So as we all know, many phones nowadays especially Android phones get hammered into production with multiple cameras and huge megapixels. But again we are aware that many of these tend to be just quantity and not quality. And these phones are usually advertised for still "photography" but hey they are just ads and we are not sheep. I'm saying these beforehand before someone else comes and spams the obvious. Also this thread is for videos and not still camera photography so please keep that in mind. I've looked into a lot of phones specs, reviews and what not and strongly feel that many of them while they can "technically" (and legally) do what they claim, the actual products are very underwhelming. This is especially true for phones in the budget and mid-range section (should be obvious) which have the most buyers especially in India. Also for obvious legal reasons I won't mention the names or the review sites who try to hide the facts. But one thing is clear, at least to me, that iPhones trounce Android phones in the camera department especially in video recording. I don't think that fact this can be denied. A clarification, I never liked iPhones. The price and battery hours never made sense to me.
Anyway I have a few concerns and one of the main issues is the video stabilization then video quality and so on. My primary use is 1080p recording in 30fps and 60fps. Many phones even those which cost over 20k don't have the option to shoot videos in 60fps. I don't know just how much this feature affects the pricing but its very disappointing nonetheless. And after a long period of thinking I came to the realization that I would need a phone with good video recording capability. I was thinking of getting a handy cam but weight and portability would be a concern in my travels. I would need to carry it when I go the hills and do long hours of trekking. I also thought of getting a decent DSLR but they don't have long battery life and you know the electricity in the rural areas (LOL Modi's 100% village electrification claim btw). For a short while I even considered getting an iPhone 11/12 Pro Max but hory sheet would I burn a huge hole in my pocket. If I can monetize my videos or get some sponsorship it wouldn't be a deal breaker but for now its out of option.
I would like to see a discussion on whatever is involved here and if possible and if you have time I would like to see some video samples in 1080p30 and 1080p60 (if the phone supports it) and should be 1 min minimum. The videos also need to be in motion i.e. not always taken from a stationary position (and shooting moving objects).
Thread will be edited whenever I get into the zone again.
Anyway I have a few concerns and one of the main issues is the video stabilization then video quality and so on. My primary use is 1080p recording in 30fps and 60fps. Many phones even those which cost over 20k don't have the option to shoot videos in 60fps. I don't know just how much this feature affects the pricing but its very disappointing nonetheless. And after a long period of thinking I came to the realization that I would need a phone with good video recording capability. I was thinking of getting a handy cam but weight and portability would be a concern in my travels. I would need to carry it when I go the hills and do long hours of trekking. I also thought of getting a decent DSLR but they don't have long battery life and you know the electricity in the rural areas (LOL Modi's 100% village electrification claim btw). For a short while I even considered getting an iPhone 11/12 Pro Max but hory sheet would I burn a huge hole in my pocket. If I can monetize my videos or get some sponsorship it wouldn't be a deal breaker but for now its out of option.
I would like to see a discussion on whatever is involved here and if possible and if you have time I would like to see some video samples in 1080p30 and 1080p60 (if the phone supports it) and should be 1 min minimum. The videos also need to be in motion i.e. not always taken from a stationary position (and shooting moving objects).
Thread will be edited whenever I get into the zone again.
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