The limits of mobile phonography (arachnophobes beware!)

[MichaelW2]

Is there a mobile phone for photographers with extra photo hardware?
You can get add-on lenses such as macro adapters but they are a PITA to carry.

It seems that every mobile phone is a general purpose one. There are no specialist versions for better video or better audio or better photo for people who primarily use one mode or another.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I knew that I would never carry anything as big as those beauties, so I settled for the younger cousin!

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PS But most of the time I just use my phone's camera ...

Nowt wrong with a compact Canon...really handy on holiday when carrying a dslr is too much of a faff. I use phone most of time anyway...just wish i carried proper camera more often for when you see a great shot.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Since I found out you can still buy film and get it developed to disk I've decided to start using my Jenaflex AM-1 now it's been rescued from the garage.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Since I found out you can still buy film and get it developed to disk I've decided to start using my Jenaflex AM-1 now it's been rescued from the garage.

Film is the future...apart from 110 which was awful

 

[Old jon]

I can hand hold a 100-400, but need a 'pod when it comes to the 300 2.8

The 28 to 300 on a 5D . . . um, yup, I leaned a bit. I did carry that lot up Blencathra the easy way a few times.

 

[simonali]

I took this with a phone. I don't think it's too bad because the dandelion was swaying in a breeze when I took the pic.

 

[classic33]

Hi @Grant Fondo Nice cameras.

I didn't think the D70 was too bad a size, being a DX model. All those so called "consumer" Nikons, D40, D50, D70 still produce the goods.
The reason I still like my D50 is that it has AF motor built in to allow a wide range of lenses to be used, I think it was the only entry Nikon to have that.
But Nikon lenses, well lets say they are pricey.

I'm currently looking for a DSLR to use all my M42 lenses on with an adapter as I don't have the time these days to process film. Maybe early models of a Pentax K or a Canon EOS,

Any particular model number?

 

[classic33]

Film is the future...apart from 110 which was awful

And Disc, APS.

 

[Grant Fondo]

And Disc, APS.

Yes some god awful 'convenient' film of yesteryear but Ilford B&W 35mm with a few hours in the darkroom could be a thing of beauty.

 

[Salar]

Any particular model number?

Not particularly as long as I can fit a chipped adapter to use M42 lenses, not looking to spend too much, just a basic model for occasional use.

 

[classic33]

Not particularly as long as I can fit a chipped adapter to use M42 lenses, not looking to spend too much, just a basic model for occasional use.

EOS 20D, EOS 40D?

 

[Reynard]

EOS 20D, EOS 40D?

I know a an EOS 10D takes an M42 adapter, because I've done that with mine. Can't say for any of the newer camera bodies...

 

[classic33]

I know a an EOS 10D takes an M42 adapter, because I've done that with mine. Can't say for any of the newer camera bodies...

Just two available from near me. Both bodies only for less than £100

 

[Salar]

EOS 20D, EOS 40D?

Any EOS or Rebel the cheaper the better, or a Pentax K.

I want to keep infinity focus and don't want an adapter with a correction lens. I can get M42 adapters for my Nikons, but they have correction lenses which will reduce image quality.

I'm not sure, need to research, but I think Minolta DSLR's take M42 adapters too.

 

[simonali]

I have a 20D you're welcome to, but you'd need to collect from Wiltshire!