[Leica] TECHNICAL QUESTION?????????

[robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier)]

Ken --  Those are VERY impressive images.   Robert


On Aug 18, 2012, at 6:41 PM, "Ken Carney" <kcarney1 at cox.net> wrote:

> Ted,
> 
> I like my iPhone.  The file size is fine for an 8x10 or so print.  Plus, if
> things aren't moving around, you have an HDR setting that works well.  For
> working on the images, you can get the NIK Snapseed app - it's either free
> or $10, I don't remember.  When you get the image right you can mail it so
> someone.  However, the key was when a friend showed me how to use the
> shutter button.  You don't press it to make the exposure.  You put your
> thumb on it, hold it down and then when all is right gently release it.  I
> predict that within a month you will have about 50 photo apps on it :).  
> 
> Here are a few snaps with the iPhone.   I think it is safe to say they are
> not Leica quality, but not too bad for a phone.  The one of my son at the
> shooting range is HDR.  If you look closely you can see a little movement
> where the three images did not exactly coincide.  Now if I change from ATT 
> I
> can even talk with people on it.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/kcarney/013_001.jpg.html
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/kcarney/IMG_0082.jpg.html
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/kcarney/IMG_0221_001.jpg.html
> 
> 
> Ken
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> tedgrant at shaw.ca
> Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 2:41 PM
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> Subject: [Leica] TECHNICAL QUESTION?????????
> 
> Hi crew,
> 
> If you were going to buy, for a better name?  "A camera-phone?" which would
> you consider best "CAMERA PHONE" on the market?
> 
> I don't care if I can talk to some one in Berlin or my next door neighbor!
> Communication isn't relative. I want the best and most adaptable as a
> camera?  THINK "absolutely cool camera!" Not an iphone that can make images
> and talk to your long lost uncle at the same time! However that maybe as
> good as they get?
> 
> It's for a research program I was asked to think about and be involved in 
> as
> a "FOR REAL PHOTOGRAPHER?" Using an iphone? Or whatever they're called? And
> not an EIO!... "ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT OPERATOR." Someone who knows all the
> telephone/radio/maps/apps? Whatever the hell that is???  And all the other
> magical things one can  do.... and who knows how to make?
> .."PHONE-EXPOSURES!" 
> 
> But doesn't have any idea about shooting good, bad or ugly photography!
> "USING LIGHT" or any of the basics of being a photographer making
> interesting photographs.
> 
> I figure if I start here ON LIST at least I have photographers who may have
> lots of experience with these magical instruments. So at least I'm starting
> out with  a good exposing machine. IE.. "A camera that is also a
> communications instrument."
> 
> Thank you all if and when you have a spare moment for a word of experience
> and your  wisdom!
> 
> cheers,
> Dr. ted :-) 
> 
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