Camera phones.
Dec 20, 2018 10:46:28 #
BlueMorel wrote:
When I go out to do photography, I take my camera.... (show quote)
Haha - I'm still using a Galaxy S-III!
Yes, until it breaks.
Dec 20, 2018 11:46:20 #
Anhanga Brasil
Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
braindamage wrote:
There has been a massive development in mobile phone cameras, the latest boasting 3 or even 4 cameras with mega pixel outputs. My question is has it contributed to a significant improvement in photographic output? Is there any evidence that it has or is it just the latest marketing gimmick? Another issue that I find irritating is the vertical letterbox video output when everything else we view is widescreen?
Whenever I see folks I know shooting pillarbox, I ask them: In what position is your TV hanged ?
That is one thing that really pi**es me off.
But, then, I was part of a frivolous lawsuit and it happens that the monitor which
displays THE PAGES (
) of the case was vertically oriented. So, an exception formy "pi** me off" rule.
Dec 20, 2018 12:02:34 #
braindamage wrote:
There has been a massive development in mobile phone cameras, the latest boasting 3 or even 4 cameras with mega pixel outputs. My question is has it contributed to a significant improvement in photographic output? Is there any evidence that it has or is it just the latest marketing gimmick? Another issue that I find irritating is the vertical letterbox video output when everything else we view is widescreen?
Yes it has contributed to an enormous amount of photos taken.
Dec 20, 2018 12:05:43 #
Two things...
Millennials and their younger siblings are more photographically inclined than our baby boomer generation ever was. While a few of us became inspired leafing through Life and NatGeo, most of the visual record of our generation consists of poorly exposed, out of focus snapshots taken with some kind of accidental Dutch angle. The number of us who became decent photographers was infinitesmal in proportion to our numbers. Today's "Kids" take some damn good photographs, can do some post processing, and generally have a better eye for composition and subject than we ever did. Just take a look at the photos from your younger friends and relatives on your Twitterfeed, FB Newsfeed, Instagram, or any other social media outlet. The kids are 'aright, and I think a larger proportion will move on to more serious cameras. That has been true in our family, at least.
Second, "The best camera is the one you have in your hand when you see something worth photographing." While I carry my DX DSLR gear around much more than the average bear, I have my iPhone in my pocket virtually all the time except when I'm sleeping. I use it all the time and I've even taken some reasonably good photos just because I had it with me.
Andy
Millennials and their younger siblings are more photographically inclined than our baby boomer generation ever was. While a few of us became inspired leafing through Life and NatGeo, most of the visual record of our generation consists of poorly exposed, out of focus snapshots taken with some kind of accidental Dutch angle. The number of us who became decent photographers was infinitesmal in proportion to our numbers. Today's "Kids" take some damn good photographs, can do some post processing, and generally have a better eye for composition and subject than we ever did. Just take a look at the photos from your younger friends and relatives on your Twitterfeed, FB Newsfeed, Instagram, or any other social media outlet. The kids are 'aright, and I think a larger proportion will move on to more serious cameras. That has been true in our family, at least.
Second, "The best camera is the one you have in your hand when you see something worth photographing." While I carry my DX DSLR gear around much more than the average bear, I have my iPhone in my pocket virtually all the time except when I'm sleeping. I use it all the time and I've even taken some reasonably good photos just because I had it with me.
Andy
Dec 20, 2018 12:41:07 #
AndyH wrote:
rotfl... most of the visual record of our generation consists of poorly exposed, out of focus snapshots taken with some kind of accidental Dutch angle...
Dec 20, 2018 14:06:49 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
.... On and on it goes on grumpyoldmen.com......
We deserve that !!!
Dec 20, 2018 19:47:03 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
rotfl
Maybe that's why we're (in general) so grumpy? No good pictures of us?
Andy
Dec 20, 2018 20:19:58 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
It is by no means a marketing gimmick. Cameras on I-phones are real, quality devices cabable of great, professional images.
I will keep my DSLRs, but I am not in denial about the effectiveness and use for camera phones.
I will keep my DSLRs, but I am not in denial about the effectiveness and use for camera phones.
When I'm out at a grocery store buying food for the week, chances are I'm not carrying a bulky DSLR around my neck. (Some photographers claim they have their DSLR on them at all times, wherever they go, but I doubt this is actually true.) That's when a smart phone camera can be really useful to capture images.
Dec 21, 2018 05:48:53 #
ed2056
Loc: Warwick, RI
rmalarz wrote:
I could care less what they do with cell phone cameras. They have their place. I'd prefer to carry a camera with me and use it for photography.
--Bob
--Bob
Amen brother!
Dec 21, 2018 05:58:55 #
steve49
Loc: massachusetts
It is unimaginable how many cel phone photos are taken every minute.
On a recent trip to Italy in Florence there must be a million photos taken every minute...
I can't imagine who ever looks at the photos again.
Amazing device the cel phone. like it or hate it.
On a recent trip to Italy in Florence there must be a million photos taken every minute...
I can't imagine who ever looks at the photos again.
Amazing device the cel phone. like it or hate it.
Dec 21, 2018 06:03:47 #
Has it contributed to photographic output? Certainly. Photographic quality? That's subjective but I think not. I'm on quite a few sunrise/sunset groups and lens flare and crocked horizons are rampant. Gimmick? I don't think so.
Dec 21, 2018 06:35:43 #
Scene: Holiday dinner with friends.
Action: Young woman taking photo of ten guests gathered around table.
Young woman: "Move in closer, I can't get everyone in the photo."
UHH member: "Turn the cell phone horizontally."
Young woman: "Wow!"
Action: Young woman taking photo of ten guests gathered around table.
Young woman: "Move in closer, I can't get everyone in the photo."
UHH member: "Turn the cell phone horizontally."
Young woman: "Wow!"
Dec 21, 2018 06:37:34 #
Most cell phone cameras have a 12 mpixel count. I went to New York City last week and it surprised me that very few people were carrying cameras, almost everyone had a cell phone taking photos. Very different from a few years ago. I had my camera but some of my cell phone pics were just as good. I was surprised.
Dec 21, 2018 06:51:18 #
braindamage wrote:
There has been a massive development in mobile phone cameras, the latest boasting 3 or even 4 cameras with mega pixel outputs. My question is has it contributed to a significant improvement in photographic output? Is there any evidence that it has or is it just the latest marketing gimmick? Another issue that I find irritating is the vertical letterbox video output when everything else we view is widescreen?
I don't think you understand the significance of the camera option on cell phones or their users. That person takes a picture, yes a picture. They have no concern for the most part about ISO shutter speed or the other stuff. Not important to them or their audience. They share almost immediately their picture. Everyone is tuned in and happy with the results. No BS chatter about white balance, shutter speed etc. Next time you are out and about check the various age groups and what they use for taking pictures. Some of these cell phones take great pictures. My son and I were skiing I turned and saw the reflection off his goggles. I took this with my cell phone. Is it perfect, that is not important I got a nice picture with my son.y the time I would have fumbled around unleashed my DSLR made corrections we would have been off the lift and down the hill?
Dec 21, 2018 07:07:16 #
Love the shot, A very interesting one. Int NY I did not see a big dslr camera anywhere, quite a change from a few years ago.
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