Our conversation with Jeff Carlson about his new Take Control of iPhone Photography from Take Control Books continues with topics that range from digital zoom to Macro Mode to low light capabilities, and what else you will learn in his book. (Part 2)

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Show Notes:

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to iPhone Photography Tips02:17 Capturing Moments with Digital Zoom 06:39 Balancing Quality and Convenience in iPhone Photography 08:33 Exploring Camera Choices and Macro Mode 11:43 Pitfalls of Using External Lens Systems 13:58 Understanding Camera Behavior in Low Light 15:46 Enhancing iPhone Photography with External Lenses 22:37 Enhancing iPhone Photography with Accessories 23:49 Availability and Pricing of iPhone Photography Book 24:55 Continuous Learning in iPhone Photography 25:18 Keeping Up with Jeff Carlson's Projects

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Take Control of iPhone Photography by Jeff Carlson

Guests:

Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He's covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He's also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive and Photocombobulate, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is.

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00:00:00 Introduction to iPhone Photography Tips 00:02:17 Capturing Moments with Digital Zoom 00:06:39 Balancing Quality and Convenience in iPhone Photography 00:08:33 Exploring Camera Choices and Macro Mode 00:11:43 Pitfalls of Using External Lens Systems 00:13:58 Understanding Camera Behavior in Low Light 00:15:46 Enhancing iPhone Photography with External Lenses 00:22:37 Enhancing iPhone Photography with Accessories 00:23:49 Availability and Pricing of iPhone Photography Book 00:24:55 Continuous Learning in iPhone Photography 00:25:18 Keeping Up with Jeff Carlson's Projects