Foreword:
There is no doubt that from the Xiaomi 12S Ultra to the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the development of Xiaomi Mobile Imaging has achieved a qualitative leap, providing users with the most powerful imaging flagship experience at the time. This time, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra arrived as scheduled, and its overall strength was equally strong, and the Ultra advanced again.
From the inside out, a better texture and a stronger professional attribute
Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra as an annual "super cup" flagship, with a new appearance design, ring camera module continues the tradition of the previous generation, seems to pay tribute to the classic Leica camera design, the professional attributes of the image are particularly strong, giving the Mi 14 Ultra more camera temperament.
This time, I received a unique version of "Dragon Crystal Blue" created by Xiaomi Longjing Ceramic, as you can see, this blue is not too deep, and the glossy ceramic looks very textured, and at the same time, the wear resistance and drop resistance of Longjing Ceramic are more powerful, and the protection is better.
Of course, those who have ** press conference should know that Xiaomi 14 ultra also provides"The third generation of technology nano leather"The material is black、White,This version not only has very good wear-resistant quality,Compared with the previous generation of wear-resistant performance5 times improved,It also has anti-yellowing、Antibacterial characteristics,It is closer to the skin texture of traditional cameras。
It is worth mentioning that the middle frame of Xiaomi 14 Ultra is made of high-strength 6M42 aluminum alloy, which is made of Unibody integrated molding technology, which is cut and processed from a single piece of aluminum ingot, which has the advantage of further improving the overall strength of the fuselage.
At the same time, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra further optimizes the lines on the back and the details on the top, getting rid of the incongruity of "thin on both sides, thick on the top and bottom", and the curvature of the front and back is also more appropriate, so that the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra gets a more comfortable grip, whether it is held horizontally or vertically, it fits more closely in the palm of the hand, and the overall beauty is also presented.
One more small detail here that I really like is the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's camera module is adorned with Paris studs, which looks delicate and delicate, which is indeed a very good plus.
For some friends who often do outdoor photography, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra supports IP68 dust and water resistance, which can not only reduce the erosion of some dirty things, but also make it easier to clean.
High-spec domestic screen:
Xiaomi 14 Ultra comes standard with a very good Huaxing Optoelectronics C8 luminous material full depth quadruple screen,The viewing angle is further improved,The screen almost fills the entire front,Thanks to the form of the congruent depth quadruple curved screen,When displaying the viewfinder, the picture can be distorted,No false touch,There is both the look and feel of a straight screen,There is also the touch of a curved screen,Quite good。
This screen has a resolution of up to 2K, a maximum peak brightness of up to 3000 nits, the picture display is clear and delicate, and the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra also supports Dolby Vision and ultra-dynamic display, which can achieve more accurate detail restoration for some high dynamic range scenes.
It also supports 12-bit color depth display, has a professional primary color mode, and refers to the CIE 2015 standard to adjust the screen, which can display the same color in different spectrums.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra also supports 120Hz VRR variable refresh rate, daily control sensitivity and touch efficiency will be better, friends who like to brush short** or brush information flow, the perception will be more obvious.
Screen eye protection is one of the elements that have been mentioned a lot in the past two years. The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra supports DC dimming and 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, which makes it more eye-friendly for daily use through the ability of AI learning. In fact, even if you use it for a long time, you can do it for a long time without getting tired.
For the first time in the previously released Xiaomi 14 Pro mobile phone, Xiaomi dragon crystal glass was used, and according to the official data, its drop resistance has been increased by 10 times, and the scratch resistance has been increased by 132 times, harder than Huawei's Kunlun glass and Apple's supercrystalline porcelain glass. This time, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra is also covered with dragon crystal glass, so you don't have to worry about breaking the screen even if you accidentally drop it.
Suffice it to say, from the perspective of screen material, peak brightness, viewing angle, resolution and dimming, eye protection and other dimensions, the screen of the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra is definitely a good screen.
Open a new chapter in moving images, beyond the human eye, perceive people's hearts:
Humanism in photography is important because it helps photographers tell stories and capture authentic images. It's like telling a true story with **. Xiaomi Mobile Imaging pays more attention to people's lives and pursues images full of stories, and the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra wants to take mobile imaging a step further and define a new level of belonging to this era.
So, what exactly is the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's imaging prowess? What are the characteristics, let's discuss them in depth through actual experience.
The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's imaging system has been fully upgraded, equipped with the most advanced Leica Summilux system in the mobile field, with the strongest quad camera, complete coverage of 12mm, 23mm, 46mm, 75mm, 120mm, 240mm six key focal lengths, whether it is wide-angle, medium-focus close-up or telephoto long-range can be easily handled.
14mm focal length: ultra-wide, low distortion
The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's ultra-wide-angle lens uses a Sony IMX858 sensor with an aperture of F18. Because this lens is also equipped with ALD ultra-low reflection coating and ink on the edge to eliminate stray light, it is helpful for side backlight and shooting in the face of point light sources, and the original low distortion design also ensures the clarity of the picture to the greatest extent.
The 12mm focal length has a larger wide angle and a wider field of view, which is suitable for shooting a wide range of scenes.
23mm focal length: New one-inch extra-large sole
The main camera is the latest generation of LYT-900 one-inch outsole sensor, which can reach a higher level of dynamic range with the newly upgraded 16:1 native dual iOS Fusion Max.
At the same time, thanks to the advantage of the one-inch outsole, it is possible to obtain more latitude in each frame to achieve highly dynamic capture. Take a look at this sample of low-light capture, isn't it shocking.
The main camera has the advantage of a one-inch outsole and a large aperture, and you can get a light and dark orderly film by pressing the shutter, which is dark where it should be dark and bright where it should be bright, which is quite powerful.
46mm focal length: convenient for better composition
Although the 46mm focal length is the main camera cropping focal length, the advantage is that it is convenient for us to compose daily shots, and when shooting people or architectural subjects, the advantages of the 2X lens are displayed, especially when using it to shoot flowers, food, etc., and there is no need to get so close to the bokeh.
For example, in this scene, when we shoot with a 23mm focal length, the subject of the floret is relatively far away and it is not easy to see clearly, at this time, we use the 46mm focal length to directly zoom in and shoot, and the beauty of the floret can bloom clearly in front of our eyes.
Another example is this one, standing at the door and directly using the 46mm focal length to take a picture of the New Year couplets at the opposite door, full of festive flavor.
As mentioned earlier, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra 46mm focal length shoots, because it's actually done by the main camera, so the imaging quality is still good, look at this one, the weeds on the side of the road are illuminated by the setting sun, this contrast between light and dark, the messiness of the fluffy seeds, and the background blur effect are all very secure.
75mm focal length: Portrait floating telephoto
Although many flagship cameras will be equipped with telephoto lenses, when actually shooting, they are actually cropped by the main camera, which ultimately sacrifices clarity and more picture details. For this reason, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra uses two telephoto lenses, one of which is a 75mm focal length portrait floating telephoto lens.
The 75mm focal length floating telephoto is a portrait-specific lens with an aperture of f 18, I usually can use it to take some half-length photos or full-body portraits of people, and the depth of field effect is also excellent.
When the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra turns on portrait mode, the 75mm focal length is also enabled by default. Take a look at this little boy's **, thanks to the small shooting angle of the 75mm portrait focal length, the shallow depth of field, and the significant compression effect on the scene, it can also blur the messy scene, highlight the characters, and the expressions of the characters are well recorded.
The child sat on the steps, like me with a "yes" expression, at this time I picked up the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra with a 75mm portrait focal length, pressed the shutter, and the innocent look was cute.
The 75mm focal length is also very good for shooting the local close-up of the object, look at this pot on the table, we use the 75mm focal length, after a simple composition, it is easy to shoot.
120mm focal length: Periscope with the largest aperture
The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's 5x periscope telephoto does provide a lot of convenience for long-range shooting in life, and it can also help us record fleeting moments in life more quickly anytime and anywhere, which is really practical.
The imaging effect of the telephoto lens of the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra is more "can-capture", for example, this kitten squatting next to the wheel of a car squinting and resting, we shot directly with a 120mm focal length, so that there is no need to get close, and it will not disturb its rest, and the image quality is acceptable.
The 120mm periscope telephoto shoots far away, and we can better enjoy the scenery in the distance, whether it is the high treetops or the sun that is about to go west.
240mm focal length: 10x lossless zoom
For mobile phone images, the 10x ultra-telephoto with a 240mm focal length is already in the category of extended focal length, and the significance of this ultra-long zoom is that it can help you capture some scenes and details that are difficult to find with the human eye.
There are so few flagships that can support a 240mm focal length at the moment, and the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra allows me to shoot even further, and the images still look clean, with prominent themes, accurate colors, and Leica style.
Speaking of which, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's UltraSync multi-camera synchronization is also very strong, which proves that Xiaomi's efforts in multi-camera consistency have not been in vain, and the color performance of its multiple cameras is basically consistent, and there are no problems such as color casts.
Super Macro Mode:
It's worth mentioning that the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra is able to extend the closest focusing distance to 10cm, thanks to Xiaomi's unique floating focus group technology, which brings a super special ability to see how this little insect rests on a cauliflower and the coniferous leaves in this light.
Depth of Field Blend Mode:
In order to solve the f18The problem that the depth of field of the aperture is too shallow,Xiaomi Mi 14 ultra also supports a unique depth of field fusion shooting mode,When a small object is automatically recognized at close range,Optional depth of field fusion function,So that the depth of field of the lens is extended to f 24,Look at this peach blossom**,After the depth of field is fused, several leaves are very clear,Full of details。
Portrait Master Mode:
The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's portrait mode offers four master lenses: 23mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm, bringing full-range portraits, and dual quality options for master portraits and Leica portraits, meeting the portrait composition needs of image creators.
The main feature of 23mm is that it can be shot at close range, and there will be no obvious distortion.
35mm is equivalent to 1 compared to a standard focal lengthThe magnification effect of 5x focal length can make the picture clean and concise, and highlight the subject of the picture.
50mm is the ** portrait focal length, combined with a professional depth-of-field bokeh lens, 2x portrait shooting, superimposed studio-level texture portrait algorithm, shooting delicate** texture and three-dimensional facial features, to achieve a natural depth of field effect like a real optical lens.
75mm floating telephoto, with a large 10cm focusing range, is a portrait lens, but also a close-up expert.
Street Mode:
The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's Leica Pro Street Mode is a special photo mode designed for shooting urban street scenes. In this mode, users can easily switch between different depths of field, and realize background blur through software bokeh, so that the shooting is more artistic and professional, and the more commonly used recommended 85mm focal length.
In order to achieve better street shooting results, the Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra's street shooting mode has added a capture indicator icon and quick EV adjustment. Xiaomi has also launched a professional handle, but I haven't bought this yet.
Professional**:
Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra is currently the only imaging flagship that supports full focal length 8K**, and the professional mode also provides a log mode for **recording, with a color depth of 10bit, a color sampling of 4:2:0, and HEVC and HDR formats are SMPTE ST 2086, compatible with HDR10.