Question
Mar 30, 2021 14:18:26 #
I have been watching this Forum since it started. Do any serious cell phone photographers use Android phones?
Mar 30, 2021 14:24:28 #
I rarely go anywhere without one or two of my Sonys or Nikons, but when I do, I use my Samsung note 9.
Mar 30, 2021 14:28:39 #
I don't shoot a lot with my <Android> cell, but it does come in handy.
I use my old Galaxy S-III mostly for panos. If I don't have my regular camera with me I'll use the phone. I'll also use it to GeoTag where I'm shooting, like when hiking Acadia.
The S-III does nicely, for me, but it's usually less than 5% of my shooting.
It's simply another tool in my small arsenal.
I use my old Galaxy S-III mostly for panos. If I don't have my regular camera with me I'll use the phone. I'll also use it to GeoTag where I'm shooting, like when hiking Acadia.
The S-III does nicely, for me, but it's usually less than 5% of my shooting.
It's simply another tool in my small arsenal.
Mar 30, 2021 16:11:51 #
There seems to be a better selection of 3rd party photo apps (camera control, rather than editing) for Android than iPhone, although there are a lot for both.
File management is definitely better & easier on Android although the phones are perhaps not as user friendly. Moving files around on Android is usually a matter of plugging it in to your PC and treating the phone as an external drive. Plus you can have almost limitless capacity via cards.
File management is definitely better & easier on Android although the phones are perhaps not as user friendly. Moving files around on Android is usually a matter of plugging it in to your PC and treating the phone as an external drive. Plus you can have almost limitless capacity via cards.
Mar 30, 2021 20:26:36 #
We used to have Galaxy something or other phones. We hated the phone, but the camera part was great, and I liked that I could use that micro SD card for storing images. But everything else we have is Apple, so we have iPhones and the work well for us.
Mar 30, 2021 23:48:16 #
Mar 31, 2021 01:01:15 #
Only if you haven't seen what cell phones are capable of!
It's always been about the person behind the camera rather than the camera, and I'd happily bet there are a lot of photographs taken with cell phones that blow the doors off quite a lot of what is posted here.
Will ila cell phone replace a serious camera with a 600mm lens for wildlife? No, but they will handle a lot besides niche applications.
And not everyone can afford a great DSLR or mirrorless or whatever.
It's always been about the person behind the camera rather than the camera, and I'd happily bet there are a lot of photographs taken with cell phones that blow the doors off quite a lot of what is posted here.
Will ila cell phone replace a serious camera with a 600mm lens for wildlife? No, but they will handle a lot besides niche applications.
And not everyone can afford a great DSLR or mirrorless or whatever.
Mar 31, 2021 06:44:36 #
I guess it depends on what your definition of “ Serious Photographer” is. I’ve always used an IPhone. I have friends that use an Android. For me, every time I take a shot with my IPhone I’m serious about getting the best image possible but if I don’t, I don’t lose any sleep over it.
Mar 31, 2021 07:49:10 #
MrMophoto
Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"
It seems this thread is getting a little off track, First to answer the question about using an android, I have to agree with Alexol; it's more about the person behind the equipment that the equipment itself. Personally I like my iPhone 11 Pro simply because it syncs to my iPad and I can work on a larger display.
If anyone doesn't think you can produce great images with a smartphone, then check out the winners of the IPPAwards; a once a year international photo contest for smartphones ONLY! any work on a PC or Mac will immediately disqualify the image. I've submitted work for about five years and the closest I've ever got was they wanted to see my original files to make sure I hadn't used any non-smartphone programs. IMHO I'm very good with a camera and have a number of awards to show for it.
If anyone doesn't think you can produce great images with a smartphone, then check out the winners of the IPPAwards; a once a year international photo contest for smartphones ONLY! any work on a PC or Mac will immediately disqualify the image. I've submitted work for about five years and the closest I've ever got was they wanted to see my original files to make sure I hadn't used any non-smartphone programs. IMHO I'm very good with a camera and have a number of awards to show for it.
Mar 31, 2021 07:49:11 #
IDguy wrote:
Isn’t “serious cell phone photographers” an oxymoron?
No, they are serious about their shooting.
But some people will put cell phone photographers down as "inferior" because they are not using a "real" camera. Some people are very haughty.....
Mar 31, 2021 09:20:20 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
alexol wrote:
There seems to be a better selection of 3rd party photo apps (camera control, rather than editing) for Android than iPhone, although there are a lot for both.
File management is definitely better & easier on Android although the phones are perhaps not as user friendly. Moving files around on Android is usually a matter of plugging it in to your PC and treating the phone as an external drive. Plus you can have almost limitless capacity via cards.
File management is definitely better & easier on Android although the phones are perhaps not as user friendly. Moving files around on Android is usually a matter of plugging it in to your PC and treating the phone as an external drive. Plus you can have almost limitless capacity via cards.
My Windows 10 PC sees my iPhone as another external drive. No problem.
Mar 31, 2021 09:36:11 #
Good to know, thanks.
This is a feature of a new version iphone and or newer IOS?
The IOS file structure was why I had an iphone for a short period of time a few years ago and got rid of it fairly quickly.
This is a feature of a new version iphone and or newer IOS?
The IOS file structure was why I had an iphone for a short period of time a few years ago and got rid of it fairly quickly.
Mar 31, 2021 10:13:30 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
alexol wrote:
Good to know, thanks.
This is a feature of a new version iphone and or newer IOS?
The IOS file structure was why I had an iphone for a short period of time a few years ago and got rid of it fairly quickly.
This is a feature of a new version iphone and or newer IOS?
The IOS file structure was why I had an iphone for a short period of time a few years ago and got rid of it fairly quickly.
If you’re responding to my post about Windows 10 seeing an iPhone as an external drive, it’s a feature of Windows 10.
Mar 31, 2021 10:28:00 #
gvarner wrote:
If you’re responding to my post about Windows 10 seeing an iPhone as an external drive, it’s a feature of Windows 10.
I know about it being a feature of W10, but previously earlier versions of iPhone could not be accessed in the same 100% direct way, as a simple external drive. My last one was a 6 so presumably things have changed since then.
The obscure file structure methodology was one of the things I never much liked about the Apple ecosystem. We have an iMac as well as several PCs - the iMac is used only for music these days. I understand that many people use and love Mac's of one form or another - my younger brother has a Mac Pro which is a fabulous if incredibly expensive machine - just not for me.
Mar 31, 2021 13:36:08 #
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