Your Phone Is The ONLY Camera You Need in 2025 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra Street Photography in Manchester

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  • @Davinassunflowergarden
    @Davinassunflowergarden 16 днів тому +2

    Omg that misty b&w picture with the people on that floating walkway would make a great album cover. It's like they're walking through a dream. I also had a good laugh about the busses photo bombing your shots.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +2

      How dare trams and buses going past me when I'm trying to take a photo hey 😂 it was an awesome (but cold) day ! Cannot wait to go out and about and explore more what Manchester has in store for me and the channel 😊 once again thanks for the kind words ❤️ I'm really loving B&W at the moment and a few photographers are inspiring me at the moment with B&W and monochromatic shots so it might indeed show in my work 😅

    • @motaztawfik
      @motaztawfik 16 днів тому +1

      +1

    • @motaztawfik
      @motaztawfik 16 днів тому +1

      Great photos mate... I can't wait to get my hands on that phone 😄

  • @amgmalik6408
    @amgmalik6408 16 днів тому +1

    Excited to see you international soon! Nice video as always and greeting from Nord-Rhein-Westfalen, Germany. Btw 13:16 shot was CRAZY

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Thank you 😊 and I noticed I messed up the video edit at that time-stamp 😅 created a template to drop in my photos on the timeline but it didn't play nice with the wide aspect of that photo lol

  • @zefe3886
    @zefe3886 16 днів тому +1

    You're an inspiration as always ! Am so lucky to find your channel and after binge watching your video yesterday, i immediately watched this after getting the notification !
    Now my saving up period just got shorter ! Since my phone is 7 years old, i will get myself a xiaomi ultra and some filters instead of months of saving to get an a6700 and a couple of lens to start my street photography journey !

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      I'm really glad the videos helped you out ! The Xiaomi is indeed a really good place to start your street photography venture ! 🤙

  • @videogroszek
    @videogroszek 13 днів тому +1

    I hope that next time you will show how you have precisely set the tone profile, tonality, saturation, texture. I also hope that maybe you will be able to make an episode with portraits of people :) Thank you very much for the videos so far.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  13 днів тому +2

      Thank k you, you're very welcome 👍 as to all the settings I use I made a video a while about about how I get on about editing my photos in Lightroom Classic if that's of any interest to you. Whilst shooting on location I just shoot RAW and in manual mode.

  • @teshy2
    @teshy2 16 днів тому

    Mate, this is great. Apart from having a soothing "Let's hang out" - vibe, I'm learning a lot about what to look for in street photography. Love it.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      What's the problem with a let's hang out vibe ? 😂

    • @teshy2
      @teshy2 16 днів тому

      @UpsideLens Oh, no! Sorry, not a native speaker of English - I meant it like "in addition to learning", not as in "except" 😅 All good things!

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      😂 no worries man 😉

  • @mikesherman1523
    @mikesherman1523 16 днів тому +1

    Amazing content, attitude, and skills that you teach very well!

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much ❤️ really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🤙

    • @mikesherman1523
      @mikesherman1523 15 днів тому

      @@UpsideLens Always, I've been subscribed since I found your channel!

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  15 днів тому +1

      Thanks mate I really appreciate ❤️

  • @paulbuckingham4676
    @paulbuckingham4676 16 днів тому

    8.29. just love those "flat iron" buildings. Such an interesting shape.
    Love your Street Photography man. It's a real art.
    You're 100% correct, you don't need expensive top spec gear to take good photos, just a bit of technical understanding and real talent.
    Unfortunately, I'm not sure I've got either but I can certainly appreciate those who have 👍

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Ahhhh my man thanks so much for the kind words but believe me, i haven't got an extra photography gene 🧬 lol like I always say it's about going out there and trying new things, failing, succeeding ! It's a process, just like anything else, the more you do it, the better you get at it ! So don't put yourself down mate, go out there and enjoy shooting anything you fancy ! Art is in the eye of the creator ! No one there to judge what you're doing 👌🤙

    • @paulbuckingham4676
      @paulbuckingham4676 16 днів тому

      @UpsideLens Yeah agreed. I seem to have the eye for model, portraiture (which the Xiaomi isn't too consistent with), buildings and landscape but not so with people and street.
      TBH, they sort of annoy me, getting in the way 😂 but you're right, I'm "learning" to include them and "see" the character in street art.
      Keep up the great videos 👍

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      @paulbuckingham4676 thanks man 👍 and yeah we always got to keep re-inventing ourselves trying new things ! For me at the moment it's B&W and the monochromatic aspect of photography which a few photographers have inspired me to go and explore so that might be showing more in my work.

  • @maarteneh
    @maarteneh 16 днів тому

    Videos like this are inspiring. Thx!

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed it 😊 ❤️

  • @Mckaluge
    @Mckaluge 16 днів тому

    Congratulations to the new place and amazing view I always heard good things about Manchester 🎉

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Thank mate absolutely love it here ! Can't wait to know my way around better 😅

  • @EL-bu8nw
    @EL-bu8nw 16 днів тому

    Excellent compositions as always and great work in editing.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Thank you so much I really appreciate the kind words ❤️🙏

  • @PaulJWells
    @PaulJWells 13 днів тому

    You have a very engaging style and the content is interesting. The famous quote (Chase Jarvis): “...the best camera is the one that’s with you...” is definitely true. When did you switch from Sony? I am still super happy with my Xperia 1V.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  13 днів тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoy the content 👌I switched from the 1V back in may last year which was an awesome phone (unlike its successor)

  • @danielzolfaghari
    @danielzolfaghari 16 днів тому

    Beautiful as always 👍. Thanks for the insipiration. Also, It would be nice if you can do another video in which you show us your editing routine.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +3

      Thanks I really appreciate, I may do one in the future but these types of videos tend to get buried in the algorithm of the tube lol put simply most people don't watch them. To be completely honest people can't be bored to edit their photos lol they want a magic button that does it all for them 😂 I don't know man I'll see if I can work something out soon. I did make one last year, about an hour long going through a few photos in lightroom

    • @danielzolfaghari
      @danielzolfaghari 16 днів тому +1

      @@UpsideLens I understand 😅. Unfortunately the algorithm doesn't necessarily favor quality content. And I get it... Most people avoid anything but the simple route. But I reckon the people that will be attracted to your channel aren't that type. Just like myself, they're probably photographic enthusiasts who happen to enjoy creators who put in the time to be authentic, honest and not give in to the "general consensus". People who are in search for the actual best, not the "average consumer" best... 🤦‍♂
      Anyway, I hope your channel grows man and you enjoy your work more than before 🙂🙋‍♂.

  • @jimboscustoms
    @jimboscustoms 16 днів тому

    Welcome to cold Manchester 😂 im about an hour away from there been with your Chanel since the Xperia stuff your the reason i got one. Its great to see how far your channel has come 👍 on all of the photos taken in the day did you use the Nd filter?

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Thanks man means a lot 🙏 tbh Manchester not that cold compared to Norwich 😅 only used the diffusion filter on all my day shots and ND for the long exposure stuff. I tend to use the ND only if I need to lock the shutter when recording b-roll for example, and for long exposure shots.

  • @frenchfries8745
    @frenchfries8745 16 днів тому

    Very excited for 15 ultra after they fix the design flaw that cause the lens fogging issue. Lovely video

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      😂 not a design flaw, manufacturing error of a small batch from one of their factories mate. Mine and millions of others don't have that issue thank god !

  • @ashouhdy
    @ashouhdy 16 днів тому

    epic shots you took

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Thank you 👍 really appreciate ❤️

  • @Tamriz08
    @Tamriz08 16 днів тому

    Excellent video! Are you also using a photography kit with your phone?
    Btw that 'HOT' country is Morocco, innit?😁🤫

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      Thank you 🙏❤️ I'm only using part of the photography kit, the case, which allows me to use filters. The grip to me is useless, I've reviewed it when I first got the phone... No focus lock on half press on shutter button, so yeah useless to me. The "hot" country is indeed Morocco 😉 having said that it wasn't that hot in the morning... 6c 😬 afternoon climbed up to nearly 35c tho, was a nice change 👌

  • @rinyoung0303
    @rinyoung0303 16 днів тому

    these picture is so niceeeeeeeeeeeeee, Xiaomi 14 Ultra really a good cameraphone

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Thanks mate really appreciate 🙏❤️

  • @TikTok-bl1rm
    @TikTok-bl1rm 15 днів тому

    Nice work. Thanks for the upload. Are these all straight out of the phone in jpg format?

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  15 днів тому +1

      Hi thanks :) no all my photos are shot in RAW manual and then edited in Lightroom Classic 👍

  • @Someoneelse-n5m
    @Someoneelse-n5m 9 днів тому

    Should i get xiaomi 14 ultra or wait for the 15 ultra?
    Also what website do i use to order them from?
    And i love the work your doing here really inspiring me thank you ❤

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  9 днів тому +1

      It's really up to you, 15 is said to have the same main 1 inch type sensor, but upgraded ultra wide. Super telephoto sensor however is going to be a downgrade in my eyes due to using a Samsung 200mp sensor. We need bigger pixels not more pixels !
      14 will be much cheaper than 15 when it releases and as you can see is still the best cameras on a phone in 2025 so far !
      15 will have a faster and much more efficient snapdragon elite chip which combined with a larger battery should increase screen on time considerably.
      So that's the long answer for you 😅

    • @Someoneelse-n5m
      @Someoneelse-n5m 9 днів тому

      @@UpsideLens yea that's true👍
      I might wait for 15 to release check out more information an reviews, but probably just get the 14 like it's already so good❤️

  • @EL-bu8nw
    @EL-bu8nw 16 днів тому +2

    Are you happy with the phones other features? Battery life, thermals, sound and speakers? Do the lenses fog up? You've been using the phone for some time now. Would be great to see a "6 months later" in depth review. Thank you for awesome content.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +3

      Glad you asked for a 6 months later with the Xiaomi.... That's my next video 😂 no fogging (many haters bring it up, it was a batch of units that unfortunately had the issue) battery will last me comfortably a whole normal day with mixed WiFi/5G and still have 30% at the end of the day (if not shooting over 500 photos and countless video shots 😅) never gets hot unless charged at 90W, sound is ok, not iPhone good (ie not as bassy). Could t be any happier with it !

    • @Anjula321
      @Anjula321 2 дні тому

      ​@@UpsideLensnot a hater and I bought the phone very recently but I had the lens fog issue once in Ella (it's a really cold city). it seemed to go away when I put the phone in my pocket for 3-5 minutes but then fog up again after a while. only happened that day tho, didn't happen again after leaving that region.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  2 дні тому

      @Anjula321 like I said many times yes Xiaomi had some issues on a certain batch which effected a fraction of their total products. I can understand how frustrating it would be, mine however, even in the coldest of days here in Manchester this year ( -8c) it never had that issue. Whilst in Morocco I went out straight from AC room to 30c and no fogging either.

    • @Anjula321
      @Anjula321 2 дні тому

      @@UpsideLens the manufacture date on my box says 2024.04 (the date next to the small QR code which I'm assuming is the manufacturer date), that's two months after the release so not an early batch, while I see posts from before April complaining about it as well. so if it is a batch issue then it might have affected a lot of batches. I don't think every phone is affected obviously but I don't think issue only affected early batches.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  2 дні тому

      I didn't say it was an early batch, I said it affected a certain batch. Look I don't work for Xiaomi I wouldn't be able to tell you when where or why it happened lol but like most things nowadays production issues happen when you have to deal with mass scale production lines and obviously people that have issues with their device will be way more vocal than the ones that don't meaning they'll be sharing their issue everywhere and will look like it is a widespread issue when in reality it literally is a drop in the ocean. Again I'm not downplaying it, like I said it must be frustrating buying something that doesn't work as intended (been there before with other things in the past) but it just happens unfortunately.

  • @azuki2919
    @azuki2919 16 днів тому +5

    Team Xiaomi as always. You excited for the Xiaomi 15?

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +6

      Not sure yet, if they go for that high megapixel count telephoto sensor then I may skip... Give me bigger pixels any day, not more and smaller ones 🤦

    • @azuki2919
      @azuki2919 16 днів тому +2

      @UpsideLens Yeah. You might be better off skipping. The lens setup looks ugly and they didn't change much. They will probably pull a canon m50 where they add features that in the previous version but not address core issues. Like it'll be something minimal I bet like being able to shoot 50 megapixels raw in all 4 sensors or something. And the ability for log on them and what not.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      Substance over form any day, really couldn't care less what they do with the design as long as they don't butcher what they have already ! Unlike most other companies who struggle with the hardware aspect, Xiaomi needs to work on the software, to me it's the only blemish ! Need better camera UI, need better accessories integration (IE photo grip that doesn't even allow for locking focus or exposure on half pressing shutter button 🤦) clumsy photo app UI, need more actual PRO features like exposure and focus bracketing and why not being a pioneer and come up with RAW burst mode, no other manufacturer does that ! Hardware is more than able to do it (see what motion cam can do !!!) so yeah Xiaomi needs to up their game on stuff that actually matters if they want to affirm themselves as the photographers device of choice !

    • @azuki2919
      @azuki2919 16 днів тому +1

      @UpsideLens Yeah your right. For me I want to see them innovate a little more too. Sony Xperia dominates when it comes to photography features imo but then lacks everywhere else which is the issue with these companies. They are known for being good at one specific thing that other companies don't have but then lacks the things that others don't lack if you know what I mean

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      @azuki2919 they need to get in touch, I'll give them the list of what they need to work on lol 😂

  • @mesyze
    @mesyze 16 днів тому

    Do you use the voice shutter option? I find it quite useful myself

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      No I don't tbh, I either use the timer or a Bluetooth remote (which I used in some of the later shots of the tram) 👍

  • @Someoneelse-n5m
    @Someoneelse-n5m 9 днів тому

    At 15:30 what was that remote you used to take the photo?

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  9 днів тому +1

      Just a cheap Bluetooth shutter remote

    • @Someoneelse-n5m
      @Someoneelse-n5m 9 днів тому

      @UpsideLens alright nice thanks man😊

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  9 днів тому +1

      @Someoneelse-n5m you're welcome 🤙

  • @r.t1576
    @r.t1576 15 днів тому

    For the last six years, I've used three different Xperia models (Xperia 1, Xperia 5ii & Xperia v). I don't know whether I should switch to the upcoming Xiaomi 15 or wait for the Xperia 1vi later this year. The first thing I look for is camera features.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  15 днів тому

      The 1 VI is already out and seeing how they've butchered the photo pro app I wouldn't hold my breath on the VII but who knows.

    • @r.t1576
      @r.t1576 15 днів тому

      @@UpsideLens I mean the vii

  • @s94.
    @s94. 14 днів тому

    Is this phone ever gonna be out in shops instead of just online

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  14 днів тому +1

      Didn't make a difference for me, just bought it online but I can see how one would want to see how it fits in the hand, see the screen and so on. You could order it off Amazon and send it back if you didn't like it I guess.

    • @s94.
      @s94. 14 днів тому

      @UpsideLens yeah that's true, do you buy it and then get a sim only contract? And how is the phone apart from the camera side of it? Also loved the video, you make it look easy

    • @s94.
      @s94. 14 днів тому

      @UpsideLens from Manchester 💙

  • @Brightsparks1960
    @Brightsparks1960 16 днів тому

    My favourite local city for street and urban with mobiles or cameras. Would like to meet up and share some of my favourite spots

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Yes mate 🙌 love the vibe Manchester has ! DM me on IG 👍

  • @darasbromista
    @darasbromista 16 днів тому

    Am I seeing this correctly that you have something plugged into the USB-C port?
    What is it?

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      That is correct, that's the wireless adapter for my rode mic 👍

  • @adampavella1225
    @adampavella1225 15 днів тому

    What if your phone is not a Xiaomi 14 Ultra?

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  15 днів тому +1

      The device doesn't matter, what makes good photos is composition and editing, the hardware itself a bonus. iPhone ,pixel, galaxy, Xperia, all phones nowadays are much more capable than most people think. Switch to RAW and manual and you're halfway there 👍

  • @ed-schramm
    @ed-schramm 16 днів тому

    if my phone was the Xiaomi 14 Ultra... I'd agree

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      I will be making a video soon showing that it's 90% about composition and editing, not the phone itself ! I'll be using an OLD and CHEAP phone to prove the point 😉

  • @martynbrough6162
    @martynbrough6162 15 днів тому

    If you come to Sheffield give me a shout , and if you want company walking round i dont mind driving to sheffield. Can bring my camera and Vivo X200 pro

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  14 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏 really appreciate, will keep that in mind 👍

    • @martynbrough6162
      @martynbrough6162 14 днів тому

      @@UpsideLens Nice one

  • @Moon-17128
    @Moon-17128 16 днів тому

    Xiaomi 15Ultra coming in just about a month.
    50MP LYT900 (1/0.98) Main Sensor (f/1.6)
    50MP JN5 Ultra-Wide
    50MP IMX858 Telephoto (2.6x optical)
    200MP HP9 (f/2.6, 4.3x optical)

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Yes we've known these specs via several leaks for a while now. If they prove to be indeed 100% accurate I may skip it ! Give me larger pixels not more smaller ones ! That Samsung sensor is a terrible idea for many reasons as a photographer 😔

    • @Moon-17128
      @Moon-17128 16 днів тому

      @UpsideLens The live image is out. It indeed is

  • @cristibaluta
    @cristibaluta 16 днів тому

    I bet that nobody remaining too long with a phone is interested in photography, they don't go further that what the phone does automatically for them. If you are interested in photography you need to understand the exposure triangle and stuff, and as i said, nobody's doing that shit with a phone.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Pretty narrow minded answer if you asked me ! So because 95% of people use their phone cameras to 1% of its capabilities doesn't mean the other 5% don't know how to ! Composition and edit over pretentious hardware !

    • @cristibaluta
      @cristibaluta 16 днів тому

      @@UpsideLens Your whole video has a fallacy though, nobody's staying at home because they don't have a proper camera. 95% don't care at all, and 5% already have a proper camera and use the phone as a second camera when needed.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому

      Part of what I do allows me to meet a lot of people and I can tell you a lot of people who are into photography (not pro-photographers, just enthusiasts) don't realise the potential of phones. They get pressured by people, just like yourself, that if they want to get into the hobby it is blasphemy to use a phone and that they have to invest in "proper" camera, that's just plain wrong.

  • @vladimirkraus1438
    @vladimirkraus1438 16 днів тому

    Do I get it right that you do not need to carry around 1 kg heavy camera and lens, you only need 250 gram smartphone and 3 kg heavy tripod? And you still end up with mediocre photos at best? Is this the way for 2025? I say: Hell no!

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      😂 actually 1kg travel tripod which folds into a mere 38cm... Let's just get things right 😉 and thank you for proving my point, parties must be fun with you around 😂

    • @vladimirkraus1438
      @vladimirkraus1438 16 днів тому

      @@UpsideLens Carrying a tripod negates the whole point of shooting with a phone. And the image quality is simply incomparable in favor of a real camera... Even the smallest cameras such as Sony RX100 make better pictures than any phone iif the user knows how to handle them properly. And larger cameras such as APSC or FF format would beat phones any day and time. That's my point.
      PS: Of course there are a number of common people who have no clue how to shoot with a real camera. For them it is of course better to use just a phone.

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  16 днів тому +1

      Who cares dude ! Let people do what they want to do ! Did I at any point say an A7IV was worse than my Xiaomi ?
      My point is that people just like yourself stop others from getting into the hobby because they need to justify that they spent thousands on the latest and greatest and that's what anyone needs otherwise whatever they do is shit and subpar... Once again whoooo caaaaares ! Go touch some grass 👍

    • @vladimirkraus1438
      @vladimirkraus1438 16 днів тому

      @UpsideLens Well, I just wrote my opinion... which is that camera will always be better than phone in hands of those who can use it properly, and that carrying large tripod and then put a phone on it is just ridiculous. :D If you do not like my opinion or if it irritates you, you can ignore it. No problem.

    • @christianf9844
      @christianf9844 15 днів тому +1

      @@vladimirkraus1438 Man, it's just a 1kg tripod and a 200g smartphone ! Go unpack your gear to take half of the photos he took during his day if you already get to the halfway point... He will have moved on having got what he wanted while you will still be unpacking and adjusting your camera... to photograph a moment that no longer even exists... and by the way his photos are more than excellent in this sense, camera quality without a doubt !

  • @FPLExpression
    @FPLExpression 15 днів тому

    The tram 🚊 photos came out great,

    • @UpsideLens
      @UpsideLens  15 днів тому

      Thank you 🙏 gotta love a good old light trails on buses or trams 😅