Gear
SUMMARY
The adage 'the best camera is the one you have with you' proved true when an iPhone 13 Mini was used to photograph a lightning storm. Despite having more advanced cameras like a Canon EOS R5 or Hasselblad X2D II, they were not accessible at the moment the storm occurred. The author emphasizes that while the iPhone's image quality is not artistic, its availability allowed for capturing the shots when dedicated equipment was not. This highlights that the presence of a camera, even a smartphone, is crucial for seizing photographic opportunities.
TAKEAWAYS
The best camera is often the one that is readily available, such as a smartphone.
An iPhone 13 Mini was used to capture lightning storm photos due to its accessibility.
Advanced cameras were not used because they were not with the photographer at the opportune moment.
The presence of a camera is more important than its technical specifications for capturing spontaneous moments.