Landscape Photography With The GALAXY S22 ULTRA: How Good Is That 16 Bit RAW Mode?

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[@BrentHall]

Hey guys, my main IG account got compromised and disabled, so if you wanna show some love and check out my new main account @hallofbirds, that would be awesome. Thanks for all the support here on YT and over on Instagram, it really means a lot.

[@coquiangel]

I don't understand why Samsung has not hired you as a brand photographer. When I bought my s10plus two years ago, your videos inspired me to push my my phone's camera more. Great video and tutorial. 💜

[@BrentHall]

Probably because I'm a nobody, lol. Samsung doesn't even know I exist. Thanks for the kind words though, I really appreciate that!

[@ismailhasyimi4082]

Bcoz samsung hve biggest invest to BTS those who use iphone...🤣

[@iwillnoteatzebugs]

Samsung marketing goes to BTS

[@spidersj12]

Samsung should be very impressed by your video highlighting what you've done with it for photography. Looks good, the 1TB version is something I'd consider. I have a Galaxy Note 9, which I really like.

[@BrentHall]

Thanks man, I appreciate that! Unfortunately I highly doubt Samsung has ever seen any of my videos or know I exist, lol.

[@rufussmilenetflixtv4956]

My man am new here but you keep up the good work I love you man

[@reemr9954]

The galaxy note 9 is the greatest Samsung phone ever created. We need the "galaxy note 9 - 2.0" with updated specs

[@youcefhhh7268]

​@@reemr9954even the s9! it has a 1440p display and is small so it has a higher ppi than the s22

[@michaelriverajr8891]

Only been using the s22 ultra for a few days and still learning everything this phone can do. Definitely going to download expert raw app. Going to play with the camera after watching your video. Samsung should hire you as their personal photographer

[@robertceron9056]

Expert raw gives you 16bit, I found the dynamic range better than pro and regular camera, not sure why expert RAW is not included in camera app Portrait mode is near perfect with good edge detection (updates will make better with time) just lower ISO if the phones tries to brighten up and use RAW format. For Landscape use Expert Raw, Portrait use Portrait mode, Selfies Night mode but if near too much light use regular camera as Expert Raw doesnt use selfie (missed opportunity)

[@stephaned3072]

@@robertceron9056 portrait mode isnt near perfect yet.you can see it still doesnt look too natural

[@robertceron9056]

@@stephaned3072 it's not perfect but its close, you should check out this photographers using this mode against his professional camera. It's the best on smartphone so as you don't see the softness or when it misses in a smaller screen than compared to a bigger screen kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXS4eYGhaNOIoNE

[@saud8809]

Thank you Brent for this video, we need more videos about the s22 ultra and expert raw .. keep up the good work

[@samiulkabir]

Just wow! What amazing location 👌🏽 and skills! Right tool with the right person can do wonders. I'm pumper for my s22 ultra and can't wait to get it in my hands. Thanks mate for sharing this awesome video!

[@mkostial05]

I have been anxiously awaiting for you to do more mobile photography videos. This video is awesome! Keep them coming!

[@BrentHall]

/thanks Mike! I've got a few more for the S22 coming up soon. :)

[@jessiebirax9152]

Been waiting eagerly for this video 🙌🏻

[@phillippugh2161]

Was waiting on this the s22 ultra is a beast. The auto framing works great I see . Fyi there's a super bright mode in the settings that should get you 1700 nits says Samsung

[@TomZach]

Such a great video! Those Galaxy videos are amazing. Please keep em coming!

[@BrentHall]

Hey thanks Tom, I really appreciate that!

[@thecliffold5879]

Great video and great tips! I've learned a lot from you to push my camera. I respect iphones and Pixels are great point and shoot cameras but wow you can really push Samsungs hardware! Great job man.

[@kansascityrc]

Yes! I've been waiting on your videos with this phone, I may finally upgrade my Note 9 for this one.

[@erich1880]

Just picked up the Ultra. Can't wait to see some of your time-lapse and astro videos on it

[@SaSha-wi9il]

What a great landscape and your skills really elevated the whole things! Superb works, two thumbs up!!! Book my SS22U right after this!

[@BrentHall]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheSmileyTek]

Watched your videos when I purchased the S20 Ultra a couple of years ago. I'm back to follow along and play with my S22 Ultra. Sweet! I was happy to see you did an S22 Ultra video.

[@BrentHall]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! I'll have a few more S22 videos coming up soon too.

[@manjus3]

Thanks for the video, and great job juxtaposing the live mobile screen with your behind-the-scenes video! Also, you kinda look like David Hasselhoff. 🙂

[@GlideReflectionVideo]

Brent great video! Recovering from knee surgery and just picked up my S22 ultra; haven't done any raw/travel shots yet. Your review helped with my decision to keep the phone. Thanks.

[@BrentHall]

Thanks man! I hope you have a good recovery and can get back out there soon.

[@riowinaryo18_86]

I am very impressed with how good is s22 Ultra but especially you Mr. Brent because you're the one who hold the phone. Please do more video like this with S22 Ultra.

[@yaadal]

This is amazing keep going and we need more❤️.

[@BrentHall]

Many thanks!

[@highwayman1224]

I haven't been through white sands in over 20 years. I used to go by there all the time when I was a long haul trucker. Such a cool place!

[@BrentHall]

Yeah, it's definitely an amazing place! I'll never get tired of photographing it.

[@azizwafa]

Nice one , waiting for more vidoe on expert raw

[@mrklstr3753]

great video. looking forward for the astro video with this S22U.

[@jessiebirax9152]

Absolutely exciting video

[@BrentHall]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@chenwatch]

Thanks for this! Really appreciated! Very helpful.

[@BrentHall]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@kevinbryantsr.6443]

Super talented guy, I love what you do with Samsung phones. I'm a huge Samsung fan myself and it's nice to see another. Great pictures

[@BrentHall]

Hey thanks Kevin, I really appreciate that!

[@nancyzielinski8811]

Thanks

[@marlzrussell7178]

Can't wait for Astrophotography by a pro! I've tried it with my s8+ and it's something!

[@raheemgahelable]

Incredible video! I also saw a video a few days ago with the S22 ultra actually beating the R6

[@2themoon15]

Instant 'LIKE' for all the sand you have to clean out of your cameras in order to make this great video.

[@BrentHall]

Thanks, lol. Cleaning the cameras is definitely the worst part!

[@savedgesurvive]

I'm definitely upgrading anyways, but I currently have the s20 ultra and I've been able to change all of my pro settings to auto and was able to still have the RAW as well.

[@carbullzone953]

Can't believe I'm just now finding this channel. Great work.

[@BrentHall]

Hey thanks, I'm definitely glad you found it too! :D

[@sinagabuton5276]

Awesome Camera

[@TheJcGlobal]

Good work!

[@BrentHall]

Thank you!

[@hgabi00]

Could you please compare the output of the standard camera app vs the expert raw app on the S22 Ultra?

[@VenomIIID]

I really love your videos. I think you are the only pro photographer that is using the raw capabilities of Samsung phones. All the others are doing the same boring stuff in basic auto mode. Also, Some raw samples will be helpful for us to see and play around with in lightroom.

[@BrentHall]

Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words!

[@howardlovecraft7155]

I recently posted his channel on Twitter and tagged Samsung mobile the work he's doing is crazy good

[@BrentHall]

Hey thanks man, I really appreciate that!😀🙏

[@BigRockNor]

Excellent video!

[@BrentHall]

Thank you very much!

[@ryanbrowning5586]

I use to live in Alamogordo as a kid. Left when I was 12 years old. The area was beautiful. Miss the rockies and white sands.

[@2012photograph]

How take fireworks & moonlight photographs what settings? What is ASA or Film speed on the cell phones?

[@dr.chintanganatra6211]

I have noticed you recently on youtube but I take your words as final conclusion for any mobile camera because of your indepth review of an image you compare with your professional camera. Usually you never praise a mobile camera much but first time I have heard from you for a mobile camera that " I AM IMPRESSED". It means s22 ultra is really good...

[@BrentHall]

Thanks! Yeah, the S22 Ultra does a very good job for photography, though it still has it's limits and it's good to aware of those, but overall (for a phone) I'm pretty happy with it so far.

[@hiltonwagner]

Amazing work.

[@BrentHall]

Many thanks!

[@ahsanul7haque]

Are the regular wide camera (main camera) shots look soft on the edges/corners?

[@wileycovington4497]

Yes, I'm waiting to take astrophotography with this phone!

[@BrentHall]

Hopefully I'll have one or two astro videos with it soon!

[@tanishadouglas7366]

Hi I am hopeful for your answer to these questions I'm starting to practice photography so I'm a pure beginner. I have the s22ultra expert raw app but I do not see how you are able to get the iso to a lower then 50 option. I noticed in this video you have the iso at an a12 or a40 at different times and I tried playing with it but I can't seem to get it lower to that number;is there a setting im not selecting to get it to be more flexible with range or something (my question really is how ). Also do you ever feel that it would be necessary for an nd filter for the daylight photos seeing that it was as bright and everything came out phenomenal. Would it even be necessary for an nd on the s22? Thankyouuuu!!!!

[@swarovski333]

Do you need to shoot in 4:3 for a quality photo?

[@videomaker8532]

Awesome. Reminds me of Star Wars

[@yeongkarsoon481]

currently owned 12/256gb Note20Ultra. Should I upgrade to S22Ultra now or should i wait till early next year

[@TheEpenrose]

I currently have the s10+ but, it Pixelmator when zooming on sunsets, clouds and landscapes. I am a novice so any suggestions for settings will be a happy moment for me. Ty E.

[@davidletterboyz]

Could you show us how's the dynamic range of this phone in 14-bit RAW images? You could try to recover highlight or shadow to show its strength.

[@aarkestraclub326]

Can we get the samples, i want to see that how much details it can capture with 16 bit raw, also i want to see the details after zoom in these samples

[@shirakawanaoya]

Does the 16 bit helped with the banding in the sand and the sky?

[@2012photograph]

Can really slow motion when taking a pitcher throw a ball?

[@pandabearmadness6263]

I love s22u and seeing it shot by a pro is very inspiring thank you

[@rashifaru6263]

Iam u r new subscriber i love u r vdo's👌👌👌💞💞💞

[@wolandphotography]

can i shoot in raw and still active shutter by the voice command? i have only one hand , btw great channel, i subscribed right away:)

[@josericardogomez2466]

nice spot!!!

[@jepoygwapo1534]

Samsung should really hire you to promote their expert raw! You're awesome

[@BrentHall]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@skubeeraw]

I have both the Note 22 Ultra (yeah I said note, come fight me) and the iPhone 13 pro max and there are a bunch of iSheep youtubers that flaunt the iPhone so no shortage there but rare gems like Brent shows how unparalleled the Samsung camera is.

[@abdullahraja9655]

Bro you use pro camera app name??

[@basky7246]

I have S22 Ultra 1 TB. Nice video bro

[@BrentHall]

Many thanks!

[@MichelleCox]

So nice seeing a phone photography video that isn't the iPhone. I have the S20 Ultra and it has a decent camera but I feel like it over sharpens the images, especially foliage. And it seems like all the good camera apps are for iPhone only. So I usually just use the phone for snapshots. I'm not planning to upgrade for another year or two but have been pondering whether to stick with Samsung or jump to the iPhone so it's nice seeing what the S22 can do.

[@clissonplage]

An alternative to the 22ult, the 21ltra less expensive but good no more micro SD, but a better level of image and autofocus

[@MichelleCox]

@@clissonplage Well, that's last year's model so, yeah, I'd imagine it's less expensive. I don't know that I'd consider it an alternative unless cost is your main criteria.

[@clissonplage]

​@@MichelleCox Without trying to convince you, look at the S21ultra and S22ultra tests And with probably up to days up to both, since these are the same sensors for example. Monthnament The new processors do not bring you what about photos / video. Even if the S22 will necessarily go a little further danbs 1 year. But it's every year such (laugh)

[@MichelleCox]

@@clissonplage I'm not really sure what you are saying here but I'm not interested in the S21. It will likely be 2 years before I upgrade and I'm not going to buy a 3 year old camera at that point.

[@talhazulqarnain2126]

Can not wait for the nightography

[@RagingGamingBear]

Do you also have the RAW setting enabled on the default Camera app. Whats the difference between them?

[@BrentHall]

Yeah, I mostly just use the regular app and pro mode actually. On paper the expert raw app says there's more bit depth, but in practical use I haven't noticed any real difference.

[@makdegu]

Hope Samsung would see your shots sir! by the way, have you tried the S22 Ultra for astro?

[@benjiang9789]

I believe Brent can take good photos with any phone camera.

[@AndreiAnastasescu]

Hi there! Can you tell me what accessory are you using to keep the camera on your chest when you are walking? Thx

[@BrentHall]

I use this Peak Design Camera Clip: moment.8ocm68.net/NKk777

[@jepoygwapo1534]

Omg 😲

[@eivonjaan4695]

Should i upgrade to s22 ultra? Currently have s21 ultra.

[@mattias5952]

Great video. Considering S22 plus or ultra myself. I think cameras in phones today are pretty awesome for landscape photography today. Also pretty good video capabilities. It will be an addition to my R6 and X-E4. I wonder what the future holds for mobile phones.

[@BrentHall]

Oh nice! Yeah, it'll make for a nice little pocket companion camera. :P

[@keithwiebe1787]

I'm going there in a couple months. I want to use my S22 instead of my Canon 5dm3. I really think where the S22 shines is video though.

[@TrailsToTuryia]

Brent, your composing skills are superb, and no better proving ground than a desert. For that really special lucky/amazing shot that I might want to send to an HQ photo printer, I'm wondering about the 108 vs 12MP resolution and 9:1 pixel binning in regards to how big a print I could expect to make and have real fine details preserved. Can 108MP images be saved in pro or RAW mode? This will also inform me on the amount of on board storage to purchase, though 256G is my floor. thanks!

[@BrentHall]

Thanks, I appreciate that! Unfortunately you cannot use the 108 mp feature in either pro mode or the expert raw app.

[@rogziel]

@@BrentHall Which is so god damn annoying. I hope that gets fixed in a patch.

[@donnawetter1513]

@@rogziel They should at least add a 27MP (4 times reduced) raw mode, don't think 108 is necessary.

[@bunyaadi]

I think because the sensor is a 3 x 3 combined array in pixel binning mode that would be technically tricky. Every time you use the main sensor it uses the same part. Maybe samsung should have just went with larger pixels.

[@Justin-td4bb]

Does it have any handheld long exposure modes? I'm looking for something to replace my P30 Pro but the tech doesn't seem to have moved along in 3 years .

[@donnawetter1513]

Samsung's software is way superior to the one Huawei has, it can store settings and even remember the mode you used when reopening the app (crazy right, some would that those are basic functions, but not Huawei), it even stores exposure settings independently for all 4 cameras. No handheld long exposure. But it also starts faster than Huawei's app.

[@epicgamer496]

do an astrophotography video with the s22 ultra!

[@jessiebunso7076]

Nice

[@sosiehtesaus2652]

I also ordered it ...... a little bit of joy in this dark time😔

[@sathvikseshadri5336]

please post these on google drive, i really wanna make them my wallpapers for my s10+

[@smooth111012]

Wow a stunning place to photo or film Would you say this is Betty than iPhone?

[@BrentHall]

Yeah, it's an amazing place for sure! Idk about that though, I've never used an iPhone.

[@nancyzielinski8811]

What is the actual name for the raw app I cant find it in the Playstore

[@BrentHall]

It's called Expert Raw. It's not in the play store, it's in the Samsung app store. I thought I said that in the video? My bad if I didn't.

[@rlysakowski]

Just came across your channel and need to say I truly enjoy your style and content! Have one Q though... If you wouldn't have any other camera with you on a trip, what sort of print quality you expect from this phone and which print size would you be comfortable with?

[@BrentHall]

Oh idk, I've never tried to print anything from my phone. I suppose for me, it would depend on what the subject was and how the light was in the scene. I don't think I'd want to print too big unless I could hang it where you couldn't walk up to it and could only view it from a distance.

[@rlysakowski]

@@BrentHall This is interesting. I just came across YT video from Nigel Danson who printed A2 and beyond from his iPhone 11 Max and Google Pixel. It’s worth watching. Some people say that Expert Raw does oversharpening and brings significant amount of noise which are baked into the RAW file. I wonder if that was also your experience?

[@revod35ytb37]

Please please release an astrophotography test!!

[@efone3553]

Please wear eye protection when you are out there. Some good full frame sunglasses would work just take them off when composing your shot.

[@blazematrix1]

Can someone explain to me what’s the main reason or if any on why I should use the regular camera rather then expert raw. Like I understand that the regular camera has some nice features that utilizes the AI like Nightmode, enhanced detail and etc but like when it comes to default settings raw blows it out the water. From the conclusion I made I believe that the raw photos should be used when u have the best lighting compare to the default camera should be used for its features when u don’t have the best lighting like night mode or enhanced detail (even though I noticed enhanced detail kinda removes some details of the picture to Make it look more smooth) If I’m wrong correct me or give me a more in depth explanation cause rn I’m just a abit confused on certain points on what should I be using.

[@robertceron9056]

No in depth explanation needed, they can implement the expert camera into standard camera, perhaps it may come in an update, they gave s21 capability to use different cameras now with the new modes in march update. The default camera at the moment has a front facing camera and 108 mp feature , expert raw does not, not a big deal, but big deal for regular users. I hope they include a true cinematic raw video as well like iPhone ProRes. As you pointed out expert has better quality and editing capabilities, better dynamic range, better format 16 bit, better night photography. The difference is if I am out in public and I don't want set any settings because the moment is fleeting, I use regular camera just lowering brightness and snap a photo using non pro mode with 108mp feature.

[@relaxingmultiplethings9086]

Astro photography with S22 Ulta, please.....

[@earthbreaker]

I was a bit upset that the 22 ultra doesn't have any sd card.. Need to use a usb pen or crappy cloud. However maybe soon a phone will come out with a bigger sensor and mirrorless.

[@oliv200]

I have the S22 Ultra and the iso never drops below 50 iso on the wide lens. I see that your ultra goes down to 12 iso. How is it possible? In the upper part it only reaches 3200 iso

[@BrentHall]

It only seems to do that when the iso is in auto. The manual controls only allow it to go to 100, which I assume is it's actual base. So it's probably doing some weird computational stuff in auto.

[@oliv200]

@Brent Hall Thanks

[@Hawallanxx]

Can you shoot 16 bit raw with 108 mp on the main sensor?

[@BrentHall]

Unfortunately, I don't think you can do that.

[@royallblack2319]

You have prepared astrophography with galaxy S22 ultra with RAW app

[@Flamamacue]

It's a beautiful phone to own as a photographer. I've had mine for a few days and haven't really pushed the camera too hard yet but it's certainly impressive enough to keep up with my pro gear for social/lower res work that isn't being looked at closely. The computational work on the images is something else too! The HDRs look extremely good and somewhat natural

[@robertceron9056]

Yes nearly as good as my old fuji cameras x-t1, stunned by the s22 sensors and possible editing on a raw photo by a smartphone.

[@ahmedtijami8894]

🥰🥰🥰

[@tejasdhule8751]

Samsung galaxy S22 Ultra superb camera

[@creeeep404]

People wil easily mistaken some shots with a dslr. Well done samsung 👏

[@pedrovelezjr5195]

S22 ultra owner here and the camera on this thing is insane.

[@elissastore7650]

Samsung❤❤

[@harrison00xXx]

So in the end... its just slightly better than a regular phone since its raw capture capabilities, but thats just it. If it cant even keep up anywhere close to a 20MP camera... its not even worth mentioning to be used for photography

[@nukert658]

are you by chance going to do an astrophotography video with s22 ultra?

[@BrentHall]

Affirmative... and I even said so in the video. 😅😉😁

[@nukert658]

@@BrentHall I knew that, I was testing you ^_~

[@Youmemba]

Did you use expert raw and enable 16 bit raw?

[@BrentHall]

Yes I did...and I'm pretty sure that was one of the very first things I said in the video. :P

[@Youmemba]

@@BrentHall well excuuuuse me must have missed it

[@sahadadshamim6642]

Can i do same things with S22

[@BrentHall]

Yes

[@ushren]

in your opinion which phone has the best RAW files? Pixel 6 Pro or S22 Ultra? I think Pixel shoots 14 bit RAW.

[@BrentHall]

I haven't compared them directly, but I'm pretty sure I personally prefer the S22 Ultra overall. That's just me though.

[@ushren]

@@BrentHall it would be an interesting video if you compare the 2. What do you think?

[@mehrob13m]

Snap 8 gen 1 or exynos 2200?

[@ztfilms5047]

@Dobbies Revenge it was a valid question pipe down

[@KO_YTB]

Found this video by complete chance and my oh my! those are gorgeous shots, but don't compare 3x with anything cause it is the worst lens of the bunch. and i believe that this might be the Snapdragon version right? I've shot numerous photos on my S21U in the past year and ordered S22U but haven't got it yet and unfortunately it's Exynos and due to my experience even the worse flip3 sensors look better in some scenarios due to the ISP. I wish that you could get both and test out them in the same scenarios but i guess that would be too much work with all the editing, highlighting and putting them all back in the video. would love to see the next video in 4K fps so we could see the images better Really appreciate the video! cheers

[@BrentHall]

Thanks! Yeah, mine's the Snapdragon version.