The other day I photographed a small 2 acre fire in north Chico. While covering the fire, I photographed a firefighter putting out hotspots with both my Canon 5D mark ii and my iPhone 4S. I used my iPhone so I could send a photo back to the office immediately. I am amazed at how far camera technology has come. What used to be a high-end big money camera system can now be carried in your pocket. I am waiting for the technology in cell phones to be adapted into DSLRs.
Don't jump on me quite yet. I still find a big difference in the quality between the optics of both devices. However, it doesn't mean that the cell phone can pack a punch. What do you think? Here are two photographs, shot with two cameras near the same time and conditions. Which do you prefer? I'm a little partial to the iPhone. Not just in image quality, but also because it was posted and shared to Facebook before I even got to my car.
I told a photographer earlier in the day that the cell phone technology WILL be the future. I just hope it comes soon, because it really is fun.
Cal Fire- Butte County firefighter Joshpae White hoses down hotspots on a small 2 acre fire along Heganridge Rd Friday, May 18, 2012 in north Chico, Calif. Firefighter quickly contained the grass fire that had no immediate danger to structures. Cause is under investigation.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
Cal Fire- Butte County firefighter Joshpae White hoses down hotspots on a small 2 acre fire along Heganridge Rd Friday, May 18, 2012 in north Chico, Calif. Firefighter quickly contained the grass fire that had no immediate danger to structures. Cause is under investigation.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
So do you know which was shot with a DSLR and which with a iPhone? Which do you prefer?
the top one is the iphone?
ReplyDeleteI like the one on the bottom better.
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