I find that in some ways, my iPhone camera is better than my regular camera (Sony Cyber-Shot). It's always with me, can take pictures faster and they can be on the net in seconds. Plus they are automatically uploaded to the cloud. I started taking pics with my regular camera last night then jumped over to the phone because it was easier. I think I might just make a transition over to just using that. Anyone else just use their phone's camera most of the time?
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Is your iPhone your regular camera now?
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I don't use a standalone digital camera anymore. The iPhone camera is more than good enough for casual photography. I'm not a pro photographer or hobbyist who needs that higher level of quality, so I'd prefer not to have the weight of an extra device.
I do have a Nikon D80 with "sniper lens" (200 x 55) but my iPhone 5 is always with me and it's great to take casual photos.
I am not a professional photographer, it's just a hobby.
I am not a professional photographer, it's just a hobby.
You could probably say that. I'm a professional with thousands of dollars in camera and video gear but my iPhone takes about 3/4 of my family photos now.
When I need my big cameras for a specific use I absolutely use them. But the fact is, I don't really need that kind of quality and control for a shot of my kid at the pool, you know?
When I need my big cameras for a specific use I absolutely use them. But the fact is, I don't really need that kind of quality and control for a shot of my kid at the pool, you know?
I don't do any professional or even hobby photography so I haven't had a stand alone camera since 2004. The cameras that have been on my phones/smart devices have been more than adequate for my casual use and photo sharing.
For everyday fun pictures, that get deleted, yes. For occasions, no way. Last weekend I went camping, kayaking, and white water rafting in Denali, Alaska. I had my point and shoot with me in the kayak. I came across a moose on land while I was kayaking. I took a lot of great close up pictures and hd video. No way my iPhone could have taken those close up pics and videos. IPhone is with me all the time, but when I'm going somewhere I expect to take pictures, I bring the point and shoot.
I must be a lousy picture taker because I stopped using my Nikkon DSLR camera and now strictly using the smartphones camera. I saw very little difference for the photos I took, nothing that needed a quality stand alone camera, so why bother lugging around a large DSLR anymore ? 
I don't use my Point & shoot anymore. Either my iPhone for casual snaps, or my D3200 for more professional shots. There are good quality point and shoots out there that would blow the iPhone out of the water, but not my dated cheapie. I guess it depends what you take photos for.
We took an Alaskan cruise this year, and I thought of getting a new camera
I didn't and I don't regret not spending the money
My pictures turned out fantastic (for me)
You can't beat the convenience and the quality is excellent for me
So, it is my camera
I didn't and I don't regret not spending the money
My pictures turned out fantastic (for me)
You can't beat the convenience and the quality is excellent for me
So, it is my camera
We have a camera (my wife and I) somewhere. But it meant planning, which is inconvenient with our lifestyle. We've been using our cell phones as our main cameras since 2007. My Sanyo Katana took the first pictures of my daughter when she was born.
Every phone we've had since then we've just used for this. And we've pushed our photos to each new phone along the way.
I have a 3GS which was a gift, but not one of our main phones. I've discovered that it's camera is inferior to the one on my HTC Touch Pro, which is a four year old phone. But my iPhone 5 is what I mainly use now as it's just superior in every way and convenient.
I've owned one point-and-shoot camera, but only used it 3x max.
I recently went to Boston and I used my iPhone to take all 100 or so pictures I took while there. So, yeah, my iPhone is my regular camera.
I recently went to Boston and I used my iPhone to take all 100 or so pictures I took while there. So, yeah, my iPhone is my regular camera.
Yeah got rid of mine back in 2011 when the iPhone 4S came out. No need for a standalone for me anymore since the iPhone camera is now good enough for everything I need.
Since most of my everyday pictures get posted to Facebook, my iPhone 5 is my main camera. I have a Canon point and shoot, but hit tends to get lost in my apartment a lot. If I ever take a big trip to Europe or something, I would probably take the point and shoot with a large capacity SD.
When I want a picture and don't care about the quality then yes, the iPhone is great. To suggest that a picture from the iphones tiny sensor will have comparable quality to my DSLR with a 35mm size sensor and professional f2.8 glass is laughable. Yes I like the iPhones camera, no it is not a replacement for my real camera.
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Please keep in mind that a good photographer will make do with whatever device they are using. The photographer makes the camera, not the other way around. But also keep in mind that there is a reason a quality lens can cost thousands of dollars.
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Please keep in mind that a good photographer will make do with whatever device they are using. The photographer makes the camera, not the other way around. But also keep in mind that there is a reason a quality lens can cost thousands of dollars.
Yes! For non-professional use, I think for a cellphone camera, the iPhone's camera really is fantastic. Also the HD video's mine records are simply stunning! I hate the large file sizes of them though.