app03 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:14:43 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Sony” https://photoactive.fireside.fm/tags/sony Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -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 213: Jeff Goes to the Dark Side (Sony) https://photoactive.fireside.fm/213 425de56d-21fa-48fe-9650-e9e4f90787a6 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 213 Jeff Goes to the Dark Side (Sony) full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn We’ve mocked YouTubers who make a fuss about selling all their camera gear to switch brands and systems, only to do it all again later for clicks. Well, the universe has a sense of humor, because that’s just what Jeff has done—the first part, anyway. He sold his Fuji X-T3 and lenses in became a Sony photographer. And it was the last thing he expected. We also talk about Apple raising the prices of most of its products. 34:01 no <p>We’ve mocked YouTubers who make a fuss about selling all their camera gear to switch brands and systems, only to do it all again later for clicks. Well, the universe has a sense of humor, because that’s just what Jeff has done—the first part, anyway. He sold his Fuji X-T3 and lenses in became a Sony photographer. And it was the last thing he expected. We also talk about Apple raising the prices of most of its products.</p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Jeff Carlson:</strong> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Glass</a>, <a href="https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Bluesky</a></li> <li><strong>Kirk McElhearn:</strong> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Glass</a>, <a href="https://journa.host/@mcelhearn" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Bluesky</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-213-jeff-sony" rel="nofollow noopener">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 noopener">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/GTA6/comments/1ugnrc3/gta_6_is_the_cheapest_3d_universe_gta_game_at/" rel="nofollow noopener">GTA 6 is the cheapest 3D universe GTA game at launch (when adjusted for inflation) - Reddit</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/25/apple-just-increased-prices/" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Just Increased Prices on MacBooks, iPads, and More - MacRumors</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-204-storage-prices" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode 204: Storage Prices — PhotoActive Podcast</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-mac-ipad-price-hikes-refurbished/" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple's Price Increases Extend to Refurbished Macs and iPads - CNET</a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow noopener">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 noopener">subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow noopener">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> photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, Sony, mirrorless, a7r5, a7rV We’ve mocked YouTubers who make a fuss about selling all their camera gear to switch brands and systems, only to do it all again later for clicks. Well, the universe has a sense of humor, because that’s just what Jeff has done—the first part, anyway. He sold his Fuji X-T3 and lenses in became a Sony photographer. And it was the last thing he expected. We also talk about Apple raising the prices of most of its products.

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]]> Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal https://photoactive.fireside.fm/43 3944ac0d-bd59-4270-a4cc-478bdf5a5a81 Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 43 Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 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. 38:08 no <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p> <p><strong>Masters of Photography</strong>, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. <a href="https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive" rel="nofollow noopener">https://mastersof.photography</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/rishisanyal" rel="nofollow noopener">Rishi Sanyal</a>, Science Editor at DPReview.com</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rishisanyal/" rel="nofollow noopener">Rishi’s Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-43-autofocus" rel="nofollow noopener">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p> <p><strong>Episode note</strong>: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch.</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/af_mode/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Fuji AF Modes</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Konica_C35_AF" rel="nofollow noopener">Konica C35 AF</a>, the first mass-produced autofocus camera</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/5151243144/video-how-phase-detection-autofocus-works" rel="nofollow noopener">Video: How phase detection autofocus works</a>, DPReview</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.creative-photographer.com/phase-detection-contrast-detection-autofocus/" rel="nofollow noopener">Phase Detection vs Contrast Detection Autofocus</a>, The Creative Photographer</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0650136683/sony-s-real-time-tracking-is-a-big-leap-forward-for-autofocus" rel="nofollow noopener">Sony's 'Real-time tracking' is a big leap forward for autofocus</a>, DPReview</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Jeff: <a href="http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/2019/05/the-texture-slider-in-lightroom-classic.html" rel="nofollow noopener">The Texture Slider in Lightroom Classic</a></p></li> <li><p>Kirk: <a href="https://amzn.to/2YJmOac" rel="nofollow noopener">Camera bag insert</a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://photoactive.co" rel="nofollow noopener">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 noopener">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow noopener">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. </p> photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, autofocus, focus, af-c, af-s, sony, fuji, canon, dpreview 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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Episode note: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch.

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Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography

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

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