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DSLR vs phone camera (feddit.uk)

submitted 1 month ago by TIN@feddit.uk to c/travelphotography@lemmy.world

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I'm going travelling in a week or two and decided to dig out my old Canon 350D dslr, from the early days of consumer digital cameras before the rise of the smartphone.

It's definitely older than I remember, although maybe so am I! 8 mega pixel, with a 512Mb compact flash card.

On the other hand, I have a perfectly serviceable OnePlus 7T, obviously newer, not cutting edge any more but fine.

What do people think? Go retro or stick to the modern?

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[–] Steve 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

The reason I don't use phone cameras, is the fixed focal length doesn't work for me. Digital zoom sucks.
Unless you don't have the space to pack 350D and lenses. Take it with you.

[–] TIN@feddit.uk 5 points 1 month ago

I'm relatively space constrained, so would just take the standard lens that came with it, a Canon EFS 18-55mm

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Counterpoint: I make a point of carrying a dedicated camera with me most places on the weekend, but unusual have a 35mm or 50mm prime on it unless I'm shooting youth sports.