This is an early morning photo my husband took with his phone. It’s a full moon he captured during a walk around 6:30 a.m. Yes, he has a newer and better iphone than me. Maybe it would be a benefit to upgrade my iphone? It’s something to think about.
Here’s a photo I took with my DSLR camera and telephoto lens. It’s a husband and wife quail and a curve-billed thrasher in the tree outside our casita. I’m not sure the iphone could capture this as well as my camera. When quail are in our yard, I notice at least one is up high for lookout duty. It’s fascinating. The lookout calls out a warning if a predator comes near — like a hawk or me taking out the trash.
Another moon shot my husband captured with his iphone. The saguaro details are so good.
More photos from my Nikon. The lookout quail.
Bunny and quail.
Tonight my husband and I will be on the lookout for a comet. A neighbor showed me a photo her son took of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. It is so cool with the tail visible.
Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, has been in the evening sky for a week now. If you haven’t seen it, that’s understandable because there’s also been a bright Moon in the sky. But the Moon is Full tonight (Oct. 17) and will rise later tomorrow (Oct. 18) and each night thereafter. So, try to catch this beautiful celestial visitor before it moves so far from Earth that only telescopes will capture it.
To give you some idea as to how easy it is to spot, last night in Tucson, Arizona, I saw it in the western sky even though the sky was half full of clouds and light from the nearly Full Moon in the east was making them bright. I spotted it first through binoculars, but after 20 minutes the part of the sky the comet was in cleared, and I could see it without any optical aid.
34 thoughts on “The Phone vs. Camera Debate Continued”
I do think both serve a purpose, though with iPhone cameras getting better and better, I haven’t pulled out my Nikon in a while. Still there’s something different about a traditional camera that makes images appear so much better.
For me it’s the lugging around, changing lenses etc. that prevent me from using my Nikon.
And those moon shots are pretty good. Mine did not turn out as well when I clicked the supermoon early this morning.
My husband’s iPhone has such a better camera than mine. I agree that lugging around the Nikon and changing lenses can be a problem. We walked up to a vista last night looking for the comet. I had to walk home and change lenses lugging my camera. The moon was so bright we couldn’t find the comet.
I think they both serve a purpose. I use my phone because I don’t take any pictures that need higher quality than that. My son carries a camera because he takes nature photos that look better with camera quality. We have him take pictures at graduations and such.
Could it be WP too? It obviously depends on which iPhone version you have, but I do remember some of the more recent ones have focused on improving the camera. Others on here may be able to speak to that better than I can.
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I know my husband’s iPhone is fancier and newer than mine — with a better camera. When I’d see a bobcat or other wildlife out the window, I’d often ask to use his iPhone,
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Wow…wow…wow! These are each amazing, Elizabeth! Keep ’em coming! 🥰
Isn’t that the best? You have an eye for photography, for sure. 🥰
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Thanks! My favorite college course was photojournalism.
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Ah…makes sense! Full circle moments, then! 🥰
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Lovely shots, no matter the device.
Quail are wonderful little guys, we have them once in a rare while and I always enjoy their visits.
For me, it’s all about convenience. I have a closet full of expensive camera equipment I never use … and other than missing the big zoom lenses, I’m fine with my phone.
Thanks! I love our quail, especially in the Spring with their babies. I’ve enjoyed taking pics with my iPhone for the past 10 years. I am enjoying experimenting with my camera and lenses, too.
I took photos of the moon with my iPhone also, and they came out pretty well. I was surprised! I love seeing your moon photos with the saguaros. It is a whole different vibe from mine with the pine trees!
If I do, may I link to your post to show the variety?
Also, we’re getting snow flurries over the next couple of days, so I think my chances of seeing the comet are slim. Too many clouds. I wish I had known to look for it earlier in the week! I hope you get a photo to share!
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We have rain today, so we may miss the comet too. Please link to my post!
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I’ve seen excellent pictures taken from Samsung s 24. Shots of moon with so much detail. My IPhone takes fuzzy moon photos. But my camera was not better either. I think it’s the person taking the photos that matters. I love both the pictures taken by your camera and your husband’s phone
Thank you. Yes, I was taking photos of the moon last night with my camera and none turned out well. I think I’ll need a tripod for that to work. I have seen good photos from a Samsung also.
I think if you plan on using telephoto for wildlife, the DSLR is the way to go. The iPhone pics keep getting better and better, though. I took some “dungeon” photos in France without flash and the camera stabilized the image and the shot came out great.
Thanks! I got wildlife photos today with my telephoto. A bobcat nested in our outdoor fireplace. Photos to come. I’ve got an iphone SE retro. Not that old but a throwback to less camera and tech. My husband’s iphone takes way better photos than mine.
Wow! We couldn’t find the comet. I asked a neighbor who is an astronomer retired from NASA and he said we needed to use binoculars. He said it’s now very faint and moving too far away.
They both serve a purpose, but I prefer better photos so I’m rarely satisfied with the pics my iPhone takes. I don’t use the camera often for that very reason, disappointment.
I agree. I am disappointed with my iPhone photos. With my Nikon, I don’t remember the basics of photography, so I’m using it in the auto mode. But I sat down yesterday and watched a couple Youtube videos on digital photography, so I can learn it!
I do think both serve a purpose, though with iPhone cameras getting better and better, I haven’t pulled out my Nikon in a while. Still there’s something different about a traditional camera that makes images appear so much better.
For me it’s the lugging around, changing lenses etc. that prevent me from using my Nikon.
And those moon shots are pretty good. Mine did not turn out as well when I clicked the supermoon early this morning.
My husband’s iPhone has such a better camera than mine. I agree that lugging around the Nikon and changing lenses can be a problem. We walked up to a vista last night looking for the comet. I had to walk home and change lenses lugging my camera. The moon was so bright we couldn’t find the comet.
I think they both serve a purpose. I use my phone because I don’t take any pictures that need higher quality than that. My son carries a camera because he takes nature photos that look better with camera quality. We have him take pictures at graduations and such.
Yes, I agree. I have a long way to go with the camera. Lots of learning to do, but I’m excited with the possibilities.
Both are stunning!
Thanks! It’s amazing how much better my husband’s iPhone camera is than mine.
Could it be WP too? It obviously depends on which iPhone version you have, but I do remember some of the more recent ones have focused on improving the camera. Others on here may be able to speak to that better than I can.
I know my husband’s iPhone is fancier and newer than mine — with a better camera. When I’d see a bobcat or other wildlife out the window, I’d often ask to use his iPhone,
Wow…wow…wow! These are each amazing, Elizabeth! Keep ’em coming! 🥰
Thank you! I found something new (or old) to get my creative spirit moving. 😊
Isn’t that the best? You have an eye for photography, for sure. 🥰
Thanks! My favorite college course was photojournalism.
Ah…makes sense! Full circle moments, then! 🥰
💕💕💕
Lovely shots, no matter the device.
Quail are wonderful little guys, we have them once in a rare while and I always enjoy their visits.
For me, it’s all about convenience. I have a closet full of expensive camera equipment I never use … and other than missing the big zoom lenses, I’m fine with my phone.
Thanks! I love our quail, especially in the Spring with their babies. I’ve enjoyed taking pics with my iPhone for the past 10 years. I am enjoying experimenting with my camera and lenses, too.
I took photos of the moon with my iPhone also, and they came out pretty well. I was surprised! I love seeing your moon photos with the saguaros. It is a whole different vibe from mine with the pine trees!
The moon was so bright last night we couldn’t spot the comet. Maybe tonight if it’s not too cloudy. I hope you post your moon with pine trees.
If I do, may I link to your post to show the variety?
Also, we’re getting snow flurries over the next couple of days, so I think my chances of seeing the comet are slim. Too many clouds. I wish I had known to look for it earlier in the week! I hope you get a photo to share!
We have rain today, so we may miss the comet too. Please link to my post!
I’ve seen excellent pictures taken from Samsung s 24. Shots of moon with so much detail. My IPhone takes fuzzy moon photos. But my camera was not better either. I think it’s the person taking the photos that matters. I love both the pictures taken by your camera and your husband’s phone
Thank you. Yes, I was taking photos of the moon last night with my camera and none turned out well. I think I’ll need a tripod for that to work. I have seen good photos from a Samsung also.
You’re welcome! ☺️
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I think if you plan on using telephoto for wildlife, the DSLR is the way to go. The iPhone pics keep getting better and better, though. I took some “dungeon” photos in France without flash and the camera stabilized the image and the shot came out great.
Thanks! I got wildlife photos today with my telephoto. A bobcat nested in our outdoor fireplace. Photos to come. I’ve got an iphone SE retro. Not that old but a throwback to less camera and tech. My husband’s iphone takes way better photos than mine.
I love these pictures. So fun that you’ve interspersed them. And a co-worker had a picture of the comet this morning – it looks spectacular!
Wow! We couldn’t find the comet. I asked a neighbor who is an astronomer retired from NASA and he said we needed to use binoculars. He said it’s now very faint and moving too far away.
Such a peaceful place.
It is!
They both serve a purpose, but I prefer better photos so I’m rarely satisfied with the pics my iPhone takes. I don’t use the camera often for that very reason, disappointment.
I agree. I am disappointed with my iPhone photos. With my Nikon, I don’t remember the basics of photography, so I’m using it in the auto mode. But I sat down yesterday and watched a couple Youtube videos on digital photography, so I can learn it!
Nice post 🌺🌺
Thanks!