Samsung S23 Ultra

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Maarten takes a detailed look at the Sasmsung S23 Ultra's interesting features for photographers.
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Комментарии : 93

@robhemsley9181 Год назад

What a fabulously executed review - intelligently delivered and a pleasure to watch and listen to - what an amazing product too !

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@EternalScary Год назад

Hi Maarten, I just wanted to say It's nice to see a fellow photographer in Toronto. I recently discovered your channel, and I think the quality of your videos is outstanding.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thank you very much!!

@davidsfollys Год назад

hi Marteen, so glad to see you back. One thing that blows me away is not only how capable these phone cameras are, but the usage of use of the bundled software. After a few years out of cameras, I was tempted back with an XT-5 and I love the feel and creativity its engendered in me, but the in camera software for simply sharing the photos is archaic. Camera Manufacturers just don't seem to be able to bridge the "shareability gap" Samsungs "Can you send me that". I'm really not interested in more pixels, or even more lenses from Camera manufacturers, can they please find a way to make the cameras talk to the real world , using cell phones as a guide? It's almost as if the camera manufacturers want "be difficult" as a distinguishing factor.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

hehe, certainly seems like that. In their defence many have apps that transfer images from camera to phone as soon as they're taken.

@Dragonfire-tn2jg Год назад

It's one of the big reason camera sales are so low and will continue to drop.

@ridgefield Год назад

There's various challenges, but for me though, I could successfully auto transfer all photos from various Fuji cameras since they made that available. They are all auto shared with my wife, and also uploaded to my NAS (previously Google Photos until they discontinued unlimited storage).

@MuhammadKharismawan Год назад

Nice not expecting you to pick this up, I know Iam gonna buy a samsung in the future after my LG V60 dies but am curious about what their camera can do. Not many actually do in depth explanations of camera app of phones like this.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Understood. I'll see what's next, but not really planning to make a career of this.

@kbarrett1844 Год назад

Maarten, great to see you back. I could watch you review a sewing machine and would enjoy it thoroughly.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Kim was thinking about getting a new sewing machine - so maybe your wish will come true!

@Jason-fp7vi Год назад

This little thing has a crazy set of features. I didn't realize how behind I was with the times... Phones can shoot hdr10??? Lol. You took some great looking photos maarten 😎

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks, nice to know you're up to speed now. Thanks for your kind words.

@armaniusmaximus Год назад

Maarten!!! Glad and happy to see you! I decided to get a S23 Ultra when it launched, and easily the best smartphone camera ever for me. So good that I rarely even bring out my trusty A7c with me anymore (unless I really want the "real" shallow DOF). Hope to see more videos! Thank you for the great work.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, I'll do my best.

@jw48335 Год назад

HECK YEAH!!! I was so happy to see this pop up. This timing is perfect, as my S21 recently acquired a wicked crack in the screen. Also I'm looking at the new Samsung "camera grip" they just released😊 I'd love to see you evaluate some of the enhancements in software packages. For example DxO Optics and their recent X-Trans support improvements. Thanks for another great video!

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I'm pleased to hear that you found it useful, always nice to read kind words.

@Moyaiville_Productions Год назад

I always recommend using the 3:4 format since you get the highest resolution when taking photos. I don't understand why that's the case but if you're taking a regular shot, use the 3:4 or 4:3. Awesome review! Not a lot of people go in depth with the camera settings and what the stock camera has to offer so thanks for that.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks for reinforcing my conclusions, I appreciate your kind words.

@mechanought3495 Год назад

They say the best camera is the camera you have with you. It's wonderful that the cameras most of us have with us at all times are getting so good. Also, nearly 1000 FPS slow motion on a phone!? The only other camera I can think of that has that kind of slow motion capability is Sony's RX 10 IV, after that you have to get cameras specifically designed for super slow motion. Simply incredible. Thanks for the pleasant and informative review as always.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks for your kind words - and yes, surprising features and specs that mostly hold up.

@scarborosasquatchstation1403 Год назад

Thanks Marteen... Excellent review on the Samsung S23 Ultra ! ❤🙏

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.

@Clodrock Год назад

Great look at this phone's photographic capabilities. Would you be doing a look at the Google Pixel 7 Pro's camera?

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I will see if I can find a contact at Google for a review loan.

@TheTraversecityvideo Год назад

Hi Maarten thank you for the video. I have been following you for years.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

@goodsoul6675 Год назад

Glad you're back.😻

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Nice to be back. Next stop: Italy!

@bondthefifth Год назад

Hi Maarten. First of all, great video, very refreshing to see a dedicated and detailed phone camera review. I would add a very minor point about the stylus pen that come with the device can also be used for remote shutter, that would be useful for some people and/or use case e.g. family gathering photos.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

The review kit I received (sadly) didn't include the pen. DIdn't realize it was a standard accessory.

@bondthefifth Год назад

@@MaartenHeilbron I believe the stylus is nested within the phone as standard for the Ultra series, it’s flush in the bottom left corner of the phone and can be popped out whenever needed, but I digress. Once again, thanks for making a very detailed review.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Too late to check - but thanks for the tip. Sorry I missed it.

@TimvanderLeeuw Год назад

Thanks, nice review! I'd like to see how well this camera holds up in lower light however!

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Pretty well. Yes, could have covered that in more detail as it's one of their selling features.

@RepLicIt 9 месяцев назад

Dear Mr. Heilbron, Thanks for an another great in-depth review. One Samsung feature, that had always impressed me is the picture stacking after position-alignment in the Night-Mode for photos. Unfortunately (to my knowledge) this is the only mode, where this is possible. Do you know any way to enable this in other modes (especially the pro mode)? Because this would open up *handheld* long exposure night shots with lower iso numbers than the Night-Mode would use otherwise...

@MaartenHeilbron 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind words. It is an interesting capability. I don't see how to use it with other modes. Have you contacted Samsung?

@RepLicIt 9 месяцев назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you for your lightning fast answer. No I haven't contacted Samsung, yet: mostly because my customer service experiences so far could be better (in geneal and not in relation to Samsung). Interestingly there are quite a bit of quirks in the Samsung camera app: i.e. locking up the two telephoto lenses in video pro mode, but enabling 120fps FHD (when sacrificing image stabilization) for the other two lenses...

@MaartenHeilbron 9 месяцев назад

Sadly, quirky behavioiur seems to be the norm for many apps. The lack of a manual doesn't help.

@earlfenwick Год назад

Oh man! Good to see you. I think the ''algorithm'' missed you too.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks for your kind words. I've apologized to Al Gore-Rhythm.

@alanmartin9207 Год назад

I've only discovered the channel recently, having returned to photography after many years. The videos are so engaging and well presented. I'd watch one about paint drying on a wall, and I'm sure I'd relish it, if created by this channel! I enjoy using a mirrorless camera, taking photos, and messing around with the images afterwards in software. There's no denying though that the instant gratification provided by cameras on phones like the S23 Ultra is very appealing. I'll take similar images, using the phone and the camera. It's exactly as said in the video, "Let 100 flowers bloom." As another channel (Simon d'Entremont) said, photography isn't a competition. Great images lift everyone up, regardless of how they're created.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I’ll keep that in mind next time we paint - thanks for your kind words and interesting comment.

@Soul.020 11 месяцев назад

Bravo.. You are a professional, there are simply no words. Good afternoon, I am also a photographer and videographer. Say please? Which is better for photos and videos: SONY XPERIA PRO-I, SONY XPERIA 1V or S 23 ultra, your advice please, which one should I take? I'm really looking forward to your response. Thank you very much in advance.

@MaartenHeilbron 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! A pleasure to read your kind words. In my mind, there is no material difference between phones released within any two-year time span.

@Soul.020 11 месяцев назад

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you very much!

@nsbhagwat Год назад

Thanks for the video. Such a vast array of functionality and associated settings. I use samsung's entry level A10S phone and the pro mode lets me adjust white balance, iso and the exposure compensation making for a good photo experience.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Great! Nice to hear that the camera provides the results you need.

@amermeleitor Год назад

I had been questioning myself about going all in smartphone photography and sell my cameras. As a hobbyist i think a smartphone could be a valid enough tool. I found very good photo apps, camera apps, even some for free. And very good video apps too. For street photo, candid photo, vacations, etc, a smartphone is enough. And even can be a great pro tool for video and photo, you can shoot RAW DNG video, in 10, 12 and 16bit with the MotionCam app. That is the level of advance in the tiny pocketeable devices!

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Agreed. It's quite amazing what they pack into these tiny devices.

@denisb.9448 Год назад

Hi Maarten, small note: usually people want to see review of comparing of two phone cameras: between two generations of the same phone (to understand if they need to upgrade phone), or between newest iPhone (used like a point of reference) and another phone (to help to make decision what they want to buy)

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I hope others have covered that aspect.

@GlubbDrubb Год назад

I'm interested in your opinion on quality of the images and videos

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Stills - at least the 4x3 50Mp are excellent. Video, the 4K, even in H.265 at the highest data rate still feels a little soft. The 8K is amazing though - so crisp and detailed.

@marcusslade9804 Год назад

A review of Heilbronian proportions. Nicely done. My only quibble? It didn’t come from your canoe. Summer is coming.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Too rainy over the last few weeks to canoe. I'm already working on a couple of canoeing pieces for June. Always nice to see your avatar in the comments, thanks for your kind words, always appreciated!!

@ariskoskinas Год назад

Can this replace a mirroless camera for a youtuber making mostly videos and not so photo shooting ? Thank you

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Generally, yes, although it may depend on your specific needs.

@SomeTechGuy666 Год назад

So... will it replace a FujiFilm dedicated camera for you ? Or is it still worth while to carry a "real" camera ?

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

It will not replace a standard camera for me, but it does provide a small handy alternative for situations when I might like to store an image of something for posterity. I continue to find it worthwhile to own and use a camera with a viewfinder, a large sensor and interchangeable lenses.

@impulsesystems Год назад

' Aging practitioners….’ You're so polite!

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I was going for “erudite” but happy with polite. Thanks!!

@willparsons32 Год назад

"just point n' shoot" is all cellphone cameras are good for! I mean, regardless of how many fancy abbreviations and fps the so called "camera" is including its sophisticated software/firmware may be with all the glorious "bells and whistles" it will ALWAYS lag behind that of an actual DSLR/mirrorless camera.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

You have failed to understand what I was trying to explain and demonstrate in this video. Yes: not the same, however there is a great deal of value from excellent low light performance, astounding 8K/;30 video 200Mp images - please take a moment to review your prejudices. I'm not suggesting it's the equivalent of a camera, but it is a very interesting device.

@skakdosmer Год назад

Confusing. Unsurprisingly it's similar to my Samsung A42, but probably a lot more advanced. Or maybe should I say a lot more convoluted. I find it frustrating not to be able to control the aperture. The camera has too few settings, as well as far too many. For my taste, that is. I'm puzzled by the super high resolution. Okay, so the camera can produce 200 mp files, or in my case 48 (yes, the A42 has a 48 mp camera, go figure), but can the lens deliver sufficient sharpness to match the crazy high resolution? I don't have the answer, but I'd be surprised. I find the ergonomics of any phone cam terrible, so I can only consider it an emergency camera.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

All valid comments - however, I was surprised that the 200Mp mode worked without pixel shift or other allowances and that the images were very sharp and clear. As I said, they don't work with the same restrictions. I wish I'd used "convoluted" in the review, an apt term for this device. As always, nice to see your avatar among the comments.

@nathansloan8532 Год назад

I like to imagine that your brief intro jingle plays anytime you enter a room.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

No need to imagine, that really happens! Thanks!!

@TLK22 Год назад

My Xiaomi 12S Ultra was even better with its 1inch sensor but it broke and I moved to this phone because the Xiaomi is hard to get in Thailand or even outside China. I was a bit disappointed by the Samsung S23 Ultra particularly in low light so I bought a Canon G5X MKII for when I don't want to bring my full frame camera with me. You did not review the Camera Raw feature and I found that paired with Lightroom mobile it gave me better results.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience and insight.

@mick80tlc Год назад

how about review on iphone 14 pro?

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

The last few times Apple said yes to sending over a review unit, but they didn't deliver and then ghosted when I followed up. I'll try again.

@JonStinsonPage Год назад

Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

That was generous and kind, thank you very much!!

@bmeclipse Год назад

Can’t wait for the Fringer Pro adapter so I can adapt my 600mm lens. Lol. Looks like a pretty amazing phone… er… camera.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

hehe, hope you are not holding your breath. As I said, two different worlds.

@colinhand Год назад

thank you

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I appreciate your kind words.

@robertrobert7631 Год назад

S23 ultra vs canon g9x ii in terms of image quality?

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

The S23 Ultra in 4x3 50 is the hands down winner of that contest. However, that doesn't mean you'd have the same flexibility you'd get with the Canon. They're just too different to do a meaningful comparison.

@robertrobert7631 Год назад

@@MaartenHeilbron ok let's take more powerful camera in similar price. Rx 100 vii vs this samsung?

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Still can't compete with those specs.

@rohithmeethal Год назад

Best part of the review : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GtGTFACFaHY.html thanks !

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

Let one hundred flowers bloom, let one hundred schools of thought content. Thanks, always nice to hear from viewers who appreciate my curious insights..

@checksix_TC Год назад

Hopefully the day will come when I can make a phone call with a Nikon :)

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

hehe, I would not put a bet on that horse.

@albertjurcisin8944 Год назад

I gave up the idea of purchasing a new full frame camera in favor of iphone 14. However the reviewers inability/ unwillingness to pass a judgment which device provides better esthetical/ technical results is a failure. A person without any experience can say "Let 100 flowers bloom" and be right. In their case, that is. They simply do not know enough. However when a person whose abilities to judge have been cultivated over the decades says it, it is just an uncessary restraint. The fact that viewers watch this channel should be viewed above all as an expression of their respect to the ability to judge competently.

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I appreciate your observations, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@lightdark00 Год назад

I hope a lot of boomers can actually figure the phone camera thanks to this. 🤣

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

hehe, well, let's hope. I appreciate your kind words.

@DennisBloodnokPhotographyVideo Год назад

Very interesting video. Whilst I will NOT be replacing my full-frame DSLRs and my full-frame mirrorless camera with a phone, this video does show how powerful and creative a tool the latest phones are. If I am out-and-about and I do not have my cameras with me, a mobile phone can create great still and video images. It would be interesting to see you do a video about the latest-and-greatest iPhone ??

@MaartenHeilbron Год назад

I did review the 13Pro ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8MwBXX8ev1A.html after I purchased it. Not sure I can get Apple to lend me a 14.