app01 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:31:05 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Ultrawide Camera” https://www.photoactive.co/tags/ultrawide%20camera Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:30:00 -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 52: iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering https://www.photoactive.co/52 e50f735d-72b1-4066-bdcb-ba6ca6c89669 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:30:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 52 iPhones 11 and Semantic Rendering full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Kirk and Jeff both bought the latest models of Apple’s digital camera - sorry, we mean the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Does adding a third camera make a difference? Is the ultra-wide camera just a gimmick? And what is “semantic rendering” anyway? We explain why nothing is really real, and yet these might be the best-looking photos people create. 35:20 no <p>Kirk and Jeff both bought the latest models of Apple’s digital camera - sorry, we mean the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Does adding a third camera make a difference? Is the ultra-wide camera just a gimmick? And what is “semantic rendering” anyway? We explain why nothing is really real, and yet these might be the best-looking photos people create.</p> <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://photoactive.fireside.fm/52" 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.theverge.com/2019/9/17/20868727/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-review-camera-battery-life-screen-midnight-green-price" rel="nofollow noopener">Nilay Patel’s iPhone 11 review in The Verge</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://blog.halide.cam/iphone-11-pro-preview-the-camera-hardware-changes-16a543b77c24" rel="nofollow noopener">iPhone 11 Pro Preview: The Camera Hardware Changes</a>, Halide</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://photoactive.fireside.fm/21" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode #21 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://photoactive.fireside.fm/28" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode #28 - Low-Light Photography</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.dpreview.com/news/6137710561/the-ultra-wide-camera-in-the-iphone-11-models-is-fixed-focus-doesn-t-support-raw-capture" rel="nofollow noopener">The ultra-wide camera in the iPhone 11 models is fixed-focus, doesn't support Raw capture</a>, DPReview</p></li> <li><p><a href="http://www.toddhido.com/homes.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Todd Hido: Homes at Night</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.nazraeli.com/complete-catalogue/todd-hido-house-hunting-regular-edition" rel="nofollow noopener">Todd Hido: House Hunting</a>, Nazraeli site</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jeff: <a href="https://amzn.to/2lfdrRe" rel="nofollow noopener">Anker Wireless Charger, PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand</a></li> <li>Kirk: <a href="https://amzn.to/2lepRsV" rel="nofollow noopener">Todd Hido: House Hunting</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://www.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> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/paaf4fa55e5839482d.jpeg" alt="Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn"><figcaption>Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn</figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa8f00162b72144bb9.jpeg" alt="iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn"><figcaption>iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn</figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa5374845aab74fab3.jpeg" alt="iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn"><figcaption>iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn</figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa18ca0b0f008145ee.jpg" alt="Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld."><figcaption>Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld.</figcaption></figure> <figure><a href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa6b6a225acd8d993d.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa6b6a225acd8d993d.jpg" alt="Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson"></a><figcaption>Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson</figcaption></figure> <figure><a href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa3aced93c6a1e40b2.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa3aced93c6a1e40b2.jpg" alt="Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson"></a><figcaption>Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson</figcaption></figure> <figure><a href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa06bd44e441c84f39.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa06bd44e441c84f39.jpg" alt="Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson"></a><figcaption>Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson</figcaption></figure> <figure><a href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa25d86eb0a3778435.jpeg" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa25d86eb0a3778435.jpeg" alt="Detail of the Night mode photo above"></a><figcaption>Detail of the Night mode photo above</figcaption></figure> photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, book, instruction, guide, photo guide, iPhone11, iPhone11 Pro, ultrawide camera Kirk and Jeff both bought the latest models of Apple’s digital camera - sorry, we mean the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Does adding a third camera make a difference? Is the ultra-wide camera just a gimmick? And what is “semantic rendering” anyway? We explain why nothing is really real, and yet these might be the best-looking photos people create.

Hosts:

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

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Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld.
Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld.
Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Detail of the Night mode photo above
Detail of the Night mode photo above
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Hosts:

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

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.

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Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
Rosalyn Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 400 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
iPhone 11 Ultra-Wide camera Camera: iPhone 11 Shutter speed: 1/2695 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 32 Photo: Kirk McElhearn
Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld.
Night mode. The yellow badge at left indicates that Night mode is active and it will take a 3-second exposure. Note that the following photos were shot handheld.
Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode turned off Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 800 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode turned off, flash turned on. Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/32 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 40 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Night mode on. (Notice that the shutter speed is recorded as 1/4, the same as the shot with Night mode off.) Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Shutter speed: 1/4 sec Aperture: f/1.8 ISO: 640 Photo: Jeff Carlson
Detail of the Night mode photo above
Detail of the Night mode photo above
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