Cell Phone Camera Equal To D850 - Not! (Page 2): I think people who buy a cell phone and use the built in camera do so because of the convenience of it, and the fact that they can...

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

I think people who buy a cell phone and use the built in camera do so because of the convenience of it, and the fact that they can instantly share a photo with others via the internet. That’s why sites like Instagram, for example, are so popular. No, the best cellphone camera will never best a top of the line DSLR or mirrorless camera, but for those who use them exclusively, they work well and accomplish their purpose.

sumo Loc: Houston suburb

I have both the 3 lens cell phone and a D850...I use the phone for quick shots in the yard.. and to also share with others in my phone system....if I go somewhere the D850 goes along...

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

sumo wrote:

I have both the 3 lens cell phone and a D850...I use the phone for quick shots in the yard.. and to also share with others in my phone system....if I go somewhere the D850 goes along...

About what I do, except I don’t have a D850. I have an A6300 and an RX100VII.

CWGordon

600mm f4? Probably sooner than we think!
Although I don’t use one, I have seen some truly wonderful work produced by “cellphones.” I still believe that while equipment IS VERY IMPORTANT, the “eye” of the photography is far more of a factor than the camera or lens.

Whitewater11 Loc: Ellensburg, Washington

photosbytw wrote:

I would be interested to see what an image shot on a cell phone would look like printed.......say 11x14 or even an 8x10???

I bought a cell phone to take pictures, candids, textures, backgrounds for composites and spontaneous situations and I own several nice digital cameras and lenses. I did need to upgrade my old flip phone. I have only taken a few pictures with the Samsung S 10, but I think it has practical use. It is also very convenient as it fits into a pocket comfortably and I have already found practical use.
I do not know if the images I send here will be truly reproduced, but they will easily make 8 by 10 or better to my satisfaction. The peach flower is less than a quarter of the original. The bridge I needed to build is full Frame. With the software today I decided to trust a cell phone for some of my images instead of upgrading my full frame Canon. I think that for many the cell phone is a better buy than many entry cameras. I still intend to pick up a digital camera with 50 mg of potential as my last camera purchase, but technology is advancing rapidly in cell phones. And yes it is a crime to advertise cell phone results with SLR images just to gain sales. I hope the two images posted stir some thought in a debate that seems to be somewhat speculation.

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Flyerace Loc: Mt Pleasant, WI

iPhone advertisements made claims that their photos were all shot on the iPhone. There is no way that an iPhone picture can be blown up to fit a billboard. I've tried to make an 8X10 and they are completely inadequate. If you are putting it on social media, they are good enough. Otherwise, they can't compete.

I bought the iPhone to have a portable phone. It happens to be able to make a photo good enough to memorialize my dinner or a party. If I want a photo that can be made into something important, or large, I use my Nikons.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

Flyerace wrote:

iPhone advertisements made claims that their photo... (show quote)

Do you have the latest iPhone camera? I have seen16x20 prints of iPhone photos which were very high quality.

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

rmalarz wrote:

I'll never understand why someone would purchase a cell phone because of the camera. If one wants a camera, there are plenty from which to choose. Some less expensive than a cell phone.

Another thing I'll never understand is people wanting to compare cell phone cameras with "real" cameras. They are two different entirely different tools.
--Bob

Funny because that's exactly what i did. I needed a camera in my work but for security reasons, i can not always carry one. So i chose a phone that can take an acceptable photo, as that is always with me.

As for comparing celphone cameras with DSL-R or its contemporaries, i find that if it is only going to be printed on an A6, viewed in another celphone, or a monitor not more than 18", it can hold its own.

CWGordon

Sensor size has to make some difference. Put the cell-phone image next to the DSLR picture same size and think you will see better results w/the DSLR shot. I am not trying to say that a cell-phone cannot take a satisfactory or adequate picture, maybe even better than that. However, the larger sensor combined with better lenses; well, it’s no contest.

CWGordon

Sensor size has to make some difference. Put the cell-phone image next to the DSLR picture same size and think you will see better results w/the DSLR shot. I am not trying to say that a cell-phone cannot take a satisfactory or adequate picture, maybe even better than that. However, the larger sensor combined with better lenses; well, it’s no contest.

lev29 Loc: Born and living in MA.

rmalarz wrote:

I'll never understand why someone would purchase a cell phone because of the camera. If one wants a camera, there are plenty from which to choose. Some less expensive than a cell phone.

Another thing I'll never understand is people wanting to compare cell phone cameras with "real" cameras. They are two different entirely different tools.
--Bob

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Gabyto

rmalarz wrote:

I'll never understand why someone would purchase a cell phone because of the camera. If one wants a camera, there are plenty from which to choose. Some less expensive than a cell phone.

Another thing I'll never understand is people wanting to compare cell phone cameras with "real" cameras. They are two different entirely different tools.
--Bob