It is amazing how far technology has advanced in recent years. Not only does absolutely everyone have a cell phone, every cell phone tends to have a pretty great camera. With as advanced as phones have become, we all have cameras and the internet right at our fingertips at all times. That tends to raise the question though, do we really need to purchase regular cameras if we have one on our phone? In my opinion, the answer is yes! I think that every mom needs a good camera, and not just a phone camera!
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Why Every Mom Needs A Good Camera
As we all know, pretty much every phone has a camera on it now. These phone cameras are getting better and better as technology improves, but have they gotten so good that we don’t need “real” cameras anymore?
I can see it being a bit difficult to justify spending a large sum of money on an expensive camera when you have one right on your phone…But honestly, a real good camera is worth the investment, especially for moms.
There are a few reasons, I personally believe, that every mom needs a good camera. Now this doesn’t mean that you need to go out and spend a couple grand on a professional camera, but having a nice stand alone camera will really be a great benefit for moms.
So if you are on the fence on if you should buy a more expensive camera, looking for a gift suggestion for Mother’s Day or a birthday, then a good camera is always an excellent choice!
Enhanced Photo Quality
Look, yes, our phones take really nice pictures right now. No one is denying this, but there is no comparison between a phone and a real camera. While your camera photos can come out stunning, there is just an extra level of quality that goes along with a camera. This higher quality makes it so your photos will look significantly better when printed out. Especially if you want to print larger sizes.
I have taken some really cute pictures of my kids using my phone, but when I went to get them printed out….Well they came out not so cute. Too blurry, bot good enough quality wise to be made into an 8 X 10. Now I’m not totally bashing phones on cameras, I use mine all the time! For Instagram and other social media shots, it is perfect. It is wonderful that I have it on me ALL THE TIME. I can take photos at a moment’s notice, but quality wise it still does not quite stack up to my Cannon.
All The Fancy Settings
No lie, all of the fancy settings on my Cannon 80 D, kind of freaked me out at first. There were so many different things to do and I thought this camera was going to be smarter than me! I mean, with my phone there are a few settings but it is basically point and shoot! Once I started to learn about the camera though, I realized there is so much I can do to improve my photography skills with it!
One of my favorite settings, is the kid’s mode. It will take a large number of photos in quick succession, almost guaranteeing you will get that perfect action shot of your child! Check out this photo that I was able to take while my daughter was running and spinning with bubbles.
That is with no editing either ( which is something I am working on learning). That photo just wouldn’t have been possible with a phone. While yes, they can take quick photos, it just isn’t the same.
Now I can only talk about my camera, but it also has a “food setting”. It is also something I love using, as I tend to take quite a bit of photos of my food for blogging purposes. Even if you aren’t a blogger though, the food setting is really fun. It enhances color and makes your dish look super professional.
I took the above photo of a cute snack I made with my kids. While I may have been able to take something similar with my phone, I doubt the colors would have been quite as bright and vibrant.
With a DSLR camera, you can manipulate light as well. We all know that lighting can make a good photo into a great one. By adjusting the settings, you can allow more light in and take better photos in dim lighting. This is something you for sure are unable to do with a regular phone camera. I have even been able to take really nice photos at night simply by manipulating the shutter speed and settings within my camera.
I will say, the downside of using a larger DSLR is that they are, well, large. They can be bulky and kind of a pain to carry with you when traveling around, but honestly, this has not bothered me much. I take mine with me when we go to theme parks, and even use it take video!
Honestly, I could go on and on about why every mom needs a good camera. But really, I think the photos tend to speak for themselves! The details are intense and clear, and the quality is top notch. So if you truly want to up your photography game and take some stunning photos of the family, really look into splurging on a good camera. I promise you wont be let down with this purchase. Once you learn the settings and get to a level of comfort, you will become obsessed with taking as many photos as you can.
So do you have a DSLR? Are you looking to get one? Or are you perfectly happy with your cell phone camera?
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My husband and I have recently bought the Canon 80D after putting in a lottttt of thought!! I am still learning, but I completely agree with you about the photo quality. The difference is remarkable!
It is such an amazing camera! We debated it for a while and I am so glad we went with it! The Cannon 80 D really takes great pictures and videos!
This is so soo true. i also need a good camera because we the mothers are the one who is the real evidence of their baby milestones. I like this post.
I’m researching cameras as well. So many times I wish I had a better camera than the one on my phone. Life’s greatest moments are fleeting!Clara
A real camera really does take great pictures.
Cannon 80 D is so nice. I love it. I completely agree with the photo quality.
I need a good camera for my work, but I confess my photos are mostly of food – I hardly ever take any of my kids. I really ought to fix that!
I would love to own a professional camera and learn all the tips and tricks. But I do pretty good with my cell these days. But still on my wish list!
I love my DSLR. I got it a couple of Christmas ago and it’s been a total game changer. Before that I used my cell phone and you can tell the difference lol
Hi Jessi, I couldn’t agree more. Just a reminder though, if you wish to keep image quality high, always set the file format of your images to RAW. It may use up a lot of your memory, but that’s because it kept the minute of all details of that picture. That way, when you edit the picture, or not, you will get exact color as how you took the picture. Best part of it is, when printing larger copies of the image it won’t look stretched. I love your article!
I am saving up for a better camera because soon I would like to have kids and want something to capture the special moments.
I love Sony camera, and my new iPhone also does a great job.
I bought my first DSLR after my daughter was born, because I wanted to capture all of the important moments in her life. 7 years later, I am obsessed with photography 🙂 I agree, it is important for every mom to have a good camera!
I am not in the market for a new camera because I use a Canon as well and it is the great. Thanks for raising the awareness about it.
Getting my Canon was the best thing I’ve ever done. I love capturing my girls childhood!
Could not agree more! Nikon, Cannon.. either one has so much more capabilities than a phone camera. While I love my phone camera for some things, it can never replace my DSLR
you are so right with so many awesome things to capture and so little time a great camera is a must
I totally agree with you phone cameras are getting better and better as technology improves but it can never replace to classic cameras.
the mobile camera will never replace the DSLR. I love my Nikon DSLR and had great pictures clicked with this.
Thanks
Nowadays phone camera’s are getting better and better. I think people use phone camera instead of using special cameras in capturing their special moments.