vtbeavens t1_j5kj7n3 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 5:42 PM

While smartphones definitely have their limitations compared to dedicated cameras you can still capture a LOT of nice images with one.

Find a camera app that allows you to take photos in RAW, as this will let you have more leeway when you are editing.

Not having gear will absolutely prevent you from obtaining certain shots, but honestly the most important pieces of kit are your eyes and your mind. Without those it doesn't matter if you're using top-of-the-line pro equipment or not.

I've seen better pics taken with a smartphone/point and shoot compared to a $15k Leica setup.

If you find yourself loving the hobby with a smartphone then you can jump into the entry-level DSLR arena for only a couple hundo bucks. Cared-for used is a killer option in the photography world.

redditaccount300000 t1_j5l6ale wrote on January 23, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Someone once told me the best camera you can have is the one you have available to you.

For that, the smartphone cannot be beat to capture moments. Carrying around a dslr everywhere seems unrealistic.

vtbeavens t1_j5lhgzj wrote on January 23, 2023 at 9:15 PM

100%. Love having at least a smartphone on me at most times.

FritzFromSonofaFritz t1_j5kxzq8 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Couldn’t agree more with this statement. I work in video production and have been watching one guy buy at least $30k worth of camera bodies and another $10-20k in lightd and audio due to him feeling like he doesn’t have exactly what he needs to make a short film. It’s been five years and all I’ve seen from him are some camera test videos he’s posted on his Facebook.

Meanwhile I’ve seen short films in festivals that were shot with a whole setup (lights, camera, audio) that was under 5k and they’re being seen by countless people.

Anyway, also agree with the entry level DSLR. That and a decent 50mm prime lens would only be a few hundred bucks. Certainly a lot less than the newest iPhone.

lame_gaming t1_j5mvyv1 wrote on January 24, 2023 at 3:06 AM

yeah. people hate to admit it but an entry camera can create amazing photos with a bit of trickery