Technically speaking there are better cameras for the same money.
Not a camera as we know it something smarter.
Spoiler alert: it’s been quite the ride.
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The experience has been a mix of awe, impatience and ultimately, satisfaction.
But as frustrating as the wait might be, I can assure you its worth it.
For those still waiting for their camera, stay patient.
Personally, I believe its worth every penny.
As someone who usually fumbles with new tech, Im completely sold on this one.
Delays receiving the product aside, I’d have no hesitation recommending the Alice Camera to any photographer.
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They are not Sony.
They cant sell TVs to make up the losses they could incur on a camera division.
And for that outlay, you get the ability to instantly share and livestream high-quality smartphone-beating photos and videos.
You really cannot factor in the cost of your smartphone.
The sleek, lightweight design is deceptive - it feels premium, despite its featherlight build.
The metal finish adds a level of robustness thats reassuring.
The camera strap and build quality only add to the premium feel.
This offers more professional and realistic looking background separation, not the digitally created artificial bokeh that phones create.
Setting up the Alice Camera is as easy as it gets.
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Once connected, youre ready to shoot in seconds.
The app has an intuitive user interface and experience.
I found this especially frustrating when trying to focus on finer details.
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Autofocus is rolling out in the next few weeks and I cant wait!
A particular highlight was photographing my friend Hannah using a Leica 90mm lens.
As for video, one complaint Ive seen online is that the Alice Camera isnt suitable for vlogging.
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Honestly, Im not sure where that criticism comes from - vlogging with the Alice Camera is perfectly feasible.
Using a wider lens like the Panasonic Lumix 9mm or a 12-60mm would cover most use cases.
Yes, my 25mm lens was too tight, but no one would vlog with an equivalent of 50mm.
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These JPEGs are 3MB in size so they dont eat up too much storage on your phone.
I find that extremely exciting.
Should you buy the Alice Camera?
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You want an affordable fun camera
Alice Camera attaches to your smartphone and is frankly very fun to use.
You have immediate access to your files.
If youre happy to let the camera take control you might, but you might also get fine-grained control.
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If you want to take part in that journey then join the ride!
You prefer traditional buttons and dials
Alice Camera has a minimalistic design.
It’s able to handle moving subjects, although I did struggle a bit with manual focusing.
The resolution for all the images was 11MP.
I took all photos in RAW format.