Do you have a special blogger in your life? Or are you a blogger looking for wishlist ideas? I highly recommend the LG G phone! AT&T Mobile was kind enough to let me test out the LG G4 and this is the first time I put my DSLR on the shelf and didn’t go back.
Summary: This is the perfect phone for a blogger. You get high quality photos that are perfect for your blog posts and social media. The camera on the LG G4 includes manual mode which will give you the power you need to get the shots you need.
Pros:
- Great photos
- Great Video
- Manual Mode on Camera
- Great size – fits well in hand but good sized screen
- Long Battery Life
- Removable Battery
- Micro SD Slot
Cons:
- Low light photos can be grainy
LG G4 Photography
I loved the camera on this phone, this is the first time I actually haven’t picked up my DSLR for months. I could set up my photos grab my phone and take the shot. With Google Photos the photos got instantly upload to my computer for me to edit. If I had a tight deadline I could even use Snap Seed to edit the photos right on my phone.
This is one of my first photo shoots with the phone and one of my favorites. The colors are bright and the depth of field is perfect. This is an unedited photo.
Here you can see the manual mode on the phone. You can adjust your white balance, switch to manual focus, adjust your iso, adjust your shutter speed, and turn on and off auto exposure. Living in Oregon and dealing with changing light and constant overcast you need these options to get good photos.
At this photo shoot I found that my lighting wasn’t quite right but I was able to edit my iso and my white balance with the manual mode to get this great photo for a tutorial I was creating.
As you can see in this low light photo the image isn’t the greatest. But I actually still like the photo. You do want to make sure you have good lighting when taking photos with the camera for your blog.
LG G4 Video
Video and Live Video are a must for the modern blogger. One of the first things I needed to test was Periscope. I love Periscope so if a phone cannot handle the process speed, video, and wifi connection then it just isn’t an option for me.
I don’t do as much on YouTube as I do on Periscope but I did create a tutorial video that I posted on Youtube and on Facebook that turned out great. This is a great example of video with the LG G4:
Doing an Event or Going on a Trip: Battery Life & Expanded Memory
Another concern I have as a blogger is to have a phone that can last through a full event or for a trip. The battery on the LG G4 is one of the best I have had with an Android phone. I can actually get away with not plugging it in every night. You can also purchase an extra battery.
Also another nice feature with the LG G4 is that you can actually add a micro SD to expand the memory on the phone if you are not going to be able to download your photos or video for an extended period of time.
Conclusion
If you are a blogger I highly recommend adding the LG G4 to your wishlist! It will save you lots of time and help you do everything right on your phone. If you know a blogger and are not sure what to get them, the LG G4 is a great gift idea to consider.