The end of DSLR ?

[Devinhullphoto]

True.. but how much difference is there between a pro shooting a phone, and the wanna-be pro's with an entry level DSLR? I would bet on the PRO, no matter the gear! lol!

She used real lenses though. If it were done with just your phone it would be gross.

 

[amolitor]

As anyone who actually bothers to actually pay attention knows, the Nokia camera is capable is excellent results:

The Online Photographer: Another Print Review: The Nokia's For Real

There's nothing magic about a mirror or a big bulbous black body or interchangeable lenses that makes the pictures better. Also, note the date on that post. This is old news. "Image Quality" is a done deal. The results are in and we know that a good cell phone can deliver perfectly acceptable pictures for all but the most demanding applications, and we've known this for years.

 

[cgipson1]

As anyone who actually bothers to actually pay attention knows, the Nokia camera is capable is excellent results:

The Online Photographer: Another Print Review: The Nokia's For Real

There's nothing magic about a mirror or a big bulbous black body or interchangeable lenses that makes the pictures better. Also, note the date on that post. This is old news. "Image Quality" is a done deal. The results are in and we know that a good cell phone can deliver perfectly acceptable pictures for all but the most demanding applications, and we've known this for years.

Quote from Article listed: "No, it's not a replacement for RAW, it's not a replacement for an interchangeable lens camera, it's not a replacement for one of today's available-darkness wunderkind."

I disagree... most phone photos look like A$$! Maybe I haven't seen this "magic" Nokia.... but sounds more like a status symbol in the "I shoot with my phone" crowd!

 

[amolitor]

Oh, I forgot. Mike and Ctein over at ToP are just bloggers, so in Charlie's fantasy land, they don't know anything and are idiots.

Ctein is probably in the top 5 best photographic printers EVER, and definitely in the top 5 color printers. If he says it's good (and he does) we may rely on it. And, unlike Charlie, he's actually looked at the results and evaluated them.

 

[runnah]

a big bulbous black body

You're going to get Mish all excited.

 

[cgipson1]

Oh, I forgot. Mike and Ctein over at ToP are just bloggers, so in Charlie's fantasy land, they don't know anything and are idiots.

Ctein is probably in the top 5 best photographic printers EVER, and definitely in the top 5 color printers. If he says it's good (and he does) we may rely on it. And, unlike Charlie, he's actually looked at the results and evaluated them.

I don't consider all bloggers to be idiots.. just some!

Not disputing that a 41 mp camera of any type can make good prints... but I really doubt any pro's (at least real one's) will be buying this Nokia to shoot weddings with....

And I also doubt that it is capable of many of of little tricks that make a DSLR so useful!

Maybe you should buy one of these Nokia's...

 

[runnah]

Not disputing that a 41 mp camera of any type can make good prints... but I really doubt any pro's (at least real one's) will be buying this Nokia to shoot weddings with....

And I also doubt that it is capable of many of of little tricks that make a DSLR so useful!

Said every film photographer when digital cameras cams out.

 

[cgipson1]

Not disputing that a 41 mp camera of any type can make good prints... but I really doubt any pro's (at least real one's) will be buying this Nokia to shoot weddings with....

And I also doubt that it is capable of many of of little tricks that make a DSLR so useful!

Said every film photographer when digital cameras cams out.

Gonna be a Phone PRO, Runnah?

 

[runnah]

Not disputing that a 41 mp camera of any type can make good prints... but I really doubt any pro's (at least real one's) will be buying this Nokia to shoot weddings with....

And I also doubt that it is capable of many of of little tricks that make a DSLR so useful!

Said every film photographer when digital cameras cams out.

Gonna be a Phone PRO, Runnah?

I think that this fear of new tech is common for folks of your...vintage.

Like I said, the analog function of a mirror moving is old fashioned the weakest point of a camera body. If you do away with the mirror who says the body has to be huge and bulky? I'd love it if my camera was the same size as my phone and performed as well.

 

[sashbar]

I still keep the image taken years ago with an old pre-smart era Nokia phone. And actually my current phone contract is coming to an end soon...

 

[TheLost]

I've been flamed for saying this stuff before... but who doesn't like a good bbq!

Who needs a sports photographer when we'll have 8k robot video cameras all around stadiums? (8k video = 7680 × 4320 = 33mp). With a couple hundred cameras shooting 30-60fps and a few low-paid interns plucking stills from the video stream... sidelines should get less crowded. Don't think this will happen? google "pulling stills from 4k video". (Sidenote: Your iPhone 5s does a dang good job of picking the best photos it takes in 'burst mode'... those low-paid interns may vanish too).

If you would have told me in 1995 that Apple would be a leader in tech i would be sooo freeking rich right now (I was a contractor at apple during the 'powerpc' days)... It doesn't take much to make a market shift. Nikon isn't adapting (canon is... a bit).. Where is Nikon's built in WiFi in its cameras? Build in GPS? Did you know that Nikon's app for iOS isn't iPad compatible?!?!?!?! Companies like Sony and Fuji are innovating... creating... trying...

How fast did it take Kodak to fall? Polaroid? Minolta?

How long can Nikon last on just DSLR sales? Canon at least has other markets..

Welcome to the post PC area!


(WHY DIDN'T I BUY APPLE STOCK WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE!!!!)

 

[timor]

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[gsgary]

Oh, I forgot. Mike and Ctein over at ToP are just bloggers, so in Charlie's fantasy land, they don't know anything and are idiots.

Ctein is probably in the top 5 best photographic printers EVER, and definitely in the top 5 color printers. If he says it's good (and he does) we may rely on it. And, unlike Charlie, he's actually looked at the results and evaluated them.

This guy is in the top 5 look at his client list R O B I N   B E L L - Photographic Printer

 

[grafxman]

I wonder if I'll be able to attach my SigMonster (Sigma 300-800mm 2' long 13 pounds) to my new phone in a few years?

 

[JTPhotography]

This is awesome news. It means the DSLRs will be in the hands of the people who are serious about using them, people like us.