So after wringing the last little bit of life from my beloved old phone, the time arrived for me to replace it. I didn't go for the latest and greatest, (and most overpriced), but I wanted something decent. Sorry to all the apple owners out there, but I converted and became a Samsung fanboy years ago and have been very happy with them ever since. Anyway, I wasn't particularly interested in the photographic capabilities, I'm happy with my dslr already, but I wanted a "good phone", sleek, easy to use, reliable, good battery life, no problems with calls, fast enough for web surfing and texting.. You get the idea, just a nice phone. So I bit the bullet and got myself a new Samsung galaxy note 10 plus. Now I wouldn't say it was cheap, but it was less than the newest version. So after a few days using it and setting it up how I like it, I'm as happy as can be with it. Works better than I was hoping for and the big bright clear screen is a pleasure to look at. Here's the bit we're waiting for, I finally played with the camera, and wow, I'm blown away. Picture quality is awesome. It has wide, normal and zoom. Image stabilization. More filters than I'll ever use. Shoots in "night mode" with no need for a flash and sucks in enough light for great images. This particular phone has a stylus you can slide out for writing notes and also is really helpful In a lot of apps, but it also works as a remote for the camera, which works perfectly, especially when on a tripod. As you can see, I could go on and on about this and I've only scratched the surface, and I'm still learning how to use it to its full potential. So here's the real talking point. Do you think that these phone cameras will get to the point where a substantial percentage of people will stop buying "real" cameras? I realize that lens choice can't be replicated on a phone, and personally I like the feel of a real camera in my hands. But for non-enthusiasts these are not really issues, and in a lot of ways the capabilities offered by these phones can exceed those found in cameras. A lot of camera companies are struggling right now, and some have already quit. Do you think owning and using a real camera will become a niche hobby, or the realm of professional photographers? Honestly, my new phone camera will never replace my regular camera, but it's light, slips into my pocket, and takes awesome shots, and I know that there's gonna be times when I'm choosing not to bring my camera, because I already have the phone with me, and I concider myself an enthusiast, so imagine how many young people will never have that urge to go out and buy their first camera. Anyway, I think I've said enough, I just hope the camera industry can survive, and that camera prices don't go through the roof!

Cell phone cameras have uses that cameras don’t have. As a physician, my Nurse Practitioner takes pictures of X-rays on her IPhone and sends them to me to view on my iPad Pro. This nay takes a matter of minutes. She also takes pictures of all kinds of shin lesions, swellings, red eyes, etc.for my opinion. On the ranch, my nonEnglish speaking Cowboy, sends pictures of cow/calf issues, newborns, broken fences, etc. to communicate happenings to me in real time. Would I give up my DSLR’s and my R6, my RX 10 mk4. No!! Each has its place

If you are blown away with the Note 10+, imagine your opinion of S21 Ultra 5G
The specs:
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

It is amazing. I sometimes question why people who do not shoot for pay, even bother with DSLRs or mirrorless. Super quality and it produces RAW images.