Do you still use a dedicated camera (DSLR or mirrorless)?

Do you still use a dedicated camera (DSLR or mirrorless)?

  • Yes - I often use a DSLR or mirrorless camera

    Votes: 21 15.2%

  • Occasionally - I own a proper camera but often use my smartphone

    Votes: 27 19.6%

  • Rarely - I only use a proper camera for special occasions

    Votes: 27 19.6%

  • No - I only use my smartphone camera

    Votes: 46 33.3%

  • Never owned a proper camera

    Votes: 13 9.4%

  • Other

    Votes: 4 2.9%
  • Total voters
    138
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Do you still use a dedicated camera, like a DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses?
 
Never owned one. I only got R50 selling a cheap Nikon I got for free.
 
I have about R50k worth of Hasselblad cameras and lenses in aluminium cases in a storeroom here, also a Panasonic Lumix camera and a rugged camera I used on bike trips. Never use them any longer.

I suppose there will still be a market for really top end photography but I often wonder how the mid-range photographers make it these days. Especially given the cost of equipment which lately needs to include a fairly top-end computer and Photoshop or similar software that costs a pretty penny.
 
Basically only used it to do better professional pictures, there's only so much you can do with a smartphone lens.

That said, for private, nowadays it's more than good enough for most and you're always carrying it around, it's the camera that's there and let's you take the photo as the event is happening that's used.

I would still love to get a smaller dslr for trips, but can't really justify the cost when there's other things that are a priority.

I'm actually really curious as to the next few phone generations will do, since that and battery life is probably going to be the only "true" differentiating factor for most, sooner rather than later.
 
Dedicated cameras for work, cellphone for travel/leisure.
 
Nikon D3500 with a selection of lenses. For nature pics its a 300 or 400mm lens
 
I still have my now very old Canon 400D with a few choice lens' and Manfrotto tripods that I use every now and then but mostly just use my iPhone.
 
iPhone camera is a better tool for taking pictures of the kids or cats. Also works well for landscapes.

However when it comes to nature photography you cannot really beat a DSLR with a proper lens:
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Or when I do some astrophotography. The iPhone cannot really be configured to do long exposures.
 
I use a bridge camera for safari. For other things my phone is fine.
 
Had a lot of canon stuff incl DSLR, lenses etc. sold them all. Don’t have the time and it’s also just easier to shoot on the iPhone now. I also noticed in time I’ve stopped staking a lot of photos of general things and more selfies of friends family and myself etc
 
I have three DSRLs (all older Canon models - a 20D, 30D and 600D), and the most use they get nowadays is maybe 1-2x per year. There are certain things you just can't do with a phone camera, especially when you're playing with light and synchronizing multiple flashes.
 
konfab said:
iPhone camera is a better tool for taking pictures of the kids or cats. Also works well for landscapes.

However when it comes to nature photography you cannot really beat a DSLR with a proper lens:
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Sure but a decent iPhone does a good enough job for the vast majority of people.

Took these on my 15PM one morning.

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I don't take photos, unless it's a item I need to sell or something
 
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