Somebody with a clue about photography needs to walk into the Chinese smartphone manufacturers and tell them how to do things. In 2014 the Panasonic CM1 with large 1″ sensor came along and there’s been a 7 year wait for another 1″ smartphone to add the latest computational photography image processing. The Samsung ISOCELL GN2 in the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is finally it! There’s no doubt about the technical capabilities of this smartphone and that it’s capable of some wonderful results (after a bit of grading) as well as 8K. Technically this sensor has every latest development – 50 megapixel, 8K, dual gain ISO readout (per pixel!), Quad Bayer, Dual Pixel Pro AF (split pixels horizontally as well as diagonally!) and more. The phone even has a Time of Flight sensor to assist AF in complete darkness. So why does it look so shit? Continue reading Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra with 1″ sensor and 8K video gets reviewed – Why a technical marvel cannot come close to flattering the subject at EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews....
Published By: EOSHD.com blog - Friday, 2 April, 2021