{
  "id": 1245648,
  "title": "Photography on an iPhone will NEVER be real photography – and it’s got nothing to do with megapixels!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/photography-on-an-iphone-will-never-be-real-photography-and-its-got",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/photography-on-an-iphone-will-never-be-real-photography-and-its-got-nothing-to-do-with-megapixels/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Photography on an iPhone lacks the essence of genuine photography, according to a recent article. It’s not just about the number of megapixels, but the overall experience of taking a photo. The author argues that a DSLR or mirrorless camera offers a real shutter sound and the tactile sensation of its movement, which is part of the photography process. Mirrorless cameras, while quieter than DSLRs, still provide a physical shutter movement that electronic shutters on smartphones cannot replicate. The author suggests that the removal of the shutter in smartphones contributes to a sense of detachment from the act of photography, likening it to eating fast food or using cheap plastic products. They encourage readers to try mirrorless or DSLR cameras to experience the true nature of photography.",
  "summary": "You enjoy taking photos, but do you ever feel like something is missing? Well it might be something that phones will never be able to have. The post Photography on an iPhone will NEVER be real photography – and it’s got nothing to do with megapixels! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}