(2014-05-07, 05:52)lookylooky Wrote: I see what you are saying but I don't think is a fair statement right across the board. I wouldn't place Samsung's cameras any higher than Oppo, Vivo, Gionee, Lenovo Vibe Z, or the OnePlus One from what we've seen. There are some great cameras out there.
The big thing to consider when we are talking about cameras on phones is that they are exactly that. If you are a hardcore photographer then nothing but a DSLR will do.
I personally don't like lugging a camera along with me so a descent camera on a phone makes me more than happy. It's just preference and where your standards are.
[snip] the best camera, EVER, is the one that you have on hand. It's no good if your DSLR is in a suitcase in the cargo-container!
I'm glad that you always have your DSLR on you, at all times, everywhere; even underwater! [snip]
It seems you are also unaware of emerging technologies in cameras & photographics. Japanese & some Korean brandnames are the world retail leaders in camera & photographics. [snip]
In case you did not know, my Made-in-China in-law families tell me that the reason China has a Space-Moon program is that they are scientifically trying to catch up with the USA & Japan. Pure scientific research is the only way that new technology can be discovered. If any nation relies on theft of other's knowledge, they will always be losers, with loser technologies. That's why Australia's leaders are closing down scientific research in Australia. We want to be losers!
Sorry abou any personal loss-of-face. I'm trying to create & define truth. My $$ does not come from commercial nor political interests. I'll be in China later this year, so we might meet sometime?
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