{"id":122918,"date":"2018-12-19T16:34:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T00:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=122918"},"modified":"2018-12-19T16:34:44","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T00:34:44","slug":"what-is-the-benefit-of-standalone-digital-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/19\/what-is-the-benefit-of-standalone-digital-cameras\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Benefit of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Standalone\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Digital Cameras?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the benefit of standalone cameras?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been recently testing and reviewing a bunch of camera phones. Which made me wonder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the benefit or value of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153standalone\u00e2\u20ac\u009d digital cameras in today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mobile world?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of a standalone digital camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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RICOH GR II x ERIC KIM NECK STRAP (MARK II)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Basic thoughts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Better ergonomics: Generally speaking, a phone isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t the most ergonomic device to hold in your hand while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re shooting. Generally speaking, a standalone digital camera has a better handgrip. <\/li>
  2. Fewer distractions: When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re shooting with your phone, there are so many annoying popups, notifications, and things which can disrupt you while shooting (a tip, shoot with your phone in airplane mode to be more focused). With a standalone digital camera, you can only shoot photos, and nothing else. <\/li>
  3. Better image quality: Standalone digital cameras generally have a wider dynamic range, high ISO performance, and image fidelity when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re post processing the photos. <\/li>
  4. Faster: Most modern digital cameras can shoot faster than a phone (faster autofocus, faster image buffering). <\/li>
  5. Better flash: I find the integrated flashes on standalone digital cameras to be far more powerful than any phone camera. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Benefits of shooting with a phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Fibonacci Spiral on Huawei P20 Pro<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Of course there are many benefits of a phone camera when compared to shooting with a standalone digital camera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Phone cameras are smaller, and always with you, and you will probably shoot more (less friction when shooting with a phone). <\/li>
    2. Ability to quickly cull your photos, process your photos, and share your photos online. <\/li>
    3. Lightweight: Phone cameras are lighter than standard digital cameras, which means you can shoot all day long, with less fatigue on your wrist or neck. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Decide for yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      RICOH GR II x ERIC KIM NECK STRAP (MARK II)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Ultimately, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t care about which camera is most \u00e2\u20ac\u0153legitimate\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. Just try to figure out which type of camera best fits your everyday life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Generally speaking, I think a camera which allows you to shoot everyday (and all day) is superior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Eric Kim Case for your Ricoh, Film, Camera Necessities. Now back in stock in PHANTOM BLACK and BRONZE<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      The best standalone digital camera (in my opinion) is the RICOH GR II<\/a>, because you can still fit it in your front pocket, and it is always with you. It also packs a powerful APS-C sensor, and the tiny flash that is integrated on it is ridiculously good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The future is video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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