Photo Club Topic: “Have phone cameras finally caught up with the big iron when it comes to image quality?”

By Gregg Heid | Pagosa Springs Photography Club

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club July meeting will be Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St.

Our program this month is “Have phone cameras finally caught up with the big iron when it comes to image quality?” and will be presented by Joe Sinclair. It will be a hybrid meeting, also available on Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to members; others who wish to attend can request the link by emailing [email protected] If you are attending in person, feel free to arrive anytime after 6 p.m. the actual presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sinclair will give a short presentation on the latest expert thinking on smartphone camera image quality, based on a DXOMARK article. DXOMARK is the premier camera/lens testing organization. The presentation will be followed by a moderated discussion by club members about individual experiences with the phone’s camera image quality. How good are photos taken with a smartphone? What is your experience ?

Sinclair has been a member of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club for several years. Additionally, he is a member of the Napa Valley Photographic Society in California. He has been photographing for 60 years and has received numerous awards for his photos.

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club promotes educational, social, and fun interactions among everyone who enjoys making and viewing great photography. The club sponsors educational programs and outings to help photographers hone their skills. The club membership year begins in January. For new members, the membership fee is $25 per year ($35 per family). For more information about the club and to download a membership application, visit: https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/about/.