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Photography

RamblingRose

(1,148 posts) Mon May 14, 2018, 07:27 AM May 2018

Point & Shoot Camera v. Smartphone Camera [View all]

Do I need a camera?

I am not an avid photographer but like to pictures on vacation.

I was looking to replace my old Cannon point & shoot camera with a new one but my husband says it would better to get a new iPhone/Smartphone since their picture quality is just as good (I currently have a 5s).

I guess I'm old fashioned and feel like I need a separate camera, kind of like I prefer to read a physical book. I also have a fear of running out of memory.

My budget for a camera would be under $300.

Any suggestions?

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Point & Shoot Camera v. Smartphone Camera [View all] RamblingRose May 2018 OP

If you're using point and shoot cameras, Dr Hobbitstein May 2018 #1

"I also have a fear of running out of memory" left-of-center2012 May 2018 #2

The best camera you have is Sherman A1 May 2018 #3

If you are going to rely only on iphone, get a battery back up... hlthe2b May 2018 #4

Just use the phone. My bedroom is decorated with flamin lib May 2018 #5

I like my Canon Pro Shot better than my phone. LakeArenal May 2018 #6

The most money I made selling photos, was one I took with an iPhone 2. 3Hotdogs May 2018 #7

Using phone outside in bright light is hard for me, because of the glare on the glass surface, northoftheborder May 2018 #8