Forums > Photography Talk > Pro photographers: Do you own an iPhone or Droid

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SoCo n Lime

Posts: 3283

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

begins with I

Oct 02 12 08:35 am Link

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C A S A N O V A

Posts: 729

San Diego, California, US

I use both a 4s and a rzr maxx. I use my razr most of the time in fact im writting this on it. My recomendation to develop and test an app go with android. It will be much more cost effective for you. And if it results in success then go with all the troubles of creating an app for apple products. Open source coding will make it a bit easier to start.

Just a thought.

Oct 02 12 08:49 am Link

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Zave Smith Photography

Posts: 1696

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

If you are using this site as a bases for real data on how professional photographers use camera phones and which phone they prefer, I feel sorry for your investors. 

While I enjoy MM, this is not a site of professional photographers but just a place were a certain type of photo enthusiast hangs. 

I just ordered my Iphone 5.  I dropped and smashed my 4 over the weekend.

Oct 02 12 10:03 am Link

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RossClark

Posts: 487

London, England, United Kingdom

Fred Greissing wrote:
Samsung S3.

Just found it better all round. Plus I hate small screens.

Will be getting a Samsung Note II when my provider has it.

Also if you are developing a photo application keep in mind that Android is designed
with operating cameras in mind. It has already been used in a new Samsung and Nikon camera. Google just bought Nik Software so you can expect to see more photography orientation being integrated into the Android OS.

That's very good news!

The S3 is fabulous. smile

Oct 02 12 10:07 am Link

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Lyman Photography Inc

Posts: 234

Fountain Valley, California, US

Wow. Thank you everyone for your replies. This was awesome to wake up to.

Just to clarify a couple things....this isn't an app that uses the camera in the phone. This isn't a paid app. It is a devise that plugs into the phone that accesses the free downloadable app.

There will be two levels that are available. The free version which works great but is very simple and easy to understand and also a pro version that will cost about $5 that is a totally professional version with advanced features like you'd see in a non-phone devise.

Again, thank you everyone for your participation.

Oct 02 12 10:34 am Link

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Marty McBride

Posts: 3142

Owensboro, Kentucky, US

Lyman Photography Inc wrote:
Wow. Thank you everyone for your replies. This was awesome to wake up to.

Just to clarify a couple things....this isn't an app that uses the camera in the phone. This isn't a paid app. It is a devise that plugs into the phone that accesses the free downloadable app.

There will be two levels that are available. The free version which works great but is very simple and easy to understand and also a pro version that will cost about $5 that is a totally professional version with advanced features like you'd see in a non-phone devise.

Again, thank you everyone for your participation.

A device that does what?

Oct 02 12 10:40 am Link

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Lyman Photography Inc

Posts: 234

Fountain Valley, California, US

I can't say just yet. The patent is just being filed, but stay tuned. It's a really big deal and what I consider a game changer. If I am able to do what I plan to do it will cost less that $80 and replace $300+ of equipment.

Oct 02 12 10:46 am Link

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PIEntertainment

Posts: 1308

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Oct 02 12 10:49 am Link

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Solas

Posts: 10390

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

what does this device do exactly?


I have to agree with Zave as well.

Oct 02 12 10:49 am Link

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JORDAN MICHAEL ZUNIGA

Posts: 383

Portland, Oregon, US

iPhone.
Syncs with the industry standard editing tool, a Mac and keeps everything organized much better and simpler than using a droid.

IMHO.

Ive had every phone on the planet.

Oct 02 12 10:50 am Link

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J E W E T T

Posts: 2545

al-Marsā, Tunis, Tunisia

iPhone

Oct 02 12 11:10 am Link

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Alexis_Jaworski

Posts: 10

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Android - Galaxy S2

Oct 02 12 11:16 am Link

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Photographer A

Posts: 243

Rialto, California, US

Galaxy SIII is by far the best when it come to photography I have worked with both of them and the SIII comes out on top 98% of the time.

Oct 02 12 11:18 am Link

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Matty272

Posts: 229

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

Used to have iphone - hated it and wonder why so many folks go gaga over them.

Now have android phone - don't have any love for that either

Oct 02 12 12:02 pm Link

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BT Imagery

Posts: 1020

Christiansted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands of the United States

Droid.

Oct 02 12 12:16 pm Link

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Z_Photo

Posts: 7079

Huntsville, Alabama, US

android

Oct 02 12 03:14 pm Link

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mphunt

Posts: 923

Hudson, Florida, US

iPhone 4s

Oct 02 12 03:57 pm Link

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Fashion Beauty Photo

Posts: 954

Lansing, Michigan, US

I have zero interest in the iPhone. Samsung Galaxy SII user here. I LOVE it. When I upgrade, it will be to the Galaxy SIII.

Oct 02 12 04:06 pm Link

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Kelvin Hammond

Posts: 17397

Billings, Montana, US

iphone4    (DOF Calcalator)

Galaxy tab 7.0   (for DSLR direct wired shooting)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta … 9sbGVyIl0.

Oct 02 12 04:11 pm Link

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Kaouthia

Posts: 3153

Wishaw, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lyman Photography Inc wrote:
I can't say just yet. The patent is just being filed, but stay tuned. It's a really big deal and what I consider a game changer. If I am able to do what I plan to do it will cost less that $80 and replace $300+ of equipment.

Does it resemble the bastard child of an Alesis ProTrack and a Sekonic L478?  If it does, pop me on the "probably interested" list. smile

Oct 02 12 05:44 pm Link

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Barry Kidd Photography

Posts: 3351

Red Lion, Pennsylvania, US

Droid. Samsung Infuse

Oct 02 12 09:57 pm Link

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Aspiration Images

Posts: 184

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

Kaouthia wrote:
You're still generally going to develop it for one platform first, before the other.

+ 1 and that will be for the iPhone like everyone else does.

The reason is that it is 4 times easier and cheaper (so developers tell me) to develop for iPhone because of the SDK and ability to test it and warrant it will work on EVERY device it is going to run is taken care of by Apple. They also market it for you and take care of the fullfilment, so it's a bargain.

As far as I can see most pros use Mac and once you use one Apple product the using ipad, iPhone, AirPort, Apple TV is so easy why would you do anything else.

Oct 03 12 01:19 am Link

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Dave Mullins

Posts: 1775

Nashua, New Hampshire, US

Moto Droid 3

Oct 03 12 05:55 am Link

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J Welborn

Posts: 2552

Clarksville, Tennessee, US

I -phone

Oct 03 12 06:02 am Link

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J Welborn

Posts: 2552

Clarksville, Tennessee, US

AspirationImages wrote:

+ 1 and that will be for the iPhone like everyone else does.

The reason is that it is 4 times easier and cheaper (so developers tell me) to develop for iPhone because of the SDK and ability to test it and warrant it will work on EVERY device it is going to run is taken care of by Apple. They also market it for you and take care of the fullfilment, so it's a bargain.

As far as I can see most pros use Mac and once you use one Apple product the using ipad, iPhone, AirPort, Apple TV is so easy why would you do anything else.

Exactly

Oct 03 12 06:03 am Link

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Randy Henderson Images

Posts: 781

Springfield, Missouri, US

Droid X2.  Mostly because I have the car adapter that charges it and makes it easy to make hands free calls and navigate, and I have the bedside cradle that charges it and makes in an alarm clock.

I'm don't demand much from my phone.  Email, text, and - oh yeah, phone calls.

Oct 03 12 06:03 am Link

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FullMetalPhotographer

Posts: 2797

Fresno, California, US

Rotary Phone

Oct 03 12 09:05 am Link

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Bravoscape

Posts: 259

Frederick, Maryland, US

Mainly use an Android device...but have an iPhone I use as well. Just my opinion...focus on iPhone then go Android. If it's a "device" as you said...it will require less work to get the iPhone up than the Android(many droid phones vary).

Oct 03 12 09:10 am Link

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MadnessMethodical

Posts: 305

Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

I love the comparisons between all of these devices. I sell them, have used most of them, and honestly, they're ALL easy. What I enjoy about Android is still the microsd card slot. To me, it's a have to have. I can load photos and apps to the sd card, and Android does work with everything, with more independence AND cloud storage also works.

The iPhone is still behind with it's hardware, it's camera is edged out by the Nokia Lumia 920, but it does pack some punches in it's build quality and it's increase in resolution with the iphone 5 is awesome. But, the fact that really all the Android phones have the same if not a few better features, then I don't see the appeal of buying a over-priced phone compared to what's out in the market.

But, buy what's appealing to you, that really has the features you specifically. Don't listen to the iSheep, or to the techies like me unless you really find a specific feature for what you're looking to do.

Oct 03 12 06:47 pm Link

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G and G PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 650

Oak Park, Michigan, US

Android- Galaxy S3 and Motorola Photon. Ipad 3 for tablets and a Macbook Pro and Samsung series 3 for laptops. I am a mixed bag who picks the best tool for the job.

Oct 03 12 07:54 pm Link

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G and G PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 650

Oak Park, Michigan, US

disregard

Oct 03 12 08:05 pm Link

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GCobb Photography

Posts: 15898

Southaven, Mississippi, US

I have both.  The Android is much more versatile and configurable.

Oct 03 12 08:08 pm Link

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SYCF

Posts: 276

Los Angeles, California, US

iPhone 4s. And the main reason I got it was because the color was so much better than Samsungs/Androids. For some reason Samsung's reds are super duper saturated. Makes most portraits look like crap.

Oct 03 12 09:09 pm Link

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BrianThedellPhotography

Posts: 168

Santee, California, US

JORDAN MICHAEL ZUNIGA wrote:
iPhone.
Syncs with the industry standard editing tool, a Mac and keeps everything organized much better and simpler than using a droid.

Actually, it syncs with iTunes, which is available on both platforms. And Droid lets you access the phone's file system oftentimes (and/or provides an SD card slot).

Not that the iPhone isn't a fine phone, but let's keep our heads in reality.

Oct 07 12 05:02 pm Link

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Danny Does Glamour

Posts: 2346

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Lyman Photography Inc wrote:
I totally agree and we do plan on making it for both, but we need to make a presentation to the investors and this survey's results will be part of it.

Android devices currently dominate over 68% of the market to iPhone's almost 17%.

FYI.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/1 … 93292.html

Oct 07 12 05:35 pm Link

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PhotoByWayne

Posts: 1291

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

blackberry smile

Oct 07 12 10:32 pm Link

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R Michael Walker

Posts: 11987

Costa Mesa, California, US

iPhone, iPad and NO other Apple hardware.

Oct 07 12 10:46 pm Link

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Brooks Ayola

Posts: 9754

Chatsworth, California, US

iPhone.






See how easy it is to answer a simple question?

Oct 07 12 11:06 pm Link

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Brooks Ayola

Posts: 9754

Chatsworth, California, US

Danny Does Glamour wrote:

Android devices currently dominate over 68% of the market to iPhone's almost 17%.

FYI.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/1 … 93292.html

I think you linked the wrong article. I didn't see the market share for professional photographers in there.

Oct 07 12 11:08 pm Link

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Lyman Photography Inc

Posts: 234

Fountain Valley, California, US

Brooks Ayola wrote:

I think you linked the wrong article. I didn't see the market share for professional photographers in there.

Exactly. This is a pro device but I hope that advanced amateurs will give it a try too. I really can't imagine a mom or dad using it to snap pics in their back yard.

Oct 08 12 01:55 am Link