Hi Community.
Last weekend, I set out to test the camera on my CMF Phone 1. I chose to explore Sydney’s CBD on a particularly sunny and clear day, which presented a challenging photography environment. In my professional work, I typically use an iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 8 Pro, depending on client specifications, for commissioned photography. Naturally, I was eager to compare and assess the performance difference with my CMF Phone 1.
Instead of delving into technical specifications and discussing aspects like softness or noise, I’ll simply share the images I captured. About half of these were shot in Expert RAW mode, while the remainder used the West profile. Each image received light editing to enhance its quality.
Like most Sony sensors, shooting in RAW mode you will want to slightly over-expose the image. This approach makes it easier to reduce highlights during post-processing and results in less noise in the shadows.
These photos were captured at the QVB Building, known for its challenging mix of colour temperatures and high contrast conditions.
These two images were taken outside the QVB. The final image was shot through a dirty window overlooking the QVB.
With all Sydney CBD trips you must end at the world’s largest Lego Store.
I really adore this phone. The Nothing interface is fantastic, and the camera widgets make capturing images quickly an enjoyable experience (please add these widgets to the Nothing Phone 2!). The camera, in most situations, performs comparably to the iPhone. I’ve taken photos that I’ve printed and one is framed on my wall; ultimately, this is what you want from a phone camera – the ability to capture memories.
P.S. I loved this phone so much that I bought the Nothing Phone 2 while I was in the city. I can’t wait to test it out!
If you have any questions about the images , camera or phone let my know.
