With all of the photography being produced with iPhones, I couldn’t resist using what is called “Wide Dynamic Range” on my Samsung. Having ditched my Apple device last year, I had hoped for decent results. And, I am not at all disappointed. This is one of those spur of the moment, grab shots while I was out retrieving my mail. We have floral plantings in just about every section of our yard including the area around the mailbox. And these are in full bloom in April along with everything else.
This wide dynamic range setting is very similar to what my Nikon D700, using Active D-Lighting, can do with highlights and shadows to balance a scene. And it’s a pretty good method for getting realistic, pseudo high dynamic range images.
I loaded this shot of our beautiful Clematis Vine blossoms straight into Adobe Photoshop and did my usual adjustments; curves, hue/saturation and sharpening.
Even though the resolution from these new techno wonders is limited, the results can be very satisfying, as you can see.
Nice capture Mark. It is amazing what these phones can do these days. I think that they will eventually destroy the compact camera market.
You’re probably right, Len. No need to carry my fujifilm compact when my phone has better technology.
Well, it fooled me. That is a strong, clear image for a phone camera. It almost feels like cheating when the tools make it so easy. Nicely done, Mark.
Thanks, Mark. Yes, looks are deceiving.
I shoot with my iPhone nearly every day, and love it! nicely done here Mark!
Thanks Jim. I’ve used the iPhone in the past. Nice but wanted to branch out, so to speak. Did a review of the iPhone hdr last year.
Great shot Mark. You gotta love the convenience of always having a camera with you with your phone.
I agree, Edith. I’ve used it many times when I needed a quick pic and couldn’t get to my “real” camera. Thanks!
It’s amazing what camera phones can do now. Len said some day it will destroy the compact camera. I think it already has. In the next five years, dSLR’s and what we call “point & shoot” cameras will be a thing of the past and we will be left with some form of mirrorless cameras.
I agree, the phones are pretty amazing. But I’m not convinced about that 5 year prediction. The technology will definitely be available to a larger group of buyers. The prices will need to be under $200 for the large p & s market segment and probably under $300 for the dSLR, hobbiest, soccer moms. Most advanced photogs and pros probably need to use what they have invested in . . . dSLR systems. I think it will be an economic balancing act and the extinction of the dSLR is a premature prediction for now. I am still very interested in the mirrorless, NEX-7 in particular.
I don’t think they will be extinct (both P&S and dSLR) but will be part of the minority. I think the biggest challenge will be the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). The NEX-7 is nice and is currently the standard for all other similar devices but I think there is still room for improvement.