Smartphones

[Black Pearl]

Interesting article.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/blog/...gn=smartphones

As someone who regularly shoot with a smartphone I'm in total agreement that they are now a serious part of the camera industry and a very capable tool for capturing an image.

[Shadowman]

The need for availability of a camera isn't new, that's how the point and shoot market took off; as with the takeoff of P & S technology there has always been a market for photographers who just don't want to carry a lot of gear. The functionality of mirrorless technology was the next step in ergonomic imagery capture, like all new camera technology smartphones will be assessed on the output as well as the acceptability.

[rpcrowe]

My main problem with smartphone photography is not the quality of the imagery, it is simply seeing the darn image I am shooting in the sun using the LCD. I simply cannot use it in outdoor bright locations. I have to guess what image I am shooting...

I "COULD" use a Hoodman to shield the LCD but, that would mean carrying the Hoodman to shield the phone - negating the "have with me all the time" consideration.

Of course, this isn't exclusive to cell phone photography. I am in the same situation whenever using a camera that depends on the LCD as the sole viewfinder...

[Black Pearl]

My main problem with smartphone photography is not the quality of the imagery, it is simply seeing the darn image I am shooting in the sun using the LCD.

I wish I had that problem - living on the North east coast of England I can always see my screen clearly

[NorthernFocus]

I agree with most of what's in the article. I already travel sans Nikon unless wildlife or bids are in the plan. If I find an affordable phone that has RAW capability and shutter control the phone could easily become my landscape camera of choice.