Every time i look in the mirror, i always think how beautiful i am. But then i try to take a selfie and a complete monstrocity comes out of it. I dont know why, but every phone is like this for some reason.
As someone else mentioned, focal length and distance.
The mirror, if flat, reflects pretty much what's there, regardless of how far away it is. It should generally give a fairly true reflection.
The selfie camera (and all phone cameras) is a very wide-angle lens, so if you're close to it, it's more like looking at your reflection in the back of a spoon.
It makes your nose bigger, the middle of your face swell up, your chin bigger or smaller depending on head tilt, and your ears disappear round the back of your head.
Example:
Diagram of camera lenses between 12mm and 200mm
Telephone cameras are generally equivalent to between 12mm and 30mm on an actual camera.
Another way of explaining it is on the normal phone camera, take a photo really close to an object, then take a few steps back and zoom in until the main part of the image is the same size in frame, and take another photo. Compare the two. The weird, swollen looking one is what your selfie camera does.
Basically you're always adjusting when looking in a mirror, so you always see the best. The camera takes an instant snapshot, no matter if you're ready or not.
I would fuck myself, but honestly, I just can't handle a partner with that many mental health issues. I'm sorry. I wish I were a better person. But I can only handle so much. I'm only human! I can't have a partner like that. I have enough of my own issues to deal with! 😂
23 Comments
gegil@sopuli.xyz · 43 pts · 97d
Every time i look in the mirror, i always think how beautiful i am. But then i try to take a selfie and a complete monstrocity comes out of it. I dont know why, but every phone is like this for some reason.
fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk · 28 pts · 97d
As someone else mentioned, focal length and distance.
The mirror, if flat, reflects pretty much what's there, regardless of how far away it is. It should generally give a fairly true reflection.
The selfie camera (and all phone cameras) is a very wide-angle lens, so if you're close to it, it's more like looking at your reflection in the back of a spoon.
It makes your nose bigger, the middle of your face swell up, your chin bigger or smaller depending on head tilt, and your ears disappear round the back of your head.
Example:
Telephone cameras are generally equivalent to between 12mm and 30mm on an actual camera.
Another way of explaining it is on the normal phone camera, take a photo really close to an object, then take a few steps back and zoom in until the main part of the image is the same size in frame, and take another photo. Compare the two. The weird, swollen looking one is what your selfie camera does.
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 8 pts · 96d
Huh, that's a great explanation, thanks!
gegil@sopuli.xyz · 7 pts · 96d
Thanks for explanation. After looking at the selfie again, now i understand what is wrong with photo.
Hadriscus@jlai.lu · 11 pts · 97d
Proximity and short focal length deforms your features
Staples_McGee@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 97d
Basically you're always adjusting when looking in a mirror, so you always see the best. The camera takes an instant snapshot, no matter if you're ready or not.
GargleBlaster@feddit.org · 9 pts · 97d
Have you tried mirroring the selfie camera? It can feel really off when you look at yourself not mirrored
kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 97d
Have you tried a video? Maybe it's the motion.
ericwdhs@discuss.online · 3 pts · 97d
I feel like this is universal, hence "the camera adds 10 pounds." I like my face in the mirror, but I've never liked any picture of it.
WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 96d
Yeahhh
Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.org · 1 pts · 97d
Same sister. I started using portrait mode for the fake bokeh effect and turn down all other filters. Feels way closer to what I see in the mirror!
djsoren19@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 28 pts · 97d
I don't really think like this, because why would I want to try and have sex with another bottom?
TotallynotJessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 25 pts · 97d
AzuraTheSpellkissed@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 17 pts · 97d
Yesss, more of these vibes, less "everyone else is cute"~
TotallynotJessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 16 pts · 97d
but everyone else is cute 🥺
AzuraTheSpellkissed@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 6 pts · 97d
I mean, technically that isn't wrong, but it's leaving out the most important part
(That part being you, TJ-darling)
isleepinahammock@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 14 pts · 97d
I would fuck myself, but honestly, I just can't handle a partner with that many mental health issues. I'm sorry. I wish I were a better person. But I can only handle so much. I'm only human! I can't have a partner like that. I have enough of my own issues to deal with! 😂
brookedSmile@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 12 pts · 97d
Love this feeling 🥰🥰
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 12 pts · 96d
This is how I felt, after a dozen of months finally on HRT.
Previously I would almost never take pictures of myself. But now??
Melissa@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 96d
Album before HRT: Dogs and food Album after HRT: Me and girls
brookedSmile@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 96d
Ive taken more pictures in the last couple of months than i had for at least 3 years before 😂
zea_64@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 12 pts · 97d
Kinda liking my muscly look :3
sundray@lemmus.org · 8 pts · 97d
Me when I get around to getting my hair cut 🥰