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Xiaomi 12s ultra continue to impress me

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albero Contributing Member • Posts: 500
Xiaomi 12s ultra continue to impress me
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...specifically the 5x periscope camera used in pro mode. Rendition of details is so natural and not compromised by the image excessive treatment.

Monte Villandro, Italy - Xiaomi 12s ultra 10x (digital) zoom

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JeremyPatton New Member • Posts: 2
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albero wrote:

...specifically the 5x periscope camera used in pro mode. Rendition of details is so natural and not compromised by the image excessive treatment.

Monte Villandro, Italy - Xiaomi 12s ultra 10x (digital) zoom

Surely the price of this machine will be very expensive

JeremyPatton New Member • Posts: 2
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I thought that the Xiaomi line was only focused on gaming performance and nothing about photography or imaging. Indeed, I have underestimated Xiaomi

Djingonthenet Regular Member • Posts: 120
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JeremyPatton wrote:

I thought that the Xiaomi line was only focused on gaming performance and nothing about photography or imaging. Indeed, I have underestimated Xiaomi

I think that's quite and underestimation   Xiaomi co-developed the Sony IMX989 1" mobile sensor that's now appearing in all the latest releases (Honor, Oppo, Vivo and again Xiaomi) they also have a partnership with Leica re lenses and processing.  They've taken the mantle from Huawei as a result of the ban, to be the innovator of mobile photography.  Heard a rumour that the 13 ultra could have a variable aperture along with the IMX989, can't see Apple, Samsung or Google doing anything radical like that for at least 2-3 years.

Djingonthenet Regular Member • Posts: 120
Re: Xiaomi 12s ultra continue to impress me

JeremyPatton wrote:

albero wrote:

...specifically the 5x periscope camera used in pro mode. Rendition of details is so natural and not compromised by the image excessive treatment.

Monte Villandro, Italy - Xiaomi 12s ultra 10x (digital) zoom

Surely the price of this machine will be very expensive

Pick one up for about 1/2 the price of the 14 pro max although it was a China only release, it's over a year old now. The 13 ultra however is getting a worldwide release but can see a big price tag, probably in the region of £1299 €1399 for the base model.

OP albero Contributing Member • Posts: 500
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Djingonthenet wrote:

JeremyPatton wrote:

I thought that the Xiaomi line was only focused on gaming performance and nothing about photography or imaging. Indeed, I have underestimated Xiaomi

I think that's quite and underestimation Xiaomi co-developed the Sony IMX989 1" mobile sensor that's now appearing in all the latest releases (Honor, Oppo, Vivo and again Xiaomi) they also have a partnership with Leica re lenses and processing. They've taken the mantle from Huawei as a result of the ban, to be the innovator of mobile photography. Heard a rumour that the 13 ultra could have a variable aperture along with the IMX989, can't see Apple, Samsung or Google doing anything radical like that for at least 2-3 years.

Yes, all correct. And Xiaomi is the only player who take care to maintain a certain natural look of the images and avoiding to much processing ala Samsung (colors, contrast), Huawei and Vivo (crazy brightening the dark scenes and polishing the textures).

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miesto_paukstis New Member • Posts: 15
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albero wrote:

...specifically the 5x periscope camera used in pro mode. Rendition of details is so natural and not compromised by the image excessive treatment.

Monte Villandro, Italy - Xiaomi 12s ultra 10x (digital) zoom

Well with gcam mod like MSTL or M23 you would be getting much more better image. Much more

Jeremy Patton New Member • Posts: 1
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You can download the modded apk to experience good photo editing apps or even apps with beautiful photos.

OP albero Contributing Member • Posts: 500
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Jeremy Patton wrote:

You can download the modded apk to experience good photo editing apps or even apps with beautiful photos.

Thanks Jeremy!

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