Samsung launches Expert RAW camera app for Galaxy S21 Ultra

24 November 2021
It comes with 16-bit DNG RAW support with embedded HDR processing on all cameras.

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Nick Tegrataker, 24 Nov 2021We can all admit having two separate apps for taking a phot... moreHaving two apps to take a photo is not the best idea I agree, but when it comes to the video app, I don't think it's that bad to have 2 separate apps

    Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021Does it support the 108 megapixel mode?108MP would be the RAW, unless I'm mixing something up

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      CCE, 24 Nov 2021In RAW just hope you have enough space, no SD-card on this S21Maybe limited to 12MP, which would be files of 22-25MB.
      Raw from 108MP would be much more than 100MB.

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        ToneTheBone925, 24 Nov 2021I can't wait for the Sony Xperia Pro I.....Shipping starts in 3 weeks.

        Pro-i in HK is equivalent to $1670. Costumers earns 2 years warranty + 🎧 WH1000x IV.

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          Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021IPhone and pixel do have raw support Processed raw, not real raw.

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            In RAW just hope you have enough space, no SD-card on this S21

              Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021IPhone and pixel do have raw support But it's not true RAW. The data is still getting heavily processed in the DNG file.

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                I can't wait for the Sony Xperia Pro I.....

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                  Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021I do not know about the raw out of chinese phones but nor i... moreIPhone and pixel do have raw support

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                    Mapantz, 24 Nov 2021What is disappointing about this app is that 'RAW'... moreI do not know about the raw out of chinese phones but nor iphone nor pixel have raw Raw.

                      What is disappointing about this app is that 'RAW' doesn't actually mean 'RAW'

                      There's still heavy processing going in to the file. I want genuine RAW data so that I can decide what my photo's need.

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                        Nick Tegrataker, 24 Nov 2021Aquos R6's camera only supports contrast AF and it... moreYou can by software disable the phase detection AF and rely only on Contrast Detection AF.
                        This is exactly what Panasonic does with their 📷 to avoid banding under artificial light.

                        Panasonic S1 uses imx410. Same sensor used by Nikon Z6/Z6ii, Sony A7iii and Sigma fp.

                        😁

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                          Nick Tegrataker, 24 Nov 2021"You can find " OIS has little use" mention&... more"Then there's optical image stabilization. Only the LG G2 has it, while the other two rely on software solutions, which don't do a particularly good job. The OIS will HELP A BIT with low-light photography, but without a doubt, it's more advantageous in video capturing, keeping the videos shake-free."

                          1) it helps a lot to avoid blur when shutter is slow. Not helps a bit
                          2) OIS is useless for video.

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                            Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021I hope that Google learns from that. People think that Goog... moreIf iphone had manual mode, surely pixel would have since first generation.

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                              AnonD-994853, 24 Nov 202190% people of the world would. Not all people takes photos ... moreBecause people have dslr/mirrorless. Using pro mode on smartphones is slow and pictures are still not good lol. That's why most people treat smartphones as a point and shoot camera. But, there are some weirdos who think their smartphone is a pro-grade camera.

                                Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021I know many stuff. 😁 Like Pro-i has imx506, like Aquos... moreAquos R6's camera only supports contrast AF and it's pretty terrible at focusing (although it's assisted by the ToF sensor), so definitely not IMX506.

                                  Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021Yes. It is waste of space. But many websites have articl... more"You can find " OIS has little use" mention"
                                  Nope, GSMArena never said that in that comparison article.

                                  "None of them makes critics about having two apps now"
                                  Because they are just reporting the news instead of reviewing the app??

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                                    Dometalican, 24 Nov 2021Uh...how do you know this (LTPO)? Also, I live in the US... moreI know many stuff. 😁
                                    Like Pro-i has imx506, like Aquos R6.
                                    It is based on RX100 7 sensor, not the same used by the cybershot. People got it wrong. Even on sony website you see info "based on rx100 7 sensor".

                                    Pro is different case. It is not just for regular costumers, but also created for broadcasting companies to do field work.
                                    In 2019, the prototype was used by NBC to broadcast Texans x Patriots using Verizon network.

                                    I would not be surprised if Pro in the end has more sales than 1 and 5 series in USA.

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                                      I hope that Google learns from that. People think that Google improves the camera with updates, but this isn't really the case. Lightroom doesn't support the Pixel 6 Pro, 3rd party apps can't save dng files with the 16mm and 103mm cameras and the stock camera app doesn't let you choose the exposure time or analog gain.

                                        Anonymous, 24 Nov 2021Mark 4 has LTPO screen. Considering mmwave is almost no... moreUh...how do you know this (LTPO)?

                                        Also, I live in the US which is why I ask for that. The vanilla Xperia Pro had mmWave so it's not like Sony doesn't know we use it here. If it means charging $50 more than global variants, I'd get it to future-proof the phone's connectivity since I like to keep my phone for longer if possible.