Articles by Ted Kritsonis at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/tedkritsonis/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:40:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Vivo X100 Pro Review: An Impressive Choice for Smartphone Photography https://petapixel.com/2024/03/05/vivo-x100-pro-review-an-impressive-choice-for-smartphone-photography/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:40:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730764 Vivo X100 smartphone review -- product image

It's a shame the Vivo X100 Pro won't find itself in the hands of many mobile photographers in North America because it raises eyebrows for all the right reasons.

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This New Technology Aims to Eliminate Blurry Photos https://petapixel.com/2024/03/01/ai-tech-and-unique-image-sensor-eliminate-blurry-smartphone-photos/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730231 Prophesee Metavision Deblur technology example image. Woman wearing red dress.

A new advanced neuromorphic system designed to eliminate blurring in smartphone photos is now ready for production, using a mix of AI and existing processing power to freeze action in ways not seen on current smartphones.

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WuvDay App Turns Smartphone Users Into Verified and Paid Journalists https://petapixel.com/2024/02/27/wuvday-app-turns-smartphone-users-into-verified-and-paid-journalists/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:03:27 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729471 WuvDay app turns smartphone users into verified citizen journalists who can make money by completing requests

Italy-based WuvDay aims to fight against fake news and deepfake content by utilizing the smartphones average people hold in their hands through an onboard verification platform.

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Hands-On With the Leica-Powered Xiaomi 14 Ultra Smartphone https://petapixel.com/2024/02/25/hands-on-with-the-leica-powered-xiaomi-14-ultra-smartphone/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:01:18 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729179 Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra announced outside of China. Hands-on Xiaomi's latest smartphones.

After launching in China, Xiaomi is bringing two devices in its 14 Series, the 14 and 14 Ultra, to global availability at its keynote in Barcelona on the eve of Mobile World Congress.

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Fujifilm Launches New Service in Canada to Digitize Old Media https://petapixel.com/2024/02/23/fujifilm-launches-new-service-in-canada-to-digitize-old-media/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:28:10 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=729167 Fujifilm Canada Capture

Fujifilm has launched a service through its Printlife branding called Capture Canada, which offers consumers there the opportunity to digitize prints, film, slides, and videotapes by mailing them in.

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OnePlus 12 Review: Better Photos All Around https://petapixel.com/2024/02/09/oneplus-12-review-better-photos-all-around/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:59:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=726923 OnePlus 12 Review: Better Photos All Around

OnePlus isn’t the kind of company that just goes away, and its persistence may have finally paid off with the OnePlus 12, a very impressive flagship phone that undercuts all others. This phone starts at $800, but trade-in incentives can drop it $100 or more, which feels like a bargain compared to competitors who hover around or above $1,000.

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New Tech Wirelessly Sends Photos Across Devices Without a Network https://petapixel.com/2024/02/01/new-tech-wirelessly-sends-photos-across-devices-without-a-network/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:55:58 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=725725 LiveDrop Demo

Take away WiFi, Bluetooth, and basically any other network protocol, and how do you transfer a photo from one smartphone to another? That’s where LiveDrop comes in.

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Samsung Wants an Apple-Like Ecosystem, But Its Path There Isn’t So Simple https://petapixel.com/2024/01/19/samsung-wants-an-apple-like-ecosystem-but-its-path-there-isnt-so-simple/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:31:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=723430 Navigating Samsung's increasingly complicated ecosystem

Samsung often touts its ecosystem of devices as a boon to productivity, especially when you combine its smartphones, tablets, and laptops together. But how truly effective is it? And is it too intricate to be more adaptable?

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Hands-on With the New Samsung Galaxy S24 Devices and AI Features https://petapixel.com/2024/01/17/hands-on-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s24-devices-and-ai-features/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:00:22 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=722836

Another year means another trio of Samsung flagship smartphones. This time, the Galaxy S24 lineup is headlined by the AI-driven Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 are also getting the AI treatment, but after spending some time with all three, it’s obvious where the primary focus lies, especially as it relates to mobile photography.

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You Can Take Selfies in the BMW iX M60, So That’s What I Did https://petapixel.com/2024/01/10/you-can-take-selfies-in-the-bmw-ix-m60-so-thats-what-i-did/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:03:26 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721808

BMW didn’t introduce its in-car camera as a new feature at CES 2024, but it was the first time many got to try it and see what it’s like.

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An Up Close Look at Razer’s Three New 2024 Blade Laptops https://petapixel.com/2024/01/10/an-up-close-look-at-razers-three-new-2024-blade-laptops/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:00:15 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=721737 Razer Blade laptops CES

Razer had a lighter device rollout at CES 2024 compared to previous years, but new versions of its Blade laptops continue to make a case for content creators.

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Visionary.ai Claims it ‘Surpasses Human Vision’ in Mobile Imaging https://petapixel.com/2023/12/14/visionary-ai-claims-it-surpasses-human-vision-in-mobile-imaging/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:09:48 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=718920 Visionary AI startup company image

Low-light photography and videography has improved considerably over the last decade, but Visionary.ai says its collaboration with Qualcomm could deliver a generational leap in quality.

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Amazon Says Its New AI Image Generator Won’t Hurt Photography https://petapixel.com/2023/12/06/amazon-says-its-new-ai-image-generator-wont-hurt-photography/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:26:57 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=717730 Iguana photo generated by Amazon Titan

Amazon's recently announced Titan generative AI isn't quite the same as consumer-facing image generators like Dall-E and Midjourney, but the Titan Image Generator may hold implications for professional photographers working with corporate clients.

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Xiaomi 13T Pro Review: Shooting for the Mid-Range Stars https://petapixel.com/2023/10/27/xiaomi-13t-pro-review-shooting-for-the-mid-range-stars/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:41:20 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=711367 Xiaomi 13T Pro smartphone review

Xiaomi launched the 13T Pro and 13T as a way to bring its Leica mobile photography partnership to mid-range and affordable phones. The results are strong evidence that brands can produce cost-effective cameras for those on tighter budgets.

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OnePlus Open Review: No Skimping on Cameras Here https://petapixel.com/2023/10/19/oneplus-open-review-no-skimping-on-cameras-here/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:40:37 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=710243 OnePlus Open smartphone review

The OnePlus Open is not only a new entry into a slowly growing category of smartphones, it’s also taking a shot at other brands in the process, of which the camera plays a central role.

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The Clever Cameras Used by the East German Stasi to Spy on Citizens https://petapixel.com/2023/10/16/the-clever-cameras-used-by-the-east-german-stasi-to-spy-on-citizens/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:06:14 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=709471 German Stasi Museum

East Germany, or the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was one of the most tightly-controlled police states in recent memory from 1949 to 1990 that would spy on its own citizens throughout using all sorts of fascinating imaging equipment.

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Vivo V29 Review: There’s Not Enough New Here https://petapixel.com/2023/10/12/vivo-v29-review-theres-not-enough-here/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:16:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=709066 Vivo v29

Only months after launching the V27 Pro and V27, Vivo comes back with the V29 as yet another option, giving its V-Series a fair bit of attention. Releasing successive models within the same calendar year is unusual for any brand, but Vivo seems to think pumping them out in shorter cycles is serving a market that wants them.

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Austrian Audio’s MiCreator Studio Recording System Offers Versatility https://petapixel.com/2023/10/09/austrian-audios-micreator-studio-recording-system-offers-versatility/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:59:52 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=708263 Austrian Audio MiCreator Studio Set

Austrian Audio is releasing a new pocket-sized audio recorder called the MiCreator Studio that combines a condenser microphone with a USB-C audio interface the company claims will be good enough to use anywhere.

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Xiaomi’s 13T and 13T Pro Smartphones Make Leica Imaging Tech More Affordable https://petapixel.com/2023/09/26/xiaomi-brings-leica-imaging-to-the-affordable-t-series-smartphones/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:30:36 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=705888 Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro

Xiaomi unveiled two new smartphones in its Leica-affiliated lineup ta a launch event in Berlin, this time going the more mid-range and affordable route by way of the 13T Pro and 13T.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review: Judging This Book by Its Cover https://petapixel.com/2023/09/08/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-review-judging-this-book-by-its-cover/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:45:21 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=702902 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Foldable phones are probably going to be a viable part of future mobile devices, but for now, they’re not moving the needle forward in image quality. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is no different, except it makes a better case that the rear camera lenses are much better off when there’s a larger cover screen all around them.

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