Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Shots RAW files and 4k Video

[James Wilson]

We are getting to the point where cameras on smartphones are almost a replacement for large Canon and Nikons. Most of us post reports on Twitter or similar and now the quality is going to be at amazing levels especially with the new low light improvements.

My Galaxy S7 arrives today so I will test these functions out but if reports are true this is a big step into even more compact chasing.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

until they mirror the zoom quality and abilities of Canon L-series lenses...they are nothing more than an expensive multi-functional point and shoot camera at best.

the day a samsung galaxy or apple iphone can zoom to 500mm or more with incredible clarity and sharpness is the day i will get rid of my gear.

when it can take a 30 second night exposure and capture the stars and milky way, then i will sell my camera gear.

till then, thanks for playing, kthxbye.

 

[James Wilson]

Zoom is not a big deal for me as I get close to tornadoes ... If I want structure both do that.

Night exposure and I will add lightning are good points.

 

[James Wilson]

Here is an article about some of the so called "Pro" features the phone has. DOF with selective focus is cool. And 4k video that makes timelapse easy.
https://recombu.com/mobile/article/samsung-galaxy-s7-camera-video-modes-explained-and-reviewed

 

[Jeff Duda]

We are getting to the point where cameras on smartphones are almost a replacement for large Canon and Nikons..

I'm no camera expert, but I don't see how that can be possible. Cramming the same level of sensor technology into a package the size of a cell phone (plus all the other crap that goes into a cell phone) but still only charging $500-$800 for something that can allegedly compete with technology that costs well over $1000, and in many cases, over $10000? No way.

As an anecdote, my Samsung Galaxy S4 has a larger number of megapixels than my D40, yet I can always discern the picture quality of photos taken using my phone from those taken using my D40. It's hard to describe, but there's a definite difference in the look of the image, and my phone does not take as high quality of shots as my D40 despite the higher resolution of the former.

 

[Dan Robinson]

One of the reasons I'm not buying a 4k camera -yet, anyway. There's no demand for 4k production/consumption now, yet phones are already capable of shooting it. A cell phone in the hands of the average Joe who knows to at least shoot horizontally, keep quiet and hold the thing steady can get some excellent video footage rivaling expensive prosumer cameras. This is 1080 HD, but you get the idea of what a phone can do in the hands of a level-headed non-chasing local resident:

 

[nmoore125]

I dont know how I have never seen that video especially living near Pilger.. That has got to be one of the best tornado videos I have ever seen. Wow

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

Zoom is not a big deal for me as I get close to tornadoes ... If I want structure both do that.

Night exposure and I will add lightning are good points.

shooting video is one thing...but taking dslr grade photography is quite another.

I'll digress on the video part, but I maintain my stance on the photography aspect of it.

As a photographer, I refuse to sacrifice high quality long range zoom and night shooting capabilities.

Also these phones can't capture high quality motion shots like this one I took in 2009.


Storm chasing isnt my only form of photography that I shoot.

 

[Adam Ploessl]

I have thousands of dollars in camera equipment and lenses and I find myself using my phone more and more. If you're looking for art, stick with DSLR. But for most storm reporting and news media, I've found that my phone can get the job done.

 

[Brendon Lindsey]

I have had the S7 a while, the autofocus during recording is incredible. We are to a point its not so much about the megapixels, its mostly about the sensors. At least in cellphones. Here is a test video from a few days ago.

 

[Michael Snyder]

We are getting to the point where cameras on smartphones are almost a replacement for large Canon and Nikons. Most of us post reports on Twitter or similar and now the quality is going to be at amazing levels especially with the new low light improvements.

My Galaxy S7 arrives today so I will test these functions out but if reports are true this is a big step into even more compact chasing.

I have a Galaxy S7 Edge now, but when you look at the sensor size compared to a Full Frame Camera or APS-C Sensor Camera. its not in the same ballpark, not even close.

But you are right the Galaxy S7 still has a great camera for direct uploads to FB, Twitter. But for full resolution stuff its not even close.

 

[Michael Snyder]

One of the reasons I'm not buying a 4k camera -yet, anyway. There's no demand for 4k production/consumption now, yet phones are already capable of shooting it. A cell phone in the hands of the average Joe who knows to at least shoot horizontally, keep quiet and hold the thing steady can get some excellent video footage rivaling expensive prosumer cameras. This is 1080 HD, but you get the idea of what a phone can do in the hands of a level-headed non-chasing local resident:

Shooting 4K video allows for better looking 1080 also however.
Plus when you shoot 4K you can pull huge beautiful stills out of the video. 8MP from 4K, vs 2MP vs 1080

 

[MFPalmer]

I traded in my iPhone 6+ for the LG G5. While it has an awesome camera, it is light years away from my 5diii with good glass. It's just not possible yet to get a phone sized sensor to perform like a 35mm one.

With that said, it's a phenomenal Facebook camera. I'm very happy with it.

Interesting to note is Getty Images has had a mobile app for some time where contributors can submit images, and I definitely see shots on there that are taken with a phone. It's not impossible to create stunning images with a phone. Unlikely, most of the time, but not impossible.

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