Man of Honour
2x zoom for macro, the way to go, this is a screengrab from a 4k60 video recorded earlier:
Samsung Galaxy S24 Family Thread
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I noticed the portrait shots for focusing were way better with the S23u (I think the colours are better on the S24u) so I hope they resolve this with the upcoming update.
Associate
Thafs great quality. Im considering upgrading my s20 Ultra, that might just have pursaided me to put my hand in my pocket.2x zoom for macro, the way to go, this is a screengrab from a 4k60 video recorded earlier:
Has anyone else gone from an s20 to s24? If so, any regrets?
Man of Honour
It's worth pointing out that like with all cameras, it does boil down to how you manipulate how light fills the frame, where you stand by a window, ambient lighting etc. That screengrab could have ended up rubbish if an extra light was on and the blinds on the window were slightly less open for example!
Lighting is everything
Neighbour got a new dog, ddn't know until this sprightly hound ran up to me as I walked home from the shops. Naturally some slow-mo from 4k60 and pics to share using 2x zoom in photo mode:
I had tracking AF off by default so it was centre focusing in video mode, else it would have locked on and tracked the dog's eyes. Worth keeping in mind for next time.
Lighting is everything
Neighbour got a new dog, ddn't know until this sprightly hound ran up to me as I walked home from the shops. Naturally some slow-mo from 4k60 and pics to share using 2x zoom in photo mode:
I had tracking AF off by default so it was centre focusing in video mode, else it would have locked on and tracked the dog's eyes. Worth keeping in mind for next time.
Man of Honour
Well my S24 Ultra is finally coming tomorrow; feels like its been an age waiting!
Can anyone recommend a screen protector?
Can anyone recommend a screen protector?
Soldato
Out of all I have used, the official samsung one works best.
I've got a couple of the Samsung Anti Glare screen protectors that they have when I bought mine that haven't been used if you would like them.
Associate
I'm still using a Spigen tempered glass. It's ok now the glue around the edges has worn off and stopped attracting so much dust etc!
I think I'd replace it with one with black edges if or when the time comes though, due to the non flat bezel edges (the black edges ones extend out further than the others).
Soldato
That's kind of you to offer but I already have and use them. Someone else was asking.
Man of Honour
It's not blurry it's depth of field as it was left on centre AF bias not Tracking Autofocus. Tracking AF finds faces/eyes and tracks them across the whole frame, centre just uses averages to keep central parts in focus, but if you're moving quickly or the subject is, then it won't react quick enough. The main lens is also wide aperture and I used 2x zoom so the focal plane is even tighter. The result you see is completely expected for any optics under that sort of condition.
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Some non-benchmarks/real world use comparison of battery life here between S23 and both Snapdragon and Exynos S24 variants. Though still with very significant amount of Wifi use instead of just mobile data:
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With more mobile data use and longer standby, S23 would have no doubt done better in relation to Exynos S24.
Which also has advantage from dynamic refresh rate of LTPO screen allowing saving power.
So while no doubt improvement from S22 and older, there's definitely not first rate taste in Exynos S24.
Ultimate Exynos vs Snapdragon Battery Test | S24 vs S24 vs S23
Can the S24 Exynos 2400 last longer than the S24 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2? The odds are not in S24 Global's favor, but I ran a thorough test...
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With more mobile data use and longer standby, S23 would have no doubt done better in relation to Exynos S24.
Which also has advantage from dynamic refresh rate of LTPO screen allowing saving power.
So while no doubt improvement from S22 and older, there's definitely not first rate taste in Exynos S24.
Every user of Windows is nowadays alpha tester with how bad ideology and development process Microsoft has for Windows.
Man of Honour
We pretty much already are! The state of launched games these days is abysmal
Associate
Thinking of getting one of these - does it affect the effectiveness of the anti glare screen? That's one of the main features of the phone for me, it's a toss up whether to lose that or risk scratches!
I haven't used them so couldn't comment. The anti glare screen on the S24 Ultra is a game changer in itself and I'm risking is without any screen protector
No it doesn't impact it, they are designed specifically with anti reflective technology.
If they were wider, they would be perfect. I don't notice I have a screen protector on.
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Associate
Cheers all, might give one a try, can always take it off.
Soldato
I've been quite impressed with the Samsung screen protector - wasn't quite as easy to get on as a single piece glass but still keeps the anti-reflective properties in place and still managed to install it without any bubbles etc.