iPhone Camera vs DSLR quality?
Jul 18, 2019 08:09:59 #
For those who demand the highest quality from an image, the DSLR will give you something closer to that than the cell phone. The difference is much greater when you get into low light situations.
However, photography ain't what it used to be. Photos are no longer all printed, but displayed on a screen, and a moderately small one for the most part. The technical imperfections don't show up well unless you really blow things up, at which point you don't see the whole image. There are situations where the cell phone will produce a perfectly fine image (mostly in good light) and there are situations where the DSLR has a great advantage.
For most people, the images are there to convey a memory, an announcement, some sort of information. Technical perfection is not always required. The artistry is a rare part of photography (in my opinion) and artistry is a separate concept from technical perfection.
My mother was an artist (in paint). I tried painting, but the results were not even up to impressionism. I'm a nerd, with more technical interest than artistic, so I like my images from a technical perspective. YMMV
However, photography ain't what it used to be. Photos are no longer all printed, but displayed on a screen, and a moderately small one for the most part. The technical imperfections don't show up well unless you really blow things up, at which point you don't see the whole image. There are situations where the cell phone will produce a perfectly fine image (mostly in good light) and there are situations where the DSLR has a great advantage.
For most people, the images are there to convey a memory, an announcement, some sort of information. Technical perfection is not always required. The artistry is a rare part of photography (in my opinion) and artistry is a separate concept from technical perfection.
My mother was an artist (in paint). I tried painting, but the results were not even up to impressionism. I'm a nerd, with more technical interest than artistic, so I like my images from a technical perspective. YMMV
Jul 18, 2019 08:13:09 #
GailConnorsPhotography
Loc: Holbrook, MA
I'm sorry I got caught up on reading what I shd teach my students
Jul 18, 2019 08:15:52 #
Jul 18, 2019 08:17:51 #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
I’m not really sure what your point is... Certainly I have no way to understand what DSLR users think about my comments or their level of awareness unless they read my comments and respond. That would require me to get inside their thought process which is impossible. I do believe that many photographers can better understand lighting and compositions including me. But personally I am more of a documentary photographer than trying to make artist images.
You indicated you wanted to teach cell phone users about things that make a perceived good picture. I asked if DSLR users were aware of what you wanted to teach cell phone users.
Nothing more."Maybe the best thing we can do for cellphone photography is to help teach some basic lighting and composition principles." This what I was responding to.
Jul 18, 2019 08:19:27 #
GailConnorsPhotography wrote:
Hi, new but been with you forever, & am sure t... (show quote)
My concern here is that, given your stated experience, your question should have much more specificity. Especially if you are planning to teach a course on the subject. If you are to teach on this subject you should already know much more that this question indicates.
Jul 18, 2019 08:22:06 #
GailConnorsPhotography wrote:
Wow! I didn't know how thin skinned my fellow photogs were... sorry!
You are soooo right. Some of these people would be puddles on the floor in some situations.
Jul 18, 2019 08:26:30 #
Again, how would I know what others are aware of without interaction with them. Some do and some may not. Cameras are different things to different people just depends on their goals. That is why cell phone photos are so common. For most people they meet the need.
Collhar wrote:
You indicated you wanted to teach cell phone users about things that make a perceived good picture. I asked if DSLR users were aware of what you wanted to teach cell phone users.
Nothing more."Maybe the best thing we can do for cellphone photography is to help teach some basic lighting and composition principles." This what I was responding to.
Nothing more."Maybe the best thing we can do for cellphone photography is to help teach some basic lighting and composition principles." This what I was responding to.
Jul 18, 2019 08:27:52 #
Jul 18, 2019 08:29:23 #
You need to learn to use quote reply as that will help others which post you are responding to.
GailConnorsPhotography wrote:
I agree
Jul 18, 2019 08:30:33 #
Jul 18, 2019 08:32:26 #
GailConnorsPhotography wrote:
Hi, new but been with you forever, & am sure t... (show quote)
Gail,
I used the analogy for my students at the University continuing education department as follows.
A Iphone and a DSLR both have the same fuction. Taking images. It is like going from point A to point B in a VW Bug versus going in a Lincoln Continental. Has to do with features and options.
Jul 18, 2019 08:32:45 #
GailConnorsPhotography wrote:
I will take that challenge!!
What challenge? Could you learn to use "Quote Reply" so your comments are not taken out of context? Work on that as a challenge.
Jul 18, 2019 08:33:58 #
Jul 18, 2019 08:41:04 #
GailConnorsPhotography wrote:
I'm gonna take you on...
Take who on? Who are you responding to?
Jul 18, 2019 08:46:34 #
GailConnorsPhotography wrote:
I'm gonna take you on...
Use the “Quote Reply” option as I have done here so we know which post you are addressing.
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