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Ultrapixels and digital zoom

Has anyone considered this? One thing megapixels do is to give you some latitude (given no optical zoom) for digital zoom. 28mm is a fairly wide, wide angle lens. 50mm is considered a normal view, reproducing the view humanoids see.
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I worry that One has sacrificed digital zoom considerably for low light performance.

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50mm is only human view like if you got a full format sensor DSLR.
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BaronInkjet said:
I worry that One has sacrificed digital zoom considerably for low light performance.
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I'd pick better low light performance over digital zoom anytime

dakoookie said:
I'd pick better low light performance over digital zoom anytime
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In a normal camera I'd agree, but phones have essentially no optical zoom. Still, not sure how it will work out in reality so I'm hoping the camera will be good overall - as long as it is I'll be buying this phone.

I really, really like the idea of low light photography. Were it not for AT&T trampstamp in US and mediocre audio, I would have got a Lumia 920 for camera. But living with a 28 mm (35mm film equiv) lens without much optical zoom latitude scares me. Heck, I may decide to get one anyway. But it scares me and I think it will keep away a lot of photo buffs.

doesnt need a thread, zoom is fail on ultra pixel without even asking
you know the trade off so make your choice

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Zoom is even a fail on 13mp camera! Better crop pictures afterwards than using digital zoom! Well. There 4mp are in the bad.
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Just forget about dig.zoom or crops in HTC Ones camera. I have Nokia N8 and I can do 2x zoom without significant quality degradation even when showing pictures on 60" fullHD TV so I will buy One only for moments and rather take my N8 to vacation

Digital zoom is crap no matter what device or megapixel camera.

I don't use digital zoom even at my conventional camera. Just optical is usable.

coupetastic-droid said:
Digital zoom is crap no matter what device or megapixel camera.
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just cant agree... even minimal zoom can help a lot and dont need to totaly destroy the detail...many people still do crops and guess what? Crop is the dig.zoom in pink colour dont be so limited...even some more than hobby photographs use crop at home sometimes...trus me I know some of them and when you dont see ruined detail everything is allowed

Two Cameras are Better than One: How the Dual-Camera Setup on the Honor 8 Works

How the Dual-Camera Setup on the Honor 8 Really Works​Dual lens cameras seem to be the way of the future. We are seeing many smartphone companies make the switch to the two-lens setup. In this thread, I'll go over exactly how the cameras in the Honor 8 really work and why it's better than a traditional single-lens camera.
What do the Sensors do?
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RGB Sensor
The RGB sensor is designed to capture rich true-to-life colors.
Monochrome Sensor
The Monochrome sensor is dedicated to giving your photos increased sharpness and capturing more light.
Having dedicated lenses for different sensors allows for much higher quality photos. Here are some photos taken with the Honor 8, to show off the color and detail quality of this camera.
Hybrid Auto-Focus​When reading about the hybrid focus, the Honor website states
The hybrid auto-focus enables laser focus for short range, precise depth focus for long range, and contrast focus — each working together to help you take better pictures in complex lighting conditions day and night.
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I found this being a nice benefit in "complex lighting" situations. In photos with very dark and light spots, typically a camera will have to accommodate one or the other, leaving one part of the photo lacking detail. Here are some photos of situations with bright lights and dark shadows. Notice how everything is even and very detailed.
Dual ISP​The image signal processor is in charge of the autofocus, exposure and white balance. The built-in dual ISP improves the speed of the focus and process time when you're taking photos. This makes snapping high quality photos quick and easy, by removing time spent focusing your shot.
In conclusion, two lenses are definitely better than one and the Honor 8 does this very well.

[HONOR 20Series] Launch Event Highlights

The HONOR 20 series of smartphones has officially been launched at an event in London. HONOR 20 Pro, HONOR 20, HONOR 20Lite: What do you expect from them? Check it out!
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The HONOR 20 Pro was the first smartphone to be launched at the event. The Honor 20 Pro is a new flagship smartphone with a hole-punch display.
There's a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.4 aperture, 16-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The telephoto lens has 3x optical zoom. The final camera is a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture which supports 4cm macro photography. It has a 32-megapixel selfie shooter at the front.
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Dual, triple, quad camera smartphones:
what's best? The #HONOR20Series quad camera, obviously. But decide for yourself. Which features would you use the most?
Know more about HONOR 20 Series
https://www.hihonor.com/global/products/smartphone/honor20pro/
HONOR 20 specifications
HONOR 20 has been launched in two colours -- Midnight Black and Icelandic White. HONOR 20 is powered by the Kirin 980 SoC, has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. HONOR 20 has a quadruple rear camera setup, with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 16-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 2-megapixel depth assist camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
The HONOR 20 has a 6.26-inch display with a pixel density of 412 pixels per inch. The battery capacity of the HONOR 20 is 3,750mAh. It has a 22.5W charger in the box. The device weighs around 174g.
HONOR 20 Lite specifications
HONOR 20 Lite features the Kirin 710 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, and is powered by EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie. The smartphone has a 6.21-inch FHD+ display with a pixel density of 415 pixels per inch. It has a 32-megapixel front camera. There's a triple rear camera setup on this phone with 24-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor.
Source:
https://club.hihonor.com/in/topic/404933/detail.htm

How MariSilicon X Makes OPPO Find X5 Pro Have an Incredible Camera

With the launch of the OPPO Find X5 Pro, users will have their first chance to experience the MariSilicon X. In this thread I'll go over all of the different ways that this new cutting-edge imaging NPU will benefit your photography experience. In addition, I'll explain how it helps you get the most out of the powerful camera included in this phone. The sensors that make up the main camera on the OPPO Find X5 Pro are:
50MP, f/1.7, 25mm (main camera), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, OIS
13MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 5x optical zoom
50MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm
The MariSilicon X is OPPO's first self-developed imaging NPU. While working closely with many computational photography experts, OPPO spent years developing a dedicated imaging NPU that would help process the powerful imaging features included in their flagship devices. The NPU is manufactured by TSMC and will make its first appearance in the OPPO Find X5 Pro.
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Advanced process
Compared with a 7nm NPU, TSMC's advanced processing is able to achieve a 6nm NPU, which improves energy efficiency by about 15%. This relies on DSA architecture to control power consumption while improving energy efficiency.
Three capabilities
The new MariSilicon X NPU has three primary capabilities.
AI computing is expanded to the Bayer RAW domain to enable 100% high-fidelity data processing and retain 30% more image information.
A variety of AI and CV fusion algorithms are embedded into hardware.
HDR synthesis technology expands the dynamic range four-fold.
Key optimization scenarios
You’ll notice your night shots will be greatly improved thanks to the self-developed AINR. This AI noise reduction technology will make your night shots stand out with clear and vivid details, while getting rid of noise that is often a result of low light situations. Using HDR fusion capabilities, your night scenes will be enhanced to show as much detail as possible. Ultra-clear results can be seen in both night video and photos, using the amazing features that OPPO has included here.
Overall, the new MariSilicon X is a high-performance NPU developed by OPPO, with low power consumption. It is the perfect solution to providing much-needed image processing power to the powerful cameras on the OPPO Find X5 Pro. While this is the first device launching with this new cutting-edge imaging NPU, you can expect to see it in future phone launches as well.
Thank you to OPPO for supporting this thread.

4K Ultra Night Video - AI Noise Reduction

Since the OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with the dedicated MariSilicon X Image NPU, it has the ability to perform intense video processing features in real-time. One of these features is the new AI Noise Reduction. Using dynamic processing, this function is able to reduce noise in dark areas of your footage. When shooting at 4K resolution, noise that is usually caused by dark areas is minimized, while the bright areas retain all of their details and clarity.
Smartphones have a history of struggling with low-light footage. It is possible to clean this up in post using editing software, but it takes time and skill to do that. One of the biggest challenges in editing grainy video is removing grain while preserving the quality of the brighter areas of your footage. This is where AI Noise Reduction becomes a huge time-saver.
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AI Noise Reduction is part of a feature called 4K Ultra Night Video. This is a passive feature and does not need to be turned on and off. It is, however, only available when shooting video in 4K. To make sure that you are using 4K Ultra Night Video, set your resolution to 4K and do not adjust the f-stop or use any filters. F-spot adjustments and filters will lower the resolution to 1080 and disable the 4K Ultra Night Video feature.
My experience with the OPPO Find X5 Pro has me convinced that this is a very formidable videography device. You can capture fantastic footage in low light conditions, and quickly prepare those clips for posting on social media, using the built-in editing tools.
The MariSilicon X is able to perform several other enhancements to your photos and videos as well. You can read more about the abilities of this powerful chip here: How MariSilicon X Makes OPPO Find X5 Pro Have an Incredible Camera
[Thank you to OPPO for supporting this thread.]

With the advanced AI noise reduction (AINR) algorithm detecting and reducing noise pixel by pixel, it makes 4K Ultra Night Video mode 4K times better than when it was first introduced in OPPO Reno and OPPO F series. The video makes it look spectacular.