The new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL both come with some impressive shooters and Microsoft now wants to highlight their "camera magic" with neat previews.
When it swallowed up Nokia, Microsoft also got the phone maker's expertise in several areas, including the camera prowess with PureView technology. Nokia's legacy of high-quality images lives on through the new Lumia lineup under Microsoft and the latest flagships have plenty to offer in this department.
Microsoft's new teaser post previews images taken with the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL under various conditions, proving that its two new flagships can take great photos even in low light, from up close, with flash and in other challenging environments.
As a reminder, both the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL rock 20-megapixel rear cameras with a slew of neat tech and features, and 5-megapixel selfie cams with wide angles.
"We have been working hard on the devices' image processing software-in areas such as pixel, color and exposure algorithms-to produce the most beautiful photos possible," Microsoft touts in a new post on the Windows blog.
"What this really means is that you can take all types of images-from an impromptu family snapshot, to an extreme close-up of an insect or flower, to your friend's high-speed skateboard aerials. And the quality is going to be great!"
Rich, Vivid Natural Colors
The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL take vivid photos that look perfectly saturated and realistic, with rich colors and natural tones. The image below was shot in direct sunlight with automatic settings, according to Microsoft. The image shows a deep and vivid red color for the car, yet the man's skin looks natural and realistic. The photo also shows great detail and fine texture, without artifacts or noise to make it look unnatural. It also exposes nicely both shadow and bright areas and Microsoft touts that HDR is rarely needed thanks to the cameras' native dynamic range.
