Use your phone camera much?

I dislike cell phones, but of course have one (wish I didn't). Only in a dire emergency will I use the camera, it's just not in my blood. They can take great shots, but not for me.

I use mine a lot. That's part of my job.

So much self-seriousness in photography turns on the belief that the gear one uses determines the quality of the image. That's evident here and on PN as a whole.

So much self-seriousness in photography turns on the belief that the gear one uses determines the quality of the image. That's evident here and on PN as a whole.

Actually it is the behavior of a great many cell phone users that renders the whole concept of phones for photography distasteful. Just my experience based opinion.

Think you made my point. Put a DSLR in a phone user's hands and they'd behave differently--no doubt the result of the gravitas a "proper" camera brings to image making?

Put a DSLR in a phone user's hands and they'd behave differently

I very much doubt it. One is considerate and mannerly or not, phone or camera.

Choosing to use a cell phone is in itself an equipment choice. I do not believe there is anyone who considers themselves a "photographer" who takes zero interest in equipment. One can argue about the equipment/actual-photography-performed ratio.

 

 

(you'll see this one over and over again, I'm afraid)

I use my phone camera everyday. And haven't used my Canon dSLR or Fuji mirrorless cams in a couple of years. It's liberating getting away from the notion of "going out with my camera to make photos."

 

It probably takes more fiddling than my hands and eyes want to bother with. When I have only a phone I will use the Samsung flip phone. It is a hundred dollar unlocked phone and I carry it only for a once in a while call or to be on call from home. I suppose, having spent a long time with the manuals of my more sophistcated muliple mode multiple focus pattern. multiple speed and multiple doo dad cameras I do sort of think...gee I wish that I had one of my Olympus or Panasonics with me. Because I am sure I could have knocked off a couple more shots in the time I got to punching the right buttons...that said, ask me in a year. Who knows what Sony the micro inventors of Walkman might have coming. But I am probably locked in to minimal use of the cel phone. A matter of how I think of the 2 megapixel no EVF flip phone on my belt. OTOH my wife has no hesitation in using her IPAD PRO for any old thing.. Ok by me. Fantasy Models shot with a Samsung flip phone. Turn the saying around...The best camera is the one you have with you. SO..why not take one of those super ones WITH you. Rhetorical Q.

Yes i use my cell camera quite often. Its great.

I have (sadly) not used my camera for a few weeks. But in that time I have probably used my cell phone camera 8 or 10 times.Usually to send the result to my wife or friends showing them where I am via messaging or email and downloading the pictures to my computer when I get home. Not something I could do with a camera. Although having just switched to an iPhone from an Android I find the learning curve steeper than I expected.

As a mobile software engineer I restricted myself to ONLY phone camera in order to force myself to advance the mobile photography quality. I even picked a modest device to make it more difficult (iPhone 5c). It's hard because there are so many things to miss (ease of use, manual focus, dynamic range, low light performance, zoom, aperture setting...). I am in a war with all these flaws. Gear vs IQ. I hope one day I win enough battles to make the camera we all have with us a real tool.

 

 

"As a mobile software engineer." Mantra.

 

As a photographer ,I look at the image, I really do not care what photographic device was used.

 

Smart phone, full auto latest and greatest....and on and on.....

My PN mate Norman has bought a Fuji x100F.....good choice.

 

It makes him happy, being happy with your choice of gear, is all what matters.

 

Sort of think it's the bloke behind the gear.

Edited November 5, 2017 by Allen Herbert

Sort of think it's the bloke behind the gear.

Allen, you’re making me blush.

The thing that makes me this thread kind of interesting. To think of how we look at these instruments. The handheld touch screen phone with the Wi Fi and Blu Tooth is an all purpose little computer that is now de rigeur for the commuter or business person. it can help one find the way to a coffee shop, keep your best friend;s telephone number, decipher the price of an article on the shelf, recognize faces and so many things. And takes calls no less and text messages...and stores em... It can also take pictures. Ta Da. Pretty decent ones at that. None of my cameras make calls, keep track of plane schedules and don't do anything but make photos. Poor camera. But it does that very well indeed. Is it vanity that says we like our specialized instruments, for me, I think so. " Nurse, get me the thoracic retractor. No the one for the sternum, not the lower ribs." I do not just use what I have on my person. And do not tell, I have heard some bloke still carries his Luna Pro in a little bag. Poor guy stuck in the last century. But, and I say this with interest, if Sony produces a small point and shoot that will clip onto a belt and go anywhere and not make my cargo shorts too bulky I would be interested. I thought this new Sony Xo would do the trick, but it gets lousy reviews. So I look for the specialized picture making device that is super mobile and part of my routine. Never forget spectacles, wallet, watch, and let us see...what else.. what can be a habit and still be a real camera. Edited November 5, 2017 by GerrySiegel

The quality of the shots that I get with my iphone astounds me. I don’t the heck they do it in that minute package. This is a quick shot in the clubhouse of a golf course that I played recently.

Very seldom for photography use unless I just want to IM a quick photo of something to the family. Most times only for taking a photo of an Airline Baggage receipt or gas receipt to use in a business expense report. I don't make phone calls with my camera and don't use my phone for serious photography.

I have done quite a bit of photography with my phone, mostly in the evenings, while walking back from work to the parking lot. Some examples of those can be found in my portfolio: My phone | Photo.net

 

If I have a dedicated camera, I would ignore my phone. If not, no qualms about whisking it out upon sighting a good opportunity :)

 

Edited November 7, 2017 by Supriyo