Updated
Updated · Digital Camera World · Jul 8
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Boosts Concert Filming With 25x AI Zoom and 200MP Camera
Updated
Updated · Digital Camera World · Jul 8

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Boosts Concert Filming With 25x AI Zoom and 200MP Camera

3 articles · Updated · Digital Camera World · Jul 8

Summary

  • 25x AI-enhanced video zoom and a 200MP main camera headline Samsung’s pitch for the Galaxy S26 Ultra as a stronger phone for concerts and other low-light live events.
  • 37% more light through the telephoto lens than the predecessor, plus Nightography 2 image processing, aims to keep distant stage footage brighter, sharper and less noisy under harsh LED lighting.
  • Super Steady Horizontal Lock records up to QHD at 60fps to keep footage level in moving crowds, while tracking autofocus and 4K auto-framing keep performers centered and sharp.
  • Audio Eraser separates music, vocals and crowd noise for cleaner playback, and Samsung also adds APV and LOG recording for creators who want more control in post-production.

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