Submitted by Spirited_Stick_5093 t3_10jgq50 in rva
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redditaccount300000 t1_j5l6ale wrote
Someone once told me the best camera you can have is the one you have available to you.
For that, the smartphone cannot be beat to capture moments. Carrying around a dslr everywhere seems unrealistic.
vtbeavens t1_j5lhgzj wrote
100%. Love having at least a smartphone on me at most times.
FritzFromSonofaFritz t1_j5kxzq8 wrote
Couldn’t agree more with this statement. I work in video production and have been watching one guy buy at least $30k worth of camera bodies and another $10-20k in lightd and audio due to him feeling like he doesn’t have exactly what he needs to make a short film. It’s been five years and all I’ve seen from him are some camera test videos he’s posted on his Facebook.
Meanwhile I’ve seen short films in festivals that were shot with a whole setup (lights, camera, audio) that was under 5k and they’re being seen by countless people.
Anyway, also agree with the entry level DSLR. That and a decent 50mm prime lens would only be a few hundred bucks. Certainly a lot less than the newest iPhone.
lame_gaming t1_j5mvyv1 wrote
yeah. people hate to admit it but an entry camera can create amazing photos with a bit of trickery
danadane1419 t1_j5kqhs2 wrote
I love walking this trail. It’s hard to not take a decent pic
ashtefer1 t1_j5kk9d9 wrote
A good photo doesn’t require a fancy camera.
bobroscopcoltrane t1_j5llwib wrote
The best camera is the one you have with you.
Valyrian_Steelers t1_j5l443h wrote
Next time you're in that spot you should try lowering your phone to juuuuust the water's edge and snapping a photo! It usually makes for a cool shot!
Spirited_Stick_5093 OP t1_j5lv024 wrote
throwawayyy-2021 t1_j5kgxt0 wrote
How do you get here?
late-nite-pbj t1_j5kkmop wrote
You can cross south over the T. Pott bridge and follow the asphalt path until the fork beside the train tracks. Go right at the fork (onto gravel). This is under the bridge you can see from the fork.
From Manchester this can be approached by taking the flood wall path (on top of the flood wall) westward.
greedy_new_truth t1_j5kka2z wrote
skip paying the troll's toll and you'll end up there
just ask curly jefferson
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sleepycarson t1_j5ony5s wrote
We shot a music video in this area. Its was kind of run n gun with an Osmo v1 gimbal. Vehicle light was used as lighting.
Vulcanite - "In Gold"
Spirited_Stick_5093 OP t1_j5p5es5 wrote
Very cool! Looks awesome!
RVA_Warrior804 t1_j5otyrf wrote
Cool Ive never seen it at night! BEAUTIFUL!!
lame_gaming t1_j5mvri6 wrote
the amount of people who spend 1000+ on a phone with a fancy camera and dont really know how to use it is kinda annoying. spending the extra seconds to adjust exposure and composition makes something go from “oh cool” to “wow thats awesome!”
vtbeavens t1_j5kj7n3 wrote
While smartphones definitely have their limitations compared to dedicated cameras you can still capture a LOT of nice images with one.
Find a camera app that allows you to take photos in RAW, as this will let you have more leeway when you are editing.
Not having gear will absolutely prevent you from obtaining certain shots, but honestly the most important pieces of kit are your eyes and your mind. Without those it doesn't matter if you're using top-of-the-line pro equipment or not.
I've seen better pics taken with a smartphone/point and shoot compared to a $15k Leica setup.
If you find yourself loving the hobby with a smartphone then you can jump into the entry-level DSLR arena for only a couple hundo bucks. Cared-for used is a killer option in the photography world.