Undoubtedly very promising and interesting, but we are only dealing with a concept that (so far) will not become a commercial reality.
Apparently so Cooperation between Leica and Xiaomi gone a step further to see us the strangest and most promising phonewhy not say on this course 2022 and probably in the last two, three years.
We are, of course, talking about the recent presentation Xiaomi Ultra Concept 12SMóvil, as the name suggests, is not a commercial development, but a concept that is progressing unrivaled photographic possibilities be able to mount on his back and use professional photo modules with it Leica M optics.
As our colleagues have told us Android authoritythe foundation used for this design exercise with R&D the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, for now the exhibit from mobile photography giant Haidian Unfortunately not even sold in Europe.
So to this móvil A non-optical photo module has been integrated Well, but following the trends of the professional photo market with DSLR cameras, this time it has a module with it Leica lenses cánido be attachedspecifically and as already mentioned those of the M series of the German house.
Here we leave you with the very interesting vídeo published on YouTube to espectáculo this concept:
From what the experts tell us CMOS sensor is the same 1 inch which device is the original device, assuming it is the original Sony IMX989, and it would still be accompanied by dual 48-megapixel sensors plus wide Y teleTo use it we think of mobility and when we don’t have the external objects at hand.
In addition, the protection of the entire rear module has been improved another sapphire crystal plus and benefits in terms of durability.
Regarding the optics shown and tested, Xiaomi itself reports that it is the specific lens that we perro see a Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH manual focuswhich makes us honestly doubt that this móvil inteligente will dare to give up autofocus.
In the photographic hardware there would be no modifications except for the Sony IMX989 sensor which is without optics and tries to make the Leica M modules work like the “Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH” they tested in the vídeo will.
And finally we talk about the possibilities, the vídeo confirms advanced options like that histogramFocus consejo, zebra pattern or RAW recordings up to 10-bit the color depth.
So be it Never get your hopes up because such a device would cost an arm and a leg, so much Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will not be a commercial móvil inteligente In any case.
The iniciativa is Use it as a design exerciseto test and view trends How could the teléfonos inteligentes of the future develop? when it comes to getting the most out of mobile photography.
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