When Xiaomi introduced its flagship 14 series earlier this year, it caught the attention of not only tech fans but also photography enthusiasts. To better understand what these devices offer, we put the Xiaomi 14 Ultra into the hands of the most skilled, professional photographer Radovan Šubín. So what does the most hyped Xiaomi bring when it finds itself in the hands of a true master of photography?
Leica is an icon of black and white photography
It is no news that Xiaomi sets an ambitious goal to bring to the market smartphones that can boldly compete with professional cameras. Xiaomi 14 a Xiaomi 14 Ultra they are equipped with the most advanced optics developed in cooperation with the famous manufacturer Leica.
However, this partnership is not just a marketing trick, as Radovan himself says: "Leica is a true icon of black and white photography. I don't know a photographer who wouldn't want to own a Leica camera and create iconic photos with it." You can see all the black and white photos in the photo gallery below.
Photo taken with Leica BW High Contrast filter on Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Let's go straight to the review itself. Excellent optical image stabilization and the ability to manually set exposure, ISO, shutter speed and focus remind Radovan of the quality of SLRs he is used to. Thanks to the manual exposure setting, the sensor performed well even in poor lighting conditions.
"During a night photo shoot in Prague, I managed to capture sharp details and natural colors, with mini"The phone's ability to take photos against bright sunlight is also great, as the device behaves like a real camera and the result is great pictures," he adds.
Night Prague and Dancing House. Xiaomi 14 Ultra Takes great photos in low light conditions
Modes change the overall atmosphere
According to Radovan, the regular user will enjoy special modes directly from Leica, such as Leica High Contrast color and black and white, which he himself liked very much. These are the same filters that large Leica cameras have.
"These modes are not exaggerated at all, on the contrary, they offer natural adjustments, thanks to which photos acquire real authenticity. A good load of various filters, which the 14th Xiaomi series brings, is a great tool for how the user can easily and quickly change the overall atmosphere of the image. praises the offer of filters.
The natural colors of the filters add character to the photos
We were lucky enough to have a smartphoneone It was tested both in winter on the snow and in spring in Prague, Venice, Italy and in Švýcarsku. In the gallery we can offer you a real taste of various exhibitions.
And the overall rating? Radovan gives Xiaomi 14 Ultra, as for the camera, ten points out of ten. As he himself says, Leica is simply love...
TIP for readers: How to take the best photo?
According to the photographer, the secret of the most beautiful photos lies in the depth of field. It is here that you can simply set it before pressing the shutter, or in post-production adjustments directly in the phone editor, which is extremely convenient. "In this exact way, you can focus on the most important object in the photo and blur the background as you like, so that exactly what needs to stand out stands out."
Xiaomi 14 / 14 Ultra cheapest on the market
Xiaomi 14 Ultra attacked the 35 mark during its debut in February. The great news is the fact that it is now available for an incredible 12 thousand cheaper, and that's already for 22 492 Kč. Just use the special code in the cart "professional photo” and get a redemption bonus. Only at Mobil PohotovostYou will also get the best priceless gift with both phones – an extended three-year warranty completely free of charge.
Xiaomi prices 14/14 Ultra with the code professional photo and bonus:
- Xiaomi 14, 512GB for 14 992 Kč (originally CZK 24)
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra for 22 492 Kč (originally CZK 34)
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