iPhone 12: A Photographer's Review

[@stalman]

I forgot to mention that the colours of the photos have been tweaked using my Lightroom presets stalman.com/presets My next video will be about photography apps, what do you edit with?

[@samiyamow9023]

Snapseed

[@itscameronbloom]

VSCO and Snapseed!

[@YannickReid]

VSCO, Darkroom, Lightroom Mobile, RNI films has some really rich presets as well. TouchRetouch. Shoot with Moment Camera and Halide 2

[@LeonidAuerbakh]

You also forgot to mention the horrific ghosting that's clearly visible in almost every low light photo and video you showed.

[@CoproMadness]

Pixelmator on IPad

[@MikeKirkham]

Love how you remember that most people aren't coming from last year's model when upgrading - really appreciate the comparison with older models than just the iPhone 11!

[@timifrco1]

I can relate to this, since I still have my 8 Plus performing just great, I must find something really differentiating to do the upgrade. Thanks anyway, I think I will wait for the 12 Pro Max or even next year's iPhones.

[@watchreport]

@@timifrco1 you don’t find significant improvements from the 8 plus to the 11 or especially the 12? It’s like night and day!

[@timifrco1]

@@watchreport Nearly every person I know can't tell the differences in a blind test. Additionally, I shoot mostly with daylight, that makes it even harder to tell the difference in some environments in a smartphone screen. That's why I usually update my iPhones in a 3 or 4 years interval. But I admit, I already feel the need of being able to shoot good photos at night time. Looking forward to see the 12 Pro Max improvements, because I still think night mode is somewhat better in the S20 Ultra and the Pixel 5. Cheers.

[@OmarZ77]

@@timifrco1 same I have the iPhone X and will still not upgrade to the 12. You can still get as good photos with the X or 8 if you know what you’re doing But more importantly, I have my mirrorless camera for seriously improved photography. PS - No 120Hz refresh rate is definitely a turn off as well. They’ll probably include it in the iPhone 13 or something, so I’d rather wait for it.

[@OmarZ77]

@@watchreport the 8 plus is the same sensor as the X, and honestly, the differences are negligible as this review shows, e.g. 6:48 Or at least the differences are definitely not worth $700 for the upgrade.

[@PointsPointers]

Just want to say I'm 39 seconds in the video and the quality, the visuals and everything about this video is so far incredible! Great job man

[@MOKROGULSKI]

Agree!

[@nickbotfield]

It's such a good thing that you're comparing it to the X! Like you said, not everyone upgrades their phones every year. I always look forward to your take on things Tyler and this didn't disappoint.

[@finerbrighterlighter]

lol. Forget X. I would be upgrading from 7 plus.

[@TechOutAdam]

@@finerbrighterlighter Oh bless your heart... it's time. I've noticed a pretty big difference from the iPhone 11 with my iPhone 12.

[@katharinaschweigert25]

Exactly!!! Im upgrating from 6s.

[@BlazevicJosip]

Exactly! I love that he used X as an additional comparison.

[@Reyalegro]

Upgrading from 1st gen SE haha

[@indymogul]

We can't WAIT to see what the 12 Pro Max is capable of!! Wonderful video Tyler. Seriously a ton of effort went into this and it's not lost on the viewer. A really amazing and comprehensive review. Keep it up!

[@stalman]

Thanks so much guys, it means a lot coming from you!

[@jayrolopez]

The fact that you compared the 12 to the X is huge for a lot of reasonable updaters. Thank you!!

[@AuthenTech]

Great review Tyler! Very comprehensive

[@Peahnuts]

ALWAYS loved your takes on the new iPhone ever since the iPhone X video, it's so rare to hear these kinds of thoughts from professionals with such a great understanding of colour and visuals.

[@Mu3azOsman]

Great review! lucky that ya'll found the photography club and we are as well for seeing such beautiful photos

[@sarrieeldin]

منور يا زول

[@homechoicehk]

I am waiting for iphone pro max =D

[@Mu3azOsman]

@@sarrieeldin نورك ياعمنا

[@gadgetmatch]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it!

[@johnsr1975]

Most of these videos on KZbin try and explain the camera differences using comparisons, but forget the majority of us (like me) aren’t that photography savvy and fail to highlight the differences in an easy to understand way. This video makes it easy to contrast and compare and compare just by simple use of circling and pointing to the differences and good explanation. Brilliant video. Thanks Tyler

[@mavieurminita1661]

WOW. Great review. I finally decided to get iPhone12, from iPhone6 it’s gonna be huge upgrade 😄

[@NedaMAlam]

how is your new iphone12? i am confused between 12 and 12 pro :((

[@Mrnook.1]

@@NedaMAlam get the 12. 12 pro isn't worth it unless you get the max

[@waliansari9467]

Getting the 12 next week. No regrets besides price lmao.

[@MarekSzulen]

Wondering, if you will notice same thing as I do: when using camera app on both (12 and 6), the 6 have .... better screen refresh. I mean the preview from the camera on the screen is less jitterry when you move your phone.

[@ashleytspans]

Out of all the reviews of the new iPhone 12, yours is the only one I care about! Always so much care and detail thrown into your reviews that it’s an actual pleasure watching them 🤙🏻

[@BarbaSouEu]

just to clarify: if you are using capture outside the frame that means you are NOT using deep fusion on iPhone 11 Pro

[@avi_g]

Is that the same thing for the 12 too?

[@ctran1955]

omg LOL thanks for this comment i would have never known!! 1 year later, i finally am using deep fusion

[@stalman]

I totally forgot about capture outside the frame! Such a cool feature but deep fusion is more important

[@killerXover707]

Is that the same with iPhone 12 ?

[@alejandroislas4803]

@Michael Chan Don’t worry about it. The iPhone 12 has Deep Fusion on EVERY camera, so the ultra wide, wide, and the front facing camera all have it. It was only on the iPhone 11 that you’d need to worry about “capturing outside the frame” because when you did that, on the iPhone 11, it would be using the ultra wide and the wide camera in sync, and since the ultra wide didn’t have deep fusion, deep fusion wouldn’t work. But with the iPhone 12, it works on every single camera :)

[@ritwik84]

By far the best review on the camera’s. Excellent quality. Brilliantly explained. Love that H&M hoodie.

[@rherteux]

One of the best comparison videos I've seen so far, thank you! I would like to add that the iPhone 12 is noticeably lighter than the 12 Pro so for people that care about weight, there's that.

[@SokKeiLao]

I think people tend to undermine how impressive Apple is on pro and hobbyist photography. In general, tech reviewers tend to focus on the technology behind computational photography, rather than real life results. I love how Tyler reviews the iPhones as a photographer’s POV to share an in depth look and it’s a great reference for people who uses iPhones as their main shooter, like myself. Definitely looking to upgrade to Pro Max (although not a big phone user myself) as it looks to promise the best results. Can’t wait to see what Tyler thinks of the Pro Max next month!

[@stalman]

I know I’ll get a lot of hate from Android fans but it’s just true

[@TristenHernandez]

Very clever idea keep developing it! I think you’ll have a lot of buyers! Do you think you can incorporate a gimbal?

[@SudeepSD]

Tyler your composition game and the overall effort in every video ! Oof. Especially this one man. Loved it brother ! Such an inspiration !

[@giosanpedro]

Google better make the Pixel 6 especially good next year ('d be coming from the 2 XL), because more and more, Apple's direction in photo/videography for the iPhone is becoming harder to pass up, and your review isn't helping my cause (and Google's) haha. Awesome review man!

[@abdullahemad9457]

yes please this will push apple even further to ship an even better camera next time

[@elda1337]

pixel 5 uses still the same sensor as the pixel 2. even with that sensor its nearly on par with the iphone 12. and the nightmode is far better because of the ability to have 4 minute long exposure (astrophotography). when the pixel will use a good sensor next year, it'll blow away the competition

[@sprayartist8459]

@@elda1337 that's a hard if, Google's phones always leave something to be desired.

[@elda1337]

@@sprayartist8459 yea thats sadly true. but i think this year they got at least the essentials right and the camera is pretty good (because of googles software)

[@ssaini5028]

@@sprayartist8459 so does every manufacturer especially Apple

[@Babett_B]

Best review out there, thank you, Tyler!

[@vor7jahren251]

Chill

[@MalcolmleonardChannel]

Agreed

[@dylanc6174]

@@vor7jahren251 stfu

[@charliex666able1]

"There is no dynamic range outside." hahah

[@homechoicehk]

OUTSIDE, XD

[@ScornIIx]

Absolutely the best iPhone 12 review so far! Great job!

[@AntiGummy]

Seen many reviews, and finally found the one answering the questions I had. Thanks!

[@angelac8216]

this is amazing! i've been watching a bunch of vids to decide but this has been one of the most comprehensive and easily understood explanations. Thanks for making it!

[@Everardo10M]

I think the iPhone 12 Pro Max might be the one to wait for! As always, love the in depth reviews!

[@zamirahmad35]

@Jonathan Cesari next friday

[@StetsonDoggett]

Fantastic video! Well articulated and with excellent examples. Thank you for taking the time to compile this and share your thoughts!

[@MedWithSheikh]

Genuinely one of the best reviews I've seen on the new iPhones vs the "old" ones! Can't wait to see more Tyler!

[@tomdong455]

Hey Tyler! Your review has by far the best mixture of technical, practical and example info! And the fact that you're at cgy makes it much more special! So glad to see some good cgy youtubers out there! Hope to bump into you some day. BTW, that snow stormy day, I was chilling in the Fish creek park, lol.

[@ArafatKhan]

You've done a superb job explaining all the technical details around the camera; Thank you for synthesizing all your professional work experience in a pretty understandable manner for regular folk. Kudos!

[@russt4779]

The fact that the iPhone 12 brought that classic iPhone 5 design was all I needed to upgrade from the XR. The camera and video quality and the Hardware was all just icing in the cake. 🤙🏾

[@MickiMinach]

I always watch your iPhone reviews because you always got great footage!

[@Thomasrabben]

I could watch this kind of review all day long! Great job with the mix of photography and video in the review👏🏼

[@muhammadridhuanadlimohdrid2639]

Just found about your youtube channel and god it is one of the best channel iv’e seen so far(My oppinion tho) keep up the good work bro looking forward to see more of your vids!!!

[@nxgenfire7631]

Me watching this in 360p Hmm that iphone 12 camera definitely beats the 11 pro

[@stalman]

You should see it in 480 👌

[@lilianamessi]

@@stalman thank you, I watched it @4k

[@JuliaHaggartyMusic]

Incredible, invaluable content. Your unique take on a phone review as a photographer answered all my questions. Also love how you compare to so many gens because the average person is not upgrading all the time! Subscribed!! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@brayanschroeder]

Great review Tyler I'm looking forward to your 12 Pro Max review, especially because I want to know the impact of a 2.2 vs 2.0 aperture on the telephoto lens

[@ontheboardapp9127]

It definitely looks good as outdoor vlogs.., although I still prefer my Canon R, the small factor and good quality camera is tempting !

[@devinisabell1]

Thanks for being the only youtuber who really shed some light on the 12. Everyone else just talks about the pro and how it’s so much better. And it was in depth and informative.

[@loganrunaways]

Always great and informative. Been waiting for your 12 content on the camera!

[@pocahoiiitas1578]

This video is beyond review. It's art!!! Love you man! hahaha

[@leonylias]

The aperture comparisons with professional Canon cameras was super helpful. Great review :)

[@elseeda]

Dude your vid confirmed my want for the 11 to 12 upgrade. Subscribed. Thanks.

[@JimmyRooney]

Just upgraded to the iPhone 12 Pro the other day from the iPhone 8+. Huge improvement! My new iPhone will probably be my beginner vlogging setup for the foreseeable future 👍 Upgraded to the 256GB storage.

[@adamdittrichone]

Great and refreshing review Tyler! Really goes into many aspects others reviews don’t. Thanks

[@jeriekae]

Thank you for making this review. I’m really glad youtube recommended it. I like how thorough it was and the comparisons were a great help in narrowing down the pros and cons. Stunning video!

[@aayushgambhir8416]

Fricking finally! Amazing review as always. Can't wait to test the phone out myself.

[@ShayaanAzeem]

Had been waiting for this!! 😁 The shots look awesome and the video is Great! 👏🏼

[@IainsTheName]

Absolutely cannot wait for this King to get his hands on a 12 Pro Max 👏🏽

[@danielakbari5637]

This was one of the best reviews I’ve ever seen, really enjoyable and complete about the cameras. Keep it up! 👍🏻 😁

[@kingofkutz214]

Excellent review .. would love to see a Pixel 5 : a photographers review

[@Mistygio]

iPhone 12 still sucks compared to the pixel 3 lol. I’m disgusted at Apple right now.

[@kingofkutz214]

@@Mistygio I think picture quality pixel is better... Video quality iphone is way better....

[@BernardWalter]

Tessoro Desoto he said, it doesn’t really matter if they’re good (or advantages they have) and it’s a big difference. iPhone is both solid, and popular - thus is a standard in photo industry. And I totally agree. You see, phones like Samsung tend to use heavy processing to achieve good looking photo. Which is nice if you want that look. Pros prefere to do those adjustments and color corrections themselves, so they can make most of iPhone photos, and not, say, pixel photos (it is such heavy edit it’s basically irreversible). And apple totally recognize this and respect - thus ProRAW! A special node to pro creators. I even dare to say, if you want compare iPhone photos to android you should clic “autocorrection” for each photo you take, so iPhone can retouch it, the way android does without asking. And because android does this involuntarily it can be really annoying... like “face smoothing” on Chinese phones, or “skin whitening” on Samsung. And googles high contrast look is pleasing for the eye it’s actually opposite of what pro wants - look like footage looks out of, say, red camera before color grading... log etc.

[@joshknowles2871]

@Tessoro Desoto I'm with you man, I looked back at his videos and saw no android reviews. Honestly, I use the Note 20 Ultra and my vids and pics come out more natural than other phones, but I miss my pixel 4 because it was the easiest point and shoot. I think the iPhone is the laziest way to shoot on a phone , because the pro mode I have takes time to set up. I understand why that is, however anyone who tries to compare, I always shut down when I show them my pics.

[@paolocarreon8329]

@Tessoro Desoto Almost every pro photographer I personally know and follow prefers iPhone photos and videos. Like what the other guy said, the iPhone photos have a more "flatter" image compared to the MAJORITY of Android photos. This gives the user more flexibility or adjustments on the photo when editing it and this is why a lot of people prefer the iPhone's images especially Photographers. Sure some of the post-processing stuff that happens to every photo on Android phones looks pleasing, but it is most appealing to the general/average user. But some of these post processing stuff can be irreversible when editing it (This is from a personal experience with Android phones). Even the majority of influencers who use their phones to take photos and videos are using iPhones for the same reason (I already explained it). Also, app compatibility and optimization. For some reason, Photo editing apps just work so much better on the iPhone and can handle iPhone photos well. I also tried this before on my Android phone and my friend's android phones and sometimes the image quality tends to degrade after editing (especially on Samsung phones/photos). "This guy is making you think iphones are the best phones PER most photographers, and even worse, trying to make you think the 12 is way better than the 11, when at the end he disclosures that he used that program to enhance the shots." -Now, he is a photographer. This video is clearly not intended for average users who just take photos and post immediately and that's it. Most professional, beginner or even hobbyist photographers edit their photos and this is one of the reasons why I subscribed to his channel instead of relying on camera reviews by tech channels because they don't really answer most of the questions on my head regarding the camera and image quality. Most of their reviews are made to fit the general public or average users. Both Android and iPhone cameras have significantly improved and we are already at the point where we choose phones based on which fits our preferences more. Pixel's photos have their charms especially with contrast, but when it comes to having a more "editable" photo, it is the iPhone.

[@Averdein]

You did a better job of showing the upgrades of the camera than apple! Especially in the medium indoor light scenes

[@jordanjosic9459]

Best iPhone 12 review seen! Awesome work Stalman! Excited for the 12 Pro Max 🔥

[@Isichan94]

Great review! This was exactly I was looking for as I am considering which phone to buy and I am specifically interested in the camera performance. Thank you!

[@ScottEdwards]

I love this phone so much. Its mad what you can get out of a phone now! Yes its not perfect at all but there are times when choosing a phone works better than a real camera like shooting into direct sunlight. The iPhone is ridiculous for that! I made a video comparing it to my Canon M6 Mark ii :) Thanks for the great content!

[@maggenlove]

Your production quality is top notch. So fun to watch!

[@JP-oq8db]

I couldn’t wait for your Pro Max review. I’ll head to your podcast after watching your vid I’ve been a big since you just started on YT 🙏 thank you!

[@baskorosuryaputra1925]

Great video. Your videos are always so beautifully lit and shot. Best iPhone 12 camera review I’ve seen.

[@omgeeitsmelodee]

This was super helpful! I loved seeing all the side by side comparisons of the photos taken from different iphones

[@michaelfox6820]

Very educational! I'm looking at this with iPhone 13 just coming out. I used to be an iPhone user; I switched to a Samsung S9 a few years ago. Now I'm ready to upgrade; the only reason being to get a better camera. Your video helps me to understand what the various lens dimensions and other phone camera features do. All the better because you are based in Calgary (from someone who used to live there).

[@christopherwelch5568]

I've been debating whether or not to buy a DSLR or an iPhone 11 or 12. I've wanted a DSLR for years... but I'm learning my old iPhone 6s and Lightroom take the same level of pictures as a DSLR. And it's always in my pocket. I don't see the point of investing in a digital camera and lenses when a phone takes the same pictures and costs a third less.

[@darenc2949]

just sharing my experience, when shooting with my 200d with 50mm 1.4f and 11 pro max on the same day event. in thumbnail the 11 pro max is very great convincing photo but when you put it on the big screen you can really see the difference between this two. even when im using the stock kit lens 35-55mm 4.5f its still big diff when you got it in post editing. just a suggestion for u sir if you want to shoot professionally or great photos just get a dslr + XS Max or 11, but if you are the type of Snap then Edit then go with this 11 pro or 12 . :))

[@davidwren2513]

Thanks for this Tyler! Definitely a great insight and I too am intrigued by the Max when it comes out... I've been following along since your 50mm lens comparison a million years ago and always loved how you present your thoughts. Much love from the UK!

[@tamim.a]

Thanks for adding the iPhone X !!!! Helps a lot

[@samarthnavpute7326]

Loved the details you gave about the camera!

[@OMGegee]

Great review! Happy to find this channel, it made it a lot easier to see the differences with scenery I am familiar with. Gotta love Calgary's early winters, eh? Anyway thanks this helped a bunch in my decision.

[@thecoolestchicken603]

U seriously deserve a sub and a like, nice and comprehensive, i am not a tech expert at all and i still understood everything, good luck to you

[@catherinedesrochers]

Indeed, one of the best reviews on what matters the most for the majority of the users: the camera 👌

[@mr.sansores3881]

Just love your videos , cause your reviews are simple and exact ! 👏🏼❤️

[@raar9510]

Hands down the best review on the internet

[@BarbaSouEu]

02:48 *f/1.6

[@StimpyOfficial]

ikr

[@ShevonSalmon]

lol this guy always somewhere making corrections

[@whywouldyousaythat2648]

kkkkkk vc tá sempre corrigindo os outros

[@danyymtz05]

“Nobody should be upgrading every year” Me: oh.....

[@fikryahmadg4865]

Great video man, i always loved your podcast. Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheHimalayanLife]

In depth ! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for this video.

[@crazy87lx]

Awesome video! The HDR really amps up the light flare from the fixtures. During the video portion vs the 11 Pro looked much better to me while filming.

[@nhmanutd]

Hello, can you please make a playlist about mobile photography. I love your videos :)

[@erikwsince1981]

Thanks for this review Tyler. I really can't wait for your review of the 12 Pro Max this year. I agree, it's gonna be a good jump up! 47% larger main sensor is huge! It's like going from a APS-C to Full Frame in terms of size jump. Really exciting stuff!

[@ciaraaaus]

Watching this with my iPhone SE (4years with me) but I’ve finally decided to upgrade to iPhone 12. Thanks for this video! I was really looking for a specific review about it’s camera and this convinced me enough to buy one lol

[@MarcoSportelli]

Honestly I do not remember the last time I subscribed so fast to a KZbin channel. Very well done, nice pace and clean content. Keep it up! P.S. Reddit brought me here

[@ebrahimosman8590]

Getting the 12PRO in feb upgraring from 8s . Getting as a Bday gift

[@RangerRickTV]

I think these new camera are great, but the lens flairs are a deal breaker for me.

[@IsolestiK]

this is exactly what i needed, i am no pro photographer but i just wanted to make sure that iphone 12 pro is right phone to go for.

[@TEDSHOTTHAT]

Yes even i noticed how great it is in low light. Much brighter. I can only imagine what the max is gonna do

[@luharstav]

As usual aptly made video and perfect insight on the cameras.

[@xianbalderrama]

Yet people hating Apple camera/video when it's the best in the market for years and miles ahead to the competition. When camera department is being reviewed I only listen to Photographers/Filmakers because they know what they are doing! And btw who the hell even use 50x-100x zoom everyday that other manufacturers are really proud of? ROFL!

[@user9b2]

Thank you. Super review. Can’t wait to watch your review when you add in both the MAX and mini to the mix.

[@ArtIrwin]

Excellent! I was so close to ordering a 12 Pro, but now I’ll certainly hold out for that larger sensor and who knows what other goodies in the Max! Thanks very much.

[@ZackGeragosian]

Fantastic video. Looks like the biggest improvements are with ultra wide night mode shots and with selfie portrait shots. Seemed to be a pretty marginal difference for standard conditions. Looking forward to seeing the new sensor on the Pro Max!

[@seoulmate1710]

This has been the best video I've ever seen! Easy and straight to the point explanations and the best examples and comparisons!

[@foblymobly]

I’m upgrading from the iPhone 7 Plus so I just know the iPhone 12 Pro is a huge upgrade

[@stalman]

You’re going to see some massive gains

[@FreakinRedVines]

Same! I still can’t decide between the 12 Pro or Pro Max

[@BonaDeum]

Cannot wait for your 12 Pro Max review🤩

[@MurrayMcMillan73]

Great video man- I’m waiting on the Pro Max as well. I’ve nearly given in a few times and ordered the Pro, but I’m staying strong!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

brilliant video

[@gusttavoo]

I had to pause at min 5 just to comment that I’m disgustedly amazed and in awe of your video quality review. You def. got my sub. 👍🏼

[@mana66777]

Loved this photography focused review, thanks!

[@Hashir_Janjua]

Great review man ! 👌

[@tobyjacob8701]

Cool review Tyler. We’ll explained. I probably should wait for the pro max. Much appreciated 👏👏👍🏻

[@m3r594]

What a fantastic and informative review keep up the good job!

[@Ryeric1]

One of the best reviews that I've stumbled upon.

[@rezkat6]

as someone who cares basically exclusively about a phones camera this was a really useful review.

[@brianflores3541]

I'm waiting for the iPhone 13