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Oct 5, 2021 11:59:05   #
reader Loc: Los Angeles
 
rmalarz wrote:
If I'm doing photography, I use my cameras. If I wish to communicate, I use my iPhone. The only reason my iPhone gets involved with photography is one application that runs only on an iPhone and nails exposure/processing every time.
--Bob


Bob-

Ditto. What app are you referring to? The one that comes with the phone or another add on?

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Oct 5, 2021 12:21:52   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
The best camera is the one that you happen to have with you at the time. Bigfoot would have been identified long ago had people used a real digital camera instead of their smartphone.

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Oct 5, 2021 12:27:28   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
Let’s stop and think about this ever ongoing controversy over cellphone photography for a moment here. A number of comments have mentioned not using a cellphone for “serious” work. Of course, who would? I believe the intent of cellphone cameras is for casual, non-serious photography, for convenience to grab a moment or something. One can’t simply compare a cellphone camera to a serious dedicated camera, such as the aforementioned D850 and D500. Those are both professional level cameras and meant for professional use, or at least serious amateur photographers. And with all due respect, why do some want to dismiss those who use an iPhone or other cellphone camera? To me that is purely arrogance, and there’s no need for that.

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Oct 5, 2021 12:34:00   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 

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Oct 5, 2021 12:35:01   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 
Bill McKenna wrote:
I don't know if it's me. Maybe I just don't get it, but I read so often about how someone thinks the newest versions of the iPhone (11, 12 or 13) are the greatest cameras since sliced bread...and they are using them for serious work. I use mine when I'm somewhere without my good gear, or wasn't planning on shooting anything, but now it's there in front of me. But to take an iPhone (on purpose) instead of my D850 or D500 when I'm doing serious work??? What am I missing? I don't think my iPhone 12 is even in the same league with my two Nikons. And it's not even close. I do agree that it's a lot easier carrying an iPhone around in my back pocket, but in my mind, it just doesn't produce exceptional images, especially in low light. Are others happy with just average results? Maybe some people are too lazy to carry around heavier gear? Maybe I'm using my phone incorrectly? Thoughts?
I don't know if it's me. Maybe I just don't get i... (show quote)


Maybe simply enjoy what you like even if others don't agree????

Cheers!

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Oct 5, 2021 12:35:20   #
Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky
 
Wingpilot wrote:
Let’s stop and think about this ever ongoing controversy over cellphone photography for a moment here. A number of comments have mentioned not using a cellphone for “serious” work. Of course, who would? I believe the intent of cellphone cameras is for casual, non-serious photography, for convenience to grab a moment or something. One can’t simply compare a cellphone camera to a serious dedicated camera, such as the aforementioned D850 and D500. Those are both professional level cameras and meant for professional use, or at least serious amateur photographers. And with all due respect, why do some want to dismiss those who use an iPhone or other cellphone camera? To me that is purely arrogance, and there’s no need for that.
Let’s stop and think about this ever ongoing contr... (show quote)



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Oct 5, 2021 12:38:58   #
DJCard Loc: Northern Kentucky
 
Bill McKenna wrote:
I don't know if it's me. Maybe I just don't get it, but I read so often about how someone thinks the newest versions of the iPhone (11, 12 or 13) are the greatest cameras since sliced bread...and they are using them for serious work. I use mine when I'm somewhere without my good gear, or wasn't planning on shooting anything, but now it's there in front of me. But to take an iPhone (on purpose) instead of my D850 or D500 when I'm doing serious work??? What am I missing? I don't think my iPhone 12 is even in the same league with my two Nikons. And it's not even close. I do agree that it's a lot easier carrying an iPhone around in my back pocket, but in my mind, it just doesn't produce exceptional images, especially in low light. Are others happy with just average results? Maybe some people are too lazy to carry around heavier gear? Maybe I'm using my phone incorrectly? Thoughts?
I don't know if it's me. Maybe I just don't get i... (show quote)


My iPhone 12 Pro Max takes great photos within a narrow spectrum of light, shadow, color, and minor cropping; also has decent editing ability. But when I want to “play” with depth of field, shutter speed, exposure, cropping, etc., etc., I grab the D850 without hesitation!

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Oct 5, 2021 12:41:43   #
Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
The best camera is the one that you happen to have with you at the time. Bigfoot would have been identified long ago had people used a real digital camera instead of their smartphone.


Just curious as to why you say that? If taken with their smartphone it would have given the GPS location of where the image was taken.

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Oct 5, 2021 12:49:39   #
russraman Loc: New York City
 
I'm in the same boat as you with a D850 and iPhone 12 (except instead of the D500, I have a Nikon Df)... Keep your two "real" cameras as well as your iPhone 12 for convenience in emergency photo opps, and save your money.

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Oct 5, 2021 12:49:44   #
JimBart Loc: Western Michigan
 
I own an iPhone 12 and take pics with it In my opinion no phone can stand up to the photos taken with a good camera and lens. I prefer to use my 7100 whenever possible

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Oct 5, 2021 12:56:58   #
FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9
 
GeneV wrote:
Love the new terminology! I just wigh they would turn the @$#%^& things to horizontal when the situation calls for it.

Genev


Holding cellphones horizontal to take photos is a pain in the lower neck . . . .

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Oct 5, 2021 13:25:05   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
FotoHog wrote:
Holding cellphones horizontal to take photos is a pain in the lower neck . . . .


I take ‘em both ways with my iPhone 11.

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Oct 5, 2021 13:38:54   #
stan0301 Loc: Colorado
 
Bill McKenna wrote:
I don't know if it's me. Maybe I just don't get it, but I read so often about how someone thinks the newest versions of the iPhone (11, 12 or 13) are the greatest cameras since sliced bread...and they are using them for serious work. I use mine when I'm somewhere without my good gear, or wasn't planning on shooting anything, but now it's there in front of me. But to take an iPhone (on purpose) instead of my D850 or D500 when I'm doing serious work??? What am I missing? I don't think my iPhone 12 is even in the same league with my two Nikons. And it's not even close. I do agree that it's a lot easier carrying an iPhone around in my back pocket, but in my mind, it just doesn't produce exceptional images, especially in low light. Are others happy with just average results? Maybe some people are too lazy to carry around heavier gear? Maybe I'm using my phone incorrectly? Thoughts?
I don't know if it's me. Maybe I just don't get i... (show quote)


I have an 850, a 500, and an iPhone - I have taken over two million pictures and studied with Ansel Adams - the meter algorithm in the iPhone is vastly better than either of the Nikons - but, of course, once you run your image through Photoshop the Nikons will be better

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Oct 5, 2021 13:53:40   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
It all depends on what your purpose is for using either type of camera.

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Oct 5, 2021 14:06:50   #
Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky
 
FotoHog wrote:
Holding cellphones horizontal to take photos is a pain in the lower neck . . . .


Care to explain why?

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