The new vivo V29 5G was released in the Philippines recently, and it boasts a lot of impressive features that make it one of the new smartphones to beat in the mid-range, especially if you love taking photos.
Specifically, the vivo V29 5G packs a triple rear camera setup that’s headlined by a 50MP main camera. This shooter features OIS and EIS for impressive night photography and videography capabilities. This is then complemented by a 50MP selfie shooter which promises to be a great partner for budding vloggers.
Perhaps the most interesting additions to the vivo V29 5G are Aura Light 2.0 and Smart Color Temperature features, making it a phone that’s great for portraits, both in the daytime and at night.
Aura Light 2.0 and Smart Color Temperature seem interesting, but you’ll be forgiven if you don’t know exactly what this means.
Well, if you’re interested in the vivo V29 5G but still need more convincing about its night portrait capabilities, we’re going to explore these two features and show how they can make for incredible and creative portrait photos.
Aura Light 2.0: What Changed and Why It’s Even Better Now
The previous vivo V-series smartphone saw the introduction of Aura Light. This system refers to a set of features headlined by a large flash that looks sort of like a mini ring light. As you may have guessed, this Aura Light module can provide a bright flash, not to mention that it can be turned on at all times while shooting, giving users a lot of light, which is important for taking nighttime portraits.
Now, vivo brought back the system for the vivo V29 5G, though it is now called Aura Light 2.0. The “2.0” in its name is not just for show though as it comes with a range of improvements. For starters, the new Aura Light 2.0 module is larger, meaning it provides more light – specifically it’s 36% brighter, making it even more effective at low light.
Along with this, the new system features a unique light setup that’s made to look softer. This means photos with Aura Light 2.0 will look more studio-like, not to mention that it can help enhance skin tone with no need for a filter. Plus, the module also has a more three-dimensional lighting effect, meaning fewer shadows and dark areas for a more even-looking portrait.
These enhancements are all well and good, but do they work? Well, in our tests, the vivo V29 5G can capture impressive night portraits that make it worthy of its moniker.
First, here are some daytime portrait photos for reference:
Meanwhile, here are portraits that are taken at night:
Take note that these photos are taken in places that are quite dark, enough that most smartphones will struggle. But as you can see, the portraits here still look great as a lot of detail is retained while giving the background a creamy bokeh effect.
That’s not all there is to the new lighting system of the V29 5G though. The Aura Light 2.0 feature also has Smart Color Temperature Adjustment.
vivo V29 5G Smart Color Temperature Adjustment: No Need for Filters
For those unfamiliar, color temperature in photography refers to the color of light in any given photo. In the simplest terms, it’s how warm or cool a photo looks. A warm tone gives a photo an orange hue while cool leans more toward blue (though note that this is an oversimplified explanation of it).
Many phones have color temperature adjustment options, though the vivo V29 5G blows other phones out of the water with its Smart Color Temperature adjustment. This feature includes the Aura Light 2.0 module’s ability to shift its color from a warm orange to a cool blue hue.
To get the best-looking photos, you’ll need to adjust the color temperature to match where you’re shooting. If you’re somewhere with a lot of cooler light, you may want to adjust the color temperature a bit warmer so you don’t end up with a mostly blue photo.
The vivo V29 5G’s Smart Color Temperature feature takes the guesswork out for budding photographers as it adjusts automatically to the scene when on. Thanks to this, you’ll get more accurate colors – great for when you want to capture night photos with some challenging lighting conditions.
For example, here are some more night portrait photos:
Thanks to the Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature, these portrait photos have accurate colors, all without the need to fiddle with settings.
If you want a specific look for your portrait though, the vivo V29 5G’s Aura Light 2.0 settings can be tweaked manually. So, if you want a warm or cool portrait, you can do so while maintaining an eye-catching color balance.
Here are some more samples:
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As you can see above, the differences are substantial, especially when you turn the setting to the warmest or coolest option. For reference, the photos above are taken at a dark spot, but the phone’s Aura Light 2.0 and color temperature adjustment make for dramatic lighting changes without the need for filters.
Thus, the combination of Aura Light 2.0 and Smart Color Temperature makes for a phone that’s incredibly versatile and one that can let you flex your creative photography muscles.
The vivo V29 5G’s New Features Make it Aura Portrait Master
These two are not the only features that make the vivo V29 5G the aura portrait master. There are also a lot of options within the phone’s app that give users more creative options.
Specifically, there are a bunch of filters that, when combined with Aura Light 2.0, make for unique portraits. These include various effects, as well as the ability to change the shape of the bokeh flares.
Check some more samples here:
Take note, these are just a couple of sample shots as there are lots of creative possibilities with the vivo V29 5G when it comes to photography. That’s not even mentioning its landscape and selfie photography capabilities!
vivo V29 5G: The Portrait Master is Now Available in the Philippines
Interested in getting the portrait master vivo V29 5G? The phone with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB ROM is available now starting at PHP 24,999 via the brand’s official website, and in e-stores such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. You can also get it now at physical vivo stores nationwide.
As for its other features (photography, performance, and more), you can read more about our experience with the V29 5G when we brought it with us during a recent Japan trip”
https://www.ungeek.ph/2023/09/vivo-v29-a-great-travel-partner-for-photos-and-more/