web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:53 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Leica” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/leica Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:45:00 -0800 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 203: Do You Have $10,000 to Spare? https://photoactive.fireside.fm/203 7b1540a4-42a0-4622-a936-a0d09a18d09a Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:45:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 203 Do You Have $10,000 to Spare? full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We’ve talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica’s Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions. 31:53 no 203-10k-to-spare https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/PR6VF47d.jpeg The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We’ve talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica’s Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions. (Photo: Leica) 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-203-10k-leica)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) I Asked AI to Predict the Weather. It's About as Reliable as a Groundhog - CNET (https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ai-groundhog-day-predictions-2026/) Compact Camera Sales More Than Doubled Last Year in Japan | PetaPixel (https://petapixel.com/2026/02/02/compact-camera-sales-more-than-doubled-last-year-in-japan/) Regarding the price of the Ricoh GR cameras, Kirk was thinking of the prices in the UK. In the US, the prices are $1,600 and and $2.200. 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Credit: PetaPixel) 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, photo organization, leica, lightroom 203-10k-to-spare
The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We’ve talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica’s Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions.

(Photo: Leica)

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The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We’ve talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica’s Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions.

(Photo: Leica)

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Jeff’s Snapshot

Kirk’s Snapshot

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]]> Episode 181: Leica Lux Grip and App for iPhone https://photoactive.fireside.fm/181 5001e02d-2123-439a-82c7-3bbeaff0c29f Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 181 Leica Lux Grip and App for iPhone full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Two episodes ago Jeff expressed cynicism about iPhone add-ons that try to make the phone more like a traditional camera. And yet here we are looking at Kirk’s new Leica LUX Grip accessory...and not hating it? Learn about why this could be the camera grip for the iPhone that succeeds where others falter, and how the Leica LUX app does some very smart things in the name of photography. 41:45 no Two episodes ago Jeff expressed cynicism about iPhone add-ons that try to make the phone more like a traditional camera. And yet here we are looking at Kirk’s new Leica LUX Grip accessory...and not hating it? Learn about why this could be the camera grip for the iPhone that succeeds where others falter, and how the Leica LUX app does some very smart things in the name of photography. 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-181-leica-lux)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Fjorden Grip (https://shop.fjorden.co/en-us) Leica LUX Grip (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/mobile/lux-grip) Leica LUX App (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/leica-apps/leica-lux) Episode 179: iPhone Camera Accessories (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-179-iphone-add-ons) 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, photo organization, leica, leica lux, add-on, accessory Two episodes ago Jeff expressed cynicism about iPhone add-ons that try to make the phone more like a traditional camera. And yet here we are looking at Kirk’s new Leica LUX Grip accessory...and not hating it? Learn about why this could be the camera grip for the iPhone that succeeds where others falter, and how the Leica LUX app does some very smart things in the name of photography.

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]]> Episode 145: Kirk Simplifies with One Camera https://photoactive.fireside.fm/145 2d83f34d-f448-4146-8899-8bf9a76340ac Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 145 Kirk Simplifies with One Camera full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn He really went and did it. When Kirk decided to simplify his photography setup, he sold all of his Fujifilm cameras and lenses, put the Leica Q2 Monochrom up for sale, and bought a brand new Leica Q3. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind such a drastic move and the advantages of simplifying your gear. 35:45 no He really went and did it. When Kirk decided to simplify his photography setup, he sold all of his Fujifilm cameras and lenses, put the Leica Q2 Monochrom up for sale, and bought a brand new Leica Q3. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind such a drastic move and the advantages of simplifying your gear. 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) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-145-leica-q3)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica Q3 (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/q/q3-black/details) Leica Q3 Initial Review, DPReview (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leica-q3-initial-review) Episode 137: Zoom Lenses with Chris Niccolls (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-137-niccolls) Episode 68: Revisiting Geotagging with HoudahGeo 6.0 (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-68-houdahgeo6) Our Snapshots: Jeff: ON1 Photo Keyword AI (https://www.on1.com/products/photo-keyword-ai/) Kirk: Dark Passage movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Passage_(film)) 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, photo organization, leica, q3, leica q3, simplify He really went and did it. When Kirk decided to simplify his photography setup, he sold all of his Fujifilm cameras and lenses, put the Leica Q2 Monochrom up for sale, and bought a brand new Leica Q3. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind such a drastic move and the advantages of simplifying your gear.

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]]> He really went and did it. When Kirk decided to simplify his photography setup, he sold all of his Fujifilm cameras and lenses, put the Leica Q2 Monochrom up for sale, and bought a brand new Leica Q3. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind such a drastic move and the advantages of simplifying your gear.

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]]> Episode 141: You Say You Want a Resolution https://photoactive.fireside.fm/141 0986c56d-2c90-435f-973e-5cde3572c921 Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 141 You Say You Want a Resolution full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Camera resolution is easy, right? More pixels, more quality, more options, more better! But as soon as you start digging into it, from the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48 megapixels to Sony sensors with 60 megapixels, all sorts of considerations make themselves known. Do you need that much resolution? How did we survive with less than 20 MP in the recent past? We pixel-peep and also look at the big picture. 31:00 no Camera resolution is easy, right? More pixels, more quality, more options, more better! But as soon as you start digging into it, from the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48 megapixels to Sony sensors with 60 megapixels, all sorts of considerations make themselves known. Do you need that much resolution? How did we survive with less than 20 MP in the recent past? We pixel-peep and also look at the big picture. 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) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-141-resolution)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica M11 Monochrom (https://amzn.to/3I3aFG2) Episode 140: Denoise and Healing (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-140-denoise-heal) List of Fujinon XF Lenses that Get Maximum Benefit from Fujifilm X-H2 (and X-T5) with 40 Megapixel Resolution (https://www.fujirumors.com/list-of-fujinon-xf-lenses-that-get-maximum-benefit-from-fujifilm-x-h2-and-x-t5-with-40-megapixel-resolution/), FujiRumors Episode 137: Zoom Lenses with Chris Niccolls (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-137-niccolls) How To Solve The 3x3 Rubik's Cube (https://jperm.net/3x3) The Speed Cubers - Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81092143) Our Snapshots: Jeff: UES APSC-16 DSLR and Mirrorless Digital Camera Sensor Cleaning Kits (https://amzn.to/44x2Vpu) Kirk: GAN 356 M, 3x3 Magnetic Speed Cube (https://amzn.to/3M9ttpr) 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, photo organization, resolution, sensor, megapixels, leica, fujifilm Camera resolution is easy, right? More pixels, more quality, more options, more better! But as soon as you start digging into it, from the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48 megapixels to Sony sensors with 60 megapixels, all sorts of considerations make themselves known. Do you need that much resolution? How did we survive with less than 20 MP in the recent past? We pixel-peep and also look at the big picture.

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]]> Camera resolution is easy, right? More pixels, more quality, more options, more better! But as soon as you start digging into it, from the iPhone 14 Pro’s 48 megapixels to Sony sensors with 60 megapixels, all sorts of considerations make themselves known. Do you need that much resolution? How did we survive with less than 20 MP in the recent past? We pixel-peep and also look at the big picture.

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]]> Episode 129: Visualizing the Edit https://photoactive.fireside.fm/129 39a05bb8-a6c6-456c-9bf8-88806bb954bf Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 129 Visualizing the Edit full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be. 31:39 no When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be. 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) 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) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-129-visualize-edit)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 123: Learn Your Camera (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-123-learn-camera) Theme Time Radio Hour (https://www.themetimeradio.com/), Bob Dylan Our Snapshots: Jeff: Wireless Flash Trigger 2.4 GHz with Transmitter and Receiver (https://amzn.to/3WlWdON) Kirk: The Philosophy of Modern Song (https://amzn.to/3EoONn6), by Bob Dylan 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, photo organization, raw, proraw, lightroom, capture one, photos app, leica, fujifilm When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be.

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]]> When you look through the viewfinder of your camera, what do you see? Just the scene in front of the lens, or the version you know is possible when you edit the shot later in software? This week Jeff and Kirk talk about visualizing the edit while you’re shooting to get photos that look the way you remember or how you’d prefer them to be.

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]]> Episode 114: Bryan Jones on Why Color Doesn't Exist https://photoactive.fireside.fm/114 e0b332d0-61fb-455f-8f6c-759a29f495b9 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 114 Bryan Jones on Why Color Doesn't Exist full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn An offhand remark from our guest Bryan Jones when he was a guest on a previous episode stuck with us: “You know color doesn’t actually exist, right?” We had to invite him back to explain! Jones, a retinal neuroscientist, explains that color is really a shared hallucination and talks about how photographers can take advantage of this knowledge. 40:13 no An offhand remark from our guest Bryan Jones when he was a guest on a previous episode stuck with us: “You know color doesn’t actually exist, right?” We had to invite him back to explain! Jones, a retinal neuroscientist, explains that color is really a shared hallucination and talks about how photographers can take advantage of this knowledge. Guest: Bryan William Jones: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bw_jones/), website (https://prometheus.med.utah.edu/~bwjones/), Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bwjones/with/50832021871/) 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) 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) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-114-jones-color)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 90: Bryan William Jones on How We See (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-90-jones) MacVoices #22054: Kirk McElhearn on Appreciating Black and White Photography (1) (http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-22054-kirk-mcelhearn-on-appreciating-black-and-white-photography-1/) The Camera, Ansel Adams (https://amzn.to/3LvptfN) The Negative, Ansel Adams (https://amzn.to/38iJeck) The Print, Ansel Adams (https://amzn.to/3DsQE8k) CORONA satellite (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CORONA_(satellite)) Leica M8 Review (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leicam8), DPReview Arts and Ideas podcast episode on color (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09yjmsw) Sanna Dullaway, artist who colorizes black and white photos (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SannaDullaway/) INCREDIBLE IMAGES: Artist adds color to famous black and white photos (https://abc7.com/art-photography-black-and-white-photos-colorized-images/312519/) Apple QuickTake Camera (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_QuickTake), Wikipedia Wings of Desire, Wim Wenders (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093191/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: UCOMX Nano 3 in 1 Wireless Charger, Magnetic Foldable Charging Station (https://amzn.to/3Db2kws) Kirk: Loupedeck Live (https://amzn.to/3IUhKGv) 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, photo organization, color theory, black and white, leica, bryan jones, retinal neuroscience An offhand remark from our guest Bryan Jones when he was a guest on a previous episode stuck with us: “You know color doesn’t actually exist, right?” We had to invite him back to explain! Jones, a retinal neuroscientist, explains that color is really a shared hallucination and talks about how photographers can take advantage of this knowledge.

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]]> Episode 104: The Leica Episode https://photoactive.fireside.fm/104 713e81f3-a216-4098-b133-7df08d7b8b61 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:30:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 104 The Leica Episode full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn The day has arrived: Kirk finally purchased his dream camera, the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Why would someone pay for a camera that shoots only in black and white? In this episode, we talk about the advantages of a sensor without RGB, how shooting with the Q2 Monochrom is changing the way Kirk shoots, and processing the images in Capture One. 39:51 no The day has arrived: Kirk finally purchased his dream camera, the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Why would someone pay for a camera that shoots only in black and white? In this episode, we talk about the advantages of a sensor without RGB, how shooting with the Q2 Monochrom is changing the way Kirk shoots, and processing the images in Capture One. 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) Follow 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-104-leica)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica Q2 Monochrom (https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-Q/Leica-Q2-Monochrom) Episode 92: Sensors and Megapixels with Richard Butler (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-92-butler) Cycling through the crop lines (https://leicarumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Leica-Q2-frame-lines.gif) Capture One (https://www.captureone.com/) Our Snapshots: Jeff: Shimoda Explore v2 (https://shimodadesigns.com/explore-v2-30-starter-kit/) Kirk: Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography (https://amzn.to/3GlTH36) 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, photo organization, leica, q2 monochrom, black and white, The day has arrived: Kirk finally purchased his dream camera, the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Why would someone pay for a camera that shoots only in black and white? In this episode, we talk about the advantages of a sensor without RGB, how shooting with the Q2 Monochrom is changing the way Kirk shoots, and processing the images in Capture One.

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]]> Episode 85: Film Camera Love with Dan Bracaglia https://photoactive.fireside.fm/85 d06e49d9-b61b-43d0-a295-3ca44f7e95c3 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 85 Film Camera Love with Dan Bracaglia full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Dan Bracaglia of DPReview joins us to talk about his love of film cameras, how to get started with film in this day and age, and the enduring appeal of analog photography. 36:30 no Dan Bracaglia of DPReview joins us to talk about his love of film cameras, how to get started with film in this day and age, and the enduring appeal of analog photography. Guest: Dan Bracaglia: Instagram (http://instagram.com/thelondonbroil/), website (https://www.thelondonbroil.com) DPReview Page (https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/dan.bracaglia) 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) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-85-film-bracaglia)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 54: Product Photography with Dan Bracaglia (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-54-bracaglia) Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Film Photography: Part 1 Getting Started (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1120365687/the-absolute-beginner-s-guide-to-film-photography-part-1-getting-started), DPReview Michael Kenna: Holga (https://amzn.to/3oQ92is) The Absolute beginner’s guide to film photography: What you need to know - B&W film (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/7549768401/the-absolute-beginner-s-guide-to-film-photography-what-you-need-to-know-b-w-film), DPReview Panda Labs (http://pandalab.com) Moon Photo Lab (https://www.moonphotolab.com/) Retro Cameras: The Collector's Guide to Vintage Film Photography (https://amzn.to/2MCi99l) Konica Big Mini: fun but fragile (https://mattlovescameras.com/konica-big-mini-fun-but-fragile/), Matt Loves Cameras Olympus XA (https://amzn.to/36Jvfsd) Throwback Thursday: The Olympus Stylus Epic and my love for sliding lens covers (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2114840597/throwback-thursday-the-olympus-stylus-epic-and-my-love-for-clamshell-cameras), DPReview Leica M6 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leica_M6), Wikipedia Nikon FM2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_FM2), Wikipedia Camera Manual Library (https://www.butkus.org/chinon/) No 2A Folding Pocket Brownie (http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Kodak_No._2A_Folding_Pocket_Brownie) We’ve come full rectangle: Polaroid is reborn out of The Impossible Project (https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/27/weve-come-full-rectangle-polaroid-is-reborn-out-of-the-impossible-project/), TechCrunch Polaroid (https://us.polaroid.com) FujiFilm Instax (https://instax.com) Best Instax Cameras in 2020 (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/buying-guide-best-instant-camera), DPReview Our Snapshots: Jeff: Why iPhone Is Today’s Kodak Brownie (https://om.co/2021/01/24/why-iphone-is-todays-kodak-brownie-camera/), Om Malik Kirk: 10 Steps to Improve Your Computer Ergonomics (https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/10-steps-to-improve-your-computer-ergonomics/) 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, film photography, dan bracaglia, film, leica, minolta, retro, kodak, instax, fujifilm, film camera, polaroid Dan Bracaglia of DPReview joins us to talk about his love of film cameras, how to get started with film in this day and age, and the enduring appeal of analog photography.

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