Cell phone cameras have gotten a lot better these days.

[Chako]

I bought a Samsung SIII a while back, but never took much interest in the camera feature. I tend to be biased towards real dedicated cameras for photo taking, and always viewed cell phone cameras as being useless.

Well I am wrong. You see, I did a nice little 50k motorcycle ride. Along the way, I stopped into a local city park for a washroom break. As I was walking  back to my motorcycle, I thought that it would have made a lovely photo, and I had a sense of regret that I did not have a camera on me. I did remember the ratty little cell phone camera though, and took a few pictures.

When I got home, I thought to myself that I had never downloaded any of the "test" photos I had taken with the cell phone camera. Remembering that I wanted those motorcycle photos, I hooked up the cell phone to my computer for the first time and proceeded to download all the photos I took. Well I had a biblical revelation when I viewed the images on my screen. I was gob smacked no less. I had to quickly re-evaluate my thoughts on cell phone cameras. I quickly did some research on-line to find out that my cell phone has an 8 mega-pixel camera. I will have to use this more often.

When I first got the camera, I did get an App called "Paper Camera". It does these special effects in camera. Knowing what I know now, I will have to use this more in the future. Here is a "Test" photo taken when I first got my 2 cats. This is Annie.



And here are the two images of my motorcycle.






To think these are from a cell phone camera...go figure.

[Nhoj]

It would make sense that someone into photography like you would opt for a real camera. I have an iphone 4s which also has an 8 megapixel camera and I've used it for every picture I've ever put on MTO. Once my computer gets fixed though I will use my dedicated camera.

[Aloha]

my roommate is a photography hobbyist so I totally understand however seems most people have forgone even point and shoot cameras as the cell cameras have come a long way indeed.  I exclusively use mine for work and personal tho I have been looking to get a quality point and shoot as my dedicated camera.  ive been pouring over reviews and looked at some great rugged ones as I have no doubt it will be dropped at some point.  anyway great pictures and sweet bike. what is it?   

[Chako]

The bike is a Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic. I have added quite a lot of accessories. The Batwing fairing comes from Memphis Shades. The hard saddles bags are from Tsukayu. The grips come from Kuryakyn Also a lot of chrome extras. I just added a cheap backrest to the stock seat and do not like it. I just bought a Mustang seat with backrest on-line. That won't arrive for another few weeks at best. The only thing I am toying with adding, is a Kuryakyn air charger and pipes. The issue here, although the air charger is cool looking, this would involve jetting my carbs properly. I would gain more power at the expense of fuel economy. Just not sure 100% if this is the right way to go. This would also mean the motorcycle would get louder, and I do like the quietness of the 1100 over Harley's. 

[Millhouse]

Cell phone cameras are handy.  As I always have my phone with me, I always have a camera for those unexpected shots. Under the right conditions, they can take a good picture.

Chako, don't know whether you use video, but you'll find your phone will probably shoot decent video too.

[Gareth]

They really are pretty good these days aren't they?   The only thing I miss is having any sort of zoom, but you can't have everything.  I'll also say that people using their ipads etc do looking kinda silly holding them up to take a shot, subtle is ain't.

[bmot]

They really are pretty good these days aren't they?   The only thing I miss is having any sort of zoom, but you can't have everything.  I'll also say that people using their ipads etc do looking kinda silly holding them up to take a shot, subtle is ain't.

When I worked at a restaurant at the centre of Delft, I used to saw -lots- of tourists do that. Always had to hold back my chuckles as they did 

[sawman]

I also have the Samsung SIII and I love it.  Excellent phone and easy carry with the OtterBox