The internet and my inbox are flooded with amazing photos of the big Solar Eclipse of 2024. Millions shared their experiences on social media of what was arguably a once-in-a-lifetime experience but many also took to email to comment on my smartphone eclipse photography showdown.
The comments, like the final photos, ranged in quality – but more than a few people questioned my methods. The most frequent concern: why didn't I use the formidable digital zooms available on the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra, the Google Pixel 8 Pro, and even the iPhone 15 Pro Max (despite building in digital zoom capabilities, Apple has never touted anything beyond optical zoom).
