Smartphone with 32 & 64GB too small for media

[jwolf6589]

32 and 64GB cards may be perfectly fine for a standalone camera/Camcorder but it’s not enough anymore for iPhones and iPad users that wish to shoot media. Sure some can get away with this low of disk space but not many. My iPhone 12 has 128GB and my iPad 256GB. APPLE no longer produces iPhones with 64GB if anyone has not noticed. So if you are using a device with 32 or 64GB it’s time for the bad news that you need to upgrade.

 

[triptolemus]

Ok.

Please keep us posted.

 

[bsamcash]

So if you are using a device with 32 or 64GB it’s time for the bad news that you need to upgrade.

In another thread, you repeatedly replied with "if you want me to get a better camera then you need to pay for it since I cannot afford one." The same can apply to you telling other people to buy new phones.

 

[bodonnell202]

My iPad has 64 GB and it is more than enough for my needs. My iPhone has 128 GB and has 73 GB free. Everyone's needs are different. If you need more storage buy it, but I think I'll save my money.

 

[Clix Pix]

No need to scream and shout in the thread title. Actually, this should be in the iPhone/iPad subforum, as it is really more related to them and storage used in them, not to Digital Photography.

Photographers know to purchase the appropriate size capacity for their image capture media, whether it be SD, CFExpress, XQD or some other format as needed.

 

[r.harris1]

Would you please remove the all caps in your title as it is 100% unnecessary? First, my 64G iPhone is plenty for me for how I use it. Second, most photographers, as @Clix Pix says very well, will know what they need because they understand their cameras really well and can make their own judgements based either on experience or based on other experienced users of their camera.

 

[mollyc]

i can’t even try to defend you on this one.

 

[bunnspecial]

For removable media, I prefer multiple smaller cards and to carry them with me.

My D800 and D810 put out far bigger files than a piddly smart phone or P&S can imagine(20mb JPEG, 80mb RAW) and neither are anywhere close to cutting edge. 45mp is common now on cameras, and some go even higher. My next camera will likely be a D850 with a 45mp sensor.

The largest cards I use are 64gb, and most of mine are high quality 32gb cards.

In case of card loss(knock on wood, not yet) or card failure(a few times, although fortunately just the card refusing to write anymore but still completely readable) I can minimize my loss.

When I hang up my CF cards in favor of XQD/CFExpress(not likely for a while as I don't see my D810 getting sidelined) I'll likely go to 64gb minimum just in terms of cost/value but still, multiple smaller cards.

Thank goodness to no camera maker has gone to non-removable storage.

 

[Allyance]

i can’t even try to defend you on this one.

I agree with you, either delete the thread or move it. No need for all caps, this is not a crisis.

 

[mollyc]

For removable media, I prefer multiple smaller cards and to carry them with me.

My D800 and D810 put out far bigger files than a piddly smart phone or P&S can imagine(20mb JPEG, 80mb RAW) and neither are anywhere close to cutting edge. 45mp is common now on cameras, and some go even higher. My next camera will likely be a D850 with a 45mp sensor.

The largest cards I use are 64gb, and most of mine are high quality 32gb cards.

In case of card loss(knock on wood, not yet) or card failure(a few times, although fortunately just the card refusing to write anymore but still completely readable) I can minimize my loss.

When I hang up my CF cards in favor of XQD/CFExpress(not likely for a while as I don't see my D810 getting sidelined) I'll likely go to 64gb minimum just in terms of cost/value but still, multiple smaller cards.

Thank goodness to no camera maker has gone to non-removable storage.

this is excellent information but totally irrelevant to his original post. ??‍♀️ not sure what to do with the original thought process

 

[r.harris1]

32 and 64GB cards may be perfectly fine for a standalone camera/Camcorder but it’s not enough anymore for iPhones and iPad users that wish to shoot media. Sure some can get away with this low of disk space but not many. My iPhone 12 has 128GB and my iPad 256GB. APPLE no longer sells iPhones with 64GB if anyone has not noticed. So if you are using a device with 32 or 64GB it’s time for the bad news that you need to upgrade.

@jwolf6589 Apple still very much sells iPhones with 64G new and refurbished, so please fact-check your statements before making them. Also, please don’t make unsubstantiated statements about people needing to upgrade based on iPhone storage characteristics, it’s an individual’s decision based on their needs. My iPhone is 64G and I don’t need to upgrade.

 

[jwolf6589]

@jwolf6589 Apple still very much sells iPhones with 64G new and refurbished, so please fact-check your statements before making them. Also, please don’t make unsubstantiated statements about people needing to upgrade based on iPhone storage characteristics, it’s an individual’s decision based on their needs. My iPhone is 64G and I don’t need to upgrade.

I should have stated produce.

 

[r.harris1]

I should have stated produce.

Thank you for removing the all caps in your subject heading and clarifying your intent. You should also actually go to your original statement, select the edit button and remove the incorrect information in your actual post so that it doesn’t confuse people. In particular the bit where you state that Apple doesn’t sell 64G phones any longer, since they do sell them new at this time @jwolf6589 .

 

[kenoh]

The reason it is fine for cameras and not an iPhone is that for the camera, it doesn’t contain anything other than media. On a phone, it has the operating system, all of the applications and the associated data and caches. So it is eaten through at a faster rate.

Also here in the UK, you can still buy the SE and the 11 new with 64GB.

 

[r.harris1]

The reason it is fine for cameras and not an iPhone is that for the camera, it doesn’t contain anything other than media. On a phone, it has the operating system, all of the applications and the associated data and caches. So it is eaten through at a faster rate.

Also here in the UK, you can still buy the SE and the 11 new with 64GB.

You can purchase them new here in the US as well.

 

[MacNut]

The reason it is fine for cameras and not an iPhone is that for the camera, it doesn’t contain anything other than media. On a phone, it has the operating system, all of the applications and the associated data and caches. So it is eaten through at a faster rate.

Also here in the UK, you can still buy the SE and the 11 new with 64GB.

Also, you are not keeping the data on a camera, you are offloading it. Most stuff is kept on a phone.

 

[jwolf6589]

Also, you are not keeping the data on a camera, you are offloading it. Most stuff is kept on a phone.

Not me. I keep my data on the SD card.

 

[MacNut]

Not me. I keep my data on the SD card.

Why? That's a great way to lose data.

 

[jwolf6589]

Why? That's a great way to lose data.

I copy everything to photos.

 

[MacNut]

I copy everything to photos.

Ok, so why keep it on the card.

 

[jwolf6589]

My iPad has 64 GB and it is more than enough for my needs. My iPhone has 128 GB and has 73 GB free. Everyone's needs are different. If you need more storage buy it, but I think I'll save my money.

Are your iPhone and iPad photo libraries linked?

 

[jwolf6589]

Ok, so why keep it on the card.

Because I want too. No good reason except for using HDMI to play media on my big tv.

 

[MacNut]

Because I want too. No good reason except for using HDMI to play media on my big tv.

So how many cards do you have full of data? How do you keep track of it all?

 

[bsamcash]

Are your iPhone and iPad photo libraries linked?

I’m implore you. Instead of constantly criticizing everyone else’s choice of hardware, please just post a photo or two into the Photo of the Day thread.

 

[jwolf6589]

I’m implore you. Instead of constantly criticizing everyone else’s choice of hardware, please just post a photo or two into the Photo of the Day thread.

Excuse me? I asked a question.