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Better Smartphone Cameras? What you REALLY get when a new phone gets a camera “upgrade”!

Let’s be clear. I consider myself a phone camera “specialist”.

I don’t believe I’m an especially talented photographer, but I use phone cameras in specific ways to accomplish professional tasks. I enjoy photography, and I think I’ve cultivated a personal style for macro and candid shots. I don’t believe my experiences are unique, and generally anyone with a basic level of curiosity would likely arrive at a similar level of proficiency.

I’ve shot since high school, starting with old 35mm film cameras, and bring those experiences to mobile and digital photography.

When you ask a specialist about their hobby, you’re likely to get a very different response than someone who’s more passively “into technology”.

With that preamble out of the way, what’s the deal with new phone cameras?

Are you really getting all these upgrades that the manufacturers keep promising? Why don’t your photos look any better? WHAT ABOUT THE AVURAJ CUNZOOMERS??? Continue reading “Better Smartphone Cameras? What you REALLY get when a new phone gets a camera “upgrade”!”

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Phone Camera Video Torture Test! Did the XPERIA 5IV Fail?

Camera video torture test! Let’s shoot some HEAVY video!

Looking at the concerns from other reviewers, people are wondering if the XPERIAs this year are overheating. Is this a “problem”, or should we be more concerned with video quality? Lining up phones to shoot 4k at 60fps and 4K at 120fps, we can build some data to predict how long a phone SHOULD last out in the field.

XPERIA 5IV, OnePlus 10 Pro, Axon 40 Ultra, Pixel 6A, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra!

If you’re relying on a phone to capture memories or get work done, it’s critical we know how hard we can drive that phone for real work. Let’s see how long we can shoot before these phones tap out!

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Sony XPERIA 5IV First Look: A Smaller POWERHOUSE Phone!

XPERIA 5IV first impressions!

Sony is the LAST option left for folks who want lifestyle features like headphone jacks and memory card support. This year the XPERIA 5 picks up a new design, more lifestyle features, and a bigger battery at a friendlier price than the XPERIA 1.

For a new phone launch this year however, is it TOO powerful for its own good? Continue reading “Sony XPERIA 5IV First Look: A Smaller POWERHOUSE Phone!”

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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Can we get an ULTRA Phone for cheap?

What do manufacturers do when the word “Pro” has lost all meaning in describing phones?

We move to ULTRA!

The Axon 40 Ultra was a happy return for me.

I was a huge fan of ZTE phones during the Axon 7 era. I’ve been really curious what the company has to offer today. Judging whether the Axon 40 earns its “Ultra” badge, we should probably break down the current spectrum of phone pricing. Continue reading “ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Can we get an ULTRA Phone for cheap?”

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LG V60 in 2022: Still the most feature complete…

It’s always fun to revisit the last generation of LG phones, but at the same time, it’s a little sad to see how much we’ve lost on premium tier phones.

LG stopped producing phones in 2020. They went out on a high note. The V60, Velvet, and Wing were a terrific trio, highlighting everything we enjoy about LG design and innovation.

The memory of LG doesn’t reflect the actual products released by the brand.

Ask a techie about the label, and you’re likely to get replies joking about “boot loops” and a poor track record for updates. Unless someone spent actual time with the brand, it was easy to overlook the significant improvements to build quality and support.

It would be like making an “all Samsungs explode” joke today. A lazy joke in poor taste.

What’s been most interesting to see, LG’s best years for software support arrived after the company shuttered their smartphone division. Continue reading “LG V60 in 2022: Still the most feature complete…”

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POCO M4 5G – Too many GREAT inexpensive phones?

The Poco M4 5G is a champ!

Spending some time with a solid affordable daily driver, I think a LOT of people would enjoy this phone. The only problem is, there are numerous options FROM POCO, and there’s a lot of great competition in this price tier.

Can we have TOO much of a good thing? Continue reading “POCO M4 5G – Too many GREAT inexpensive phones?”

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Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro CAMERA BATTLE! ZEISS vs LEICA! Brains vs Brawn!

Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro Camera Comparison!

A new one inch sensor against a crazy co-processor. Triple camera vs quad camera! ZEISS vs LEICA!

This is one of the most brutal comparisons I’ve ever produced. We’ve crossed a new tier in phone camera performance and these two phones are at the BLEEDING EDGE.

Let’s dig in! Continue reading “Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Vivo X80 Pro CAMERA BATTLE! ZEISS vs LEICA! Brains vs Brawn!”

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NEW Pixel 6A Review | Low price and new features!

It’s 26 minutes long.
We have a LOT to talk about. 
This phone is a stellar competitor in the mid-price phone tier, but I am a little anxious about who might most enjoy it. Powerhouse performance is GREAT, but that battery tho… 
Let’s chat! 

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