Most times I'm just posting photos to social media –do I need a "proper" camera anymore?
The best camera is the one you have with you. For most people, me included, that 'camera' is often a phone. Increasingly, I wonder if a dedicated camera is surplus to requirements…
While many use their dedicated cameras for high-quality photography, the author finds themselves mostly relying on their smartphone for capturing moments. During a recent family vacation, the author packed a mirrorless camera but found little motivation to use it, despite having ample opportunity to photograph. The primary reason was the convenience and immediacy of sharing photos via WhatsApp with the family, where the phone proved more practical than waiting to transfer images later.
The author also notes the importance of sharing images promptly, as waiting could diminish the excitement and relevance of the moment. This sharing habit comes at the expense of maintaining a curated selection of high-quality images, as the author often deletes less desirable photos directly on the phone and later regrets discarding certain shots.
The convenience of the phone's unending storage and the ease of sharing on social media and private apps further reinforce the decision to prioritize it over the dedicated camera. The author suggests that to reignite their love for photography, they might need to use their camera less frequently, even during vacations, to rediscover the creative spark. It appears convenience has become the deciding factor in the author's photography practice.
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