Camera Overheating? Has Sony Fixed the XPERIA 1 V? Video Torture Test 2023!

Video recording test!

How long can our phones shoot 4K video? Will they overheat? Setting up a consistent test for camera performance is a little tricky. Tracking JUST 4K video recording, let’s see if phones this year are REALLY running cooler than phones sold last year!

Here are some tips and tricks to run your camera even longer out in the field!

2022 Video Recording Test https://youtu.be/yVbf3pHFzXQ
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Can we make the Pixel 7 Pro a Vlogging Monster?

Pixel 7 Pro video challenge!

The phone shoots decent video, but if we want to shoot clips out in the field, what can we do to spruce up our footage? The Pixel doesn’t have any manual or Pro modes for the camera.

Let’s see what we can add to make better vlogs, shorts, reels, and tiktocks!

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Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)

Video stabilization is REALLY important, but do YOU look for other stabilization modes on YOUR phone?

If we’re running after kids, or doing some high adventure vlogging, what features matter most to you? Not all stabilization is created equal, and we can surely point to some phones that shoot smoother in full auto. There are OTHER options to smooth out video though, both features on your phone, and other devices we can mount our phones to.

If a camera offered you better image quality, but it came at the expense of slightly shakier IS, would you make that trade? Continue reading “Do YOU use Action Stabilizer Modes on Your Phone Camera? (Pixel 7 Pro / Vivo X90 Pro VLOG)”

OnePlus 11 Video Round Up! Introduction, Comparisons, Performance Testing!

We’ve got a LOT to talk about!

The OnePlus embargo has lifted, and I believe this is one of the best “performance per dollar” phones available in North America. I shot a round up of smaller videos to chat about the 11, and also compare it against some other top tier devices.

Let’s GO!

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Protecting My Pixel 7 Pro: Whitestone Dome and Peak Design Everyday Case!

PIXEL 7 PRO ACCESSORIES!
Protecting your phone feels good! You get more bang for your buck. You keep e-waste out of landfills longer. You can also do MORE with your phone using the right case and mounts! The Pixel 7 Pro is a monster point and shoot camera.
Here’s how I protect mine and use it with my fancy tripods!

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Pixel 7 Pro vs XPERIA 1 IV: The most important phones of the year…

Not the “best” phones of the year. Certainly not the most popular phones of the year.

I believe Google and Sony have made the most distinctly different phones from each other, and these phones are the “bookends” of the Premium Android market.

I don’t know that two phones could be more different from each other, and that’s enough for me to shoot a showdown!
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First look at the NEW Google Pixel 7 Pro! | Cameras, battery, speakers performance test for Pixel 7

My first impressions of the Picel 7 Pro are live on Mobile IQ! I’m not sure why this video was delayed, I shot it a week ago, but it’s ready to go now!

The new Google Pixel 7 Pro is here! We’re taking a first look at Google’s new phone, and sharing some EARLY impressions! What’s new? What’s better? What still needs more work? Here we go!

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Pixel 7 Pro: Cinematic Video vs HDR Video – Is the blur worth it?

Pixel 7 Pro cinematic video test! AKA – “Juan is terrible at color grading HDR footage”!
Just a quick vlog to take a look at the new cinematic video mode on the Pixel 7 Pro, and why I probably won’t be using it much in the future. Continue reading “Pixel 7 Pro: Cinematic Video vs HDR Video – Is the blur worth it?”