finally, a “what to buy” article that says “don’t buy”

  • Séimhe (sé / é)@lemmy.world
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    Most people I’ve mentioned it to don’t seem to notice. A more obvious example is distant objects like mountains, or the moon, looking absolutely tiny. But it happens with objects just a few meters away.

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      I’ve noticed this. Phones take really distinctly “strange” photos. They’re mostly good for everyday use, but struggle to make something look really nice

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        They seem a little unnatural to me too. It’s like they force a certain perspective. The algorithmic “enhancements” don’t help either, especially at night time. It’s almost impossible to get a good photo at night with the iPhone, by comparison.