Solving the DSLR versus smartphone camera conundrum (Page 4): Hey Flyguy47, whether we all react the same way or not, I think some of us can all relate in one way or another. It sounds...

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

FlyGuy47 wrote:

The conundrum....DSLR vs cell phone camera...is mo... (show quote)

Hey Flyguy47, whether we all react the same way or not, I think some of us can all relate in one way or another. It sounds like you self-diagnosed accurately. It’s no fun getting old and it is hopefully, something we can look forward to and enjoy as the alternative doesn’t allow for griping at all. Here is a link for you to read. I hope you enjoy it, I did...

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/refire-don-t-retire/201606/how-avoid-being-grumpy-old-man-or-woman

Cheers!

wolfd Loc: Vancouver, Canada

xt2 wrote:

They are two different worlds. Why compare? They both offer pluses and minuses, but are not comparable.

fishgroder

I just returned from Amsterdam and the Tulip festival.I got some great shots with my Canon t6s.The problem is that I loaded them to my computer and if any wants to see them they have to be at the computer.My wife took pictures with her iPhone and we can show them to everyone.I intend to get an iPhone to take on trips as an adjunct camera

AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

fishgroder wrote:

I just returned from Amsterdam and the Tulip festival.I got some great shots with my Canon t6s.The problem is that I loaded them to my computer and if any wants to see them they have to be at the computer.My wife took pictures with her iPhone and we can show them to everyone.I intend to get an iPhone to take on trips as an adjunct camera

You can easily upload your photos to Instagram, Facebook, or any one of the photo sharing sites. I do it all the time.

No reason not to carry an iPhone, but easier uploading to the web is not a good reason TO carry one.

Andy

powman

To me it's not a conundrum. It's "what are you trying to achieve"? quick shot, selfie - go with the smartphone or a pocket shooter. have the DSLR or bridge camera set up and at the ready? benefit from the superior lens, zoom, and photographic sensor.
Most important, when that great picture opportunity comes along, don't miss it while you are fussing about what device to use.

Here are the cameras (devices) I may be carrying at any given time. https://goodshotphoto.blogspot.com/2018/03/welcome-to-good-shots-photography.html

Have more fun taking pictures!

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

gvarner wrote:

For me, it's a matter of looking at it primarily as a system issue. I can expand a DSLR system according to my needs, almost without limitation. I don't think you can say that about cameras in phones without being pretty restrictive on your needs.

People have gotten used to the poor quality of photos primarily because of cellphones. I breed dogs and there is a lot of photographic sharing or our products. You would be surprised at what passes for photography - you can barely tell it's a dog, some are so bad. Everyone is awed at the quality of my snapshots, when the only difference is I am using a camera, not a phone!

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

CatMarley wrote:

People have gotten used to the poor quality of photos primarily because of cellphones. I breed dogs and there is a lot of photographic sharing or our products. You would be surprised at what passes for photography - you can barely tell it's a dog, some are so bad. Everyone is awed at the quality of my snapshots, when the only difference is I am using a camera, not a phone!

Agreed. I work in cat rescue, and what you say applies to my field too. But make a video with your DSLR. Your smartphone will work much better for that, plus you can edit and share rapidly.

drbart Loc: New York, NY

I’m in agreement with most people in that a smartphone is not comparable with a DSLR! Its a total system vs a simple point & shoot.
However the smartphone camera is improving and the tiny lens can be useful when your camera is not with you.

radiojohn

I repeat: Some times you feel like Ansel Adams [use your DSLR] and sometimes you feel like Andy Warhol [use your phone-camera]. We had the same discussions about 35mm SLRs and 35mm compact cameras.

wds0410 Loc: Nunya

xt2 wrote:

Hey Flyguy47, whether we all react the same way or not, I think some of us can all relate in one way or another. It sounds like you self-diagnosed accurately. It’s no fun getting old and it is hopefully, something we can look forward to and enjoy as the alternative doesn’t allow for griping at all. Here is a link for you to read. I hope you enjoy it, I did...

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/refire-don-t-retire/201606/how-avoid-being-grumpy-old-man-or-woman

Cheers!

This may solve one problem for this person, not so sure about the other one demonstrated in the post.

EdU239 Loc: The Northeast

AndyH wrote:

"Conundrum"?

As in the conundrum "Fork or Screwdriver"? Entirely different tools for entirely different purposes. I'm pretty sure I could eat a steak with only knife and screwdriver or tighten a screw with the back end of a fork, but why would I?

Andy

kskarma Loc: Topeka, KS

But if I need to take a picture of my Nikon DSLR....the easiest way is to reach for my iPhone....conversely, I can use my Nikon to take a photo of my iPhone...! So most of us need both 'tools' in situations like this...which is what I consider a 'real conundrum', by the way...!!

(Disclaimer...in real life, I actually have a pair of Nikons...but I think you get my point?)

James Slick Loc: Pittsburgh,PA

burkphoto wrote:

What the hell is an ‘ion of years’?

It's similar to an eon, only more POSITIVE.

James Slick Loc: Pittsburgh,PA

drbart wrote:

I’m in agreement with most people in that a smartphone is not comparable with a DSLR! Its a total system vs a simple point & shoot.
However the smartphone camera is improving and the tiny lens can be useful when your camera is not with you.

Right, my phone camera basically replaced "quick and dirty" items like 110 pocket cams or later "disposables"

If I'm out and about and the need to go as light as possible, (amusement park visits,and the like) The phone cam is fine because it's the camera that's WITH You that gets the shot.

It's just not about to replace my P&S,(more control than any phone camera..) let alone any changeable lens camera with full manual controls for "serious" shots.

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

One more thought to the amazing tech people the have improved cell phones. We take for granted what we have now. The first time I had an iPad
I played some videos and couldn't believe the quality of the playback. How did Apple they do this. A friend who is a producer at a group dinner
was getting hell for having bought an iPad by other creatives. He said it is a living thing. I landed in London with the iPad and used it the time I
was their to manage and record my trip. Why am I talking about iPad because the smart phone is now the iPad experience. The video and efx are
quite good. This is the magic of the mobile world for better and worse. It has made the phone a living tool that is part of lifestyle today.
This has nothing to do with a fine photography or video pro instrument. It is just the world today.