web02.fireside.fm Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:21:53 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Knobs” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/knobs Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700 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. en-us episodic A podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 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. no photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn kirk@mcelhearn.com Episode 89: Buttons and Knobs https://photoactive.fireside.fm/89 c8466f9a-d6b8-47a5-a5f9-9228917bbec8 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 89 Buttons and Knobs full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn The experience of using a camera is just as important as what you put in front of the lens. If the controls are complicated — or too minimal — you wind up focusing on the camera, not the images. In this episode, we count buttons and deliberate whether today's cameras are helping or hindering photographers. 37:47 no The experience of using a camera is just as important as what you put in front of the lens. If the controls are complicated — or too minimal — you wind up focusing on the camera, not the images. In this episode, we count buttons and deliberate whether today's cameras are helping or hindering photographers. Hosts: Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson) Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn) Subscribe to the PhotoActive Instagram account (http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-89-buttons)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) DPReview X-E4 Review (https://youtu.be/rrdvhuIuoiI) Episode 71: The Exposure Square (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-71-exposure-square) Episode 47: Jeff Becomes an Event Photographer (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-47-jeff-event) Fujifilm X-E 4: The Camera Designed for Prime Lenses (https://kirkville.com/fujifilm-x-e-4-the-camera-designed-for-prime-lenses/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Elgato Cam Link 4K (https://amzn.to/3sJm7wF) Kirk: Fujinon 27mm f/2.8 (https://amzn.to/3dvFKly) 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. photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, fujifilm, ergonomics, buttons, knobs The experience of using a camera is just as important as what you put in front of the lens. If the controls are complicated — or too minimal — you wind up focusing on the camera, not the images. In this episode, we count buttons and deliberate whether today's cameras are helping or hindering photographers.

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Hosts:

Show Notes:

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