iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Tested all cameras of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and compared them to my iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Except for the Telephoto lens, there are no hardware changes, Apple is still using the old stuff from 2 years ago. The rest is software. Is that worth the upgrade?
Apexel Macro Zoom Lens
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The Apexel Macro Zoom lens allows you for an 10 - 20 x magnification. If makes the over-sharpened phone image look like real photographs. But it can be challenging sometimes, because to take advantage of the 20x you have to get very close to your subject.
Turn you iPhone into a REAL Camera
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The Sandmarc Telephoto Lens truly turns the flat and over sharpened phone images into REAL footage.
It is not just the 2 times magnification, that works with all modi (main, 2x, 3x, Portrait).
With this lens attached photos and videos are coming to life and the movies look more cinematic.
So we get the SAME hardware in the 15 Pro as in last year's 14Pro and Pro Max. Nice marketing Apple!
2 x zoom and the Tele camera (3x) at night are brighter on the iPhone 15 Pro. Since more brightness introduces more noise/grain the 15Pro auto applies a filter to remove noise from the images, which results in loss of details. Very disappointing.
The Sandmarc Carbon Edition is a lightweight without height restrictions.
With it's premium built quality and small size it is the perfect travel option for vloggers and youtubers.
SPECS
TRIPOD - CARBON EDITION
☉ Material: Carbon Fiber
☉ Maximum Height: 63.4 inches (161.1 cm)
☉ Minimum Height: 15.35 inches (39 cm)
☉ Leg Sections: 4 Sections
☉ Weight Capacity: 13.23 lbs (6 kg)
☉ Weight: 2.28 lbs (1.03 kg)
The Apexel Macro Lens works on every smartphone. It allows you to get much closer to your subjects, provides excellent sharpness and great out of focus background.
LARGE APERTURE DESIGN - offers outstanding bokeh
The macro lens cone's diameter is up to 1.57in/4cm, lens's exit pupil diameter is up to 0.91in/2.3cm
The Sandmarc Compact Edition is a versatile lightweight. It has a very good built quality and it is small. Vloggers and youtubers will enjoy the versatility of this little travel companion.
SPECS
TRIPOD - COMPACT EDITION
☉ Material: Aluminum
☉ Maximum Height: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
☉ Minimum Height: 8.5 inches (21.6 cm)
☉ Leg Sections: 4 Sections
☉ Weight Capacity: 6.5 lbs (3 kg)
☉ Weight: 1.65 lbs (751 g)
In this side by side comparison we will look at photos and videos by day and by night,
utilizing the different cameras of the iPhone 12 Pro Max in comparison to the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Is it time for an upgrade?
The Sandmarc Motion Dolly Slider allows you to make smooth moves along or around your subject, giving your footage, especially b-roll footage a dramatic and professional look.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
☉ Dimensions
- Width: 2.7", Length: 5"
- Height: 1" without mount, 5.5" with iPhone mount
☉ Weight Capacity: 300g
☉ Weight: 13 Ozs (368g)
☉ Material
- Dolly, iPhone Mount & Ball Head: Aluminum
- GoPro Mount: Plastic
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