iPhoneography

It's been a year since an iPhone was placed in my hot little hand.
Since that time, the amount of times that I've brought out the monster camera (Canon 5D MII) numbers in the single digits.

Is it laziness, convenience, geekery or something else?

It's a few things, actually.
Instant sharing/uploading to the world. On board post production tweaks and filters.... Eventual ease of use when generating books.
The only time I know I have to lug out the monster camera is when the lighting is crap, if i have to zoom to infinity, or if I'm going to be taking dozens of action shots.

The apps available are astounding. The editors are generally awesome. Now I find myself, not looking for the 5D MIII, but for the iPhone 5....

Have you switched cameras?

Review: Samsung TL500

Now that I'm a month into using my new Samsung TL500, I've got to say... I LOVE IT.

It has just replaced a Canon Elph 1000IS that used to be my *bar camera*... or any time I didn't want to lug around the monster 5D.

The good? The uber fast lens is killer in low light. The shutter is delish. The camera just *feels good*. Settings are a piece of cake... It's got "lazy" settings as well as full manual options. I actually like some of the lazy settings, and have had a bit of fun with the built in filters and post-production corrective/enhancement options. :-)

The ISO reaches 1600, but the noise is very noticeable at that level. Even 800 is pushing it for noise effect. Flash usage is good, and I appreciate being able to turn the flash off via a button on the camera body, as opposed to having to dig through software menus.

The Bad: It's a big camera. It's not going to fit in your back pocket. The zoom is acceptible, but it could be stronger. Video is SD, and only 640x480, but is a nice little addition to have. You aren't going to be filming an episode of House with this little devil.

All in all - I am thrilled with it. It comes everywhere with me. :-D

Lessons

Caught

Flying Through Neverland

Cloudbanks

grin

Budding Fotobug

Summer Toes

soccer concentration

soccer break

Jack and the Beanstalk

split personality

the screen door

Catching Air

Autumn Fields

The Blue Bucket

Hanging on by a Finger

Beach Mist

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