Thanks to modern technology, you can take pictures anywhere at anytime without hauling around a huge camera. In fact, you don’t have to haul around a traditional camera at all to snap frame worthy shots. All you need is a cellphone or other mobile device with built-in camera technology.
The latest and greatest versions are equipped with sophisticated picture-taking capabilities that rival basic point-and-shoot cameras, though it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago camera phones were more about novelty than substance and the photos often came back blurry or pixilated. However, a lot has changed in the last five years. These days you can purchase a camera phone with a host of outstanding features, such as 5 megapixels, zoom, auto focus, flash, and white balance.
Having an increased megapixel feature equates to a high quality file size, which allows you to print stunning enlargements without the blur and distortion. In addition, most newer camera phones come with large viewing screens that rival those found on traditional digital cameras.
Fabulous features aside, the main reason most people purchase camera phones is convenience. It’s rare that you would leave your mobile phone at home, which means you always have a camera on you ready to snap images should you stumble upon an amazing photo op. A huge percentage of smartphone owners are obsessed with their devices and have them glued to their palms 24/7. As such, they often are able to capture incredible shots on the fly, such as a chance meeting with a celebrity or what looks like a UFO darting across the night sky.
In addition, camera phones make it easy to instantly share photos with family and friends. Newer camera phones have the ability to connect to various social media sites, such as Facebook, so sharing a photo seconds after taking it is a breeze. What’s more, if you have a smartphone you can install camera apps that allow you to add filters or other fun effects to your photos.
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