Opinions on iPhone Camera (Page 4): The metering and color engine on the iPhone 13 leaves Nikon in the dust...

stan0301 Loc: Colorado

The metering and color engine on the iPhone 13 leaves Nikon in the dust

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

burkphoto wrote:

Video of action looks pretty good. Night time images have never been an issue for me. I’ve photographed by the light of the moon on the beach, and plenty of other scenes such as the one below! It’s not Z9 quality, for sure. But it’s an image! Best camera I had with me. Other camera was in the car.

Hail! Hail! The gang's all there

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Wingpilot wrote:

I shot this with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. At night. Not too bad.

Beautiful - and maybe the Hulk is nearby 🟢💚💚💚🟢

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Settlit wrote:

Last week, found myself looking at this fleeting sunset. The only camera with me was my iPhone 13 Pro.

A real dazzler 👑👑⭐👑👑

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Indi wrote:

A friend of mine just asked me a question about iPhone photography.
“Back to photography, I’m curious what your group is saying about the iPhone camera.”
She’s a very astute amateur photographer and I think she’s using an iPhone 13.
Personally, I have trouble using my iPhone XS Max, especially when there is insufficient light. Obviously, my first choice is my Nikon D5300.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

This image was taken using an iPhone 13 Pro Max May 2022. Minimal pp.

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JD750 Loc: SoCal

pego101 wrote:

https://www.businessinsider.com/nyu-professor-says-apple-is-a-cult-2015-9

In 2015 some nutty NYU Prof says something outrageous to get attention, and somehow you think it’s relevant to this discussion about phone cameras?

JD750 Loc: SoCal

rook2c4 wrote:

Using a phone camera effectively takes concentrated practice, an understanding of the camera's limitations, learning the controls and perhaps most importantly, having the right attitude. If your attitude is "this is going to be really bad" then that's likely what you will get.

Exactly!

JD750 Loc: SoCal

jack schade wrote:

I rarely use my phone for photos.

jack

Even when I’m carrying another camera I often use mine. It’s just a different camera. Better for some things and not others.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

stan0301 wrote:

The metering and color engine on the iPhone 13 leaves Nikon in the dust

Oh oh something is wrong with my iPhone13 because it doesn’t leave my Nikon in the dust. 🤔

However the Nikon requires proper exposure and if over/under exposed color will not be optimum. The iPhone is simpler to use and takes less work to get good results.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Sinewsworn wrote:

This image was taken using an iPhone 13 Pro Max May 2022. Minimal pp.

Nice composition.

This scene is a good example of where a phone camera excels! It looks 3d and everything is in good focus. But the camera didn’t compose the photo!

Nice work.

Vaun's photography Loc: Bonney Lake, WA

Sinewsworn wrote:

This image was taken using an iPhone 13 Pro Max May 2022. Minimal pp.

Thanks for sharing! That's a nice image.

Settlit Loc: Baton Rouge LA

Thanks for the kind words.

HRoss Loc: Longmont, CO

Indi wrote:

A friend of mine just asked me a question about iPhone photography.
“Back to photography, I’m curious what your group is saying about the iPhone camera.”
She’s a very astute amateur photographer and I think she’s using an iPhone 13.
Personally, I have trouble using my iPhone XS Max, especially when there is insufficient light. Obviously, my first choice is my Nikon D5300.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

I have a 13 Max (3 Lenses). I was surprised at the quality of the captures, particularly for showing on screen. I don't always have my DSLR with me and in a pinch I've found that the iPhone can do some wonderful work. I shot the attached shot last night as I was driving home.

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Indi wrote:

A friend of mine just asked me a question about iPhone photography.
“Back to photography, I’m curious what your group is saying about the iPhone camera.”
She’s a very astute amateur photographer and I think she’s using an iPhone 13.
Personally, I have trouble using my iPhone XS Max, especially when there is insufficient light. Obviously, my first choice is my Nikon D5300.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

The iPhone 13 is a spectacular camera. And a spectacular video camera. The cinematic feature on video is amazing. It is an excellent 2nd or 3rd camera. It has limits, as does everything. But the fact that it is nearly always at hand, has very good capabilities, makes it a go-to camera. I was recently on a fishing boat and had a small underwater camera. After catching a fish, I handed it to people to take shots. No one knew how to work the danged thing. So I switched to my Iphone 13. Excellent photos. And the camera is water resistant. The seamless way the thing uploads pics to the cloud is also outstanding. No more lost photos. My waterproof Fuji will be retired from fishing.

Add a cheap or free photo editing app to all of this and this system is great.

The iPhone is not good for action, moving shots, etc. There are some apps that allow for that but they are clunky. The vast majority of photos that mean anything are of family, friends, etc. The iPhone is good for capturing that.

As a vacation camera to capture memories of sites? It would be enough. I carry regular M43 gear with Pro lenses. But know that my iPhone is in my pocket as a great backup.

People can yammer about "real" cameras. They can also reminisce about horse collars, stick shift cars and when Bart Starr won the Super Bowl. But today, the system is excellent. And getting better all the time.

Technology moves on, regardless of what us geezers like. It is a good camera. See the excellent model in this photo. The moment would have passed by the time grandpa got a camera, set up the photo, blah blah. I was chasing a little crawling wiggle worm around and had no time for my mirror less wonder machine.

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Vaun's photography wrote:

Thanks for sharing! That's a nice image.

Thanx! Point-No-Point last May.