Recent content by karmagarda

You're probably right, and I don't tend to keep an eye on half the mush out there to be fair. In my original point I was kind of referring to people that already had DSLRs, but I guess the phone camera market has kind of exploded the amateur scene a bit. I think I'd blame social media for that...

Funny thing is I agree and disagree with this at the same time. But I will point out that you're answering the title on it's own rather than in context of the thread! I agree with this in that taking the general question I was asking you do get a lot more bad amateurs thinking if they use some...

Excellent examples Stewart! I had intended posting a few myself, but I wouldn't have had the comparisons available. But it gives a very good example of the point I'm making. Which is the quality has come along that much that now convenience has really come into play too. I'd also like to make...

I also think one important thing here is it does indeed matter what smart phone you have. Which is why I made the point about it being a change over very recent years. Even the iPhone 5 wouldn't have stopped me taking a DSLR with me. It's just the very recent phones that I find are just really...

Lordy, I never looked at the date it was posted! What a numpty :lol: My son is only 9 months old so he's learning to walk, never mind muddy puddles! Some day though... some day!

Yeah, Nokia (I believe) are still considered to have 1 of the best camera phones out. FYI though, with the help of apps you can control the aperture on an iPhone. In fact, I posted my argument above far too soon, because I just found out you can also do manual focus with the help of an app...

I can't speak for other phone models. But I will argue a few of your points in favour of a smartphone! For an iPhone 6 as a walkabout camera: - Viewfinder is personal preference. If I want to take an arty shot of the Shard in London whether or not my camera has a viewfinder really doesn't...

You see the useful thing about the iPhone 6 is you can set it up so that you access the camera directly from the lock screen. So it's just swipe up and camera is on!

Ok, I see what you meant now about the midranged compact from a few years ago. But again that's still an extra camera to carry around which isn't going to give me any extra quality. If I'm carrying my phone anyway it has become a question of why bother carry yet another piece of equipment when...

I see what you mean! Tell you what, you're not far off at all. I'd be tempted to push the contrast a bit and maybe even brighten it up. It's almost perfect for a B&W (or even selenium toned). It's still a lovely shot to be fair.

Nope. They suck in low light. That's 1 area the DSLR beats the hell out of them still. I don't think we'll ever see phones (in my lifetime) replacing the big boys in this area

Well, to be honest it, even though it might have been unintentional, it was a bit insulting :lol: Firstly, you've slightly missed the point. A few years ago smart phones weren't anywhere close to the quality of a DSLR so to answer your question, no. I wouldn't have been better off. I wouldn't...

That is a fantastic shot! This makes me want to abandon fatherhood for a few days and just go shoot film!

I agree. Even A4 is beyond what I'd call "day to day" stuff. If it prints well on 7x5 then it's plenty good enough.

Yeah, that's almost exactly what happened me. There's been a very distinctive shift in balance just over the last few years. iPhone 6 users have noticed it too. I think when Nokia released the lumia model I speak of (I think Paul is right I believe the 1020 is the one I'm on about) it definitely...