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Does owning a $4,000 camera actually make your photos better than a skilled phone photographer?
With smartphone cameras rivaling dedicated gear and AI-enhanced computational photography narrowing the gap, the value of investing $4,000 in a camera is increasingly questioned. Cast your vote and share your take on whether skill or equipment matters more.
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