MarkBarbieri
Semi-retired
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2006
When I took my first picture, it was expensive (film & development) and it took days before I could see the result. And I rarely had my camera with me. Now, most of us carry a camera with us most of the time. And those cameras are useful for more than taking pictures of pretty places and people. I'm curious about what other uses people have for their cameras. Here are a few of mine.
1) Magnifying glass. I need reading glasses to see anything small, but I sometimes forget them. Or sometimes they aren't enough. When that happens, I whip out my phone, switch it to photo mode, and zoom in on what I'm trying to look at. Instant magnifying glass.
2) Where did I park? Whenever I park in a big parking lot, I take a picture of where I parked.
3) Receipts. Whether you need them for reimbursement, to track your spending, or just to have a copy, your phone is a quick and easy way to "scan" receipts.
4) When I went to school, I had to manually take notes. It was so long ago, that most of us were scratching our notes in clay tablets, envious of the rich kids with their papyrus scrolls. Now, I just take pictures.
5) Before I take something apart, I take a picture so I can put it back together correctly. OK, I wish I did. Usually, I forget and wish I had.
6) In my state, you need to carry proof of insurance with you when you drive. I try to keep a copy in my glove box, but just in case I forget it, I also take a picture of my insurance card. In Texas, you can use that as proof-of-insurance. Although I guess that requires handing your unlocked phone over to a LEO, which may cause concerns for some people.
What are some other good uses for having a camera with you most of the time?
1) Magnifying glass. I need reading glasses to see anything small, but I sometimes forget them. Or sometimes they aren't enough. When that happens, I whip out my phone, switch it to photo mode, and zoom in on what I'm trying to look at. Instant magnifying glass.
2) Where did I park? Whenever I park in a big parking lot, I take a picture of where I parked.
3) Receipts. Whether you need them for reimbursement, to track your spending, or just to have a copy, your phone is a quick and easy way to "scan" receipts.
4) When I went to school, I had to manually take notes. It was so long ago, that most of us were scratching our notes in clay tablets, envious of the rich kids with their papyrus scrolls. Now, I just take pictures.
5) Before I take something apart, I take a picture so I can put it back together correctly. OK, I wish I did. Usually, I forget and wish I had.
6) In my state, you need to carry proof of insurance with you when you drive. I try to keep a copy in my glove box, but just in case I forget it, I also take a picture of my insurance card. In Texas, you can use that as proof-of-insurance. Although I guess that requires handing your unlocked phone over to a LEO, which may cause concerns for some people.
What are some other good uses for having a camera with you most of the time?