Photorer
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Thank you for the kind words!
I have to say that I was very impressed with the picture quality from the little iPhone!
I have to say that I was very impressed with the picture quality from the little iPhone!
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iPhone 13 - recommendations as travel phone - trip to Macchu Picchu?
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Photorer
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Thank you for the kind words! It is definitely a superb tool!
Photorer
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There is an eye level viewfinder.... its the screen! (although that does get to be a little tricky when shooting at floor level!) 
Mike Gunter
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Great photos! I see you took the train instead of hiking; we made the same choice.
How did you and your wife like cuy? ;-)
How did you and your wife like cuy? ;-)
Cyril Catt
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That's an arm's length viewfinder. Not an eye level one, which (i) can be shielded from bright lights by the nearness of the head and also, perhaps, a hat brim; and (ii) allows the camera to be steadied by resting a hand holding it against the photographer's head.Photorer wrote: There is an eye level viewfinder.... its the screen! (although that does get to be a little tricky when shooting at floor level!)
Mike Gunter
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Cyril,
While I did a couple of searches, I came up empty. I think I saw something like what you describe for stills. I really have no idea how it could work optics and all, but…
While I did a couple of searches, I came up empty. I think I saw something like what you describe for stills. I really have no idea how it could work optics and all, but…
Cyril Catt
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Mike, If phone camera designers can stack a lens and sensor within the less than 10mm width of a mobile phone, to capture acceptable images, I would consider it possible to stack a screen and lens to allow an EVF to fit in a similar space. Though perhaps only in the larger models.
Unfortunately, the screens of bigger phone cameras are too large for the ClearViewer accessories used on pocket sized cameras to focus without major image distortion.
one blind eye
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If it’s a trip of a lifetime, and if you might never go back, then I would carry the iPhone and a small p&s camera. Just in case iPhone is lost, stolen, or breaks.
FWIW, I am going to Spain this year. Might be my only time. It’s a vacation, not a trip for photography. So for me, iPhone and a small light camera. Just in case.
Enjoy your trip .
OBE
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FWIW, I am going to Spain this year. Might be my only time. It’s a vacation, not a trip for photography. So for me, iPhone and a small light camera. Just in case.
Enjoy your trip .
OBE
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Photorer
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The love story on the train was a really nice enhancement to the trip!
Cyril Catt
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Some see retirement as a continuous vacation, but it still has the everyday routines and pressures that have to be dealt with.
I like to travel to see new places, so expect to take a lot of snaps to act as reminders when I'm back home. Those I took whilst travelling before the Covid lock-ins helped sustain me with the visual reminders of interesting trips.
If I manage to travel again (at my age the insurance is getting to cost more than the tickets!), I'll take a similar combination: a small camera under 250g, (with 1 /2.3", 16Mp sensor, F3.5-5.9, 25-450mm lens - and ability to merge rapid bursts to considerably extend effective zoom range) - rapidly accessible from a smallish over-shoulder bag carried at my left hip.
And, of course, the iPhone 13 Pro Max for wide angle and dim subjects, in my trouser pocket.
one blind eye
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I have read there is an eye level electronic viewfinder attached with a small plastic clip to the phone. Power through Bluetooth. It was a Kickstarter project.That's an arm's length viewfinder. Not an eye level one, which (i) can be shielded from bright lights by the nearness of the head and also, perhaps, a hat brim; and (ii) allows the camera to be steadied by resting a hand holding it against the photographer's head.Photorer wrote: There is an eye level viewfinder.... its the screen! (although that does get to be a little tricky when shooting at floor level!)
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Cyril Catt
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Thanks for the information. So far I have been unable to find anything except rather large attachments, or smaller ones which seem to have faded from availability, or are of very low resolution. But I'll keep hunting!I have read there is an eye level electronic viewfinder attached with a small plastic clip to the phone. Power through Bluetooth. It was a Kickstarter project.That's an arm's length viewfinder. Not an eye level one, which (i) can be shielded from bright lights by the nearness of the head and also, perhaps, a hat brim; and (ii) allows the camera to be steadied by resting a hand holding it against the photographer's head.Photorer wrote: There is an eye level viewfinder.... its the screen! (although that does get to be a little tricky when shooting at floor level!)
The pics turned out great OP! Just out of curiosity, did you shoot in HEIC or JPEG mode? I am heading to Spain soon and am just taking my iPhone 13 (non-Pro) with me too. Non photography trip, but glad to have a "decent" tool with my anyway.
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one blind eye
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Just a jpeg shooter. I want/need to keep my photo kit small and light. So just the Pen-F, 17mm 1.7 and one or maybe two more light lenses. Thinking one might be a F.E.
I plan to use the iPhone 14 Pro Max as a secondary camera for Pano, WA and short telephoto modes.
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Cyril Catt
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So far, I've only found that an Apple Watch can act as a viewfinder for an iPhone, but its resolution is not sufficient for judging the details of a shot. What I'm seeking is something in size and resolution similar to the Panasonic DMW-LVF2 viewfinder that I keep in the hot shoe of my Panasonic LX7. Although that has a direct connection to the camera through the hot shoe, it should be possible for a similar device to connect to a mobile phone wirelessly via Bluetooth, and simply clip onto the phone.Thanks for the information. So far I have been unable to find anything except rather large attachments, or smaller ones which seem to have faded from availability, or are of very low resolution. But I'll keep hunting!I have read there is an eye level electronic viewfinder attached with a small plastic clip to the phone. Power through Bluetooth. It was a Kickstarter project.That's an arm's length viewfinder. Not an eye level one, which (i) can be shielded from bright lights by the nearness of the head and also, perhaps, a hat brim; and (ii) allows the camera to be steadied by resting a hand holding it against the photographer's head.Photorer wrote: There is an eye level viewfinder.... its the screen! (although that does get to be a little tricky when shooting at floor level!)
If you had plans to visit Machu Picchu in Peru any time soon, you may not get that opportunity in light of recent events.
Violent political clashes have endangered the safety of locals and tourists in Peru. As a result, officials have closed the site until further notice.
Violent political clashes have endangered the safety of locals and tourists in Peru. As a result, officials have closed the site until further notice.
one blind eye
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I have heard recent stories of crimes against tourists visiting Manchu Picchu and in the surrounding villages/towns. Mostly mugging and theft.
OBE
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