porktaco
Well-known
not sure i agree with all of this, but it's interesting.
also, apparently the guy forgot that his m6 has a lightmeter. lolol.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/20/4377290/post-process-why-the-smartphone-camera-changed-photography-forever
also, apparently the guy forgot that his m6 has a lightmeter. lolol.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/20/4377290/post-process-why-the-smartphone-camera-changed-photography-forever
kbg32
neo-romanticist
"Your equipment no longer defines you, your photographs do"
This is a revelation? I guess he's been hiding under a rock.
This is a revelation? I guess he's been hiding under a rock.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
You can't beat a would-be camera thief with an iPhone or any smart phone. Maybe a payphone handset but those are heavy and more durable, as well as stuck to one place, if you can find a payphone even.
I've had those moments of terror shooting film AND digital. More terror with digital because I've shot a lot where batteries and electronics fail so I didn't trust it as much. But if photography had ever become no more fun for me, I would have changed career paths. It hasn't as of yet for me, and I don't think it will.
Phil Forrest
I've had those moments of terror shooting film AND digital. More terror with digital because I've shot a lot where batteries and electronics fail so I didn't trust it as much. But if photography had ever become no more fun for me, I would have changed career paths. It hasn't as of yet for me, and I don't think it will.
Phil Forrest
nikkor-watching
Established
He sounds a remarkably lazy photographer, since he couldn't be bothered to post-process digital images, did not do exposure test clips with film and the first time he saw some of his photos was "on the printed page". So yeah, I bet he loves the idea of taking an iphone out of his pocket and thinking he's got a special photo there. To hell with lighting booms and model releases, just whip ur iphone out and take a photo of the Empire State building through the traffic lights.
John E Earley
Tuol Sleng S21-0174
I do love the camera in my iPhone but there is no way it is a replacement for my digital/film cameras.
Not yet at least.
Not yet at least.
dave lackey
Veteran
As a photographic tool the iPhone5 I am posting from totally sucks. Sure I am carrying it everywhere I go, but ergonomics, feel, performance, versatility, and everything else just doesn't work as a photographic tool for me. Our grown kids love it but then they have never made anything other than a snapshot.
The total experience of a Leica M or very nice SLRs (Nikon/Canon/Leica, etc.) from 30-40 years ago is proof that even vintage cameras are still light years ahead of this little hockey puck in my hand as I peck and type away at the munchkin "keyboard"! Declaring a smartphone camera can replace a Nikon D4 (or such)...ludicrous.
Now, having said that, I am now back on a proper keyboard (80 words/minute) and just want to add that an iphone is better than having no camera at all. If it was the perfect picture-taking machine, I would still hate using it as it is not designed to replace a proper camera, rangefinder or SLR. Convenient? Yes. Ergonomic? Are you kidding me? Stupid thing slips out of my hand more than I can count each day. Is it quick? Not hardly, I can pull my X1 up to my eye and shoot much quicker than with the iphone and get a much better quality photograph to boot.
So, is the iphone camera good? Well, it depends if you just want snapshots, then, yes. If you want to really get into it and work to get a good photograph of some things, then, yes. But is it a good camera? No, as in "does it fall to hand, quickly and properly and is it comfortable? Does it disappear in your hands so that it works without thinking about it?" Of course not, but then that isn't part of a design parameter for an iphone is it? The iphone does a lot of things that make life a little easier for us and it facilitates our medical needs very well, especially if we are out of town. Communication? Much better tool than a Leica M...LOL...and certainly, I am using the iphone5 to facilitate everything I can to make life easier for us.
Replace proper dedicated photography gear? That question alone speaks volumes of the lack of understanding about photography overall, whether it is portraits, sports photography, motorsports, photojournalism or whatever. So, the complete answer to the question would be a very long one indeed.
dave lackey
Veteran
Stuart John
Well-known
One of the reasons I bought a smart phone was for the camera and the photo apps. Trouble is I can't really get into it. I just don't like the way the camera works or handles. Maybe a Sony NEX with apps and internet would be better for me. I have tried an EyeFi in my NEX C3 but then I need my tablet with my so I don't use that much. This thread has given me a good idea though. I will try and get some more use out of my EyeFi card.
BLKRCAT
75% Film
Well I read the article, or about halfway before I had to stop.
My response is "just do what you want". If the author doesnt want to shoot film then fine. If he doesnt want to shoot digital, fine. If he aspires to taking instagram shots or snapping away with his iphone then more power to him.
However I think that our gear still does define us. It defines our shooting style, the results we can get, the medium we aspire to shoot for.
Plus I still think the idea of taking actual photos with my phone ludicrous.
My response is "just do what you want". If the author doesnt want to shoot film then fine. If he doesnt want to shoot digital, fine. If he aspires to taking instagram shots or snapping away with his iphone then more power to him.
However I think that our gear still does define us. It defines our shooting style, the results we can get, the medium we aspire to shoot for.
Plus I still think the idea of taking actual photos with my phone ludicrous.
CK Dexter Haven
Well-known
Seems like you neither read/understood the article nor saw the photos.
