Cell phone vs. DSLR
Jul 3, 2020 18:18:33 #
Jbravi wrote:
I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has the awesome camera and I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
Each will have a place in photography. But, for subjects that require a super telephoto or super macro, I still use a DSLR.
Jul 3, 2020 18:39:58 #
Jbravi wrote:
I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has the awesome camera and I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
My DLSR has fewer pixels than your phone but I won't use the cell phone because it's too hard to take pictures with the cell phone. It's about ease of use. But for you perhaps the phone is better. Save you money. May be not as the S20 is quite expensive.
Jul 3, 2020 18:47:09 #
Jul 3, 2020 18:55:13 #
BebuLamar wrote:
My DLSR has fewer pixels than your phone but I won't use the cell phone because it's too hard to take pictures with the cell phone. It's about ease of use. But for you perhaps the phone is better. Save you money. May be not as the S20 is quite expensive.
(Haha - I saved my money, I'm still using my S-10, which is 8Mb. My Sony H-1 is only 5Mb)
Boy!, Am I behind in keeping up with the Jones's.
Jul 3, 2020 19:34:40 #
Jbravi wrote:
I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has the awesome camera and I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
If you are happy with the results you get from your phone camera then that is what you should use. There is no reason to ask anybody, do what you feel is best for you.
My main objection to phone cameras is the small sensor and pixels, but that's me.
Jul 3, 2020 19:42:04 #
Jul 3, 2020 19:51:22 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you can't see the difference, is it there?
(To some, there will be, no matter what.)
Jul 3, 2020 21:03:49 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
What do you expect from a forum with members whose average age is 80? 😀
(and by that I mean rigidity and refusal to consider/accept advancing technology and what it means to be a "photographer" in 2020, and beyond)
(and by that I mean rigidity and refusal to consider/accept advancing technology and what it means to be a "photographer" in 2020, and beyond)
 🤣. Ok you got me on that one.
Jul 3, 2020 22:19:48 #
Jbravi wrote:
I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has the awesome camera and I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
I started to learn photography back in high school. I had a brick of a camera. The damn thing made my shoulders uneven. The closest thing that we had to a cell phone was a Star Trek communicator. When cellular phones came out I really didn’t like the camera. I thought the lens was made from plastic and prone to scratches. I learned that they are made from sapphire crystal. Now that I see the cell phone cameras are getting better I am not a snob about photography.
What ever works for you, makes me happy.
I must remind all of you that the camera (what ever it is) does 2% of the photograph. The remaining 98% is the nut in the viewfinder.
Happy Shooting!
Jul 4, 2020 00:22:31 #
Scruples wrote:
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I must remind all of you that the camera (what ever it is) does 2% of the photograph. The remaining 98% is the nut in the viewfinder. Happy Shooting!
I must remind all of you that the camera (what ever it is) does 2% of the photograph. The remaining 98% is the nut in the viewfinder. Happy Shooting!
And there it is!
Jul 4, 2020 05:41:22 #
So true,. My sister has never been happier with her images as she has been with her S20 . And bottom line this is what it is all about. Not some overinflated ego. My ........ Is bigger, or smarter than yours.
Jul 4, 2020 05:56:04 #
rmalarz wrote:
Personally, I don't play the this vs that game.
However, since you are so enthralled with your cell phone camera, why not chuck your DSLR in a box and mail it to me. I'll make good use of it.
The only thing photographically related that I use my cell phone for is an application that nails exposure and processing.
--Bob
However, since you are so enthralled with your cell phone camera, why not chuck your DSLR in a box and mail it to me. I'll make good use of it.
The only thing photographically related that I use my cell phone for is an application that nails exposure and processing.
--Bob
What Cell Phone app are you using to accomplish that?
Jul 4, 2020 06:25:59 #
I have a huwaei p30 pro and a sony rx10m4.
The phone is a useful tool but in no way compares to the sony...I can always tell if a photo has been taken with the phone even in raw mode.
Like others have said, its also easier to frame a shot with a camera especially if your shooting moving objects.
However I can perfectly understand the different point of view
The phone is a useful tool but in no way compares to the sony...I can always tell if a photo has been taken with the phone even in raw mode.
Like others have said, its also easier to frame a shot with a camera especially if your shooting moving objects.
However I can perfectly understand the different point of view
Jul 4, 2020 06:55:46 #
Jbravi wrote:
I have a Samsung s20 ultra which has the awesome camera and I compared the pictures taken with DSLR with prime lenses. Used the same subject, lighting and background.
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
To my naked eye, there's not much difference. Have any of you noticed that phenomenon? In that case, may be I should just carry my cell phone for vacations etc..
Use the cell phone then.
Jul 4, 2020 07:10:03 #
While cell phone cameras have improved considerably in the past few years and are capable of some awesome photographs, I still consider them basically "Point and Shoot" style cameras. While some do allow some degree of manual control, it's just not the same as the capabilities of my DLSR. I have also yet to find one with a viewfinder, which I consider to be a requirement for my photography. There is also the difference in the size of the sensor and the lenses, which makes the comparison almost laughable when doing serious photography. However, I'm not saying that cell phones don't have serious cameras or that I don't use one. The best camera is always the one you have with you and having a cell phone with a decent camera is a positive thing for anyone out an about. Good luck and good shooting to all.
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