This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,078, Nov. 10, 2026. Today's theme is, "If You Want to Use a Tablet Instead, You Should!." I'm Derrick Story.
The latest crop of tablets from Microsoft, Samsung, and Apple are powerful, portable, and productive. And for photographers on the go, whether it be vacation or business travel, a tablet can get the job done both for work and play. Today we'll look at the top choices from Windows, Android, and Apple. All of that and more on this episode of the TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.
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If You Want to Use a Tablet Instead, You Should!
Last week I went over to a friend's house to help him with his photography. He is a terrific shooter, with impressive images of landscape and wildlife. But he's never been comfortable with post-production.
I told him how easy the Photos app is to use, and that I'd be happy to share with him my workflow and favorite tips. He loved the idea, and we set up a time to meet at his house.
When I arrived, I was expecting to see a large desktop monitor or a late-model laptop. But instead, he had his iPad on the dining room table. And that's what he used for his work.
As I was walking him through all the workflow steps, it was clear to me that this was a totally workable approach. I use my iPad all of the time for photography, but that's usually in coffee shops or hotel lobby. Not on my dining room table.
In Photos, we organized his images, added star ratings, adjusted color and tone, and applied AI-powered tools. All operations were just as smooth as on my laptop. I thought to myself, "We've finally reached the point that if someone wants to use a tablet for serious work, they can."
In the article titled, The best tablets for photo editing in 2026 on DigitalCameraWorld.com, authors Mike Harris and Gareth Bevan list their favorite tablets for photographers. I think that's a great place for us to start.
(Derrick reviews the list of tablets in the article)
Interestingly enough, my favorite tablet wasn't on the list: the 2026 iPad mini with A20 Pro Processor. I've been using the 2024 iPad mini for a couple years now, and to tell the truth, I'm perfectly comfortable working with my images on it.
(Derrick covers some of the basic specs for the 2026 iPad mini.)
Upcoming 2027 TDS Workshop Season Announcement
It's that time of year when I announce our 2027 TDS Workshop Season. Rob and I have a terrific slate of Online Classes, Webinars, and In-Person events. And I can't wait to share them with you.
Inner Circle Members will receive a notification on both our Patreon site and our Inner Circle space on DerrickStoryOnline for their sneak peek of the workshop season. They will be able to pre-register at that time for their chosen events.
The general public announcement will be on Tuesday, Nov. 17, during our regularly-scheduled podcast. I will go over all of the highlights then, and Rob will join me for part of the show as well.
If you're not an Inner Circle Member, and want to be part of the Sneak Peek, I would sign up right away by clicking on the Patreon tile that's on all the pages of TheDigitalStory.
This Week in the News
PixelMeter Now Lets You Compare Specs and Scores on Cameras and Lenses as featured on PetaPixel.com
Peakto Launches Version 3.0: A Media Manager That Can Handle Millions of Assets as featured on FStoppers.com
TA deep dive into the Sigma FP2's image quality finds a camera that's unconventional to its core as featured on DPReview.com
Virtual Camera Club News
Listener Reviews - I noticed that we haven't had a new review for a while on the Apple Podcasts app. If you listen to our show there, I would very much appreciate you posting a brief review. It helps potential listeners know that our show is alive and well
Ready to Buy New Gear? - I have affiliate tiles for B&H Photo and Amazon on every page of The Digital Story. If you're ready to pull the trigger on some new gear, would you be so kind to stop by TheDigitalStory.com first, click on the appropriate tile, then navigate to your desired camera, lens, or accessory? Remember, they also carry all brands or computers, hard drives, memory cards, and more. Thank you so much!
Workshops!
The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques.
Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.
Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me.
Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.
If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.
The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.
Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.
The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.
Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.
Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.
See you next week!
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