About this episode

The episode discusses keeping cameras cool during heat waves, Apple's new raw processing technology, and features the HoverAir Aqua drone.

The recent heat waves in the US and UK have us thinking about ways to keep our cameras and phones cool. We also look at a report on Apple’s new raw processing technology coming in iOS 27, and Jeff talks about the HoverAir Aqua, a camera drone designed to be used on the water. 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! Don’t Let Your Phone Overheat This Summer Batsday (Goth Day) at Disneyland Apple overhauls RAW photo processing with iOS 27, showcases impressive results HoverAir Aqua Hands-On With HoverAir Aqua, a Drone That Isn't Afraid of the Water Take Control of AirPods 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Carlson, Kirk McElhearn

Topics covered

• camera care
• drone technology
• Apple raw processing
• heat waves
• photography tips

Keywords

• heat waves
• camera care
• Apple
• HoverAir Aqua
• drone
• photography
• iOS 27

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple

Products: HoverAir Aqua

Places: US, UK

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