Phone Photography: Camera vs Phone for toy photography

[@thegreatspartan738]

I recently got into Toy Photography and was taking photos on my old Samsung Fold, and I thought I could get some great shots out of it! I realised that lighting was definitely the most important factor. But I did eventually splurge a bit and bought a Canon R50 and I gotta say I can definitely see the improvement. But I feel that is mostly because I had already learned heaps so it didn't really matter what I was using. Anyway great video as always man!

[@amusingking]

Yo that’s so cool! That’s the way to do it. How are you liking the Canon R50? I don’t have first hand experience with it, but from other photographers, I’ve heard it’s a great transition from phone. It’s one I recommend for people asking. And yeah, lighting is king! Thanks so much for the support🙏🏼

[@thegreatspartan738]

@amusingking Oh man yeah I would definitely recommend the R50 to people like me that are just starting out, it's such a great beginner friendly camera. Your content is super helpful and I've learnt heaps watch your videos! 😃

[@amusingking]

Awesome! Thanks for confirming that! Recently just had some one ask again about the R50 🔥🙌🏼

[@ARGUI_ART]

Great job~I have to say, I didn’t expect that after all these years, although mobile phone photos are good enough, the grayscale of the camera is still better and provides a unique warm texture.

[@amusingking]

Thank you! And yeah, I agree 👍🏼

[@paulbell9957]

Shows what you can do with today's mobile tech mate. Personally I wouldn't change my camera for my mobile but phones are a great way to get started in toy photography. Another great video mate. Liked your lighting set up, especially the blue wiry spotlight light 👍👍

[@amusingking]

Thanks again, Paul! Yeah, I’m not giving up my camera either haha. Besides wanting to help others, I wanted to see if I could do it myself. So for sure a great way to get started in photography. The light is from Adaptalux! It’s really cool. I have a link posted in description to their site 🙌🏼

[@paulbell9957]

@@amusingking ah thank mate, I'll check that out 👍👍

[@midicronica1]

Loving your channel man, just started a toy photography ig page and learning so much. Trying to improve day by day but your videos come in clutch ! Thank you !

[@amusingking]

Yo that’s awesome! Means a ton to hear and so glad I’m able to help!🙏🏼 Do you have any requests for future videos or tutorials?

[@LYCANS4EVER]

I've been waiting for this video!! Todays phones are perfect for getting into the groove of things.

[@amusingking]

They definitely are! I’ve always said it, but it felt really good and reassuring seeing it first hand like this.

[@akbarrmd7714]

im using 50mm 1.8 and extension tube for Macros, on Nikon D3300, its good, the trick is with the editing.

[@amusingking]

Nice! That’s really cool. I used to use extension tubes. Interested to try them out again

[@akbarrmd7714]

@@amusingking HEY! thanks dude, im from Indonesia so yeah, looking for "cheap" but useful lens, for Nifty Fifty im using Yongnuo's one for Nikon.

[@cburrion]

Fantastic video. Thank you for taking the time to do this comparison video. I use my phone to take toy photos. Perfect video for ppl that don't believe they can take great photos with their phone.

[@amusingking]

That’s awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video! Which phone and app do you use to take pics?

[@cburrion]

I use a samsung s23 ultra now. I started about a year and a half ago, but i used my old samsung Note 10..the apps I use lighroom and picart

[@brian-lexiluproductions]

okay so, I needed this video a few months ago lol. So, I have a canon 90D dslr camera, but I had to pawn it for a little bit and in the meantime, I have been using my old Straight talk android Samsung phone that sucks in low light and really has no pro settings. I can really tell the difference between my camera and my mobile phone, and I personally don't like the mobile although like in your demonstration it can be hard to tell between the two. You can pull off some decent photos with your mobile. Now that I know about lightroom for mobile (thanks to you and this video) I can use the lightroom app as my camera settings instead of my built-in settings. The lightroom app has all the pro camera settings. I just tried it out and the picture quality is so much better than my built-in camera settings. So, to anyone using a mobile phone to take pictures I would download the lightroom app and don't get discouraged find that camera angle and use a tripod for sure and you will be fine until you can get a dslr. Maybe you can do a video on how to use the lightroom app camera settings Matt, just a thought. Thanks again for this video I look forward to the rest of the series. Oh, a couple mobile phone tips I've learned. Use a tripod for sure your hands are shaking even if you think there not the smallest movement will give you a blurry photo. also wipe your camera lens off before you take the shot fingerprints suck lol plus it removes any haze that might be on the lens; it makes for a cloudy photo. And most of all have fun. Thanks again Matt you rock brother.

[@amusingking]

Dude, what an epic comment. Sorry to hear about getting rid of camera but great comeback to not give up! Good tips too! I had those written down for the upcoming video 😂 and for the third, I was primarily going to be editing in the Lightroom app on phone and use that as the foundation. Might show a couple other apps as well. Thanks again, Brian! Really appreciate all your support🙏🏼

[@junkioncraftsandbuilds]

Hey Matt. Long time no talk. 1. Hope you're doing well. 2. As a person who uses his Samsung as his primary camera for toy photography, I'm happy to see how well the photos came out detail wise. I'll have to check out your IG to see if you put the settings for your photos. I haven't had much time with the Canon 70D that is in the house and my comfort level has always been low in it's use, especially if I put it into manual. NOW what I didn't realize till this video is using the lightroom app and actually taking the picture with that. Samsung's pro mode has been my goto, but now I'll have to dabble with that with my next pics! Finally, are you still doing fan provided photos and seeing how you'd edit them? Again, thank you for being consistent with your videos. Have a fantastic week and weekend!

[@amusingking]

Hey, Michael! Doing great! You definitely need to experiment with the 70D haha. I'm not familiar with the Samsung pro mode. It might have more adjustable settings than the standard iPhone camera app? Let me know. I do want to edit others' photos. Did you ever send a pic? The email I provided in that video didn't work :( I made a post about it but not sure it went through. I need to mention it in another video. If you have a photo or two you want me to edit, you can send them to the email you used before.

[@gundamo_creates]

I enjoy using a phone for toy photography....by the time i set up my camera and taken 1 photo and pose. I would have tried 10-20 different angles with my phone.....its good enough for me....i guess i am too impatient. I think whatever works for the person to their creativity out is what is the best!

[@amusingking]

Yes!! Definitely agree with that. Cameras on phones are so good now.

[@stevethompson4799]

Cool Bro…awesomeness at work

[@amusingking]

Ayy thanks so much :)

[@Lordred1069]

O ser all really great shoots with the phone! On the yearbook shoot of course the phone never be at the high of the quality of the great lenses but the technology go far enough! Did you use the same setting on the phones and the camera? Thanks for that series like a lot and is verry helpful inclusive for us that be a little time on that hobby 😊

[@amusingking]

Haha yeah, I just wanted to make it clear that the phone and camera aren't exactly the same. For the settings, I did try to match them since the scenes were the same, but was also going for what looked the best for each. Glad you liked it!

[@Lordred1069]

@@amusingking yeah, like it and waiting for the next 2 😉😉

[@amusingking]

Awesome! I’m planning them out now🔥

[@TorHarrington]

Thanks for this 👍 - inspiring 🙏

[@amusingking]

You’re welcome! Happy to help 🙏🏼

[@marcelomurisk]

Di you make a tutorial whit tips for making video of the figures? Or only photos?

[@amusingking]

Do you mean like stop motion? If so, that’s something I really want to get into. When I do start, I will for sure be posting my process and what I learn. But for now, tutorials for photography are my main thing.

[@marcelomurisk]

@@amusingking i mean video editing:) not necessarily stop motion, but it will be also cool

[@amusingking]

Oh my bad! I have got a few requests for that so it’s definitely something I will try to add in the future.

[@marcelomurisk]

@@amusingking 🤜🏻🤛🏻🔥

[@guerejinbm]

what is the release plate model that you use?

[@amusingking]

I have the camera connected to this L Bracket: amzn.to/3UciMXg And then on that I have a 501 sliding plate. The pretty standard one that fits on Manfrotto, Benro, etc.

[@ofpmarine]

I sometimes edit my photos taken with a DSLR on my phone. Is that something you’ll do in video 3?

[@amusingking]

Oh that’s a good one!! I was just going to do phone photos but will definitely throw in a camera photo or two. Thanks!

[@amusingking]

I might have asked you before, but what app on your phone do you use to edit?

[@ofpmarine]

I use several apps 😂 I use Lightroom, Photoshop, Photoleap, and Werble. It really depends on the photo that determines which app I use

[@amusingking]

Haha nice! That works 🔥

[@Clonewar501st]

Yep that's what I do camera for photo and phone for editing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Dylan-kd8wc]

What tripod do you use

[@amusingking]

Dang, just realized I’ve had it 9 years! The brand is Benro. It’s a carbon fiber tripod but the exact model isn’t available anymore.

[@retrouniverse2.0]

I only use a Cell phone,I was using a Google pixel 6 pro till I broke. Currently using a Motorola moto g stylus 5g. I tagged you in most current cell pic

[@amusingking]

Sweet! I need to check it out. On those, do you use the standard camera app or another app to take pics?

[@retrouniverse2.0]

@@amusingking I use the standard camera and 95% no stand

[@retrouniverse2.0]

@@amusingking I'm very much fly by the seat of my pants and don't plan poses etc

[@Benotomic]

Bro those last ones of starlord look like ai

[@amusingking]

lol not sure if that’s good or bad 😅