Why Pro Photographers Say You Should Be Excited About the New Pixel 7 Pro
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Google claims that when you take a photo at 2x zoom, the Pixel 7 Pro can use the camera's 50MP sensor to deliver a 12.5MP full-resolution picture comparable to dedicated 2x cameras. The company says the picture on the Pixel 7 Pro is significantly wider than previous models and has autofocus. Adding autofocus makes photos sharper, and its ability to focus at just 3 centimeters enables the new Macro Focus for close-up images. New software algorithms on Pixel 7 Pro allow its new 48MP telephoto camera with 5x zoom to give you better photos from 2.5x and higher. First, the phone fuses the telephoto with the primary camera to enhance detail before switching entirely to the telephoto. At 10x, it uses the camera's 48MP sensor to deliver a 12MP full-resolution photo. The 7 Pro's ultra-wide camera also allows it to capture immense landscape images, William Pickering, an executive at The Big Phone Store, told Lifewire via email. He said the photos are consistently high-definition with an impressive color balance due to the phone's 12-megapixel zoom. "In terms of user experience, photographers are able to easily switch between a wide range of telephoto lenses, making the phone a useful tool in landscape shoots," he added. "The addition of a telephoto zoom to this version of the phone's camera results in distant objects being better magnified when these lenses are in use." I believe the future of smartphone photography lies in computational photography.
Why Pro Photographers Say You Should Be Excited About the New Pixel 7 Pro
Wider images and better nighttime shots
By Sascha Brodsky Sascha Brodsky Senior Tech Reporter Macalester College Columbia University Sascha Brodsky is a freelance journalist based in New York City. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, the Guardian, the Los Angeles Times and many other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on October 20, 2022 10:19AM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming The new Google Pixel 7 Pro is narrowing the gap between smartphones and dedicated DSLR cameras. The Pro offers features for improved zoom, night-time shots, and closeups.Some professional photographers say they still prefer DSLR cameras over smartphones. Lathrin Ziegler / Getty Images It might be time to think about ditching your DSLR camera if you haven't already. Google's new Pixel 7 Pro phone boasts many improvements to its camera system. It's got a telephoto zoom for magnifying distant subjects, Tensor G2-powered AI processing, faster Night Sight for low-light scenes, and a new macro ability for closeup photos. Experts say that the 7 Pro is an example of the growing power of smartphone cameras. "The recent Pixel 7 Pro is closing in on DSLRs, and the gap is getting smaller regarding image quality," professional photographer Ginger Liu told Lifewire in an email interview. "Naturally, DSLRs serve the pro who wants more control with output, but the ease of using a smartphone (size) is something else and serves the pro and amateur."Better Pics in Your Hand
Google claims that when you take a photo at 2x zoom, the Pixel 7 Pro can use the camera's 50MP sensor to deliver a 12.5MP full-resolution picture comparable to dedicated 2x cameras. The company says the picture on the Pixel 7 Pro is significantly wider than previous models and has autofocus. Adding autofocus makes photos sharper, and its ability to focus at just 3 centimeters enables the new Macro Focus for close-up images. New software algorithms on Pixel 7 Pro allow its new 48MP telephoto camera with 5x zoom to give you better photos from 2.5x and higher. First, the phone fuses the telephoto with the primary camera to enhance detail before switching entirely to the telephoto. At 10x, it uses the camera's 48MP sensor to deliver a 12MP full-resolution photo. The 7 Pro's ultra-wide camera also allows it to capture immense landscape images, William Pickering, an executive at The Big Phone Store, told Lifewire via email. He said the photos are consistently high-definition with an impressive color balance due to the phone's 12-megapixel zoom. "In terms of user experience, photographers are able to easily switch between a wide range of telephoto lenses, making the phone a useful tool in landscape shoots," he added. "The addition of a telephoto zoom to this version of the phone's camera results in distant objects being better magnified when these lenses are in use." I believe the future of smartphone photography lies in computational photography.