I love my pixel. Software is great, photos are great. But switching from iPhone to Pixel, first thing I realised when it comes to video, iPhones are way better. Even the non pros out of box are great. I'll choose that
Yup, I agree that iPhones are definitely better for video! I was pleasantly surprised with the results from the main camera on the Pixel 8 though, despite not having much flexibility over the settings!
I would appreciate a short video on using the 8a, should you have the time. I know the whole discussion about grabbing the Pixel 8 is just a few dollars more but the 8a is just gonna be more budget. Can content creation get just as good with an older camera setup but current gen image processing?
great work here, thanks alot. i was wondering if you can make a short video on pixel 8 compatibility with social medias like when uploading a video or a pic, does it lose much of it's clarity/ quality? I have small business wanna see if i can rely only on pixel 8 for taking product pics and uploading them with a great quality, appreciate your answer🙏🏻
Thank you - I appreciated the comment! In my experience, there isn't much of a loss of quality when you upload your photos/videos to social media, at least with Instagram Stories, or RUclips videos made with this phone. I hope this helps!
ultrawide video is very grainy, when you look at sides. Have you ever tried Astrophotography mode on Pixel when you travel ? It's amazing. You probably need a tripod tho because hand shakes when considering what's the timer you set.
Yeah, there is a huge difference between the main camera and the ultrawide! The main camera is super sharp and had no issues with noise whereas the Ultrawide is grainy and quite soft apart from in the perfect lighting. I haven't tried the Astrophotography mode to be fair, but I have heard it works really well! And yeah, I imagine a tripod would get you the best results. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! 😁
Yeah, you can, but it will add one extra step every time to your workflow, and it's probably not going to look as good as getting the proper thing straight out of the camera, in my opinion!
The internal mic should be quite good, but you will always sound better with a dedicated microphone. You can buy USB microphones these days for fairly cheap and they will really boost your audio quality!
I'm afraid I haven't really tried any editing on the phone as I edit all my videos on my MacBook Air. However, if I end up doing any editing on it at some point, I'll be sure to come back to this comment and let you know!
Can you recommend this device for videography, I want to take videos but don't have money to buy camera. Do you recommend to me this device? And if yes, should I buy some accesories like filters or lens, gimbal... For a cinematic video?
I think you can get better results with the iPhone 15 Pro for video tbh, so I would recommend that if you can afford the extra cost. However, Blackmagic just released their Blackmagic Camera App for Android and it's great! Gives you a lot more flexibility over your Pixel 8's camera settings so you can get the results you want. I'm gutted it wasn't out in time for me making this video, but it's cool! If you are going to get a phone to do videography, I'd recommend buying the phone itself first and seeing what you can create with that before buying accessories. Only buy accessories when you have actually identified the need for them otherwise you might end up just wasting money on something you never use again (I am guilty of this myself!). Hope this helps! 😁
I don't have access to any Moment lenses I'm afraid, but they do make a case for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro about would allow you to use their lenses: www.shopmoment.com/products/moment-case-for-pixel-8-pro-compatible-with-magsafe?variant=47464330723643&tab=features. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
Possibly, but it would be a pain in the arse to carry that around all the time haha. You can definitely do that on iPhone though! I think you'd have to rig it up so that having the adaptor wasn't hanging off the USB-C port the whole time, and you'd have to use a Bluetooth mic too I think!
If you want the best camera then the Pixel 8 Pro is the obvious choice as the Ultrawide should be better on there, and you get the additional telephoto lens too. However, if you value the small size more, you should probably go for the Pixel 8... hope that helps 😁
@@arranpbrown seeing the 8 pro on sale for 600 to 650 USD. Would you go with a 8 pro over hero 12 black or Dji pocket 3 for the money? This is for podcast, talking head videos etc.
That's a good question. I would definitely recommend not getting a GoPro for talking head or podcast content - it's not made for that. Either P8 Pro or the DJI Pocket 3 are both good options in their own right. With the Pixel 8 Pro, you're also getting a great photo camera, as well as an entire phone, so that's a great option. However, the DJI will give you the ability to film yourself easier when you are on the go, and is geared towards filming video, so it's really up to you!
Idk, just log format and big sensor seems enough for a "pro grade camera". Pixel 8 has slightly smaller size 1/1.31 compared to iPhone's 1/1.28, but it's still no big deal. But Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Oppo Find X7 Ultra with large sensors on 75 mm lenses are just the next level when you want yo have small grip and clear optical blur
Thanks for watching! What do you think of using the Pixel 8 for creating videos? Let me know down below! 👇
I love my pixel. Software is great, photos are great. But switching from iPhone to Pixel, first thing I realised when it comes to video, iPhones are way better. Even the non pros out of box are great. I'll choose that
Yup, I agree that iPhones are definitely better for video! I was pleasantly surprised with the results from the main camera on the Pixel 8 though, despite not having much flexibility over the settings!
@@arranpbrown Why is your name Arran but not Aaron? Is that a Scottish thing?
Yes, it's the Scottish spelling! There is a Scottish island called Arran, and that's what I'm named after 😅
I would appreciate a short video on using the 8a, should you have the time. I know the whole discussion about grabbing the Pixel 8 is just a few dollars more but the 8a is just gonna be more budget. Can content creation get just as good with an older camera setup but current gen image processing?
Thank you so much! I just ordered a Pixel 8 and will be starting a channel soon. I feel like this video was made just for me! Lol
Amazing - so glad I could help 😀 All the best with starting your channel - good luck 🙌
Too good! You should do this for more phones (ex. OnePlus 12)
Cheers! I may try and do it for more if I can get my hands on more 😁
great work here, thanks alot.
i was wondering if you can make a short video on pixel 8 compatibility with social medias like when uploading a video or a pic, does it lose much of it's clarity/ quality? I have small business wanna see if i can rely only on pixel 8 for taking product pics and uploading them with a great quality, appreciate your answer🙏🏻
Thank you - I appreciated the comment!
In my experience, there isn't much of a loss of quality when you upload your photos/videos to social media, at least with Instagram Stories, or RUclips videos made with this phone. I hope this helps!
@@arranpbrown thanks alot man, keep it up🤍
ultrawide video is very grainy, when you look at sides. Have you ever tried Astrophotography mode on Pixel when you travel ? It's amazing. You probably need a tripod tho because hand shakes when considering what's the timer you set.
Yeah, there is a huge difference between the main camera and the ultrawide! The main camera is super sharp and had no issues with noise whereas the Ultrawide is grainy and quite soft apart from in the perfect lighting. I haven't tried the Astrophotography mode to be fair, but I have heard it works really well! And yeah, I imagine a tripod would get you the best results. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! 😁
Very nice job man, i love the google pixel and your video is another reason to buy it
Thank you! And thanks for watching 😀
this really deserves alot more views
Thank you - I hope it was helpful for you! 🙌
I was told that you can use a pixel 8 as a webcam without an external camera
I discuss that around 8:15 in the video if you want to know more!
When post editing cant we put in portriot blur?
Yeah, you can, but it will add one extra step every time to your workflow, and it's probably not going to look as good as getting the proper thing straight out of the camera, in my opinion!
@@arranpbrown Thank you, I new to creating content. I appreciate your advice
No problem - glad to be able to help! Thanks for the comment 😁
Do I need a microphone if using it as a webcam or is the internal mic good enough
The internal mic should be quite good, but you will always sound better with a dedicated microphone. You can buy USB microphones these days for fairly cheap and they will really boost your audio quality!
is it good for simple editing as well? no lags with using capcut?
I'm afraid I haven't really tried any editing on the phone as I edit all my videos on my MacBook Air. However, if I end up doing any editing on it at some point, I'll be sure to come back to this comment and let you know!
When shooting in 4k hdr it adds sidebars and the video is narrow and in and not full screen. Do you know why? nevermind I was in portrait mode I guess
Ahh okay, glad you figured it out 😁
Can you recommend this device for videography, I want to take videos but don't have money to buy camera. Do you recommend to me this device?
And if yes, should I buy some accesories like filters or lens, gimbal... For a cinematic video?
I think you can get better results with the iPhone 15 Pro for video tbh, so I would recommend that if you can afford the extra cost. However, Blackmagic just released their Blackmagic Camera App for Android and it's great! Gives you a lot more flexibility over your Pixel 8's camera settings so you can get the results you want. I'm gutted it wasn't out in time for me making this video, but it's cool! If you are going to get a phone to do videography, I'd recommend buying the phone itself first and seeing what you can create with that before buying accessories. Only buy accessories when you have actually identified the need for them otherwise you might end up just wasting money on something you never use again (I am guilty of this myself!). Hope this helps! 😁
@@arranpbrown Ok thanks, I hope you make a new video of pixel 8(regular) using blackmagic.
I'm tempted to make a YT short about it!
Do you have access to Moment lenses?
If so, can you use it with recording on the pixel?
I don't have access to any Moment lenses I'm afraid, but they do make a case for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro about would allow you to use their lenses: www.shopmoment.com/products/moment-case-for-pixel-8-pro-compatible-with-magsafe?variant=47464330723643&tab=features.
Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
@@arranpbrown Thanks for sharing! I just wanted to see what the video would look like.
Maybe you could ask them for a sample for review.
great video. i use a 7a for my own videos!
Thank you! Awesome - I've been pretty impressed with the camera on the Pixel 8 tbh!
@@arranpbrown same! we live in an era where smartphones are basically good enough for content creation!
Would adding extra storage via sd card plugged into the usbc port work for extra storage?
Possibly, but it would be a pain in the arse to carry that around all the time haha. You can definitely do that on iPhone though! I think you'd have to rig it up so that having the adaptor wasn't hanging off the USB-C port the whole time, and you'd have to use a Bluetooth mic too I think!
bro thanks for the vid i'm about to buy one today
No worries mate! Enjoy it!
pixel 8 or pixel 8 pro
If you want the best camera then the Pixel 8 Pro is the obvious choice as the Ultrawide should be better on there, and you get the additional telephoto lens too. However, if you value the small size more, you should probably go for the Pixel 8... hope that helps 😁
thank youuu
@@arranpbrown seeing the 8 pro on sale for 600 to 650 USD. Would you go with a 8 pro over hero 12 black or Dji pocket 3 for the money? This is for podcast, talking head videos etc.
That's a good question. I would definitely recommend not getting a GoPro for talking head or podcast content - it's not made for that. Either P8 Pro or the DJI Pocket 3 are both good options in their own right. With the Pixel 8 Pro, you're also getting a great photo camera, as well as an entire phone, so that's a great option. However, the DJI will give you the ability to film yourself easier when you are on the go, and is geared towards filming video, so it's really up to you!
Would be good to see this video done with a "Pro" iPhone they are getting closer to the quality of real cameras these days.
Maybe I'll have to borrow yours 😅
Idk, just log format and big sensor seems enough for a "pro grade camera". Pixel 8 has slightly smaller size 1/1.31 compared to iPhone's 1/1.28, but it's still no big deal.
But Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Oppo Find X7 Ultra with large sensors on 75 mm lenses are just the next level when you want yo have small grip and clear optical blur