At age 78 with 53 years of photography experience, I sold my full-frame Canon gear and bought a used iPhone 11 Pro. Perfect for my use case - goes everywhere, shoots A+ stable video, wonderful auto HDR and dark mode, legendary Apple audio. Kept my 77mm Tiffen variable ND and Black Silk 3 filters - they look cute on the iPhone with Moment case, Moondog 37mm adapter, and step-up rings. :)
I like how you explain what the features are and what they accomplish, somethings that many people won’t know or appreciate. Many reviewers just give the technical details without such explanations. Some people will just be in wow, but not really know what the technobabble really means.
Putting the best/nicest/most expensive camera in the hands of the average person doesn’t mean they’ll take good photos with it.. The vast majority of people have no concept of framing and composition.
i totally agree, its not about what equipment you have, what matters is how you see things/ create it.. buying a better camera will likely not make you a better photographer.. you just gotta train the eye imo
The average person doesn't know how to fully use their phones But the average person also buys the non pro phones as those are the top selling phones. The pro, pro max, ultra and other expensive version of the phones for the most part of bought tech Enthusiasts and enjoy and know what they're doing.
This camera system paired with the DJI stabilisation gimbal is the perfect set up. And being able to shoot Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60FPS is just next level stuff
@@samuelmanny6231 I find the OM4 quite cool. I use the magnetic bracket so it's just like using the OM3 except, once the bracket is on the phone, I can take the phone off the gimbal easier to answer calls etc and then just snap it back on when I'm ready. No need for the sticker.
Been seriously considering upgrading my Nikon d750 with the Nikon Z6 ii. Decided to buy 12 pro max after comparing my recent Montana trip pics to my sons pro 11. His lousy $1000 iPhone took better pics by far than my full frame Nikon camera!
LMAO im very sadge to hear this. The iphone is doing some HDR photo magic that you would have to do in lightroom or photoshop. Sounds like you need the Pro Max
Your right! I just retired from a 40 year carrer as a photographer video cameraman. Its harder and harder for professional photographers to make a living. Everyone is a photographer now!
And again no mention of Aperture and focal length are relative to Sensor size - the iPhone Aperture if relative to FullFrame not the tiny sensor of the iPhone - same for focal length .... I still agree with the overall theme that Phones will outmuscle ISLM/DSLR Cameras - BUT - not because of better sensor/lenses but as of COMPUTATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY which will be getting awesome the next few years
Agree. IMO that "computational photography" is nothing more than a brilliant OS/algorithms inside. Although it can't replace the "real" lenses, but still end result wins, which is the photo taken.
When will DSLR cameras start including computational results? They've got the glass and the sensors. They just need the processing power. Why haven't they caught on?
@@WillNewcomb easy - you don't value the tech in an DSLR you only use for pictures - but let's make the arguments PROs would pay 1k more for the tech - the volume is way way way too low to iterate inovation at a reasonable pricepoint - and the companies doing cameras don't have the know-how (sony is the closest but still) - IF and that's a big IF - IF there is a large enough market for a PRO-Camera that's above SmartPhones it's probably coming from apple, google or the chinese players - but I guess they are all looking at a market deminishing every year - look at DSLR/ISLM sales - it's declining further and further until only the PROs are left ... let's see how this plays out - I sold all my Sony gear this year, I don't wanna hold the bag in the end :)
@@_baumi_ I fully understand your point. But isn't there a way to incorporate smartphone tech into a DSLR? Say taking a standard Pixel 5 and getting it to do the 'electronic wonders' to the image? After all, the Google Cam app is available for other Android smartphones to employ. Can't they build in a smartphone into the DSLR? Sounds like an opportunity for a smartphone manufacturer to partner with a DSLR firm?
@@WillNewcomb actually - that's a good thought. But why? Looking at "2-minute-papers" study videos the input quality seems to be negligible for the output. Well - not sure if i'm using the term "computational photography" correct here - i'm not talking deep fusion - I am talking regenerating the image using Generative Adversarial Networks - that means the output is not really based on the input pixels, more the "understanding" of the source image - for my super limited comprehension the input quality doesn't matter in a sense of 80:20 paretor styl - it's important to have a good picture as input, but doesn't matter if it's good or great .... but got your point, you can bring the DSLR image to the Phone to process - but my counter point is why do that if not needed for CP
Which is why I changed plans from being a photographer in my retirement and took up pottery! Not everyone carries a kiln or a wheel in their pocket, but most have a smart phone capable of great photos and those cameras are only getting better!
I'm not even retired yet and I gave up photography as a profession already 10 years ago when Getty cut my royalties by a factor of 30. Pottery, and then welding - because kilns and metal-shops are a little harder to come by than an iPhone and Photoshop.
The fact that everyone has a camera with them know doesn’t mean everyone know how to use it, plus the beauty in photography is not the camera but what you do with it, how creative a person is is what matters, you can as 4 profesional photographers to shoot one object and you’ll receive very different results, is the beauty of art
@@sakurito55 Yes but the newer camera phones is like putting a paintbrush in everybody's hands. Photographers will be a dime a dozen and earnings will drop, well, probably 😬
hahaha, same.. there's a nice mix of humbleness and well done review in a room you can't see in other high profile youtubers who criticize everythangg, oh and the dramah
I switched from apple to android about 6 years ago, but this is going to bring me back. They FINALLY are offering more memory and this camera is going to be amazing! kind of upset they didn't go with USB type C though
@@sang3Eta i ended up getting the note 20 ultra lol. I went to the store and once I held the iPhone in my hand I was reminded how amazing android OS is lol
Very entertaining and informative. I listened/watched on my drive home to where my new 12 pro is waiting for me so I’m even more hyped, thanks! Your passion, knowledge and personality will ensure your future in your industry for many years don’t worry. 👍
Yeah it's still tiny by the normal camera size , but phones rely on computational photography, so it's AI will polish up the photos and make them great looking .
@@hillsongbest3818 That is correct. The actual aperture is a lot more than 1.6 f (in comparison to a full frame camera). Hope more people would know this.
First visit to your site....great and enjoyable vid. I’m an old school photographer ( started 70 years ago) who used Nikon D850 and D500. Last year I bought an iPhone 11 Pro Max. Amazing! Edited through PS with Topaz and Nik plug ins give me a really good A3 plus print. I’ve just started using the 12 Pro Max. Really astounding....just waiting for the in house RAW to complete the set up. Computational photography is doing to the camera what AI is doing to editing. But, as others have alluded to, it finally comes down to what Ansel Adams said : “The single most important component of a camera is the 12 inches behind it.” A tool is only as good as the craftsman who uses it.
I have the 12 pro and I'm a photographer. The camera is amazing. I'm still debating if it is better than my professional cameras, lol. You get Shallow DOF on demand in portrait mode. The low light performance is stunning and yes it can do very low light without a flash.
QLF Productions how good is the image quality on a bigger screen like a 15 macbook? On the iPhone screens it is always amazing, i have still the iPhone 7 and the quality on my macbook is not really good. Is the iPhone 12 on a bigger Screen like a very good dslm or point and shoot Camera?
@@flashgordon4558 excellent question. I have a 27” iMac and I’m looking at the jpeg now. I must say that I am impressed but here is where I see that my DSLR images are sharper.
Great video with lots of points to ponder. I have no doubt Apple have pushed the envelope technically with the iPhone12 into pro territory. But at the end of the day there is no substitute for creativity - no camera or algorithm can replace that. And this will always include a technical element that can only come with training/experience.
Me taking photos on my 7plus “meh, close enough” 😂 I am finally upgrading this year though to the 12pro though since I don’t upgrade every year, I want the phone to be up to date the longest it can be. Thank you for the awesome video. 😁
Dude, that's a funny film here :-) But also, thank you for the comments in between, and explaining a few things. Although I think that DSLR's are still the top, with computational photography in the near future, Apple and other smartphone makers will come very close to DSLR's. Add stability to video footage, thén you throw a lot of (more) expensive equipment to the dumpster. I don't think we're there yet, but with the iPhone 12Pro (Max), I think you have very, very good material in your pocket. I understand that you say the things like you get out of job, but honestly, a good photographer/videographer will always have a job. The angles, the lightning, the setup, it is always in the eye of the true artist. Thank you for the video!
Love your video and I am retiring soon and living in a van full-time and hike NP and why carry a Canon M50 with all those lens and a gimbal when the 12 Max will do that trick?
I watched this even online and I was blown away by the camera. You made me enjoy it again and was so fun man. This thing costs same as in last 2yrs. I’ll subscribe. After all it’s a mobile camera so your portable cameras will still be better in overall. Let’s hope most of your clients are Samsung users, they will need you a lot
I just subbed cos I find ur facial expression too dramatic and funny bro ! I gotta watch ur other videos and plz continue to make dramatic reactions like that in every video .
I got the iPhone 12 Pro Max. It’s mind blowing for a phone camera. It won’t replace what a professional will do with a pro camera. Eg Was at an event testing the iPhone. I really need at least 4x optical zoom. 2.5x wasn’t cutting it. Also portrait mode doesn’t seem to work that well with more than 2 people in the photo.
😂 dude, never seen you’re videos before but I will be subscribing for sure. 👏🏾 I hope you actually use one of these cameras so I can get your professional take on just how good the iPhone 12 pro camera really is. Thanks for the break down and who knows we might be in direct competition in a few weeks of me getting g the pro max. Not! Great review. 👍🏾
This is a FABULOUS video, combining tech facts with humour. Ingenious! I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max, but notice a number of camera specs are the same, from my lay view. Is it worth changing to the 12 Pro Max. I don’t know. The jury is out for me. Again... can’t praise your video enough!
Great topic! Thanks. I’d say, how good is your camera - be it a DSLR or iPhone 12 - is one thing, but how good is the *photographer* behind the camera, is an entirely different thing!
Could you explain Dolby 30fps vs 60fps please? Do you think mini has almost the same camera as pros or is there a big difference? Amazing video thank you!
Hi, I’d like to point out that f2.4 on iphone cannot be compared to a f2.8 on a full frame. The equivalence would make it f/20 full frame, thus the chosen comparison is completely wrong. It should instead be compared with any crappy kit lens
Excellent vid! As an amateur photographer since 1971 I have amassed a wide variety of lenses and associated equipment. My last cam was a Nikon D7000. Haven’t used since I got my iPhone ten
The best camera remains the one you’ve got ready to go when the shot presents itself. That remains true. Phones will never be a threat to high end cameras because of the physical size of components. But a well constructed, well exposed picture from the iPhone 12 pro with a depth map created by the Lidar lens (If that can be extracted) is going to produce decent pictures. And they will be the ones in the papers if that is a criteria for success.
Just to make sure there’s no confusion in this regard, although the feature presentations are made in iPhone 12, I presume the event itself was filmed on classic full-pro-grade video equipment.
One thing about Apple that we must acknowledge is that they are amazing at marketing and advertising products and features that claim to be better than all other products and services. Yes they look amazing now, let's see it they can deliver. I think some of these features exist on other phone cameras or they are similar.
Why are you feeling existential dread when it's all about gear? If push comes to shove, prove your skills on an iPhone 12 Pro Max instead of a full frame camera :D "There is a light behind that camera" - could be, but you do realize that when shooting selfies you're facing a lit smartphone display anyway, right?
The 12pro max looks quite promising but dude you also need to take a closer look at the Note 20 ultra and the Huawei p40pro plus. Anyway, the computational part really takes care of a lot of things in day to day shots but nothing beats a traditional large full frame sensor exposed through a professional lens.
I subscribe now, because you're so real, emotional and I know you're a professional photographer and maybe I can learn something from your upcoming videos. Don't be scared coz your talent and imagination can't be replaced by Apple.👌 👌 😀 😀 🇵🇭 🇵🇭
The thing about computational photography is you get hard baked photos that you can't really change to taste. Though great for quick good looking photos you want to instantly upload to social media. For me I would rather adjust to taste in lightroom afterwards. On a mirroless/dslr you get a lot more control while taking photos and the out of focus backgrounds are still not wide aperture lens quality on phones. Phone lenses also suffer from nasty lens flaring and are generally mushy when you zoom in. I can't deny the quality you get from something that you carry all the time though. They each have their place. I don't see phones replacing professional photographers cameras any time soon though. Also fyi the ultrawide sensor has a lot of noise despite the large aperture and is rather soft. The main shooter is much better. A dedicated wide lens on a large sensor camera will blow that away so the comparison of an entire phone being cheaper than a lens is kinda moot imo as they aren't comparable. Also raw shooting on phones have been around for ages and they still fall apart in comparison to a large sensor.
I have switched to XS to iPhone 12 is better experience. Photography is awesome. We just need to understand light setup and with few accessories ! One can Click awesome photos or video for Social Media and Work. I love to do more with this !
I’m not a photographer, but even I can tell the difference between photos from older iphones and the ones taken on my 11 Pro. The 12 Pro improves on it, so it’s gonna be more impressive. I don’t expect professional-level pictures out of a phone, but I’m comfortable in having an iPhone pro as my only camera for most occasions.
Sadly I found this out a few years ago. Studio pics at events etc. everyone gets their phones out. I was a sports snapper a low light one at that and in the end, I was losing clients. The night mode OMG.
@17:00 is the point where I got worried and/or amazed. As I understand things, RAW allows infinite editing with no loss of quality of the image. But with JPEG images, the more the user edits the more loss of quality of the image. RAW files are massive whereas JPEGS are much smaller. Well, that is how I understand it.
I got the iPhone 12 6.1 inch. I chose the budget option because i am waiting for the Notch to disappear which is rumored to be gone in 2021. That being said I will be upgrading again but to the Max Pro 😌 I bet Apple will increase the megapixels to 14 next year, add another lens, and additional camera software features. Fingerprint unlocking on the screen and no notch.
You're spot on with the idea of existential dread. It's psychologically really hard to accept when something you identify with is becoming less valuable, or encroached on by mainstream.
This is more like "posed existential dread", as if you never planned on adapting to constantly-improving technology, which is simply part of any pro photographer's craft, and any individual can just decide to do it. _Real_existential_dread_ is how we should all feel about climate change because until about 5 billion individuals simultaneously decide to do something about it within the next 5 years, all our coastal cities will be flooded in 30 years and most nice things about life right now will be toast.
@@rsjogren the existential dread being referred to in the video is in relation to psychological identity. It is reasonable to suggest that where external factors enable others to dilute your identity on mass, then this would be distressing for most people. Existential dread in relation to physical survival is obviously a real thing too, but not at all what the video was about!
Bro, I’m a photographer myself using Nikon D850 and Canon 6D. Would like to share my point of view. The selfie photo that you mention that there’s a light used. I suppose it from the phone screen on when using the front camera. Yes, iPhone can be good and way advance but it’s the photographer, not the equipment that makes the difference. I’m currently using iPhone 11 Pro Max, yet I still find the photo quality is still far from what the DSLR can produce (unless for social media). Might be due to the sensor size and ability.
I have a friend, former TV reporter, who is a communications professor. he teaches smartphone journalism. I have a former famous NBC TV correspondent friend. He laments and says "everyone is a journalist now with a phone in their pockets". The facts are indisputable. You are right to be freaked out. the Iphone 12 is just the beginning. it will get even better. and no need to figure out how to upload your camera photos to the web or social media. on phone, one click and its there. AMAZING. dude. you want to sell your equipment? give me a shout.
The one thing I wish the iPhone could do is trigger pocket wizards or remote flashes. And maybe a Bluetooth toggle to allow to switch focal lengths smoothly or open and close aperture or shutter speeds. Also I realized I just gave someone a million dollar idea but Pro means total control and the ability to be modular. Imagine an attachment that would include Bluetooth toggles and the ability to trigger flashes.
Amazing and very funny video But there is something I'm missing.... how is your bedroom organized? Before your bed is on the left then on the right. This is most important thing you should reveal
this is a tiny sensor, so meaning its cropped. you'll have to multiply the crop factor to the aperture to get the real aperture value on this sensor. The rest are software render.
The problem with legacy cameras is that their processing power simply can not keep up with processors on phones. Many benefits a physical lens is now over come with machine learning and software processing. Eventually digital cameras will be highly specialized for large production or specific use only.
