The Galaxy S21 Ultra was a big highlight of 2021 and Samsung knows it. Among its photographic qualities we can mention the 10x optical zoom lens and also the macro mode, provided by the ultrawide sensor. In Pro mode, the phone captures photos in up to 12 bits. And that’s all improved with the release of the Expert RAW app.
Initially only available in South Korea, the software solution made it possible to increase the color spectrum of records, reaching 16 bits in images. In addition, the 3x and 10x zoom lenses now also work in manual mode. Despite the timid launch, Samsung is finally starting to publicize this powerful tool.
The company took to Twitter to publish a short film in which the brand’s photographer and commercial partner, Shaaz Jung, uses the Galaxy S21 Ultra on a savannah, highlighting the flexibility that the app offers when combined with smartphone cameras.
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✅ 16-bit RAW capture✅ Professional-level controls♾ Control & possibilities
Let professional photographer @shaazjung show you what the new Expert RAW app for #GalaxyS21 Ultra can do. Look out for it at the Galaxy Store.
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— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) January 19, 2022
In addition to recording 16-bit RAW, Expert RAW also stores a high quality jpeg copy. Other good uses of the app involve manual macro photography, in addition to the free control of ISO, exposure, and shutter speed.
Expert RAW in the Exynos variant
For the carelessness of Brazilians, the Expert RAW app also works on the Galaxy S21 Ultra with an Exynos 2100 chip. For now, only the most advanced model in the line runs the app. But Samsung promises its compatibility for more devices in the future.
A bet is that the Galaxy S22 line can be compatible with Expert RAW, at least on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Everything indicates that his cameras will be very similar to those of the S21 Ultra. The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 chips should allow the sensors to work even more optimally for even better results and faster clicks.
Unfortunately the Expert RAW app is not available on the Play Store or Galaxy Store. But it can be found in online Android app repositories, and it works on devices outside of South Korea without any problems. Of course, if you’re going to try, always take the necessary precautions when authorizing the installation of an app that comes from outside official stores.
