Pixel 2 XL Arriveth

Welp, my Pixel 2 XL in black arrived and I’ve been playing with it for a few days now.  To say the honeymoon phase is over would be lying, I’m still loving it despite the screen flaws.  For me, my biggest gripe is the blue tint that is noticeable when the screen is tilted.  Now, for most people, it’s not an issue…I mean, typically you look at  your phone straight on.  For me though, I’m a bit OCD when it comes to color accuracy…and a large reason for that is that I am particular about my photography.  Subtle changes in color temperature change the mood of an image.  I now feel that I’m a lot more conscious about sharing photo or video from my phone to others in person, hoping it is portrayed as I created.

But despite that, there are many more pros.  The hardware is great…I mean, it rocks some of the latest specs which I won’t bore you with.  It has waterproofing as every flagship should have (as a pool owner, this is great), front facing stereo speakers which rock for media content, and well…that camera.  

You would think that as a person who almost always carries their professional camera around, it wouldn’t matter how good or bad my cell phone camera is, but that is not the case.  Many already know, the best camera is the one you have with you, and there are times when it’s inconvenient to bring my camera, or it’s flat out restricted.  Plus, the speed at which I can whip out my mobile phone and snap a great pic is awesome when you have kids.

I’m glad Google is pushing the boundaries with software based photography.  Making the most of a small image sensor, and providing a great tool so that everybody can take great photos is not just for yourself, but for everyone who sees your pictures.  I mean, who wants to see flip phone quality photos?!?  That’s one of the reasons I love sharing and teaching what I know of light and photography - I want my feed filled with beautiful images from everyone.