Best Smartphone for Video Recording & Filmmaking
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What is the best smartphone for video recording going into 2022?
EQUIPMENT I USE
►Cameras
iPhone 12 Pro Max: geni.us/TUFkPkb
Samsung Note20 Ultra: geni.us/uvhTHm
►Editing Laptop
MacBook Air (M1, 2020): geni.us/vEd78
►External Drives
Samsung T5 Portable SSD: geni.us/NbtN
►Lenses
Moment Anamorphic (Blue & Gold): moment.8ocm68.net/LPaY2M
Moment 58mm Telephoto: moment.8ocm68.net/vnN5qO
Moondog Labs anamorphic: moondoglabs.com/?ref=gopingk-0oj
Ulanzi 65mm Telephoto: geni.us/ZgAFOXb
USKEYVISION 1.55x Anamorphic: geni.us/6Am1ZF8
Sandmarc Anamorphic: bit.ly/3tSOvwW
Ulanzi Anamorphic: geni.us/fSp3ud5
►Gimbal
DJI OM 4: geni.us/dAP4jxu
DJI OM 5: geni.us/5ClrBBX
►Filters
Neewer 37mm ND & PL Filter Kit: geni.us/iDqZx7b
K&F 67mm Variable ND: geni.us/3XQ8O0f
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Diffusion Filter: geni.us/BKf1xAO
Moment 67mm Filter Mount: moment.8ocm68.net/rn4y5D
Sandmarc ND / PL clip on filters: bit.ly/3dVrfcE
►Microphones
iPhone (lightning) Lavalier: geni.us/lQZf
Sennheiser 416: geni.us/G9tM
SYNCO Lav-S6: geni.us/gBGydq
Rode VideoMic NTG (shotgun): geni.us/51WyxI
Comica Boom-X-DMI1: geni.us/eSP5q
►Audio Recorder
Zoom H4n: geni.us/SKWCe
►Lights
VIJIM VL-1: geni.us/eqcb
VIJIM VL66: geni.us/EMkHbR
►Mounts / Cases
Manfrotto Tripod Clamp: geni.us/424yS
Moment Case: moment.8ocm68.net/AoREvN
Moment Drop-in Mount: bit.ly/3xk4G8O
SmallRig Cage: geni.us/Ei418r3
►Tripods
Joby GripTight ONE: geni.us/xHZuxjD
Ulanzi MT-08: geni.us/p5BSQVT
Manfrotto PIXI: geni.us/LUrk
Joby GorillaPod: geni.us/TRpfpB
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You can tell smartphone makers are finally taking videography more seriously for people like us instead of the usually photography chatter 😁 great times ahead
As computational, sensor and optical technologies continue to improve, I have little doubt that we will see many mobile phones beginning to replace mirrorless cameras and even compact point-and-shoots in five years from now. Samsung's new S22 Ultra, with its 10x periscopic zoom lens and 108MP sensor, is likely going to be recognized as one of the early replacements for P & S cameras.
The way I see the photography market going is that it will bifurcate into two markets: full-frame cameras only for people who are professionals or super-serious about their photography, and mobile phone cameras for everyone else. There will be no APS-C or Micro Four Thirds cameras anymore, or only one or two manufacturers will make such cameras. I could easily see OM Systems exiting the market due to lack of capitalization to engage in the R & D needed to make smaller cameras that will sit under the OM-1 and that will be compelling to amateur photographers. Fuji and Panasonic are in the same boat.
@@stevestruthers6180 interesting…
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@@stevestruthers6180 but photography all together will probably be gone in 5 years anyway. just type in the photo you want and ai will give it to you 😆
@@mattduncan5500 With all due respect, I disagree. People will still pursue photography as an art form.
The way you narrate your episodes is so smooth! Educational and relaxing! Thank you for your much thoughtful preparation and research for us all.
I love the natural less-processed look of xperia’s videos
Great video. Something that I would like to know is about audio recording performance. Everyone on youtube focus a lot on the camera quality, but even the biggest youtubers forget to mention how good the recording mic is. Audio is half of the experience! I wish people would give more assesment to that part. I wouldn't want to have to buy an external microphone
What an amazing discovery i had today ,just awesome content and feel ,keep up your good work man .
I just transferred 3 4GB files shot on Filmic Pro HDR to my laptop from my Note 20 Ultra over USB-C and it took mere minutes. I can only imagine how frustrating those huge files must be over the antiquated Lightning connection.
Thanks for the great analysis… one question though, regarding audio capture quality and compability with good portable external mic’s. What would be your recommendation? Thank you very much!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
Thorough video. Thanks!
I've got an LG V60 thin q 5g, and it has fantastic dynamic range which is probably from the hdr10+. It took me a while to understand the gamma part of the video as I looked everywhere to find out info on it. I plan to use my phone to film projects as I'm trying to get back into filmmaking. Took me a while to get the resources to start out as everything is pricey.
I've got an LG g8x thinq it is a handy cinema camera but unfortunately no one understands LG. They introduced 10bit video to smartphone .
How does it work with mpcpro24fps? How's its software support? I understand the V60 is LG's last smartphone.
@Purple Dragon I was using a used LG G4 couple years ago, the camera quality and the display were so satisfying, even the leather back cover making it looks exclusive. One of the best android I ever had.
Tell me more about your workflow and how the LG handles extended recording sessions.
I learn something new today! Another step up for me. Thank u so much for marking this video bro 。🔥🔥🔥
u r such an amazing person at teaching, very clear ,thanx. n blessings man.
Thanks, Legend, for this Amazing Review!!! 🏆
Simon, I must agree w/ Source Awareness' nickname for you ~ "Legend". You provide your audience with incredible content whilst speaking succinctly about the content matter. I'm would not be surprise if your 72K subscribers count double in 2022! Good luck & best of fortunes in the new year.
so many good infos packed in 1 video!
I’m still shooting an iPhone 6s, so I guess any upgrade is better than what I’m using today. So I’m about to shoot some video with an iPhone, plus videos from my DJI Mini 2. So I’m thinking 13 pro. I like the smaller size and ease of use compared to the Max version. I’m excited about a 3-camera (lens) as opposed to a single camera. This will probably be my last upgrade, somI want to feel comfortable with my selection. Your recommendation of the iPhone 13 pro series gives me a feeling of going in the right direction. So thank you. I read your TH-cam presentations and consider them professionally prepared and presented. I recently purchased a DJI OM 4, and believe an upgraded camera system will be beneficial.
As usual amazing video.
Very informative. Thanks for sharing my friend
Great video, and im glad that competition is pushing it selfs every year. But i am not a film maker, so i can go with Xiaomi which is offering a very distant quality for its price. And for vloging its ok.
Excellent presentation!
Absolute cracking video superbly done Best wishes from Shropshire 👍
Still love my Note 20 Ultra 🥰
very interesting comparisons, information overload for me, but i still found very informative
Bravo Simon. Please, next time you do a similar video, don't forget put a table with "size sensor in mm" because aperture (f) is sometimes a commercial info. And bigger sensor means bigger "DOF circles"
I can’t stop watching your videos. Information overload. I am learning so much from you. Thank you…
many thanks 😊
Have you ever heard about Asus Zenfone Flip? It has the best selfie camera because... the rear camera is rotating to front 😁👍
Top content! Insightful and covers all the important points of each individual device. Great stuff, watched with interest.
*Edit the reason I'm not giving up my mi11u is precisely the great manual controls. Glad you covered it, it's an impressive system and that sensor is just nuts, in a lot of the photos it's hard to tell the results apart from something like the x100f I also have at first glance, and in some shots the quality appears just as good.
Thank you so so much, now I know what to save for! ❤ Any thought on what your choice would be for best budget smartphone?
This video is incredible!
Incredibly detailed video! You deserve a million views on this video. Thanks a ton.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I still use my selfie camera for vlogging as I like to see myself to make sure I'm in focus etc when filming. Hoping to get something like those Asus Zenfone devices with cameras that flip around
Helpful! Any particular smartphone model for a stand-up comedian that films every set via smartphone and tripod? The subject will always be the comedian and they may or may not be walking on stage.
I agree that Prores is a true advancement, if not a game changer. Or maybe a game changer but it's early yet. Maybe next iPhone with a faster file transfer is when more people go for that codec on phones.
btw, I would not mind Cineform codec being a stock feature on new phones.
Top notch content and information
Nice, thanks
Lg had 10 bit recording with log since 2017. Plus they are the only ones that used glass lenses on all their flagships since 2017. And also had Pro Video mode way before 2017. Sad that they left.
You rock, Simon
Hey Simon, great video! When are you releasing an updated version, for 2023?
thanks for your video. i am looking for the best video and sound quality phone to video record concerts inside an arena w all kinds of flashing and strobing light during the concerts. what phone do you suggest and are their special features like night mode on the iphone 13pro or some setting on the sony experia 1 that you think would help or not? thank you sooooooo much.
Very Good Info .... 👏
I'd love a video like this for 2022 :D
Do you have any plans on making an updated version of this video, or anything similar? Pretty much all the phones features in this video today have a newer or several newer models.
Hi Simon, I missed your videos a lot while I was on tour to RAJASTHAN in India, dying to see this video...
You should do a voiceover for children's bedtime stories podcasts.
fabulous again. Loved the inclusion of Phillip Bloom by stealth. One hopes he will appreciate.
Thanks! Well it was from the Sony channel rather than his so I guess they paid him for the promo work
99% of my travel vlogs were taken with Google Pixel 6 Pro and I really like it. The 4x telephoto zoom lens has really helped with B-roll and add variety and diversity to my videos. Low light and HDR video performance are pretty good too
Ew pixel. Google makes phones🤮🤢
@@jcap8391 ikr
It's a spam comment
@@TheNiceGamingOfficial Phew 😌 TH-cam needs to get rid of these spam comments they're everywhere. Now they are trolling too 🥲 Here enjoying my iPhone 13 mini
@@TheNiceGamingOfficial definitely not spam. Went and looked at her channel (Great content and footage all around) -- in one of her videos there is a clip of her filming in a mirror and she most definitely has a Google Pixel. Btw... I've carried Iphone, Samsung, SGs, and pixel phones and the top ones I've enjoyed for usage and video quality we're hands down the Google Pixel and Samsungs. I'm literally watching this video to try and decide on which one I want to buy 😜
Hello. I love your channel. What is your recommended audio level on filmic pro for mobile filmmaking? What level do you set it on? I just started learning about mobile filmmaking. On a zoom audio recorder, I keep hearing people say keep it on -6 to -15db. Is that the same for filmic pro? Thank you very much.
I just have it on full. There will be compression applied unlike in an external recorder where you would get raw audio
Dude...Serious video.. New subscriber here :)
Welcome aboard!
Awesome 🍰💚💛🍇
Fantastic video, very informative 👏👏👏
That add on screen for the Sony proves what I have said for awhile now that it is possible for company's to make a small 'front facing' screen for the back camera, now if only it were available for other phones and made by a 3rd party company(s) to lower the cost. It doesn't even need to be a touch screen as most phones can be controlled via bluetooth with a mouse it would be nice, and if it were a touch screen it would be just a bit nicer.
Did u know that you can use a bluetooth mouse on your phone screen in Samsung S20Fe? You just need to pair it.
dang dogg lets put this video on an unintentional asmr playlist
LG been had cinematic mode, with built in LUTS. Plus 24 fps
I subscribed toYour chnnel 'cos You were SO useful to make me reach a decision about a new smartphone. I am a photographer who likes now to make some vlogging. I used for some years Sony Xperia Pro, now a Huawei P30 pro and I am looking for a new smartphone. But: which one? Back to Sony new ones or Samsung (never been a fanbefore!)...
Thanks for this video! I am still shooting with a Samsung S8, but the quality of 60fps is awful (oversharpened) I am thinking about getting the new iphone, is that a big improvement for the video quality? Or would a Gopro produce similar quality?
I used S8 and S9 for a lot of my videos. But the Samsung Note 20 Ultra was quite a step up. If you're shooting wildlife videos, the telephoto lens is really useful. The S21 Ultra has a 10x as well, but I don't like the tone mapping on it. I haven't used a GoPro but I haven't seen anything which would make choose that option, although for certain situations I can see the use - as a camera, recent flagship iPhones or Samsungs are better
Thanks a lot Simon 😊 I will use my phone mostly for videos for vlogging, traveling and in situations when I don't have my heavy Sony camera with me while I am working with animals or when a phone is just easier to bring with me. Trying to decide between the iphone 13pro and samsung S21 ultra....
@@LindaSmitWildlifeImpressions S21 ultra has a much better telephoto
@@SiHorrocks Does the telephoto also work in videomode or only for stills?
@@LindaSmitWildlifeImpressions video as well. Here's me testing the device: th-cam.com/video/H3No4nGhZWI/w-d-xo.html
What do you think about Huawei mate 40 pro cinematic camera?
the voice is cool for narration best for documentaries
Please do a budget version also
waoh great😮😮
His voice is so chilling
have you played with 14 pro yet? or is android better for photo and video it be for lowlight and also best zoom and sharpness
LG should make a small camera with the capabilities of the top smartphones. There is no camera like that. I have a Huawei p40 pro and in love with it, but in these days I wouldnt want to be tied to a phone to enjoy my hobby. I have a DSLR canon 7D but it is not practical to carry it around. Someone should maka such a camera. Like a phone cut in half, just a little thicker for the zoom cameras, etc.. I would love to see that.
@Purple Dragon SOrry, I dont understand your question. This huawei is banned by google and no, I dont have google apps.
omg i wish i could live in the USA to work a buy one of those phones.
The Sony Xperia phones are quite interesting. However, none of the mobile phone service providers in Canada are selling them. If you want one, you can get one through Amazon Canada, but it will be an international 'grey market' phone with no warranty and no CDMA capability. CDMA is used by most wireless phone service providers in the US, thus rendering the phone useless if you plan to travel in the US.
The Xperia phones aren't even listed on the Sony Canada website, and there is no official Sony Xperia website. I'm scratching my head over why Sony won't market their phones in Canada, gievn their apparently huge capabilities. Maybe it's because the phones are quite expensive and there's not enough profit margin for retailers to bother.
One of the best video so far is made on these high end flagships by a professional filmmaking lover …
You must produce a detailed review on each flagship before they hit the shelves…
Most of the time these phone reviewer doesn’t review honestly..and people ending up buy the phone they regret after.. I know you do review but not before the phones hit the shelves..
Your top phone is 13 pro ..But it’s Lense Flares sucks .. I switched from s21 ultra ..it was a wrong decision
Can you please make a video on 13 pro’s Lense Flares how to avoid that’s kind of …..
Some times most beautiful shots are ruined by these flares
Give me some suggestions to avoid it 🙏
thank you, I appreciate it. The problem with lens flares is the same as the previous iPhone (12). The only way to reduce it is to shield the lens from direct light. Adding a lens adapter, filters on so on can help to reduce it. A DoF adapter plus long cinema lens can remove it altogether, but that's an extreme strategy. At night when there are lots of lights around is the worst situation, but just try to angle the phone to reduce it as much as you can.
As far as reviewing phones before they hit the shelves, you have to be sent them by the maker. Only Xiaomi has ever sent me a device before release. And as it happens Apple never sends prerelease iPhones to anyone, even the big TH-camrs. Only famous directors ;)
@@SiHorrocks thanks for your detailed answer. Any Lense adopter you suggest ,tiny one I mean.
I am using Samsung and Sony for a long time now every phone got some sort of Lense flare and it’s easy to avoid it same with s21 ultra it’s easy to avoid but iPhones flare … you must know … that is the biggest issue and no body talks about it
Believe it or not this is one of the biggest issue …while filming with 13 pro on auto settings …thousands of TH-camrs are suffering from
Make a detailed video on this issue one day
that can help thousands of people around the globe
You In-depth knowledge and your filmmaking background gives you an Edge over these paid reviewers ..
You stands out in the crowd don’t avoid to leave technical or software issue unaddressed…your audience is a bit more mature than other you tuber’s
Thanks buddy 😉. Stay safe and keep us educating on filmmaking
You know what you are the only TH-camr I cannot skip some frame …your videos are well planned and edited accordingly… ( you don’t talk shit) as we say ,here in Edinburgh..hahaha.
Thanks again
Why? A lot of professional lenses has flares
@@dimka11ggg so far I know it’s a reflection of light
Light hits the lense and reflection stays around until the Lense is directly in contact with light …
@@dimka11ggg I know what you mean, you do see those little dot flares in pro level cameras on big budget movies. I think the issue is in cities at night, for example, your video ends up awash with hundreds of little dots. That said, you can work around it with reframing, as you would with a regular camera
I still don't know why smartphone manufacturers bring back flip phones that drop the notch & front camera. Motorolla made one but it was stupidly expensive which defeats the purpose. If apple brought out a flip phone that had a better camera, dropped the notch had a small screen on the back for selfies every other manufacturer would make fun & then copy after 2 years.
Greetings!
Great and informative video.
I have a question and I would be grateful if you helped me.
I am an aspiring filmmaker that would like to buy a new camera. I am thinking of a smartphone or a dedicated camera.
What camera do you recommend for me to buy?
Should I buy a used one maybe?
My budget is less than a thousand dollars.
I want my films to me cinematic looking so keep that in mind.
If you would help me i would be very grateful!
Waiting for 2023 version of this video
Iphone XR or Se for video?? Which one should I choose???????
so what is best phone for making the you tube videos?? Which phn has high resolution. Kindly suggest
How can I film myself using the better camera and not the selfie mode? forgive me if this is a daft question, how do I frame myself? I have Samsung but want to upgrade soon
Please suggest me the best for vlogging
I don't know if I missed it but I wanted to know about stability when filming. Currently when I'm filming on 1080p 60 my footage can be shakey if phone is in hand. It's less obvious in 1080p 30.
Do do any of the modern phones offer stability programs or do I need to get a handheld stand that does that?
Better to have gimbal.
Hi Nice video.
Is the Note 20 ultra compatible with the Bestpro ?
what is Bestpro?
The down side is if you shoot outdoors, they get really hot!!. Manufacters should work this out.
innovation is overwhelming, for 11 years I ve been using smart phones but only for pictures and videos :D I have a 4 lenses smartphone & I use just 1 :))
Nice overview🙏🙏🙏. But why is everybody not talking about audio quality?? I play guitar & I wanted to capture a studio quality audio with my smart phone and it is not near that. I tried several techniques to capture better audio with my Samsung Note 10 but it is not satisfactory for me. I also tried by attaching professional microphone only to be disappointed in the end. Which mobile captures near studio quality audio if anyone knows the answer .....
Vivo x70 pro plus uses a Samsung GN1 sensor 🙌🏻
by its best performance, we can edit videos without problems. a15 bionic is super duper fast and smooth.
Question what phone can I take a really high quality video like say I'm at my son's ballgame and I go back and watch the video and want to take a screen shot that's clear and crisp any recommendations
well..
until now im still satisfied with xperia 1 but pro 1 i would be great
Sony xperia perfect camera and video
I am a mobile Film maker . I made movies using mi phones only . Can you suggest one another ?
Filmic Pro unfortunately produces very soft and noisy output on the Xiaomi main camera. I have the Mi 10T Pro and sadly can't use Filmic Pro.
Rekomended for video slow mo?
I agree with you totally hoping that Apple will come with something will make us relax finally in film making.
My 🍎 12 is awesomely good for me in getting a lot of videos . Probably in the future would upgrade but now I’m suppose okay with it .
@Purple Dragon what kind do you recommend ? And what would be the advantage supposing someone have an iPhone 12 Pro Max or 13 pro max ?
@Purple Dragon wow … that’s massive … yep . I use a combination iPhone 12 and 13pro to shoot a lot of stuff . Have had Xperia before but it got heated up too quickly and shuts off . Guess the upgraded ones are much better .
@@JoshConnectMedia does it have headphone jack
whats the name of the app called for extended camera settings?
Which is best with motioncam
Yeah, Cinematic mode is something, but lets be real... The blurred edges of whatever is in focus is an absolute turn off.... Its essentially a broken feature. Me personally, I can't praise apple for what they have done.
Implementing a broken feature and calling it a day? Idk.
I wish you would put together a full tutorial video of how to set up and use the Manual Settings while shooting with the Hohem iSteady Mobile + app with the iPhone
Hello Brother Simon , you forgot about Honor Magic 3 Pro Plus , Honor Magic V & Honor Magic 4 Pro . They all are super flagship smartphones. I think you should buy and test them all.
The best voice in the business ...please read my audio books
prores is an incentive to buy a larger storage capacity and more expensive iphone. why dont Apple allow external video recording?
Which phone can store 4K videos and 60fps?
So, here a question. What smartphone in 2021 under $500/£500/€500 (apart from an iPhone or an old Pixel) has the most accurate front and selfie camera photo quality in terms of skin tones and dynamic range? I will wait. Cheers.
Any lower level samsung phone will pretty much give you exactly what you need for a really good price 👍
@@thebrainbucket880 You see I'm trying to avoid a Samsung right now as they remain expensive for their prices. Anything "lower level" will give you Inferior speakers and no basic IP rating. That's why I've chosen the Redmi Note 10 Pro and I can't wait to try it out.
@@TechNomadUK1 Hey how is your Redmi Note 10?
@@soby123 I sold it. Bought another Poco F3 but again I sold it. Bought a Galaxy S2+ but someone's buying it tomorrow. So now I'm on the hunt for another phone. Any suggestions?
@@TechNomadUK1
I'm looking for a phone for talking heads video recording too
I always forget how long you hair actually is, you should wear it down in videos more lol. Anyways, this shits so exciting! I feel like iPhones have the most gradual changes in their cameras that wind up being the most innovative. Can’t wait to see what they’ll do with the 14 line! Also I might have mentioned before, but I think it would be a cool video idea to use one of your phones and try to emulate the styles of different cinematographers, see how far you can push the cameras lol
That would be a fun idea
@@SiHorrocks Was watching some stuff Gordon Willis did the other day and his style always makes me excited, imagine shooting something as contrasty and low light as The Godfather on a phone 🤤
other than iphone, which android phones would you pick?
I would wait until they use the new Qualcomm 8 chip
Xiaomi really making great phones ❤️
Hi great video, but whats Actually the difference between iphone 13 pro and pro max in terms of filmaking bc i only can afford the pro model now
Only difference is screen size