Are you already familiar with slow-motion, are you filming or just planning? It seems that this type is already in the past: the era of super-slow Super Slow-Motion videos.

Everything you've forgotten about the Samsung Galaxy S9 + camera

I have been testing the Samsung S9 + camera for a month now. Although the tests DxO OnePlus is also ranked first, real tests in automatic mode show the complete superiority of Korean developers.

Should you be surprised?

The smartphone itself chooses the appropriate aperture value and adjusts the light flow entering the sensor, instantly uploads the image to the camera's own memory, processing it by the built-in DSP processor.

At this time, the CPU is free from processing, so all its resources are directed to the operation of the camera application: focusing, scaling the frame, automatically selecting the appropriate camera settings and adjusting the color / white balance.

Thanks to the incredible speed of all components, the developers have implemented ultra-high-speed shooting at the speed of 960 fps previously only available in professional slow-motion cameras for shooting special effects or fast-paced processes.

We can say that testing the super slow motion mode Samsung Galaxy The S9 + (the S9 also has it) called Super Slow-Motion has become for me a kind of symbol of the superiority of his camera: the capabilities of professionals in a small, gripping flagship.

It's time to figure out how Super Slow-Motion works and what it can do.

Super Slo-mo versus competitors

Super Slow-Motion- several unique slow motion modes with a frequency of 960 frames per second. Unrealistically cool feature.

What's unique about 960 frames per second? This is exactly 4 times higher than the capabilities of the module. iPhone cameras X that shoots baselines for smartphones 240 shots! Other photo flagships from Huawei, Google (Pixel), ZTE and even action camcorders lag just as well.

On normal playback, 1 second of slow motion turns into 4. Too short to keep a bullet flying🔫 or a drop of water falling💧.

As a rule, cameras offer to shoot short slow-mo video at the same speed. If you need more than just motion storyboarding, you have to either reduce the number of frames per minute using a video editor, or use a second camera.

Life hack. With the Galaxy S9 +, you can shoot non-stop, pushing the shooting speed to the limit for just the scenes you want, while recording at normal speed.

Shooting is possible in two modes: either only until the end of the recording of the Slow-mo section ( "One frame"), or multiple times within one regular video ( "Several frames"). In manual or automatic mode, at choice.

A small nuance: competitors iPhone X and Huawei P20 shoot video at 240 frames per second at FullHD (1920 × 1080) resolution, while Samsung's Super Slow-Motion video resolution is always HD (1240 × 720).

In fact, the difference is almost imperceptible: even professionals today shoot special effects with this resolution, carrying out software processing in the final part of the editing.

How to use Super Slow-mo

ATTENTION. Video recording time with 960 frames per second is limited, is 0.2 seconds... When shooting several Slow-Motion scenes in one video, the maximum time is not more 6.4 seconds.

Step 1. Selecting the mode and setting the capture area

1.1. Run the stock camera application. At the top, use swipes to select the mode Super Slow-Motion.

1.2. The center will display bright yellow frame- area of ​​motion capture Super Slow-Motion.

Note. To move the capture area frame, touch the center and drag to the desired location. To resize a zone, drag a corner of the selection.

Step 2. Selecting a shooting mode

2.1. Select in the settings the super slow motion video recording mode (auto or manual), the type of shooting (single Slow-mo or series).

Note. On the “automatic”, the smartphone monitors the zone indicated on the smartphone screen and switches to shooting 960 frames per second as soon as movement begins in it. In manual mode, you need to press the key next to the shutter button.

2.2. Let's go, you can shoot!

Step 3. Video editing

3.1. Finish recording.

3.2. Go to the "Gallery", where you can go to editing using advanced built-in editor.

3.3. Edit video. The editor provides operations for trimming, adding music, converting Slow-Motion to standard speed (30 fps), converting video to GIF (played at 30 fps).

Note. There are 3 playback options available for GIF animation: infinite, reverse or alternating (back and forth).

Sample GIF animation created with Galaxy S9 +

An example of Super Slow-Motion on the Galaxy S9 +. Automatic capture mode

Sample video with multiple Super-Slow Motion elements. Automatic capture mode

An example of a single Super Slow-Motion. Manual capture mode

An example of Super Slow-Motion. A luminous object in complete darkness. Manual capture mode

Features of Slow Motion on Samsung Galaxy S9 +

The compact dimensions of the optical system of the smartphone impose restrictions on the shooting of super slow motion video. There are not many of them, but it is better to prepare in advance.

During high-speed shooting, much less light is supplied to the camera sensor than in regular photography, so good lighting is necessary for Super Slow-Motion mode. Daylight and incandescent lamps are ideal.

Any LED and halogen lamps flicker in time with the pulses of their circuit (transformer or capacitor). When shooting at high speed captured their flicker, which in the video appears in strobe effect.

Do not forget that the Super Slow-Motion recording area is limited. 0.2 seconds... This is less reaction time for a person to start, so in order not to miss the right moment, it is worth combining automatic motion capture and recording several super slow moments in one video.

Shooting Super Slow-mo without a tripod is not a pleasant experience. Super slow motion camera stabilizer does not work, and the trembling of hands on the record is noticeable more than ever.

Still because of this automatic capture is triggered, since when the smartphone is shaken, objects begin to move in relation to it.

Why is Super Slow-Motion a new breakthrough?

It is always difficult to evaluate new technologies: in comparison with the ideas worked out in the past, there are a lot of shortcomings. Nevertheless, Super Slow-Motion leaves a pleasant impression of a refined technology suitable for both amateur and professional applications.

The new recording mode eliminates the need for semi-professional equipment for special effects shooting, sporting events or important moments in life - any dynamic scenes that you want to capture from the frame.

Exactly 960 fps you need a video camera to save the torn tape at the finish line, to capture the moment of catching a large fish, to keep up with the movements of animals in the wild.

The usual 240 frames are enough only for ordinary human movements, which are slow enough in comparison with the described events.

In low light, Super Slow-Motion on the Galaxy S9 + gets tricky, but the tripod and auto mode make for great slow-motion videos.

Are you already familiar with slow-motion, are you filming or just planning? It seems that this type is already in the past: the era of Super Slow-Motion videos is coming.

Everything you've forgotten about the Samsung Galaxy S9 + camera

I have been testing the Samsung S9 + camera for a month now. Although the DxO tests put the Chinese flagships Xiaomi and OnePlus in the first place, the real tests in automatic mode show the complete superiority of the Korean developers.

Should you be surprised?

The smartphone itself chooses the appropriate aperture value and adjusts the light flow entering the sensor, instantly uploads the image to the camera's own memory, processing it by the built-in DSP processor.

At this time, the CPU is free from processing, so all its resources are directed to the operation of the camera application: focusing, scaling the frame, automatically selecting the appropriate camera settings and adjusting the color / white balance.

Thanks to the incredible speed of all components, the developers have implemented ultra-high-speed shooting at a speed of 960 frames per second, previously only available in professional slow-motion cameras for shooting special effects or fast-moving processes.

We can say that testing the Super Slow-Motion mode of the Samsung Galaxy S9 + (the S9 also has it) called Super Slow-Motion became for me a kind of symbol of the superiority of its camera: the capabilities of professionals in a small, gripping flagship.

It's time to figure out how Super Slow-Motion works and what it can do.

Super Slo-mo versus competitors

Super Slow-Motion - Several unique slow motion modes at 960 frames per second. Unrealistically cool feature.

What's unique about 960 frames per second? This is exactly 4 times higher than the capabilities of the iPhone X camera module, which takes 240 frames, which are basic for smartphones! Other photo flagships from Huawei, Google (Pixel), Sony, ZTE and even action camcorders lag just as well.

On normal playback, 1 second of slow motion turns into 4. Too short to keep a bullet flying🔫 or a drop of water falling💧.

As a rule, cameras offer to shoot short slow-mo videos at the same speed. If you need more than just motion storyboarding, you have to either reduce the number of frames per minute using a video editor, or use a second camera.

Life hack. With the Galaxy S9 +, you can shoot non-stop, pushing the shooting speed to the limit for just the scenes you want, right while recording at normal speed.

Shooting is possible in two modes: either only until the end of the recording of the Slow-mo section ("One frame"), or multiple times within one regular video ("Several frames"). In manual or automatic mode, at choice.

A small nuance: competitors in the face of the iPhone X, Huawei P20 and Xperia XZ2 shoot video at 240 frames per second at FullHD resolution (1920 × 1080), while Samsung's Super Slow-Motion video resolution is always HD (1240 × 720).

In fact, the difference is almost imperceptible: even professionals today shoot special effects with this resolution, carrying out software processing in the final part of the editing.

How to use Super Slow-mo WARNING. Video recording time with 960 frames per second is limited to 0.2 seconds. When shooting several Slow-Motion scenes in one video, the maximum time is no more than 6.4 seconds.

Step 1. Selecting the mode and setting the capture area

1.1. Run the stock camera application. At the top, use the swipes to select the Super Slow-Motion mode.

1.2. A bright yellow frame will appear in the center - the Super Slow-Motion capture area.

Note. To move the capture area frame, touch the center and drag to the desired location. To resize a zone, drag a corner of the selection.

Step 2. Selecting a shooting mode

2.1. In the settings, select the super slow motion video recording mode (auto or manual), the type of shooting (single Slow-mo or series).

Note. On the “automatic”, the smartphone monitors the zone indicated on the smartphone screen and switches to shooting 960 frames per second as soon as movement begins in it. In manual mode, you need to press the key next to the shutter button.

2.2. Let's go, you can shoot!

Step 3. Video editing

3.1. Finish recording.

3.2. Go to the "Gallery", where you can go to editing using the advanced built-in editor.

3.3. Edit video. The editor provides operations for trimming, adding music, converting Slow-Motion to standard speed (30 fps), converting video to GIF (played at 30 fps).

Note. There are 3 playback options available for GIF animation: infinite, reverse or alternating (back and forth).

Sample GIF animation created with Galaxy S9 +

An example of Super Slow-Motion on the Galaxy S9 +. Automatic capture mode

Sample video with multiple Super-Slow Motion elements. Automatic capture mode

An example of a single Super Slow-Motion. Manual capture mode

An example of Super Slow-Motion. A luminous object in complete darkness. Manual capture mode

Features of Slow Motion on Samsung Galaxy S9 +

The compact dimensions of the optical system of the smartphone impose restrictions on the shooting of super slow motion video. There are not many of them, but it is better to prepare in advance.

During high-speed shooting, much less light is supplied to the camera sensor than in regular photography, so good lighting is necessary for Super Slow-Motion mode. Daylight and incandescent lamps are ideal.

Any LED and halogen lamps flicker in time with the pulses of their circuit (transformer or capacitor). During high-speed shooting, their flickering is captured, which in the video appears in the stroboscope effect.

It should be remembered that the Super Slow-Motion recording area is limited to 0.2 seconds. This is less reaction time for a person to start, so in order not to miss the right moment, it is worth combining automatic motion capture and recording several super slow moments in one video.

Shooting Super Slow-mo without a tripod is not a pleasant experience. The camera's gimbal for super slow motion recording does not work, and the trembling of hands is noticeable in the recording more than ever.

Also, because of this, an automatic capture is triggered, since when the smartphone is shaken, objects begin to move in relation to it.

Why is Super Slow-Motion a new breakthrough?

It is always difficult to evaluate new technologies: in comparison with the ideas worked out in the past, there are a lot of shortcomings. Nevertheless, Super Slow-Motion leaves a pleasant impression of a refined technology suitable for both amateur and professional applications.

The new recording mode eliminates the need for semi-professional equipment for shooting special effects, sports events or important moments in life - any dynamic scenes that you want to capture from frame.

It is exactly 960 frames per second that a video camera needs to keep the torn tape at the finish line, to capture the moment of catching a large fish, to keep up with the movements of animals in the wild.

The usual 240 frames are enough only for ordinary human movements, which are slow enough in comparison with the described events.

In low light, Super Slow-Motion on the Galaxy S9 + gets tricky, but the tripod and auto mode make for great slow-motion videos.

Summing up, we can confidently say that the Super Slow-mo mode is not just a successful experiment, but also a working tool.

And if you combine it with other features of the Samsung Galaxy S9 +, especially when shooting video, it becomes clear that we have before us a real find for a professional photo artist and video blogger:

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The hobbyist and novice alike can handle it too and will be able to use the camera of the new Galaxy to the fullest. You just need to point and choose what you want to shoot - a photo or a video. Everything else will be done by Samsung and advanced automatic modes shooting.

For most people, a smartphone is a tool to go online or chat with friends, and the best tool for taking many photos.

A huge amount of money is being invested in smartphones, most of which undoubtedly goes to improving the camera. The cameras of modern flagships have many features and benefits. Let's take a look at 10 shooting features that we would like to use in our smartphone.

You should immediately understand the meaning of abbreviations: A utomatic (automatic) E xsposure (exposure) A utomatic (automatic) F ocus (focus). All this is usually accompanied by the word "blocking". That is, some smartphone models (for example, iPhones, Galaxy flagships) allow you to lock exposure and focus at one point through a long press. Often times, this feature can dramatically improve the quality of your photo, especially when taking macro shots. Simply hold your finger on the subject on the screen until AF and exposure lock, then the camera can be moved freely around the subject.

When it comes to exposure compensation, APPLE should be given credit. Controlling exposure in iPhone cameras is very easy and simple, you just need to tap the screen and adjust the settings by swiping your finger up and down. This great feature would come in handy in other smartphone models as well.

3. Shutter speed control

Different shutter speeds give different effects when photographing, changing the shutter speed can create many amazing, interesting photos. By using a fast shutter speed, you can create the effect of frozen motion, such as water splashing in the air. Slow shutter speeds produce a visible motion effect, in which the subject becomes blurred streaks. Unfortunately, the shutter speed control function is extremely rare in smartphone cameras.

If you are creative with photography manual settings what you need. They allow the photographer to have complete control over the shooting process and determine how the final image will look. Some smartphone models may offer us this advantage, for example the iPhone 6.

5. Bokeh photo editor

Bokeh - background blur with optics is used in many DSLRs. Smartphone cameras don't have this feature. Therefore used software or bokeh photo editor.

Pictures taken with the rear (main) camera are clearer and more beautiful, especially if you do not have a flagship phone, then there is a possibility that selfies with front camera will not be of the best quality. The Rear - cam Selfie function in the Samsung smartphone camera allows you to take selfies with the rear camera.

7. Selfie panoramas.

A kind of wide-angle selfie that allows you to create a selfie panorama by combining 3 shots with a simple movement of your hand from side to side. smartphones Samsung... Ideal for group selfies, otherwise you will only be able to capture yourself as the front camera lens is too narrow.

8. 360 degree panorama

Quite an amazing feature, all the benefits of which can be appreciated in a few minutes by browsing Streets from Google.

9. Time-lapse photography

Pictures are taken at selected time intervals. A little patience and creativity makes for impressive videos

10. Time Lapse Mode

More and more manufacturers flagship smartphones add the ability to shoot in Slow - Mo mode to their devices, such as LG G3, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+ and others. The iPhone camera allows you to shoot slow-motion video at 240 frames per second, the LG G3 camera can shoot 120 frames per second.

Over the past few years, a new trend has emerged in the premium segment of the mobile market. No no. This is not a race to size or the fingerprint scanner craze. We're talking about the slo-mo shooting function.

In theory, everything is simple. You just need to record a video with high frequency change frames, and then play everything at normal speed. More frame rate means more frames per unit of time. And the more frames, the longer it will take to reproduce them. And one second of real time stretches for six to ten seconds, giving rise to the so-called "Matrix effect" (although the Wachowskis themselves, "borrowed" it from Hong Kong fighters).

But when the question arises which smartphone offers the best quality slo-mo shooting, the following points should be kept in mind:

Firstly, the camera sensor and video compression algorithms. The reason is quite simple: the higher the resolution and detail of the image, the better it will look. And image defects are very noticeable when playing back slow motion;

Secondly, the maximum number of frames per second (fps). The more there are, the smoother the shooting will become;

Third, convenience. Some of the smartphones offer a manual shooting mode. It is difficult to overestimate its importance in the right hands.

Armed with this knowledge, we tried to select 5 smartphones most suitable for filming in the "Matrix" style. We did not set ourselves the task of determining the best of the best, so they are all arranged in alphabetical order.

1. Apple iPhone 6S Plus

This creation by Cupertino is not only one of the best phablets to date, but also a great device for those who want to try their hand at shooting slow-mo. Like its smaller brother, the iPhone 6S, it can shoot at 120fps at 1080p, or 240fps at 720p.

In terms of hardware, the iPhone 6S Plus has a 12MP camera with a 1/3-inch sensor, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), and a 1.22μm pixel size.

While the software on the iPhone 6S Plus is the same as on the iPhone 6S, it has a significant advantage thanks to its hardware OIS. Moreover, if the OIS iPhone 6 Plus had a limitation on the number of frames processed, then the new generation of iPhone converts the video as it is.

Another interesting moment iPhone 6S Plus is that the front 5MP camera also supports fast shooting. Shooting modes are the same as for the main one. We have no idea who might come up with the idea of ​​taking a selfie at 240fps, but the very fact of having such an opportunity inspires respect for the creators of the phablet.

2. Google Nexus 6P

The Google Nexus 6P from Huawei was the first Android smartphone to shoot 720p video at 240fps. That alone gives him an admission ticket to this list. Additional benefits of the Google device are the unique benefits of stock Android and regular software updates.

The main camera of the Google Nexus 6P has a 12MP sensor with an f / 2.0 aperture, a physical size of 1 / 2.3 "and pixels of 1.55 microns. Unfortunately, the Nexus 6P has a weak image stabilization system, which is very important when shooting like this.

3. LG V10

The South Korean camera phone LG V10 has become the epitome of today's mobile photography and video. And of course it has slo-mo shooting function. And while it offers a very modest 120fps at 720p resolution, there is another trump card tucked up its sleeve to keep it on this list. This is a manual shooting mode. And if you apply it wisely, the result will be great.

In terms of the camera itself, the LG V10 has a 16MP sensor with a 1 / 2.6 ”matrix size, f / 1.8 aperture, laser focusing and OIS.

Of course, the accelerated video captured by the LG V10 is inferior to that of other participants on this list. But full control over camera settings makes it a great choice for the seasoned photographer.

4. Motorola Moto X Pure Edition

If premium smartphones are too expensive for you, take a look at Motorola Moto X Pure Edition.

The main camera of the current Motorola flagship has a 21MP sensor with a physical size of 1 / 2.4 "and a pixel size of 1.1μm (the largest sensor and the smallest pixel of the presented ones). Completing the picture is an f / 2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus.

All in all, the Moto X Pure Edition is capable of capturing excellent video quality. Unfortunately his maximum speed shooting - 120fps at 720p. Similar to the LG V10, but the Moto X Pure Edition lacks a manual shooting mode.

5. Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Despite unfulfilled hopes newest flagships Samsung is the best smartphone we've ever had in our hands. And of course, in terms of video shooting, there is complete order.

Both smartphones are equipped with 12MP cameras with f / 1.7 aperture, OIS and dual-pixel autofocus. The matrix is ​​1 / 2.6 "in size. Pixel size 1.4μm.

The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge can capture fast motion at both 720p and 1080p. In the first case, the frame rate will be 240fps, in the second - 60fps. OIS systems take care of the video, and lightning-fast dual-pixel autofocus ensures that your subject stays in focus at all times.