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I used to have a DSLR camera and the pictures I've taken with it are fantastic. But I realized that lugging it around was a chore and whenever I wanted to take

by malshe 5y ago

I used to have a DSLR camera and the pictures I've taken with it are fantastic. But I realized that lugging it around was a chore and whenever I wanted to take a shot in a jiffy, it was never possible for me. With a small kid, it became even more difficult to manage it because now I had a stroller and a diaper bag to carry. Once I forgot my DSLR on a flight in Asia and that was the time I realized I can't be bothered with it anymore. The airline found it and returned it to me. I sold it soon after that along with the lenses, tripod, and the camera bag to a photography student at a steep discount. Edit: The point is that a smartphone camera may never compete with a DSLR on quality but its portability and convenience are unparalleled.

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bzzzt 5y ago
I feel exactly the opposite way: when making photo's with my mirrorless camera I've got the photo 'under control', while having to balance an expensive phone with bad ergonomics for photography feels like it's a chore to take a picture. Just look at all these 'pros' who are promoting iPhone photography: they're lugging all kinds of gear (tripods, cages, lenses) with them to help them make use of the phone. Seems like a small stretch to me to also bring a proper camera instead of a phone.
haswell 5y ago
I'm currently using an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the quality is quite good. However, I also recently purchased an Olympus OM-D EM5 Mark III because I wanted more control and the ability to take better photos. This is a Micro Four Third's camera, and I think this is really the ideal "middle ground" for getting great shots without the weight of a full-frame mirrorless or DSLR. It's not quite "pocket" sized, but small enough to throw in my over-the-shoulder bag, and I'll regularly take it on bike rides around the city I live in. As others have pointed out, the best camera it he one you have with you, and the iPhone does quite well in more and more situations, but if you want the best of both worlds: interchangeable lenses, world class IBIS, full manual control in a small package that won't wear you out after a few hours, the MFT cameras are great.
- Heliosmaster 5y ago
  I thought the same of my Fujifilm X100F.. and it's mostly staying at home while I go around. I just don't think about it enough. Whereas my phone is always in my pocket. Mind that I have an Android phone with a subpar camera, and yet I reach out for the iPhone of my partner when we go around and i want to take some pictures.
ip26 5y ago
Also have small kids, also shoot a (high end) DSLR. On the one hand I am all-in on the "always have it with you" side of phones. On the other hand, I've noticed in a collage of 4x6's, the best shots are all from the DSLR. The difference is dramatic.
- malshe 5y ago
  I agree on the quality
- illegalsmile 5y ago
  I'm headed to Iceland in a few weeks and have been going back and forth on dealing with bringing the DSLR but I think this seals the deal. I think we'd all consider 4x6 on the small side of a print and if an iPhone doesn't provide decent prints at that size it has no hope at 8x12 or larger.
  - ip26 5y ago
    To be clear the iPhone shots are still great, but the DSLR is a cut above for certain scenes, e.g. low light portraiture. (full frame, 24-70mm f/2.8) Sticking with one high quality lens & bringing no accessories helps a lot with the overhead. Pick up a tiny USB battery cradle & reuse your phone charger...
    - ansgri 5y ago
      For low light portraiture get yourself an aps-c mirrorless with a modern 56 or 30/1.4 lens and get both image quality and portability, no need for full-frame now outside of pro sports or wildlife.
      - ip26 5y ago
        In my case, I also shoot wildlife, and a fast zoom is clinch for preschoolers :) Not recommending my gear choices, just acknowledging I wasn’t getting those results with a 18-55 on a Rebel.
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by malshe 5y ago

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bzzzt 5y ago

I feel exactly the opposite way: when making photo's with my mirrorless camera I've got the photo 'under control', while having to balance an expensive phone with bad ergonomics for photography feels like it's a chore to take a picture. Just look at all these 'pros' who are promoting iPhone photography: they're lugging all kinds of gear (tripods, cages, lenses) with them to help them make use of the phone. Seems like a small stretch to me to also bring a proper camera instead of a phone.

haswell 5y ago

I'm currently using an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the quality is quite good. However, I also recently purchased an Olympus OM-D EM5 Mark III because I wanted more control and the ability to take better photos. This is a Micro Four Third's camera, and I think this is really the ideal "middle ground" for getting great shots without the weight of a full-frame mirrorless or DSLR. It's not quite "pocket" sized, but small enough to throw in my over-the-shoulder bag, and I'll regularly take it on bike rides around the city I live in. As others have pointed out, the best camera it he one you have with you, and the iPhone does quite well in more and more situations, but if you want the best of both worlds: interchangeable lenses, world class IBIS, full manual control in a small package that won't wear you out after a few hours, the MFT cameras are great.

Heliosmaster 5y ago
I thought the same of my Fujifilm X100F.. and it's mostly staying at home while I go around. I just don't think about it enough. Whereas my phone is always in my pocket. Mind that I have an Android phone with a subpar camera, and yet I reach out for the iPhone of my partner when we go around and i want to take some pictures.

ip26 5y ago

Also have small kids, also shoot a (high end) DSLR. On the one hand I am all-in on the "always have it with you" side of phones. On the other hand, I've noticed in a collage of 4x6's, the best shots are all from the DSLR. The difference is dramatic.

malshe 5y ago
I agree on the quality
illegalsmile 5y ago
I'm headed to Iceland in a few weeks and have been going back and forth on dealing with bringing the DSLR but I think this seals the deal. I think we'd all consider 4x6 on the small side of a print and if an iPhone doesn't provide decent prints at that size it has no hope at 8x12 or larger.
- ip26 5y ago
  To be clear the iPhone shots are still great, but the DSLR is a cut above for certain scenes, e.g. low light portraiture. (full frame, 24-70mm f/2.8) Sticking with one high quality lens & bringing no accessories helps a lot with the overhead. Pick up a tiny USB battery cradle & reuse your phone charger...
  - ansgri 5y ago
    For low light portraiture get yourself an aps-c mirrorless with a modern 56 or 30/1.4 lens and get both image quality and portability, no need for full-frame now outside of pro sports or wildlife.
    - ip26 5y ago
      In my case, I also shoot wildlife, and a fast zoom is clinch for preschoolers :) Not recommending my gear choices, just acknowledging I wasn’t getting those results with a 18-55 on a Rebel.
- 5y ago