iPhone 12: A Photographer's Review

Testing the camera features of the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro
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[@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

[@Trenta002]

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.

[@chokethedeadguns]

"Nobody should be upgrading every year, except for tech reviewers" I had never clicked the subscribe button so fast.

[@GeoIsRight]

LMAO

[@Mrhappyface52]

Well it's true cause it's financially irresponsible if you really buy a new phone every year

[@stephenperry5021]

Common sense

[@bonnieburton-rr6re]

Anyone can upgrade whenever they want to but why would you want to do it every year it’s better to save your money every two years or three that’s funny nobody should upgrade except for tech reviewers😂

[@dougharper1492]

2 years later, same!

[@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

[@MrFilipas]

Agree!

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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 🤙🏻

[@jayrolopez]

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

[@StetsonDoggett]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@SudeepSD]

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

[@gadgetmatch]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it!

[@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!

[@loganrunaways]

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

[@AntiGummy]

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

[@ritwik84]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Thomasrabben]

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

[@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.

[@danielakbari5637]

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

[@ShayaanAzeem]

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

[@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!! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@adamdittrichone]

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

[@aayushgambhir8416]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@MickiMinach]

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

[@ScornIIx]

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

[@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

[@omgeeitsmelodee]

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

[@pocahoiiitas1578]

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

[@elseeda]

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

[@mr.sansores3881]

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

[@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!!!

[@TristenHernandez]

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

[@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!

[@mana66777]

Loved this photography focused review, thanks!

[@fikryahmadg4865]

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

[@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!

[@maggenlove]

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

[@jordanjosic9459]

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

[@TheHimalayanLife]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@leonylias]

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

[@m3r594]

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

[@IsabellaDemarko]

brilliant video

[@baskorosuryaputra1925]

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

[@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.

[@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).

[@user9b2]

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

[@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

[@samarthnavpute7326]

Loved the details you gave about the camera!

[@Hashir_Janjua]

Great review man ! 👌

[@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!

[@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.

[@luharstav]

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

[@thewholeninemedia]

Finally, been waiting for this. Also Ania needs to work on that trigger discipline 🤣🤣🤣 great work guys

[@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!

[@Ryeric1]

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

[@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!

[@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

Crazy quality video as always!

[@thecolorofmysould]

I was patiently waiting for this review

[@magicalcaramelmelody]

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

[@fascinatingfew]

This is great video hope to see more videos like this

[@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!

[@joy_over_all]

I’m excited to hear you’re in Calgary!!

[@SimonHarrisAdDope]

Really good reviews really well shot, Bravo 👏🏻

[@Babett_B]

Best review out there, thank you, Tyler!

[@vor7jahren251]

Chill

[@MalcolmleonardChannel]

Agreed

[@dylanc6174]

@@vor7jahren251 stfu

[@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. 👍🏼

[@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.

[@kzphotographer]

Hey Tyler, a huge thanx for such an amazing camera review! It’s great to see the professional side of view on all of the new iPhone camera features. However, may I point on something which I’ve noticed in pretty much all of your videos: Can you please please please add a background music to your videos?🙏🏽 Honestly, your videos are dope, but it gets a little hard to watch attentively with 100% focus till the end, especially when there’s such a plethora of info. With the different background music it will be much greater to listen to what you talk about and there will be no need to constantly pause it and have a few seconds rest. Please consider it to your upcoming videos as I find them really useful especially during the photo shoots on a daily basis. Cheers

[@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

[@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. 🤙🏾

[@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.

[@PersepolisBand]

Great video as always man. Great comparison with the X though i would have loved a more detailed overview over the night mode portrait, and regular deep fusion selfie

[@shimos6308]

Beautiful and informative video, thanks man

[@raar9510]

Hands down the best review on the internet

[@julsplays791]

Hello from Banff! Just found your channel today and was surprised when I heard "wandering through Calgary" haha! Great vid

[@dan_erthal]

I'm really impressed by this video. Just wow !

[@pradnish]

Wow, what a review! Top notch stuff!

[@catherinedesrochers]

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

[@MuhammadIrvanHerviansyah]

AWESOME REVIEW, I will stop looking to other photographer's perspective review. THIS IS IT

[@nutzz55]

You are an amazing reviewer! Thank you.

[@Arum_lee]

Excellent review thank you!!!

[@bizarrecentral6032]

Loved the review 🤗🤗

[@marklines4396]

Great review, and surprised to see it filmed here in Calgary!

[@purpl3spri7e]

Great review, will the iPhone 12 mini have similar camera features?

[@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

[@honeybee6978]

Wow , great and in-depth review

[@charliex666able1]

"There is no dynamic range outside." hahah

[@homechoicehk]

OUTSIDE, XD

[@ianjames3078]

Great video from a first time viewer. So......when will the 12PM tests’ embargoes be lifted? I’ve got a 12P on order for delivery on 9th Nov.....But do I bin it and order the 12PM?

[@ghayes220]

Excellent review. Very helpful.

[@allanong3958]

Yesss ive been waiting