurgence finally run its course?</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/leica-monopan-50-black-and-white-35mm-film-stock-announced/" rel="nofollow">Leica Monopan 50, black and white 35mm film stock announced</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/d-lux/d-lux-8" rel="nofollow">Leica D-Lux 8</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/07/03/om-system-is-considering-ai-upscaling-as-a-solution-to-low-resolution-sensors/" rel="nofollow">OM System Is Considering AI Upscaling as a Solution to Low Resolution Sensors</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.</p>

<p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don&#39;t forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>

<p><em>Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.</em></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Fujifilm’s new X-Half camera is a curious hybrid: a digital camera with analog feel but a modern price. We also discuss news of OM Systems possibly using AI upscaling in future cameras to boost resolution and look at a few changes in the latest versions of Lightroom.</p>

<p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Jeff Carlson:</strong> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Glass</a>, <a href="https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Bluesky</a></li>
<li><strong>Kirk McElhearn:</strong> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk&#39;s photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Glass</a>, <a href="https://journa.host/@mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Bluesky</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p>

<p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-190-x-half" rel="nofollow">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p>

<ul>
<li><p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1160162529/how-to-keep-your-camera-safe-when-using-sunscreen-and-bug-spray" rel="nofollow">How to keep your camera safe when using sunscreen and bug spray</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/05/21/fujifilm-x-half-review-as-close-to-film-as-digital-can-get/" rel="nofollow">Fujifilm X half Review: As Close to Film as Digital Can Get</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/fujifilm-x-half-sample-gallery-real-world-samples-from-this-quirky-little-compact-camera" rel="nofollow">Digital Camera World: Fujifilm X Half sample gallery</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/film-cameras/has-the-film-photography-resurgence-finally-run-its-course" rel="nofollow">Has the film photography resurgence finally run its course?</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/leica-monopan-50-black-and-white-35mm-film-stock-announced/" rel="nofollow">Leica Monopan 50, black and white 35mm film stock announced</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/d-lux/d-lux-8" rel="nofollow">Leica D-Lux 8</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/07/03/om-system-is-considering-ai-upscaling-as-a-solution-to-low-resolution-sensors/" rel="nofollow">OM System Is Considering AI Upscaling as a Solution to Low Resolution Sensors</a></p></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.</p>

<p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don&#39;t forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>

<p><em>Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.</em></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
  </channel>
</rss>
