Articles by Ted Kritsonis at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/tedkritsonis/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Thu, 11 May 2023 15:43:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Sony Unveils Xperia 1 V to Cater to Photo and Video ‘Enthusiasts’ https://petapixel.com/2023/05/10/sony-unveils-xperia-1-v-to-cater-to-photo-and-video-enthusiasts/ Thu, 11 May 2023 03:59:07 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=681892 Sony Xperia 1 V

Sony has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone in the Xperia 1 V, targeting both photographers and video enthusiasts as it upgrades some of the hardware while finding other ways to optimize the software.

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Hands-on with the Cyber Acoustics CA Essential Webcam Flex: A New Angle https://petapixel.com/2023/04/21/hands-on-with-the-cyber-acoustics-ca-essential-webcam-flex-a-new-angle/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:01:42 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=678111 Cyber Acoustics CA Essential Webcam Flex

When you set up a webcam, you usually park it in one ideal spot and leave it. The Cyber Acoustics CA Essential Webcam Flex looks to change that by changing all the angles.

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The Best Smartphones for Photography in 2023 https://petapixel.com/best-smartphones/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:55:34 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=530502 Best Smartphones

Almost everyone wields a camera these days because they already have one by default on their smartphones. But not just any phone will capture the best results, and that’s why some stand out for particular reasons.

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Vivo X90 Pro Review: Back on Track https://petapixel.com/2023/04/07/vivo-x90-pro-review-back-on-track/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:45:12 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=675316 Vivo X90 Pro

The Vivo X90 Pro isn’t the brand’s top device, given there’s a Pro+ version out there, but this phone isn’t one to take lightly. Vivo isn’t shy about the credibility and relevance it wants in the market, even if its phones aren’t all that visible in North America yet.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: Reaching for the Crown https://petapixel.com/2023/04/04/xiaomi-13-pro-review-reaching-for-the-crown/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:40:32 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=674828 Xiaomi 13 Pro

The Xiaomi 13 Pro may be a successor to the previous 12 Pro, but it’s just as easy to argue that it’s more a continuation of the 12S Ultra that was only released in China. That was the first to use the Type 1 (13.1 x 9.8mm) Sony IMX989 sensor -- the same one from the popular Sony RX100 -- only customized to Xiaomi’s liking. 


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Varlens App Review: Bringing the Film Experience to the iPhone https://petapixel.com/2023/03/31/varlens-app-review-bringing-the-film-experience-to-the-iphone/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:18:58 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=674100 Varlens Review

It’s easy to overlook a good third-party photography app on a smartphone because they just keep popping up, but Varlens may be one worth keeping close by at all times.

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Google Gives Magic Eraser to All Pixel Phones and Speeds Up Night Sight https://petapixel.com/2023/03/13/google-gives-magic-eraser-to-all-pixel-phones-and-speeds-up-night-sight/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:43:28 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=670522 Google Pixel

Google has announced new camera upgrades courtesy of a software update it will roll out to Pixel smartphones starting today, which promise faster low-light shots and broader editing features.

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Samsung Accused of Faking Zoomed Photos of the Moon with AI https://petapixel.com/2023/03/13/samsung-accused-of-faking-zoomed-photos-of-the-moon-with-ai/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:22:10 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=670482 Samsung moon mode

Samsung has been accused of doctoring moon photos taken with the Galaxy S Ultra smartphones with pre-existing images using artificial intelligence to make it look as though the quality is better than usually possible with such a small sensor.

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Prequel Artique is a New AI-Powered Photo Editing App for Businesses https://petapixel.com/2023/03/02/prequel-artique-is-a-new-ai-powered-photo-editing-app-for-businesses/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 22:13:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=668215 Prequel Artique

Prequel, an artificial intelligence-powered image editing app for iOS and Android, has launched a new app called Artique that it says is an “all-in-one advertising and marketing graphics platform” for businesses and creators using mobile devices.

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Poco X5 Pro Review: Plenty of Pixels Bleeding Everywhere https://petapixel.com/2023/03/02/poco-x5-pro-review-plenty-of-pixels-bleeding-everywhere/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:18:02 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=668175 Poco-X5-Pro

Can a mid-range smartphone that focuses more on gaming also deliver something worth capturing with its cameras? The Poco X5 Pro acts like it’s up for the job, only to then force a lot of compromises.

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New Sensor Allows Smartphones to Reliably Freeze Action in Photos https://petapixel.com/2023/03/01/new-sensor-allows-smartphones-to-reliably-freeze-action-in-photos/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 19:58:08 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=667945 Prophesee sensor

French startup Prophesee is teaming up with Qualcomm to deliver a new type of image sensor that they say would enable smartphones to capture and freeze fast action better than anything currently available.

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The Xiaomi 13 Pro and its Leica Cameras are Coming to the West https://petapixel.com/2023/02/26/the-xiaomi-13-pro-and-its-leica-cameras-are-coming-to-the-west/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 21:29:53 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=667151 Xiaomi 13 Pro

On the eve of Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, Xiaomi has finally unveiled its plans to launch its 13 Pro flagship to markets outside of China, where the device first debuted in December 2022.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Easily Among the Best Mobile Cameras https://petapixel.com/2023/02/21/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-review-easily-among-the-best-mobile-cameras/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:57:36 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=666080 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review

Samsung stuck with a familiar look in the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but it’s what is underneath that counts and it pushes the phone’s camera forward as a tougher competitor.

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OnePlus 11 Review: A Quality Phone at a Competitive Price https://petapixel.com/2023/02/10/oneplus-11-review-a-quality-phone-at-a-competitive-price/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:49:34 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=664121 OnePlus 11 Review

The OnePlus 11 isn’t a debut by any means. OnePlus has been selling phones in various markets for years, but this one marks a shift in approach to being fashionable and credible -- not to mention cheaper -- while also dealing with its branding challenges in a place where Apple, Samsung, and Google reign.

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The OnePlus 11 and the ‘Pad’ Tablet are New Flagship Mobile Offerings https://petapixel.com/2023/02/07/the-oneplus-11-and-the-pad-tablet-are-new-flagship-mobile-offerings/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:30:02 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=663107 OnePlus 11

The OnePlus 11 is now official, bringing the brand’s newest flagship phone to market, plus a debut tablet in the OnePlus Pad that also goes the flagship route.

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Vivo’s New X90 Series Smartphones are Co-Engineered with Zeiss https://petapixel.com/2023/02/03/vivos-new-x90-series-smartphones-are-co-engineered-with-zeiss/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:13:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=662488 Vivo X90

Vivo has launched its new X90 series smartphones as part of its continued partnership with Zeiss in a bid to compete against the best mobile photography brands available.

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Samsung Unveils New Galaxy S23 Devices, Flagship Packs 200MP Sensor https://petapixel.com/2023/02/01/samsung-unveils-new-galaxy-s23-devices-flagship-packs-200mp-sensor/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:59:58 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=662047 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung today unveiled its latest trio of flagship smartphones at its annual Unpacked event in San Francisco, led by the Galaxy S23 Ultra, and flanked by the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23.

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Tecno Phantom X2 Pro Review: The Smartphone with a Pop-Out Portrait Lens https://petapixel.com/2023/01/26/tecno-phantom-x2-pro-review-the-smartphone-with-a-pop-out-portrait-lens/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:35:07 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=661055 Tecno Phantom X2 Pro Review

You don’t often come across a phone with a retractable portrait camera, but that’s one of the signature features of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro. Is this just a gimmick seeking credibility, or a credible point of contention compared to others?

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Fjorden Grip Review: Convenient One-Handed iPhone Photography https://petapixel.com/2023/01/11/fjorden-grip-review-convenient-one-handed-iphone-photography/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:52:54 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=657257 Fjorden Grip

The smartphone is the most common camera anyone holds across the world, yet it’s also the most unwieldy in one hand. That’s where the Fjorden Grip steps in.

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Hobolite Mini and Avant LED Review: Uniquely Designed, Quality Lighting https://petapixel.com/2023/01/10/hobolite-mini-and-avant-led-review-uniquely-designed-quality-lighting/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:18:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=656088 Hobolite Review

LEDs have changed a lot about how studio photography works, and Hobolite believes its lights can be equally accessible to both amateurs and professionals alike.

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