The Talk Show With John Gruber 411: ‘An Acoustic Nightmare’, With Tyler Stalman
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Oct 8, 2024 
Tyler Stalman, a talented photographer and videographer known for his iPhone camera reviews, joins the conversation to dissect the latest iPhone 16 lineup’s camera capabilities. He discusses the challenges of merging smartphone functions with professional photography, especially with the new action button. The duo also dives into how younger generations are redefining photography's purpose through technology and the significance of AI in camera design. Additionally, they explore image processing techniques and the evolving landscape of smartphone videography.
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From Stock Photos To iPhone Camera Reviews
- Tyler Stalman started in stock photography and now runs a photo/video production company with his wife while building a YouTube/podcast audience.
- He built his channel around deep, camera-focused iPhone reviews used professionally and for social content.
Disable Finicky Camera Control Features
- Try the iPhone 16 camera control but disable the extra half-press features if they change settings accidentally.
- Keep the shutter-only function active and turn off finicky soft-touch controls to avoid ruining live client shoots.
Button Driven By Visual Intelligence
- The camera control button exists largely to enable visual intelligence features in Apple Intelligence, not just photography shortcuts.
- Its placement prioritizes vertical, held-up interactions for visual queries over a corner shutter for horizontal shooting.