Episode 123: Learn Your Camera

It’s easy to forget that your camera is more than just a box that records light. It’s a sophisticated computer with a huge amount of control over the light that hits the sensor. In this episode we talk about why it’s important to (gasp) read the manual, experiment with features, and gain a better understanding of the camera’s capabilities. This isn’t just an exhortation to RTFM, but a practical look at what you can get out of it.
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-122-photo-radar))
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2)
Take Control of Audio Hijack (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/audio-hijack/)
Episode 115: iPhone Camera Tips & Tricks (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-115-iphone-camera)
Do We Have Too Many Buttons? (https://www.dpreview.com/opinion/7523560589/opinion-do-we-really-need-all-those-buttons-and-dials), DPReview
Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-43-autofocus)
Rocky Nook (https://rockynook.com/ref/251/)
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: OneWorld 65 - International Adapter with 65W PD Charger (https://oneadaptr.com/products/oneworld-65-international-adapter-with-65w-pd-charger)
Kirk: Magnum Editions Poster: Miles Davis, 1958 - Dennis Stock (https://www.magnumphotos.com/shop/collections/all-posters/magnum-editions-poster-miles-davis-1958/)
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It’s easy to forget that your camera is more than just a box that records light. It’s a sophisticated computer with a huge amount of control over the light that hits the sensor. In this episode we talk about why it’s important to (gasp) read the manual, experiment with features, and gain a better understanding of the camera’s capabilities. This isn’t just an exhortation to RTFM, but a practical look at what you can get out of it.

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)

Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!

Take Control of Audio Hijack

Episode 115: iPhone Camera Tips & Tricks

Do We Have Too Many Buttons?, DPReview

Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal

Rocky Nook

Our Snapshots:

Jeff: OneWorld 65 - International Adapter with 65W PD Charger
Kirk: Magnum Editions Poster: Miles Davis, 1958 - Dennis Stock

Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site 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 or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group 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.