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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.

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.

Part 3: A new gospel for photographers, OPPO Find X5 Pro Review #OppoFindX5Pro #OppoAmbassadors #OppoFindX5Series

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HI-Res Mode
HI-Res Mode is best for well-lit natural scenery and non-moving subjects. Compare with normal photo, the HI-RES can produce 8192 x 6144 Pixels dimensions photo, so that you have a clearer and better print quality.
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Filters
The camera system also features Hasselblad's Natural Color calibration and applied 3 master filters (Radiance, Emerald and Serenity) which calibrated with 3 Hasselblad photographers, it brings realistic professional color styles to mobile photography.
Serenity – calibrated with Hasselblad Ambassador Yin Chao who is a fashion photographer, when you capture a portrait you can apply this filter, but I tried this filter also can use in the indoor environment to create a classic and quite feeling.
Radiance – calibrated with Hasselblad Masters Ben Thomas who is a urban spaces photography, when you capture a colorful urban spaces you can apply this filter, it creates a colorful and styled feeling.
Emerald – calibrated with Hasselblad Masters David Peskens who is a landscape photographer, when you capture a landscape with wildlife you can apply this filter, it creates a mysterious and moody feeling.
These photos look amazing, right? It is all because of this MariSilicon X image signal processor to bring more powerful AI photo/video processing.
Here are some sample photos of OPPO Find X5 Pro that I captured in Singapore.
Mengguo’s Photography Tips:
1. OPPO Find X5 Pro Adaptive Sleep function can use in photography also, when you place the phone at a tripod and wait for the sunset and sunrise, you can use this function to avoid the display off.
2. When taking photos, you can always on Grid and guide, level in camera setting.
3. In Pro mode, you can separate the Focus and Metering, usually I will put metering point at the most brightness place, and focus point to the main object.
Battery Review
OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with 5000mAH large battery, with its 80W wired charging adaptor, your phone can charge extremely fast.
I did a test it can fully charge in around 30 minutes, instead of charging your phone a whole night when you sleep, you just power up before making breakfast and you can have a full day of charge.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a unique design with good performance, awesome camera system, fast charging ability, OPPO Find X5 Pro absolutely is one of your best choices.
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Night photos with the OPPO Find X5 - #SaveTheNight - Step 4

Hello All,
It's time to share some shots with the OPPO Find X5 and see how this one acts at night.
Let's start with some architecture shots:
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One of the oldest fire casern
Some sculptures:
City at night shots:
Final thoughts:
So far, shooting at night is pretty straightforward. Depending on the color restitution you're seeking, the best is still to untick the HDR, especially at night.
AI mode is still doing the job. However, as usual, I have better results when I shoot with the Pro Mode. Sorry, I'm an old guy that prefers taking his time and fine-tuning before shooting and avoiding post-treatment. However, if you are in a hurry and just want to use the auto mode, it's working perfectly.
Just be aware depending on how low is the light around you, you might have 1 or 2 seconds capturing, so avoid moving or handshake.
There is also a dedicated mode, the night mode. For this one, I will advise you to take a tripod with you for the best result and choose the 3sc delay before shooting, except if you have a Bluetooth remote. By the way, in this mode, there is an option for tripod owners.
Another useful mode is the long exposure one. With three options, Water/Rainfall, Light trail, and light painting, your basics needs would be covered at 90%. The same for this mode; better to have a tripod with you.
I enclose some long exposure shots below.
So I have the OPPO Find X5 none Pro under SD 888 and only 2 axis stab vs the 8 Gen 1 and 5 axis stab of the Pro variant. Theoretically not the best combination of the X5 series. Still, it is pretty capable of shooting at night. Is it due to the MariSilicon NPU? Hard to tell as the experience is seamless. You don't have any indication when playing and when the smartphone is using it.
I think it could be excellent for OPPO to have a dedicated icon or information (as the 10 Bit mentioned) for indicating when their custom-made imaging NPU is ON on these scenes or shot mode with a direct live view with and without.
For the color science and the partnership with Hasselblad, I will advise you to untick HDR mode in the night shot as a first. You will have also better colors (at least close to reality with AI off). Again the best color restitution lies in the Pro Mode (when not everything is full auto). In other ways, you might have a red too much red-ish (same with blue going neon style), some oversaturated colors here and there. I know it's a trend since Samsung introduced its AMOLED tech and it's pleasant to the eyes, but still, if it's the reality you see through your eyes, shot without these options ON.
Again, thank you OPPO and @OPPO Ambassador Team for this opportunity.​

Another Round with some monuments and building
Some green:
And some random shots
Finally, let's try the long exposure mode:

How to get Great Long Exposure Shots [With Sample]

If you want to get a bit more artistic with your photography, long exposure shots are a great area to explore. Long exposure shots are made simple with smartphone cameras and aren't necessarily new in this type of technology, However, the OPPO Find X5 Pro does a fantastic job with this type of photography thanks to built-in camera modes, and the overall quality of the sensors. In this thread, I'll share some long-exposure tips and show you some of the results of my photos.
What is Long Exposure?​Long exposure photography is a photographic technique that uses a slow shutter speed to flood a camera's image sensor with light. Most photography styles use a rapid shutter speed, but long exposure images require the shutter to remain open for one second or longer.
You can use long exposure on your OPPO Find X5 Pro in two different modes. With Long exposure mode, you can easily capture images with presets and custom exposure time. You can also use PRO mode to manually control all of your camera settings, including the shutter speed, allowing you to capture long exposure shots.
Capture Amazing Long Exposure Shots​When your shutter stays open for a long period of time, any vibration from your phone can result in a blurrier photo. To avoid this, I use a tripod when capturing my long exposure shots. It does a great job of keeping the still surrounding area sharp and clear, while the objects in motion receive the blur effect.
With this shot, it was a particularly windy day out, so it was important to have my phone nice and steady. I use this standard smartphone tripod to line up my shot.
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Here is the result of my shot.
Using the Long Exposure and PRO mode, photos are captured at a resolution of 4096x3072.
Thanks to OPPO for supporting this thread.