All the weight is on one shoulder, not a good idea if using all day. I would have a bag with 2 shoulder straps and a waist strap.
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Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Sure, they’re beautifully made. Waxed canvas, brass fittings, heritage stitching—each one looks like it should come with a letter from Winston Churchill. But then you try to use it, and suddenly it’s less “camera bag” and more “very handsome obstacle.”
Opening a Billingham is like breaking into Fort Knox—but less convenient. You want quick access to your camera? Too bad. First, undo the leather straps. Then the flap. Then the inner flap. Then the zipper. By the time you're ready to shoot, the moment’s gone — and so is the sunset and your will to live.
It’s weatherproof, sure. So weatherproof, it can survive a monsoon. Unfortunately, you won’t, because you'll be standing in the rain trying to remember which pocket you stuffed your lens wipes in.
The compartments? Oh, they’re customizable. But only after you’ve taken a class in Victorian origami and accepted that your 70-200mm lens might have to live diagonally forever.
And don’t even get me started on the shoulder strap. It’s like Billingham wants you to feel every ounce of heritage on your shoulder blade.
But you won’t complain—because it looks incredible. People don’t ask you about your camera anymore. They ask about your bag. Which is great… unless you’re a photographer.
So no, price isn’t the issue. It’s that Billingham made the most beautiful bag in the world… and then dared you to actually use it.
What about images taken on older cameras? In less than good light. Not everyone has the latest camera. What about old images? I was looking my Cuban images yesterday, they are nearly 20 years old, camera and lenses were not good. Some were taken indoors in very poor light.
DeNoise has improved considerably in the last few years, why not use it?
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Some accurate observations there however, if you have ever used a LowePro Correspondent bag you'll realise that Billingham is much the better choice. Even if neither of them is really practical to carry for any amount of time. No more is a back pack, they all weigh too much empty and camera kit is heavy, whether M4/3 or Full Frame.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Sure, they’re beautifully made. Waxed canvas, brass fittings, heritage stitching—each one looks like it should come with a letter from Winston Churchill. But then you try to use it, and suddenly it’s less “camera bag” and more “very handsome obstacle.”
Opening a Billingham is like breaking into Fort Knox—but less convenient. You want quick access to your camera? Too bad. First, undo the leather straps. Then the flap. Then the inner flap. Then the zipper. By the time you're ready to shoot, the moment’s gone — and so is the sunset and your will to live.
It’s weatherproof, sure. So weatherproof, it can survive a monsoon. Unfortunately, you won’t, because you'll be standing in the rain trying to remember which pocket you stuffed your lens wipes in.
The compartments? Oh, they’re customizable. But only after you’ve taken a class in Victorian origami and accepted that your 70-200mm lens might have to live diagonally forever.
And don’t even get me started on the shoulder strap. It’s like Billingham wants you to feel every ounce of heritage on your shoulder blade.
But you won’t complain—because it looks incredible. People don’t ask you about your camera anymore. They ask about your bag. Which is great… unless you’re a photographer.
So no, price isn’t the issue. It’s that Billingham made the most beautiful bag in the world… and then dared you to actually use it.
My Billingham bag contains three bodies four lenses, batteries, charger and some spares and accessories but it only goes from house to car and from car to hotel room. I very rarely zip up the main compartment and even more rarely secure the top flap. I take what I want out of the bag, two bodies and a couple of lenses and carry those around. Sometimes I only carry one camera, it depends on what I'm doing.
As far as i'm concerned camera bags are a necessary evil, a pain to carry around and difficult to live without. Doesn't matter what make they're all flawed in one way or another.
No they don't the Lowepro Minitrekker weighs only about 1kg. Have used it all day on trips around Asia and l mean carrying nearly all day, walking and cycling, not just one day but for a month. Can carry 10 kgs, the shoulder straps are good on the ones l used, they did change them on one version. I had 3 cameras, 4 lenses plus filters and batteries etc. iPads, books etc.Some accurate observations there however, if you have ever used a LowePro Correspondent bag you'll realise that Billingham is much the better choice. Even if neither of them is really practical to carry for any amount of time. No more is a back pack, they all weigh too much empty and camera kit is heavy, whether M4/3 or Full Frame.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Sure, they’re beautifully made. Waxed canvas, brass fittings, heritage stitching—each one looks like it should come with a letter from Winston Churchill. But then you try to use it, and suddenly it’s less “camera bag” and more “very handsome obstacle.”
Opening a Billingham is like breaking into Fort Knox—but less convenient. You want quick access to your camera? Too bad. First, undo the leather straps. Then the flap. Then the inner flap. Then the zipper. By the time you're ready to shoot, the moment’s gone — and so is the sunset and your will to live.
It’s weatherproof, sure. So weatherproof, it can survive a monsoon. Unfortunately, you won’t, because you'll be standing in the rain trying to remember which pocket you stuffed your lens wipes in.
The compartments? Oh, they’re customizable. But only after you’ve taken a class in Victorian origami and accepted that your 70-200mm lens might have to live diagonally forever.
And don’t even get me started on the shoulder strap. It’s like Billingham wants you to feel every ounce of heritage on your shoulder blade.
But you won’t complain—because it looks incredible. People don’t ask you about your camera anymore. They ask about your bag. Which is great… unless you’re a photographer.
So no, price isn’t the issue. It’s that Billingham made the most beautiful bag in the world… and then dared you to actually use it.
My Billingham bag contains three bodies four lenses, batteries, charger and some spares and accessories but it only goes from house to car and from car to hotel room. I very rarely zip up the main compartment and even more rarely secure the top flap. I take what I want out of the bag, two bodies and a couple of lenses and carry those around. Sometimes I only carry one camera, it depends on what I'm doing.
As far as i'm concerned camera bags are a necessary evil, a pain to carry around and difficult to live without. Doesn't matter what make they're all flawed in one way or another.
The waist strap is key as it takes most of the weight off your shoulders. Has chest strap as well.
Flaw is the zips, LowePro stopped the lifetime warranty on zips and the zips are lower quality now. I did get one new bag out of them because the zip went but they said more after that.
lt is small enough that it does not cause a problem at airports.
Billingham are too nice to be lying around on wet beaches.
At least LowePro l can just buy another for about £30.
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Sounded interesting but, the Lowepro UK site doesn't list the MiniTrecker and in any case photos on eBay suggest that it won't take the Nikon D5 with a lens attached.No they don't the Lowepro Minitrekker weighs only about 1kg. Have used it all day on trips around Asia and l mean carrying nearly all day, walking and cycling, not just one day but for a month. Can carry 10 kgs, the shoulder straps are good on the ones l used, they did change them on one version. I had 3 cameras, 4 lenses plus filters and batteries etc. iPads, books etc.Some accurate observations there however, if you have ever used a LowePro Correspondent bag you'll realise that Billingham is much the better choice. Even if neither of them is really practical to carry for any amount of time. No more is a back pack, they all weigh too much empty and camera kit is heavy, whether M4/3 or Full Frame.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Sure, they’re beautifully made. Waxed canvas, brass fittings, heritage stitching—each one looks like it should come with a letter from Winston Churchill. But then you try to use it, and suddenly it’s less “camera bag” and more “very handsome obstacle.”
Opening a Billingham is like breaking into Fort Knox—but less convenient. You want quick access to your camera? Too bad. First, undo the leather straps. Then the flap. Then the inner flap. Then the zipper. By the time you're ready to shoot, the moment’s gone — and so is the sunset and your will to live.
It’s weatherproof, sure. So weatherproof, it can survive a monsoon. Unfortunately, you won’t, because you'll be standing in the rain trying to remember which pocket you stuffed your lens wipes in.
The compartments? Oh, they’re customizable. But only after you’ve taken a class in Victorian origami and accepted that your 70-200mm lens might have to live diagonally forever.
And don’t even get me started on the shoulder strap. It’s like Billingham wants you to feel every ounce of heritage on your shoulder blade.
But you won’t complain—because it looks incredible. People don’t ask you about your camera anymore. They ask about your bag. Which is great… unless you’re a photographer.
So no, price isn’t the issue. It’s that Billingham made the most beautiful bag in the world… and then dared you to actually use it.
My Billingham bag contains three bodies four lenses, batteries, charger and some spares and accessories but it only goes from house to car and from car to hotel room. I very rarely zip up the main compartment and even more rarely secure the top flap. I take what I want out of the bag, two bodies and a couple of lenses and carry those around. Sometimes I only carry one camera, it depends on what I'm doing.
As far as i'm concerned camera bags are a necessary evil, a pain to carry around and difficult to live without. Doesn't matter what make they're all flawed in one way or another.
The waist strap is key as it takes most of the weight off your shoulders. Has chest strap as well.
Flaw is the zips, LowePro stopped the lifetime warranty on zips and the zips are lower quality now. I did get one new bag out of them because the zip went but they said more after that.
lt is small enough that it does not cause a problem at airports.
Billingham are too nice to be lying around on wet beaches.
At least LowePro l can just buy another for about £30.
It is discontinued now. Which lens? I'm surprised, l had 3 cameras, DSLRs, plus lenses, such as 70-200 f4, 24-105, 16-35, so why can't it take a D5? Is that much larger than aCanon 5DSR?Sounded interesting but, the Lowepro UK site doesn't list the MiniTrecker and in any case photos on eBay suggest that it won't take the Nikon D5 with a lens attached.No they don't the Lowepro Minitrekker weighs only about 1kg. Have used it all day on trips around Asia and l mean carrying nearly all day, walking and cycling, not just one day but for a month. Can carry 10 kgs, the shoulder straps are good on the ones l used, they did change them on one version. I had 3 cameras, 4 lenses plus filters and batteries etc. iPads, books etc.Some accurate observations there however, if you have ever used a LowePro Correspondent bag you'll realise that Billingham is much the better choice. Even if neither of them is really practical to carry for any amount of time. No more is a back pack, they all weigh too much empty and camera kit is heavy, whether M4/3 or Full Frame.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Sure, they’re beautifully made. Waxed canvas, brass fittings, heritage stitching—each one looks like it should come with a letter from Winston Churchill. But then you try to use it, and suddenly it’s less “camera bag” and more “very handsome obstacle.”
Opening a Billingham is like breaking into Fort Knox—but less convenient. You want quick access to your camera? Too bad. First, undo the leather straps. Then the flap. Then the inner flap. Then the zipper. By the time you're ready to shoot, the moment’s gone — and so is the sunset and your will to live.
It’s weatherproof, sure. So weatherproof, it can survive a monsoon. Unfortunately, you won’t, because you'll be standing in the rain trying to remember which pocket you stuffed your lens wipes in.
The compartments? Oh, they’re customizable. But only after you’ve taken a class in Victorian origami and accepted that your 70-200mm lens might have to live diagonally forever.
And don’t even get me started on the shoulder strap. It’s like Billingham wants you to feel every ounce of heritage on your shoulder blade.
But you won’t complain—because it looks incredible. People don’t ask you about your camera anymore. They ask about your bag. Which is great… unless you’re a photographer.
So no, price isn’t the issue. It’s that Billingham made the most beautiful bag in the world… and then dared you to actually use it.
My Billingham bag contains three bodies four lenses, batteries, charger and some spares and accessories but it only goes from house to car and from car to hotel room. I very rarely zip up the main compartment and even more rarely secure the top flap. I take what I want out of the bag, two bodies and a couple of lenses and carry those around. Sometimes I only carry one camera, it depends on what I'm doing.
As far as i'm concerned camera bags are a necessary evil, a pain to carry around and difficult to live without. Doesn't matter what make they're all flawed in one way or another.
The waist strap is key as it takes most of the weight off your shoulders. Has chest strap as well.
Flaw is the zips, LowePro stopped the lifetime warranty on zips and the zips are lower quality now. I did get one new bag out of them because the zip went but they said more after that.
lt is small enough that it does not cause a problem at airports.
Billingham are too nice to be lying around on wet beaches.
At least LowePro l can just buy another for about £30.
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Ah, Billingham bags. Once the mainstay of many a pro, now seen as anachronistic and ostentatious as certain German camera brands. A company reliant on past glories, with little to no innovation or progression. For sure they are great quality; no argument on that. But that waxed cotton is heavy, and whilst durable, not immune to damage. And they are reasonably water resistant, but over time, that waxing breaks down, and if they get soaked, they stay soaked, and water does seep in. Then they take an aeon to dry. You can have them repaired; this is not cheap. They do look good, if that's your thing, and you can get them in different colours. But they offer nothing above a more modern bag, and compare unfavourably quite often. And the price; there's no avoiding that issue. I don't know a single pro that uses a Billingham these days, and that's a pretty major turnaround. They just aren't suitable for a modern photographer's needs. Most definitely overrated.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Oh and the used one I was given a few years ago came with an infestation of insect larvae, so that went straight in the bin. That's no fault of Billingham, but it had been washed and still retained the infestation. No way was I putting anything, let along camera gear, in there.
Yes, it is as big as the EOS1D series.It is discontinued now. Which lens? I'm surprised, l had 3 cameras, DSLRs, plus lenses, such as 70-200 f4, 24-105, 16-35, so why can't it take a D5? Is that much larger than aCanon 5DSR?Sounded interesting but, the Lowepro UK site doesn't list the MiniTrecker and in any case photos on eBay suggest that it won't take the Nikon D5 with a lens attached.No they don't the Lowepro Minitrekker weighs only about 1kg. Have used it all day on trips around Asia and l mean carrying nearly all day, walking and cycling, not just one day but for a month. Can carry 10 kgs, the shoulder straps are good on the ones l used, they did change them on one version. I had 3 cameras, 4 lenses plus filters and batteries etc. iPads, books etc.Some accurate observations there however, if you have ever used a LowePro Correspondent bag you'll realise that Billingham is much the better choice. Even if neither of them is really practical to carry for any amount of time. No more is a back pack, they all weigh too much empty and camera kit is heavy, whether M4/3 or Full Frame.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Sure, they’re beautifully made. Waxed canvas, brass fittings, heritage stitching—each one looks like it should come with a letter from Winston Churchill. But then you try to use it, and suddenly it’s less “camera bag” and more “very handsome obstacle.”
Opening a Billingham is like breaking into Fort Knox—but less convenient. You want quick access to your camera? Too bad. First, undo the leather straps. Then the flap. Then the inner flap. Then the zipper. By the time you're ready to shoot, the moment’s gone — and so is the sunset and your will to live.
It’s weatherproof, sure. So weatherproof, it can survive a monsoon. Unfortunately, you won’t, because you'll be standing in the rain trying to remember which pocket you stuffed your lens wipes in.
The compartments? Oh, they’re customizable. But only after you’ve taken a class in Victorian origami and accepted that your 70-200mm lens might have to live diagonally forever.
And don’t even get me started on the shoulder strap. It’s like Billingham wants you to feel every ounce of heritage on your shoulder blade.
But you won’t complain—because it looks incredible. People don’t ask you about your camera anymore. They ask about your bag. Which is great… unless you’re a photographer.
So no, price isn’t the issue. It’s that Billingham made the most beautiful bag in the world… and then dared you to actually use it.
My Billingham bag contains three bodies four lenses, batteries, charger and some spares and accessories but it only goes from house to car and from car to hotel room. I very rarely zip up the main compartment and even more rarely secure the top flap. I take what I want out of the bag, two bodies and a couple of lenses and carry those around. Sometimes I only carry one camera, it depends on what I'm doing.
As far as i'm concerned camera bags are a necessary evil, a pain to carry around and difficult to live without. Doesn't matter what make they're all flawed in one way or another.
The waist strap is key as it takes most of the weight off your shoulders. Has chest strap as well.
Flaw is the zips, LowePro stopped the lifetime warranty on zips and the zips are lower quality now. I did get one new bag out of them because the zip went but they said more after that.
lt is small enough that it does not cause a problem at airports.
Billingham are too nice to be lying around on wet beaches.
At least LowePro l can just buy another for about £30.
saltydogstudios
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Waxed cotton was a sort of "best of the day" technology for quite a while, and does have a certain nostalgic flair.Ah, Billingham bags. Once the mainstay of many a pro, now seen as anachronistic and ostentatious as certain German camera brands. A company reliant on past glories, with little to no innovation or progression. For sure they are great quality; no argument on that. But that waxed cotton is heavy, and whilst durable, not immune to damage. And they are reasonably water resistant, but over time, that waxing breaks down, and if they get soaked, they stay soaked, and water does seep in.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
I owned a Barbour jacket (lost it on a trip to Europe). It was never the right weather to wear it. It had to be exactly 50 degrees and rainy, otherwise it wasn't the right temperature for it, or I didn't need the water resistance.
Sounds like Billingham bags have become that. There's better technology that performs the same function.
From what I understand it's not too difficult to re-wax fabric... Though a bag shape may make it more difficult as part of the process is heating the wax under - say - an iron.
From what I can tell, the primary purpose of a Billingham bag is to start conversations with other photographers that you meet whilst traveling.
Ok, it won't suit everything, it is quite a small bag.Yes, it is as big as the EOS1D series.It is discontinued now. Which lens? I'm surprised, l had 3 cameras, DSLRs, plus lenses, such as 70-200 f4, 24-105, 16-35, so why can't it take a D5? Is that much larger than aCanon 5DSR?Sounded interesting but, the Lowepro UK site doesn't list the MiniTrecker and in any case photos on eBay suggest that it won't take the Nikon D5 with a lens attached.No they don't the Lowepro Minitrekker weighs only about 1kg. Have used it all day on trips around Asia and l mean carrying nearly all day, walking and cycling, not just one day but for a month. Can carry 10 kgs, the shoulder straps are good on the ones l used, they did change them on one version. I had 3 cameras, 4 lenses plus filters and batteries etc. iPads, books etc.Some accurate observations there however, if you have ever used a LowePro Correspondent bag you'll realise that Billingham is much the better choice. Even if neither of them is really practical to carry for any amount of time. No more is a back pack, they all weigh too much empty and camera kit is heavy, whether M4/3 or Full Frame.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
Sure, they’re beautifully made. Waxed canvas, brass fittings, heritage stitching—each one looks like it should come with a letter from Winston Churchill. But then you try to use it, and suddenly it’s less “camera bag” and more “very handsome obstacle.”
Opening a Billingham is like breaking into Fort Knox—but less convenient. You want quick access to your camera? Too bad. First, undo the leather straps. Then the flap. Then the inner flap. Then the zipper. By the time you're ready to shoot, the moment’s gone — and so is the sunset and your will to live.
It’s weatherproof, sure. So weatherproof, it can survive a monsoon. Unfortunately, you won’t, because you'll be standing in the rain trying to remember which pocket you stuffed your lens wipes in.
The compartments? Oh, they’re customizable. But only after you’ve taken a class in Victorian origami and accepted that your 70-200mm lens might have to live diagonally forever.
And don’t even get me started on the shoulder strap. It’s like Billingham wants you to feel every ounce of heritage on your shoulder blade.
But you won’t complain—because it looks incredible. People don’t ask you about your camera anymore. They ask about your bag. Which is great… unless you’re a photographer.
So no, price isn’t the issue. It’s that Billingham made the most beautiful bag in the world… and then dared you to actually use it.
My Billingham bag contains three bodies four lenses, batteries, charger and some spares and accessories but it only goes from house to car and from car to hotel room. I very rarely zip up the main compartment and even more rarely secure the top flap. I take what I want out of the bag, two bodies and a couple of lenses and carry those around. Sometimes I only carry one camera, it depends on what I'm doing.
As far as i'm concerned camera bags are a necessary evil, a pain to carry around and difficult to live without. Doesn't matter what make they're all flawed in one way or another.
The waist strap is key as it takes most of the weight off your shoulders. Has chest strap as well.
Flaw is the zips, LowePro stopped the lifetime warranty on zips and the zips are lower quality now. I did get one new bag out of them because the zip went but they said more after that.
lt is small enough that it does not cause a problem at airports.
Billingham are too nice to be lying around on wet beaches.
At least LowePro l can just buy another for about £30.
Waxed cotton jackets can stink, l had one once, got rid of it because of the smell.Waxed cotton was a sort of "best of the day" technology for quite a while, and does have a certain nostalgic flair.Ah, Billingham bags. Once the mainstay of many a pro, now seen as anachronistic and ostentatious as certain German camera brands. A company reliant on past glories, with little to no innovation or progression. For sure they are great quality; no argument on that. But that waxed cotton is heavy, and whilst durable, not immune to damage. And they are reasonably water resistant, but over time, that waxing breaks down, and if they get soaked, they stay soaked, and water does seep in.Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to explain to me what is wrong with Billingham bags in style of Anthony Jeselnik.
"Price isn’t the problem with Billingham bags. It’s that they’re perfect… at everything except being a bag."
I owned a Barbour jacket (lost it on a trip to Europe). It was never the right weather to wear it. It had to be exactly 50 degrees and rainy, otherwise it wasn't the right temperature for it, or I didn't need the water resistance.
Sounds like Billingham bags have become that. There's better technology that performs the same function.
From what I understand it's not too difficult to re-wax fabric... Though a bag shape may make it more difficult as part of the process is heating the wax under - say - an iron.
From what I can tell, the primary purpose of a Billingham bag is to start conversations with other photographers that you meet whilst traveling.
Not sure waxed cotton would work well with seawater, maybe stink as well. My LowePro has got wet several times but no worse for it.
Infestations probably get rid of by freezing or putting it in a tumble drier, isn't that how they get rid of bedbugs?
There are many situations you can't use flash. Natural light is often better. With low noise at high ISO you don't need it. I never use flash. I take portraits when l travel.
l know some wedding photographers, who use flash at weddings and in the studio but when they go travelling, they never used flash, not even on portraits and they have won many international exhibition awards.
I seem to be argumentative today. There are many situations where a flash can lift shadows and generally improve an image. I don't carry a flash with me but I do acknowledge the usefulness of such things.
You can do that in photoshop or whatever software you use, it is so easy now.
Indeed you can but sometimes a little judicious of flash achieves the desired result with less effort. If only I could be bothered to carry one.
saltydogstudios
Senior Member
Personally, if I use flash, I like it to be obvious & for more than just 'lifting the shadows' - though I have done it at times. The X100 series & Ricoh GR, having a leaf shutter, are great for that.
Obvious use of flash:
<-- Ricoh GR, Vivitar 285 HV
<-- X-Pro2, Vivitar 285 HV
<-- I forget what camera, Vivitar 285 HV
No flash - though having a flash & gels could have maybe improved it
<-- X-Pro2
No flash - and IMO flash would have ruined the photo:
<-- Sony A7
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjrtVPHjNcx/ <-- (NSFW) Sony A7, Mitakon 50mm f/0.95
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mahidoes
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I don’t use my phone to take pictures. I use it for the following reasons:
- I have a brilliant app that shows Golden Hour and Twilight times, either via map or GPS. It can also use my camera to display where the sun and moon will be in the sky.
- On my mobile’s camera, 1.3x zoom corresponds exactly to a 35mm focal length, and 3.1x zoom matches an 85mm lens — the two lenses I use.
- My phone has camera provided app that allows me to download images instantly and upload them to the web.
- I use my smartphone to research locations and subjects worth photographing.
- I also use Instagram and Substack to support my photographic work and business.
Blind Bill
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They are generally of lesser quality glass and so I quit using them several years ago. And have you noticed that when you buy a new lens they seem to be part of a 'bundle?' I must have a dozen or so and I need to get rid of them.
Blind Bill
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I didn't use one for a long time and often wondered why my images weren't sharp. Now my tripod is pretty much indispensable and my keeper rate is much higher. Hassle? Depends, I guess on the person and place.
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