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LG G4 Mobile Phone from Best Buy
We have a new phone in our house! The LG G4 mobile phone from Best Buy for Sprint was confiscated by my husband the moment it arrived in the mail. He did some research and decided to give up his beloved Samsung in order to use the G4. This is a big deal for him because he really loved that phone.
However there are so many features of the LG G4 that he was excited about trying out. First, the ability to shoot in RAW. As an amateur photographer, he just started using RAW and has wanted to explore it more. Now that he has it on his phone, his pictures are getting even better!
Here are the LG G4 features at a glance.
LG G4 CAMERA
- f/1.8 aperture for impressive performance in low light situations
- Manual mode with 15 settings and over 135 options for photo enthusiast level control over how photos are captured
- Improved Laser Auto Focus so you’re always ready to capture the moment
- 16MP rear facing camera and an 8MP front facing camera for high quality photos and selfies
- Improved Optical Image Stabilization steadies the shot for sharp, focused images
- RAW image file capture for the highest possible image quality
LG G4 DISPLAY
- Cutting edge 5.5” IPS Quantum Display for an outstanding visual experience
- 25% brighter display* for an enhanced viewing experience in various lighting conditions
- 50% improvement in contrast* for richer images
- Quad HD resolution with 538 PPI for incredible detail
LG G4 DESIGN
- Genuine leather, metallic and ceramic style back covers for a premium look and feel
- Fits in the palm of your hand with a gentle curved design for ergonomic comfort
- Upgradable memory up to 2TB with micro SD card and a replaceable high capacity 3,000mAh battery
OUR THOUGHTS ON THE PHONE
The Camera.
What is really cool about the LG G4 camera is that it allows you to take pictures in manual mode and save in RAW format. Manual mode allows you to control things like shutter speed, white balance, iso, and focus. Even better, as you make changes to these settings, the screen shows you what the changes are going to do to the picture. That is really neat. Not sure what ISO setting to choose? Easy! Just select one and look at the screen…it will show you exactly what sort of picture you are going to get with your selected ISO. In other words, the screen updates in real time to show you what your picture will look like with your current manual settings.
The ability to save in RAW is also a plus. This allows you to pull your pictures into a program like Capture One, where you can manipulate to your hearts delight. And as an added bonus, the back cover of the LG G4 is removable. That means you can both upgrade the memory and hot swap batteries…both important features if you take a ton of photos in RAW format. In addition to the manual mode, the auto mode does a good job as well.
Responsiveness
This phone just doesn't lag. When I click a program or change screens, the phone reacts instantly. I also have found myself using several of the baked in software tweaks. I use the remote pretty much daily (as our remote seems to be always lost). I use LG Health to track steps (just keep the phone on you, it will do the rest).
OUR PICTURES WITH THE LG G4
This was shot with the LG G4 in auto mode. I didn't like the shine and it seemed a little too overexposed.
This is a shot in manual mode with the ISO set to 150, shutter speed of 1/60.
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Now you can get a guaranteed $100 Best Buy® Gift Card when you order and purchase the LG G4. The latest cell phone from LG features a superior camera experience, a cutting-edge display and an elegant and comfortable design. Test and try the new LG G4 in store.
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
