Pro Tip: How I would Fix the Camera on the LG G3 (Exposure and Metering Tutorial)

The LG G3 is a monster phone on paper, with bleeding edge specs for a flagship. While we’ve really liked the improvements to the camera, there’s always room for improvement.

How would we fix LG’s camera? Let’s have a quick conversation about Metering and Exposure controls…

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Photo Walk Santa Monica Shootout – LG G3 vs Galaxy S5! #TTTLA

***Update: Added a 4K video slideshow for folks who want a little music to listen to while checking out the comparison.***

Here are some real-world comparison shots between Android’s top shooters! It’s a battle between laser focus with optical image stabilization on the G3 and the larger image sensor on the Galaxy.

Who will reign supreme? Leave a comment with who you think won the comparison!

Click on any photo during the slideshow to see a high res version.

Many thanks to the AT&T Mobile Review team for setting up such a fun outing!

Review: Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 (Developer Preview review)!

Microsoft is keeping the pressure on their OS updates.

Phones are just now receiving the official 8.1 update, but those folks using the Developer Preview version will now have access to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1! Apps corner, new IE11, bulk forwarding for text messages, and folders on the home screen! It’s a really clumsy name, but let’s take a look at some of the new features in this preview update!

Contest: SomeGadgetGuy’s 10,000th Subscriber Camera Giveaway!

I’m super crazy excited!

We’ve officially crossed 10,000 subscribers on SomeGadgetGuy! To celebrate we’re giving away a great little Kodak camera, the AZ522!

To enter, you have to be a subscriber on Youtube, and you need to leave a comment on this video telling me what’s the first thing you want to take a picture of, should you win this camera. You can comment as often as you’d like on this video, but only one comment will count as an entry.

You can gain additional entries by sharing my videos on the social networks of your choice. I’ll be tracking the hashtag #JCB10K for the contest, so use that tag when you share. If you share a video somewhere you can’t use a hashtag (say a forum or social news site), then send me a link where you shared it, and I’ll add that to the pool of entries. Continue reading “Contest: SomeGadgetGuy’s 10,000th Subscriber Camera Giveaway!”

Verus Iron Shield Review: A Sexy Solution for Protecting the LG G3!

I’ve actually been having a difficult time finding nice cases for the LG G3. Thankfully Verus delivered like a BOSS with their sexy Iron Shield. Let’s take a look at a unique metal and rubber bumper for LG’s newest flagship!

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SomeGadgetGuy’s Ultimate Collection of LG G3 Reviews and Comparison Videos!

Last year LG delivered a phone well ahead of the curve in the G2. This year they’re continuing to push the envelope with the G3. On paper, it should be an absolute monster with a QHD screen, incredible battery life, and a new laser focusing system for the camera.

Has LG succeeded in redefining the Android experience?

We’ve produced a series of videos testing out the speaker and camera. Plus we’ve shot comparisons of the G3 against popular handsets like the GS5, Lumia Icon, and HTC M8. Lastly, we’ve taken a full tour around the hardware and software in our first impressions video.

If there’s any aspect of this phone that you’ve been curious about, chances are pretty good we’ve covered it. In detail. Hit the videos below if you’ve been curious about LG’s newest flagship!

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STM Sequel Small Laptop Bag Review – One of the Sexiest yet!

I loves me a good bag!

STM are making some of my absolute favorite tech bags right now. Durable, affordable, and with a colorful sense of style. After tackling the Blazer Laptop Sleeve and the Pocket Tablet Sleeve, it’s time to sit down with the Sequel laptop shoulder bag!

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Why You Should Upgrade Your Memory Card When Buying a New Phone (Transcend 600X MicroSD Review)!

It’s something we don’t often think of, but after using a phone for a couple years, and buying a new one, many of us will just yank out our old SD Card and pop it into our brand new phones. As phones have become more powerful, we might also want to consider upgrading our cards when upgrading our phones.

Transcend sent us a new Class 10 UHS-1 MicroSD card to run a speed test!


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