Articles by Basil Kronfli | Digital Camera World

Basil Kronfli is a freelance technology journalist, consultant, and content creator. He trained in graphic design and started his career at Canon Europe before moving into journalism. Basil is also experienced in video production, independently running the YouTube channel TechEdit, and during his time at Future, he worked alongside the Digital Camera World team as a senior video producer.

Articles by: Basil Kronfli

GoPro Hero 10 vs 11 Black - side-on view

GoPro Hero 10 Black vs 11 Black

By Basil Kronfli last updated 15 January 24

Buying Guide Should you buy the new feature-packed GoPro Hero 11 Black or spend less and pick up the excellent GoPro Hero 10 Black?

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: a punchy flex

By Basil Kronfli published 17 November 23

review If you like super-vibrant, punchy colors in your shots, then the foldable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could be the clamshell for you

The best Google Pixel phone in 2024: which Pixel is right for you?

By Gareth Bevan last updated 12 November 23

Buying Guide The best Google Pixel phones offer high-end features at a low price. We help you pick the right Pixel phone deal for you

Google Pixel 8 review: simpler times

By Basil Kronfli published 11 November 23

review The Google Pixel 8 is a reliable do-it-all-for-you camera phone despite missing out on the 8 Pro's advanced imaging features

MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chip could unlock lower-cost next-gen flagship smartphone cameras

By Basil Kronfli published 6 November 23

News The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 takes on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to power a next-generation of cameras for 2024 Android flagships

Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro review: Leica for less

By Basil Kronfli published 30 October 23

reviews Leica imaging meets flagship MediaTek power and big Sony sensors in the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro

An emulated image of Tecno Universal Tone

Tecno promises accurate skin tones from your smartphone camera, whatever the color of your skin

By Basil Kronfli published 28 October 23

news Tecno promises accurate skin tones from your smartphone, whatever the color of your skin

iPhone 15 Pro review: unremarkably excellent

By Basil Kronfli published 24 October 23

Review The iPhone 15 Pro is a powerful, compact camera phone that nails the basics without rocking the boat

Google Pixel 8 Pro review: mostly excellent

By Basil Kronfli published 20 October 23

review The Pixel 8 Pro is an fantastic point-and-shoot camera for the most part but a couple of niggles hold it back from perfection

OnePlus Open foldable with Hasselblad triple-camera system launches – and it's coming to the US!

By Basil Kronfli published 19 October 23

news We get our hands on the OnePlus Open and share some very early sample photos from its mighty Hasselblad camera system

Opinion: Google Pixel 8 AI Magic Editor – what constitutes a photograph in 2023?

By Basil Kronfli published 12 October 23

opinion What even is a photo in 2023? According to the Google Pixel 8, it's whatever you want it to be, thanks to the AI-powered Magic Editor tool

GoPro Hero 12 Black review: one for the editors

By Basil Kronfli published 12 October 23

Hands on While the hardware updates are few, pro features make the GoPro Hero 12 Black a powerful tool for editors and an excellent action camera

iPhone 15 Pro Max review: almost perfect

By Basil Kronfli published 6 October 23

Review The iPhone 15 Pro Max is an exceptional phone with three powerful cameras – we just wish there were four of them

Leica and Xiaomi double down on partnership with 13T and 13T Pro launch

By Basil Kronfli published 26 September 23

news The relatively low-cost Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro combine flagship MediaTek performance with excellent value cameras

GoPro Hero 12 Black announced with external mic and dual-channel audio plus 1/4” tripod mounting

By Basil Kronfli published 6 September 23

News GoPro Hero 12 Black brings lower price, dual-channel audio, boosted battery life, HDR video and more to action camera line

GoPro Extension Pole + Waterproof Shutter Remote

GoPro adds 48-inch Extension Pole + Waterproof Remote for Hero 12 Black

By Basil Kronfli published 6 September 23

news GoPro's latest accessory – Extension Pole + Waterproof Shutter – expands from 10" collapsed to 48" extended and includes a wireless remote for Hero 12 Black

An image of the GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0 for the Hero 12 Black

GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0 announced for Hero12 Black: enables 177º 4K 60fps video

By Basil Kronfli published 6 September 23

news The new Max Lens Mod 2.0 for the Hero 12 Black is optimized to work with the camera's 8:7 sensor for a class-leading 177º field of view

World's thinnest foldable phone: Honor Magic V2 launches in UK and Europe

By Basil Kronfli published 1 September 23

news Honor is launching its slender, featherweight flagship in the West, and after some hands-on time, it can't arrive soon enough

Sony announces Xperia 5 V with stacked camera sensor… we try it out

By Basil Kronfli published 1 September 23

news Sony brings its flagship Exmor T for Mobile stacked camera sensor to its compact flagship Xperia 5 V

World's first flip phone with a telephoto camera: Oppo Find N3 Flip

By Basil Kronfli published 29 August 23

News Find N3 Flip announced for China with a Hasselblad triple-camera and the largest camera sensors of any flip phone

Lenovo Tab Extreme: the iPad's worst fears realized

By Basil Kronfli published 23 August 23

review An arsenal of features and nippy MediaTek power make Lenovo's Tab Extreme a creative powerhouse with a brilliant keyboard case

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 foldable smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: the foldable to beat

By Basil Kronfli published 17 August 23

review Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 is still the best big-screen foldable despite modest camera upgrades

Xiaomi announces slender Mix Fold 3 foldable with Leica quad-camera system

By Basil Kronfli published 15 August 23

news We try Xiaomi's lithe Leica-powered foldable with no less than four cameras and a Galaxy Z Fold 5-beating cover screen

Google Pixel Fold review: a camera flex – but the devil's in the detail

By Basil Kronfli published 9 August 23

review The Google Pixel Fold arguably has the best camera of any foldable on sale in the West, but is it a better buy than the Galaxy Z Fold 5?

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus and S9 Ultra announced with IP68 water resistance

By Basil Kronfli published 26 July 23

news Samsung's made its slates submergible with the Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus, and S9 Ultra upgraded with water and dust resistance for 2023

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