Cell Phone's are horrible cameras?!? Why camera sales are dropping? This photo was taken by my sister-in-law with her iPhone, of my brother as he used his Olympus taking photos of the...

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Why camera sales are dropping? This photo was taken by my sister-in-law with her iPhone, of my brother as he used his Olympus taking photos of the sunset lit beach. Taken today near Ventura, California following a morning thunderstorm.

Another case of the hunter being hunted! LOL

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Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa

Jim Eads wrote:

Why camera sales are dropping? This photo was taken by my sister-in-law with her iPhone, of my brother as he used his Olympus taking photos of the sunset lit beach. Taken today near Ventura, California following a morning thunderstorm.

Another case of the hunter being hunted! LOL

Not with a shot like this one, love how his face is highlighted from the sun

Katydid Loc: Davis, CA

I really like that one!

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

My humble opinion, it's ok, nothing special but ok.
The reason smartphone photography has outpaced dedicated digital camera photography is, for the most part the images will reside in and be viewed on cell phone screens and small computer monitors.
You can get really nice images with today's smart phones but they won't match the IQ of a good dedicated digital camera.

blue-ultra Loc: New Hampshire

rmorrison1116 wrote:

My humble opinion, it's ok, nothing special but ok.
The reason smartphone photography has outpaced dedicated digital camera photography is, for the most part the images will reside in and be viewed on cell phone screens and small computer monitors.
You can get really nice images with today's smart phones but they won't match the IQ of a good dedicated digital camera.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

rmorrison1116 wrote:

My humble opinion, it's ok, nothing special but ok.
The reason smartphone photography has outpaced dedicated digital camera photography is, for the most part the images will reside in and be viewed on cell phone screens and small computer monitors.
You can get really nice images with today's smart phones but they won't match the IQ of a good dedicated digital camera.

I have enlarged an image taken with an iPhone 7 to a 20” by 30” print with incredible resolution.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

rmorrison1116 wrote:

My humble opinion, it's ok, nothing special but ok.
The reason smartphone photography has outpaced dedicated digital camera photography is, for the most part the images will reside in and be viewed on cell phone screens and small computer monitors.
You can get really nice images with today's smart phones but they won't match the IQ of a good dedicated digital camera.

Cell phones are getting much better. Mine takes great shots for me.
I'd rather use a DSLR because of the comfort in handling, additional accessories, and the (usually) higher pixel count.
However, my cell phone has a higher pixel count than my Sony H1. but for shooting, I'd rather use the H1.
I use the cell for panos and geotagging. Oh yes, and when i don't have my "good" camera with me.
(I've yet to have anything larger than an 8x12 made because I don't have enough wall.)

Bottom line: It depends on your requirements and prejudices.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Kmgw9v wrote:

I have enlarged an image taken with an iPhone 7 to a 20” by 30” print with incredible resolution.

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

Jim Eads wrote:

Why camera sales are dropping? This photo was taken by my sister-in-law with her iPhone, of my brother as he used his Olympus taking photos of the sunset lit beach. Taken today near Ventura, California following a morning thunderstorm.

Another case of the hunter being hunted! LOL

Great photograph, the real problem with camera phones is that it is difficult to get the horizon level.

Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.

I have seen a smart phone being used for wedding photography. To each his own, I reckon.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Longshadow wrote:

Cell phones are getting much better. Mine takes gr... (show quote)

I have no prejudices against smart phones or smart phone photos. I prefer using a dedicated camera over a phone camera because a dedicated camera is more versatile and, in my opinion, easier to use. Plus I have a much wider selection of cameras and lenses to use vs my 6 year old smart phone and year 2 year old tablet. Also, even though they make add on lenses for cell phones, I've yet to see a 150-600 zoom with a 2X extender or anything close to a Canon L series lens.
In my opinion, many, many younger people would rather use a cellphone camera because it's easier and quicker to post the images online. They're not interested in quality or versatility, just convenience and speed, and since most of their audiences are viewing said images on a tiny screen, IQ isn't really a priority at all.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Kmgw9v wrote:

I have enlarged an image taken with an iPhone 7 to a 20” by 30” print with incredible resolution.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I was upset when my pocket camera died. Then I realized my iPhone 8+ does a better job than it did.

crafterwantabe Loc: Mn

Love my cell phone . Very convenient for those shots when I don’t have my camera.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

rmorrison1116 wrote:

I have no prejudices against smart phones or smart... (show quote)