Yes, the smartphone advances in technology have definitely made huge inroads on the P&S segment of the photography industry. People who would only pull out their P&S for a few photos at holiday and birthday celebrations or for vacations now haven't bought a new P&S in years -- why should they, when they've got their smartphone with them all the time and can take photos wherever they are, whatever they're doing, show everybody what they're having for lunch or dinner, and instantly share them with the world on Instagram, FaceBook and such?
Although I don't put images on Instagram or FB, I do enjoy using my iPhone if I happen to be out somewhere and see something interesting which captures my attention and I think, "ooh, that would be an interesting photo!" I pull out the iPhone, fire off a few snaps and am on my way. Sometimes I'm surprised later by the quality of the image and will go on to edit it a bit, use it in my 52 weeks project or for sharing with a friend. most of the time the images are just snapshots, though, of a fun or intriguing subject.
Occasionally at home I also will get an idea and think, "wonder if it would work if I do this and that?" and before getting out the real camera and setting things up properly, I'll do a couple of quick experimental shots with the iPhone to see if the idea is even worth pursuing. Occasionally the iPhone results turn out to be winners themselves, or more often they'll show me that whatever I had wanted to do just isn't feasible. Sometimes an app that I've got in the iPhone is useful for creating special effects images, and I've occasionally done that in preference to using my other gear. It's sometimes faster and easier to just use the slo-mo app in the iPhone than it is to tinker with the settings in my A7R IV!!!
Although I don't put images on Instagram or FB, I do enjoy using my iPhone if I happen to be out somewhere and see something interesting which captures my attention and I think, "ooh, that would be an interesting photo!" I pull out the iPhone, fire off a few snaps and am on my way. Sometimes I'm surprised later by the quality of the image and will go on to edit it a bit, use it in my 52 weeks project or for sharing with a friend. most of the time the images are just snapshots, though, of a fun or intriguing subject.
Occasionally at home I also will get an idea and think, "wonder if it would work if I do this and that?" and before getting out the real camera and setting things up properly, I'll do a couple of quick experimental shots with the iPhone to see if the idea is even worth pursuing. Occasionally the iPhone results turn out to be winners themselves, or more often they'll show me that whatever I had wanted to do just isn't feasible. Sometimes an app that I've got in the iPhone is useful for creating special effects images, and I've occasionally done that in preference to using my other gear. It's sometimes faster and easier to just use the slo-mo app in the iPhone than it is to tinker with the settings in my A7R IV!!!
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