Earlier this week, OnePlus fully revealed its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 12. While PetaPixel continues to work on a full review, which will deliver a deep dive into the phone's photo features, it is worth taking a closer look at the Hasselblad-branded camera system.
Isaac Reynolds has worked at Google since 2014 and is the Group Product Manager for Pixel Camera. Reynolds manages the team that oversees camera design, research, and development.
Google has announced its new flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Each smartphone sports the new Google Tensor 3 chip, Google's most powerful chip, and includes upgraded cameras. Google says the Pixel 8 Pro offers "the best Pixel camera yet."
After years of people taking the time to meticulously capture their meals before taking a single bite, Yelp is looking to bring on an official food photographer.
Casinos have long been known for prohibiting photography, especially around gaming tables. However, in a move designed to attract younger gamblers, MGM Resorts International is implementing a new policy that allows guests to capture photos, videos, and even live streams.
Sandmarc has announced a new 100mm macro lens for iPhones that significantly enhances its close-focusing capabilities and is able to capture what the company calls finer details and natural bokeh.
Almost everyone wields a camera these days because they already have one by default on their smartphones. But not just any phone will capture the best results, and that’s why some stand out for particular reasons.
The Vivo X90 Pro isn’t the brand’s top device, given there’s a Pro+ version out there, but this phone isn’t one to take lightly. Vivo isn’t shy about the credibility and relevance it wants in the market, even if its phones aren’t all that visible in North America yet.
The Mobile Photography Awards (MPA) has announced the winners of its 12th annual photo contest. Founded in 2011, the MPA celebrates the best mobile photographers and showcases beautiful photos captured by smartphones.
Google has announced new camera upgrades courtesy of a software update it will roll out to Pixel smartphones starting today, which promise faster low-light shots and broader editing features.
Samsung stuck with a familiar look in the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but it’s what is underneath that counts and it pushes the phone’s camera forward as a tougher competitor.
The OnePlus 11 isn’t a debut by any means. OnePlus has been selling phones in various markets for years, but this one marks a shift in approach to being fashionable and credible -- not to mention cheaper -- while also dealing with its branding challenges in a place where Apple, Samsung, and Google reign.
The OnePlus 11 is now official, bringing the brand’s newest flagship phone to market, plus a debut tablet in the OnePlus Pad that also goes the flagship route.
Vivo has launched its new X90 series smartphones as part of its continued partnership with Zeiss in a bid to compete against the best mobile photography brands available.
Apple appears to be getting more confident with the imaging capability of its mobile devices as it just published a 30-minute long, epic Bollywood film shot entirely on iPhone.
Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series smartphones now integrate Adobe Lightroom for RAW photo processing in the company's Expert RAW app as the default photo editor.
The 2023 Chinese New Year Celebration film titled "Through the Five Passes" was shot entirely through the lens of an iPhone 14 Pro and shows the incredible heights that can be reached with a camera that fits in a pocket.
It’s been possible to shoot with lens filters on the iPhone before, but not always with all lenses at once, and Pan’s Scheme Snap Filter system covers them at once with a series of different options.
Put a Type-1 image sensor in a phone and things are bound to get interesting, especially when Leica is involved. So, what’s next for the company’s presence in the mobile space?
Zacuto, which has thus far only made accessories for full-size cameras, is preparing for what it calls the "new filmmaking future" and embracing smartphones with a line of mobile-focused accessories, starting with a new Smart Z-Finder.
Apple's latest iPhone release heavily touted the camera's capabilities and now a telephoto lens can be added onto it.
Google is predictable when it comes to how it evolves its smartphones and cameras, which is to say that the mechanics are familiar, while the inner workings get the tweaks. The Pixel 7 Pro takes that formula and it’s up to you to run with it.
Adobe is planning to release a new camera app aimed at more "serious" photographers who want to take their smartphone photos to the next level.
iPhone shooters may soon get a chance to utilize a new lens filter lineup called the Pan’s iPhone Magnetic Filter System that easily snaps onto any recent model thanks to MagSafe.
For the last several years, manufacturers have repeatedly blamed smartphones as the reason the camera market has collapsed so spectacularly, and a recent experience has me now fully understanding this.
Sony has announced a new software update that enables enhanced external monitor capabilities for the Xperia Pro and Pro-I smartphones including live streaming, waveform, and false color capabilities.
Smartphone photography is taking dramatic leaps forward with every product cycle, but what often gets glossed over is the act of shooting. The ShiftCam SnapGrip is attempting to make mobile photography a richer experience.
Hilton has launched the Waitographer, a novel solution to when a party of diners wants their picture taken.
Smartphones continue to improve in the quality of images they can take, but one could argue the ergonomics have either stagnated or gotten worse over that time. That’s where the ShiftCam ProGrip comes in.
Matterport positions its new Axis as a way for Realtors to easily provide prospective home buyers a way to digitally walk through a listing without even being there.
You’ve probably never heard of iQoo before, but as a subsidiary of Vivo, camera performance is what should really stand out beyond the flashy co-branding going on with this device.
The ShiftCam SnapGrip is a MagSafe-compatible attachment that adds a grip and shutter button in a way that instantly makes a smartphone operate more like a full-size camera.
RitchieCam is a new camera app developed by Ritchie Roesch. Roesch sought to make a camera app that was both universally simple but still capable of making compelling photos.
iQoo, an independent sub-brand of Vivo, has announced the international rollout of its iQoo 9 series smartphones. The 9 Pro, in particular, packs flagship-level cameras into an affordable, sub-$900 price tier.
VSCO has announced a new set of blue and pink-hued "infrared" filters for its mobile app, specifically for VSCO members. The new filters allow photographers to mimic the look of infrared photography in two additional color spectrums.
Both general consumers and professionals have embraced smartphone photography in an increased capacity because it gives an accessible and convenient way to capture life's memories on the go and can also produce professional-looking work. As good as the stock experience is, there are numerous apps to help improve that shooting experience.
There's more to San Francisco than just the popular tourist landmarks and street photographer Sage Akaboshi has cleverly captured everyday moments that rely on unique compositions rather than famous locations.
Oppo has announced a new 6nm imaging NPU called the MariSilicon X which it says combines an advanced NPU, ISP, and multi-tier memory architecture that can make real-time RAW processing and 4K AI night video with live preview possible.
Smartphone makers could learn a thing or two from the Renaissance master painters. HDR and computational photography are great, but manufacturers should also focus on what has been proven for centuries to make for a great image.
The designated "I" in the title says it all. It stands for imaging, making it clear what Sony prioritized when it developed the Xperia Pro-I. This is more like a point-and-shoot Alpha camera first and smartphone second, yet putting the two together does lead to inherent advantages over competitors.