What camera do you use if you are into photography, when cycling

[Aushiker]

do you clean your iphone lens before taking a picture?

Not owning an iPhone, no

 

[Catalyzt]

I do have to admit that iPhones seems to take better low-light gig photos than my mirrorless. I could probably get there with the R100, I can get results that are very similar, but I can't quite match the best iPhone shots.

I think it's doing some kind of on-board processing, because the iPhone photos seem to be more flattering than not only the R100 but also the mirror. I'm a little suspicious!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I do have to admit that iPhones seems to take better low-light gig photos than my mirrorless. I could probably get there with the R100, I can get results that are very similar, but I can't quite match the best iPhone shots.

I think it's doing some kind of on-board processing, because the iPhone photos seem to be more flattering than not only the R100 but also the mirror. I'm a little suspicious!

That is correct. One of my friends is a Professor of Movie Art in London. It was the last decade when he showed a gig video shot with an iPhone to me and said with some indignation: 'This vid is better than what we could shoot with our professional equipment!" Of course, he would need to prepare the stage, and provide lighting to be able to make use of his professional gear. He was under a great impression of the wide-angle lens of iPhone!

 

[Chargeride]

The latest phones like the iphone and the Samsung ultras do levels of imaging process that pretty well make the images AI, they take multiple images at once and blend them all together.
They recognise all the objects in a scene and process them differently to end up with a shot that resembles our idealised notion of the perfect picture.

Its just trying and quite often succeeding to recreate professional level photography that would require a crew with multiple light sources and diffusers.

Soon every picture taken will be 'repaired' by AI to look like a magazine cover and people will stop using mirrors and relying on their digital appearance for self worth.

It will get so batshoot crazy that we will eventually go back to film to restore our sanity

 

[6zfshdb]

do you clean your iphone lens before taking a picture?

I use these lens protectors which I occasionally clean with an alcohol wipe.

For macro shots, or those requiring maximum clarity, I just pop off the protectors.

 

[Catalyzt]

That is correct. One of my friends is a Professor of Movie Art in London. It was the last decade when he showed a gig video shot with an iPhone to me and said with some indignation: 'This vid is better than what we could shoot with our professional equipment!" Of course, he would need to prepare the stage, and provide lighting to be able to make use of his professional gear. He was under a great impression of the wide-angle lens of iPhone!

For video, where the R100 (and the Fuji X-A5) has a huge advantage is audio. I think it may be slightly better than standalone audio recording w/ a Zoom field recorder w/ built in microphones, though I haven't done a head-to-head comparison. If there is a way to get good stereo audio on iPhone video, we haven't found it yet!

Just a basic $80 stereo camera mic provides astonishing results. So we are often in a situation where we'll use the R100 locked down on sticksfor the master shot-- I'll rip out the audio, run it through Reaper and just do a little EQ, maybe use Ozone in mastering (which does employ some crude AI). Then, export the audio and drop it back into the video.

If we have folks in the audience running around and shooting w/ iPhones from different angles, we'll then use so much of that footage that it's maybe 65% iPhone footage and 35% R100.

There are multiple issues w/ iPhone audio, but the two main ones are: It keeps trying to adjust the audio when you zoom in or move, and whatever it's doing always seems to sound terrible. Also, no one can figure out how to shut off the noise reduction, and again, if it's possible to connect a stereo mic and capture audio while shooting video, none of us have figured it out.

 

[Delverc]

I usually carry a compact mirrorless camera in a padded handlebar bag for quick access. It’s light enough not to be a hassle and takes great shots without stopping too long.

 

[Chargeride]

yes, ease of use is everything when cycling, if you have to stop get the camera out of a backpack, find somewhere to put the pack down, take the shot put it all back on , you will miss loads of great shots because you cant be arsed.

The new drones are now 360 cameras, you just fly roughly about and the AI can auto construct epic cinematic footage.
Already FPV drone pilots are moaning it erodes their skills.

All very glamorous marketing, but it does actually do what it says on the tin.

 

[6zfshdb]

yes, ease of use is everything when cycling, if you have to stop get the camera out of a backpack, find somewhere to put the pack down, take the shot put it all back on , you will miss loads of great shots because you cant be arsed.

The new drones are now 360 cameras, you just fly roughly about and the AI can auto construct epic cinematic footage.
Already FPV drone pilots are moaning it erodes their skills.

All very glamorous marketing, but it does actually do what it says on the tin.

Are the drone use laws as strict in the UK as they are in the US? I'd love to take one on my rides, but with all the no fly zones, airport restrictions, licensing and registration requirements, I never know if I would be breaking some law. The FAA levies some pretty hefty fines for violations.

 

[Chargeride]

You have to have your own registration, but its like 15 dollars a year and a simple online test.
Theres no geofencing anymore, but just check for nearby airports, which is obvious really no amount of easy use gets around not flying the thing near planes.

 

[CanNik]

yes, ease of use is everything when cycling, if you have to stop get the camera out of a backpack, find somewhere to put the pack down, take the shot put it all back on , you will miss loads of great shots because you cant be arsed.

The new drones are now 360 cameras, you just fly roughly about and the AI can auto construct epic cinematic footage.
Already FPV drone pilots are moaning it erodes their skills.

All very glamorous marketing, but it does actually do what it says on the tin.

And if you have NO interest at all in drones!

 

[Chargeride]

Then cancel your drone club membership.

 

[Bicyclista]

Are the drone use laws as strict in the UK as they are in the US? I'd love to take one on my rides, but with all the no fly zones, airport restrictions, licensing and registration requirements, I never know if I would be breaking some law. The FAA levies some pretty hefty fines for violations.

I have a drone, a DJI Phantom 4. I have not used it in years. I used it for real estate photography and video, but that business has gone down the tubes. Any real estate agent can take good enough pictures with their smartphone. Plus, as restrictions grew, the entire city of San Diego became off limits. We have one big international airport, two military airports, and a bunch of civil aviation airports. Given that drones must fly five miles from airports, it means that virtually the entire city is a drone no-fly zone. I'm not complaining, given how many a**h*les would abuse the privilege.

 

[CanNik]

I have a drone, a DJI Phantom 4. I have not used it in years. I used it for real estate photography and video, but that business has gone down the tubes. Any real estate agent can take good enough pictures with their smartphone. Plus, as restrictions grew, the entire city of San Diego became off limits. We have one big international airport, two military airports, and a bunch of civil aviation airports. Given that drones must fly five miles from airports, it means that virtually the entire city is a drone no-fly zone. I'm not complaining, given how many a**h*les would abuse the privilege.

There are rules here just as there are for e bikes and electric scooters but morons are morons and use them anyway

 

[6zfshdb]

I understand the need for these drone regulations and I'm glad they are in place. Unfortunately, those who would use them for illegal purposes are often criminals who don't care about laws or regulations. As is the case with many laws, it's the general population who is inconvenienced, not the outlaws.

 

[Chargeride]

When you fly a drone you are a pilot, with all the same responsibilities.
Its likely in the near future that pre logging flight plans may become a thing, though theres bound to be an exemption for some upcoming superlight AI powered craft.
Im also tempted to imagine AI flights where you upload a picture of where you are or location and whatever people and vehicles required, it then produces the flight for you.
Actually that is already available, but in a few years time AI flights not requring realtime unpredictable interactions may be indistinguishable from reality.

Even drones are losing their jobs

 

[Catalyzt]

IMHO, drones take all the fun out of photography-- just too much tech between me and the shot.

Obviously, like everyone else in the US, I use a drone for personal defense when biking, driving, walking the dog, and running errands. I'm not a total luddite.

 

[mschwett]

i've always loved photography. these days my main camera is a nikon z8, prior was z7 and d850, which may be my all time favorite, but time marches on.

i have had many drones, including some custom self-built heavy lifters that i actually shot with the d850 from. these days, i use a mavic 2 pro for aerial assignments. really great tech.

i do sometimes bring a big camera cycling, using a harness type strap to keep it behind me, reach behind and pull it forward to take cool shots while riding. i also always have my phone on the bars, since i use it as a bike computer. i changed my tires today so here's a few photos of the new shoes, just casual iphone shots.

 

[harryS]

I'm going on a ride tomorrow on a pavement ride thru CHicago with maybe 8000 other cyclists. My last time with this event was before Covid, and while I brought my m43 mirrorless, I didn't bring any SD cards, so all I had was a $40 Akaso video camera. Worked well enough,

Taking my Olympus OM5 and a 12-45 zoom. Keep it in the panniers til we stop. Carrying three spare 5AH batteries for the three bikes too. Leave the tools at home. I trust my bikes. Maybe throw in three inner tubes.





.