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EPISODE · Sep 6, 2025 · 29 MIN

Episode 193: Photography Police and Google Pro Res Zoom

from PhotoActive · host Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn

Are you following the proper rules of photography, or are you at risk of being busted by the photography police? Maybe you’re shooting photos out of focus, or introducing light leaks, or using direct flash. All of these can be considered “bad” photography, but they’re also currently popular styles of shooting. Also in this episode, Jeff talks about his experience with the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and its Pro Res Zoom feature that uses generative AI to clean up images shot at up to 100x zoom. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Retro cameras are trending. But the blurry, grainy, and harsh flash look of retro photographs is coming back, too | Digital Camera World Episode 192: Process, Product, and Problem Solving Episode 190: Fuji X-Half, AI Scaling, and Lightroom Changes Hasselblad X2D II 100C Review: Hasselblad Finally Delivers on Its Medium Format Promise | PetaPixel Snapshots: Jeff: The Limey Kirk: Utterly Lazy and Inattentive: Martin Parr in Words and Pictures 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.

Are you following the proper rules of photography, or are you at risk of being busted by the photography police? Maybe you’re shooting photos out of focus, or introducing light leaks, or using direct flash. All of these can be considered “bad” photography, but they’re also currently popular styles of shooting. Also in this episode, Jeff talks about his experience with the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and its Pro Res Zoom feature that uses generative AI to clean up images shot at up to 100x zoom. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Retro cameras are trending. But the blurry, grainy, and harsh flash look of retro photographs is coming back, too | Digital Camera World Episode 192: Process, Product, and Problem Solving Episode 190: Fuji X-Half, AI Scaling, and Lightroom Changes Hasselblad X2D II 100C Review: Hasselblad Finally Delivers on Its Medium Format Promise | PetaPixel Snapshots: Jeff: The Limey Kirk: Utterly Lazy and Inattentive: Martin Parr in Words and Pictures 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.

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