Phone Camera tips

[Bushcraftsman]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if any of you photographers out there can help

I have just bought a Samsung Galaxy s3 and it has quite a good camera (for a phone) and a lot of different settings! I have also just downloaded photo editor which also has quite a good number of features (again for a mobile app)

Now lets get this straight. I am a total novice when it comes to photography, this is something I have literally just decided (about 10 minutes ago whilst walking the dog) that I want to get better at. So I was wondering if you guys and girls can give me some advice or hints and tips about how to get good wildlife and outdoor photos, be that settings on the phone or different ways to edit them afterwards.

I have just taken this photo, which to me is pretty good! haha, but I'm sure to you guys it's bad. It's just to illustrate that the camera is ok and that I'm sure with some more knowledge under my belt I could get some pretty good pictures even with just an 8MP camera.

Thanks

 

[rik_uk3]

I prefer Old Grand-dad or Makers Mark to John D, none with cola.

 

[rosshs1]

make sure that the lens is clean before you take a picture, digital zoom gets a bit rubbish, but apart from that have a good play with your settings, it probably won't have the same level of adjustment as a proper camera but see what it can do.

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[ex-member BareThrills]

I find it a good little camera and it will take some good macro shots. this one was freehand but with a tripod would have been even crisper. As with all cameras its more about the composition than technical ability in my mind. i have a crap eye for a shot.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

I prefer Old Grand-dad or Makers Mark to John D, none with cola.

.... what!?:bluThinki

 

[NS40]

I've got the samsung galaxy as well, great phone and pretty decent camera too.

Don't have have much advice on the technical side apart from just making sure your hand is steady when taking shots and remember there can be a delay in pressing the shutter button and the photo being taken. Make sure your camera icon is on your home screen so you're not 'scroll hunting' every time you want to take a shot.

Apart from that, invest in a waterproof phone case with a neck cord but where you're able to take pics without having to remove the camera. Invariably the moment you want to take a pic is when it's raining, you're close to water/mud/large scary drop/all of the above. Being able to access your phone quickly without being scared of dropping it or getting it wet is very liberating (and easier on the wallet).

I've recently found a great little app for taking panoramic shots called Panorama (well, it would be, wouldn't it?). Open the app, press the shutter and just around...app record the view and stitches the pics together beautifully.

Add in a dropbox account or some other wireless backup and it means that your phone pics are automatically backed up to your PC/internet which lets your post the pics without fiddling about with cables/adapters etc. You can set it only to backup over wifi if you want to preserve your data allowance.