a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

..the one you have with you. Since I always have my iPhone 6s and most of the world has something comparable or even a little better, I offer this tip.

There are apps that can make that camera perform like a "real" camera. Up to a point, anyhow.

My newest favorite is ProCamera which is available on the iTunes App Store. I briefly looked at the stuff available for Android and there are lots of them as well.

My app allows me to save as raw, raw+jpg, tiff or jpg. It allows moving the exposure point and the focus point independently. It allows PASM and intuitively easy exposure compensation. It even zooms a bit. Notice the histogram with the red warnings at either end. How cool is that?! I chose a shot that reveals that, purposely. The attached phone screen shot shows the settings display on the bottom half but that is only showing when you want it to. If you press the "settings" icon on that display you get a whole additional page of choices.

It won't replace my real cameras but see above. I take many more photos with my phone than any other camera just because it's easy and the opportunities are there. Best $5 I've spent in quite a while.

There is a lot more that I have not even mentioned including a very good manual, format choices, editing tools and so on.

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I also use 645 Pro and find it to be excellent. I just find this newer (for me) one a little friendlier. The 645 has some special features such as emulating different formats and films. It also has an extensive manual built in. I am happy to have both on my phone.

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3dees

hope you enjoy it, but I'll stick with my DSLR until someone proves that a phone is a better option.

anotherview Loc: California

Ditto:

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

It saddens me when I see people commenting on something the OP did not say.

Which part of
"It won't replace my real cameras but see above"
was unclear?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

As you stated, "the one you have with you". 98% of the time I leave to go anywhere, I have a camera with me. That can vary among a number of them ranging from SLRs to DSLRs, medium format to 4x5. So, as 3dees mentioned, I hope you enjoy your phone. I'll stick with something more substantial. Likewise, when I need to make a call, I don't reach for my camera.
--Bob

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Ah so you expect people to both READ and COMPREHEND.

Good luck with that.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

I vote for the OP. Good photographers should be able to use good smartphones to add to the experience.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

We need a "tangent" icon.

radiojohn

As I've said elsewhere, sometimes you feel like Ansel Adams, other times like Andy Warhol. Hopefully you have the best camera with you to match your mood!
I've had wonderful experiences with much lesser cameras and a few terrible times with (at that moment) the "brand-new latest." Or just the opposite at times in both cases.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I've been know to use [ot][/ot] pair to denote stuff I know is off topic.

a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

Admin, please kill this thread.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Admin does not like to reduce number of postings. You'll have to live with this in your history F_O_R_E_V_E_R.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Yes I carry my phone always, but it's rare I use it for a photo! I wouldn't waste my time. I really don't understand those that carry a real camera around all the time anyway. I'm either doing photography or I'm not!!!
But I do talk on my phone and sent texts!!! LoL
SS

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Thanks for that.