Phone cameras rock, but we need better audio…

A little walk-and-talk vlog to chat about phone audio, and what we need to make it better.

We really don’t need much. If we connect external audio sources, we should be able to hear what those audio devices capture… Continue reading “Phone cameras rock, but we need better audio…”

Xiaomi 14 and an Omnivision Camera Sensor? Putting Sony on Notice!

Who would have thought we’d see an OMNIVISION camera sensor perform this well on a premium phone?

I’m kinda shocked. This company has come out of nowhere, delivering some fantastic solutions for phones recently. Xiaomi’s partnership with this sensor manufacturer is delivering capabilities I wouldn’t have expected.

We expect expensive phones to get better every year, and these kinds of feature improvements help us push cameras in more challenging conditions.

Let’s dig a little deeper into the sensor tech! Continue reading “Xiaomi 14 and an Omnivision Camera Sensor? Putting Sony on Notice!”

Vivo V30 Pro Review: Every Camera Got Better!

Vivo V30 Pro review!

The “fashionable” Vivo mid-ranger phone gets in interesting upgrade. It’s not much more powerful than last year’s V series. If the chip inside hasn’t changed, then what got better? EVERYTHING else!

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Vivo V30 Pro Review: Every Camera Got Better!”

Xiaomi 14: The Better Smaller Premium Phone!

Xiaomi 14 is here!

The smaller phone from Xiaomi this year is a big  upgrade year over year. Top tier performance, good battery life, fast  charging, and cameras that EMBARRASS Samsung and Apple.

Let’s take a look at a little might mouse of a phone! Continue reading “Xiaomi 14: The Better Smaller Premium Phone!”

Galaxy S24 Ultra: How PetaPixel (and Other Photographers) Keep Getting Android Cameras Wrong…

So help me I’m doing a reaction video. The end is nigh.

Following Samsung’s Unpacked event, the guys at PetaPixel had a lot of thoughts to share about the S24 Ultra. During a recent podcast, they asked:

“Is AI camera tech enough to warrant a new phone model, since there wasn’t any change in the hardware?”

Which is a pretty complicated topic to dig into. While the gents had a lot to say about Samsung (and Samsung’s competition), I felt they also missed some key points.

So here we are. I’m responding to a podcast.

I AM SO SORRY. Continue reading “Galaxy S24 Ultra: How PetaPixel (and Other Photographers) Keep Getting Android Cameras Wrong…”

OnePlus 12R Review: Return of the Flagship Killer

OnePlus 12R Review!

We don’t get as much mid-ranger competition in the USA. It’s a SPECIAL year for OnePlus. Apple and Samsung are vulnerable at mid-pack prices, and OnePlus is looking to put some pressure on.

The 12R’s strongest competitor also comes from OnePlus… Continue reading “OnePlus 12R Review: Return of the Flagship Killer”

Vivo X100 Pro: Americans Are Missing Out…

Vivo X100 Pro Review!

The most powerful phone of 2024. Incredible cameras. It’s crazy powerful, but arriving at a competitive price. It’s a stunning device. Absolute Monster.

So, why haven’t I been talking about it more? Continue reading “Vivo X100 Pro: Americans Are Missing Out…”

Does the OnePlus 12 have a Stacked Camera Sensor? Is the Open Camera Better? CONTROVERSY!

What’s going on with the OnePlus 12 camera?
I’ve gotten a number of questions from folks concerned about the new camera sensor in the OnePlus 12, and how it might be different from the OnePlus Open. Is OnePlus trying to pull a fast one? Should folks expect poorer camera performance on the less expensive phone?
Why did Sony give these sensors different names?
 

More info on the OnePlus 12 https://onepluscom.pxf.io/q4XmbL
OnePlus 12 on Best Buy https://howl.me/cluO2v6zMyc
More info on the Open https://onepluscom.pxf.io/3eOOjn
Open on Best Buy https://howl.me/cluPckrexbg

Continue reading “Does the OnePlus 12 have a Stacked Camera Sensor? Is the Open Camera Better? CONTROVERSY!”