Sensors and sensor size
Jan 28, 2022 11:40:12 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
In my earlier post of Wednesday, Jan 26, I posted five shots, in an attempt to have some fun with images. I promised to post the nature of the source images after two days. First, the short answers:
Raccoon: full frame DSLR
Man with dog: cell phone
Lock master's house and lock: MDSLR
Winter forset scene: 6x6 transparency
Burning stump: cell phone
Some brief discussion of each: (EXIF data may be misleading in one or two)
Raccoon. I was wandering around in Everglades NP shooting mostly birds and alligators, when I ran across five raccoons in some dense mangroves. It appeared to be a mother and four grown pups. I was able to capture this shot of one pup from a distance of about six feet.
Man with Dog. My wife and I were walking with Arko, my 12 yo German Shorthair. I asked her to take a picture of us with her Galaxy S9 (3 generations old by Galaxy standards). The expectation was that she would take a shot with the two of us looking straight into the camera, which she did. It is ordinary, but the posted picture sends a message of warm communion between two old men who clearly have a history together and care for each other. The poor technical quality doesn't interfere with that at all.
Lockmaster's House and Lock: The I&M Canal near my home is a spot I frequent for shots of flora and fauna at different times of year. This shot, taken a few weeks ago, was long planned awaiting the right circumstances. I darkened some overly bright spots on the lock wall, cleaned off some mildew on the siding of the house, and replaced a bland solid gray sky with something more appropriate.
Winter forest scene. More than twenty years ago, after a snowstorm I shot this scene on the back of my farm as a transparency (Fuji Velvia, probably ASA 50). When I got it back from the processor, I created a 4x5 internegative (cropped to 2x3 ratio for printing) with the Omega enlarger and Nikkor lens. It was wet printed commercially, framed at home, and hangs on the wall of my dining room at 28"x36". I took this shot of the framed picture, posted SOOC except removal of a small reflection in PP.
Burning Stump: My wife and I were burning out the understory, not far from the location of the Forest Scene above. At dusk, this burning stump caught my eye. Since my cameras were at home more than a half mile away, I took the photo with a Galaxy S9 cell phone. The picture was minimally cropped, and slight background blur added - I couldn't do much of that because I didn't want to lose the sparks flying about. It's been printed as a 30"x40" Acrylic, and in spite of the cellphone source, it gets more positive comments than any other display photo I've ever shot.
As an aside, I had to quarrel with the fire department to keep them from putting out the fire, because a city-raised neighbor called them about a "wildfire." Fortunately a chief whom I knew showed up, and he, being a farm boy, understood controlled burns.
Raccoon: full frame DSLR
Man with dog: cell phone
Lock master's house and lock: MDSLR
Winter forset scene: 6x6 transparency
Burning stump: cell phone
Some brief discussion of each: (EXIF data may be misleading in one or two)
Raccoon. I was wandering around in Everglades NP shooting mostly birds and alligators, when I ran across five raccoons in some dense mangroves. It appeared to be a mother and four grown pups. I was able to capture this shot of one pup from a distance of about six feet.
Man with Dog. My wife and I were walking with Arko, my 12 yo German Shorthair. I asked her to take a picture of us with her Galaxy S9 (3 generations old by Galaxy standards). The expectation was that she would take a shot with the two of us looking straight into the camera, which she did. It is ordinary, but the posted picture sends a message of warm communion between two old men who clearly have a history together and care for each other. The poor technical quality doesn't interfere with that at all.
Lockmaster's House and Lock: The I&M Canal near my home is a spot I frequent for shots of flora and fauna at different times of year. This shot, taken a few weeks ago, was long planned awaiting the right circumstances. I darkened some overly bright spots on the lock wall, cleaned off some mildew on the siding of the house, and replaced a bland solid gray sky with something more appropriate.
Winter forest scene. More than twenty years ago, after a snowstorm I shot this scene on the back of my farm as a transparency (Fuji Velvia, probably ASA 50). When I got it back from the processor, I created a 4x5 internegative (cropped to 2x3 ratio for printing) with the Omega enlarger and Nikkor lens. It was wet printed commercially, framed at home, and hangs on the wall of my dining room at 28"x36". I took this shot of the framed picture, posted SOOC except removal of a small reflection in PP.
Burning Stump: My wife and I were burning out the understory, not far from the location of the Forest Scene above. At dusk, this burning stump caught my eye. Since my cameras were at home more than a half mile away, I took the photo with a Galaxy S9 cell phone. The picture was minimally cropped, and slight background blur added - I couldn't do much of that because I didn't want to lose the sparks flying about. It's been printed as a 30"x40" Acrylic, and in spite of the cellphone source, it gets more positive comments than any other display photo I've ever shot.
As an aside, I had to quarrel with the fire department to keep them from putting out the fire, because a city-raised neighbor called them about a "wildfire." Fortunately a chief whom I knew showed up, and he, being a farm boy, understood controlled burns.
Jan 28, 2022 12:10:12 #
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Jan 29, 2022 10:25:08 #
I got the raccoon and man with dog correct but blew the rest. My thought with the stump was that it (for me) was a toss up. This was a good exercise and reaffirmed my opinion that cell phones cameras are best if the only tool we have on us at the time. During the bike season, I always carry with my phone a Canon G16 or G1x iii. Often I would take a shot with both the phone and the compact. For me, the flexibility and options available of an advanced p&s beat the phone every time. Thanks for your post! 👍
Jan 29, 2022 10:39:17 #
Jan 29, 2022 12:15:40 #
Lagoonguy
Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL
47greyfox wrote:
I got the raccoon and man with dog correct but ble... (show quote)
The G15 & G16 are great little cameras with a 28-140mm range. I often take impromptu photos with my cell and the G15, as you do, and the G15 wins most of the time. We also use them as backups to our G9s when traveling.
Jan 29, 2022 12:37:27 #
Lagoonguy wrote:
The G15 & G16 are great little cameras with a 28-140mm range. I often take impromptu photos with my cell and the G15, as you do, and the G15 wins most of the time. We also use them as backups to our G9s when traveling.
I’ve used my G15 whenever it was inconvenient to carry my various Canon DSLRs or my current Canon RP. I use my cell phone camera mostly for impromptu events and/or to record info such as prices, etc. in stores.
Bud
Jan 29, 2022 21:23:22 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
Re quote prior UHH, the best camera is the one you have with you!
Cell Phone 100%
Nikon D3100 10%
Cell Phone 100%
Nikon D3100 10%
Jan 29, 2022 23:25:08 #
Just goes to show how good "phone cameras" have become, but they still have quite a way to go to match a decent "real" camera. And by the way, I LOVE the shot of you and your wonderful dog! Stay safe and have a great day.
Ray.
Ray.
Jan 29, 2022 23:29:59 #
Jan 30, 2022 06:09:53 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
If I may recommend for your cellphone camera, Pro Camera. It enables you to change settings fully and to shoot RAW! I find it actually pretty amazing. It's so helpful where you can lower iso and work with a the "digital negative" improving your images tremendously. Just attaching a quick example.
Jan 30, 2022 10:38:31 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
Thank you Steve. I'll look for it, though my S8 died a couple of months ago. I've replaced it with the S21, and "Pro" is embedded int e newer software. I'll have to check the ap store to see if they're the same.
Jan 30, 2022 10:45:14 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
You bet! I hope it is. I have an iPhone. Not sure it's available for yours but can't imagine why it wouldn't be.
Jan 30, 2022 10:49:29 #
SteveG
Loc: Norh Carolina
mikegreenwald wrote:
Thank you Steve. I'll look for it, though my S8 died a couple of months ago. I've replaced it with the S21, and "Pro" is embedded int e newer software. I'll have to check the ap store to see if they're the same.
https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-take-and-edit-raw-photos-on-android/amp/
Maybe this will be of help?
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