Smartphones come by their names honestly. Irrespective of brand, their camera is a very useful complement to DSLR and Mirrorless cameras.
Based on my recent photography adventures at the Estonian Song and Dance Festival, here are some perspectives, with examples, of the value of having a smartphone’s camera handy.
Firstly, it will almost always be handy and therefore will be able to quickly capture images that might be fleeting in nature or for which setting up a “real” camera may be too cumbersome. Spontaneous photos of people are a good example, as seen in the photo gallery below. Smartphones are also capable of remarkable video quality.
As I was away from my home photo editing software for several weeks, smartphone images provided a way to post a few images on Instagram while on location. They can be very useful for unusual lighting situations. I also use them as a back-up for special photos, just in case the ones in the camera do not turn out as nicely.
However, the following two reasons were the most important for me during this past trip: the smartphone camera became my mainstay for photographing in the rain when I was unable to find shelter for my somewhat more expensive mirrorless cameras. And finally, and without a doubt of most importance for me, the panoramic photo capabilities of the smartphone are superb and can render wonderful images that capture the immense dimensions of a special place like Tallinn or of a special event such as the Song and Dance Festival.
Peeter Põldre, eestielu.ca
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Acknowledgement
This article was first published in Eesti Elu: https://eestielu.ca
Peeter Põldre, an accredited photographer, has written many insightful articles for Eesti Elu, offering useful tips and thought-provoking perspectives on photography — an inspiring read for any aspiring photographer. Linked below are recent articles and photo galleries by Peeter from the Estonian Song and Dance Festival (Laulu- ja Tantsupidu).
