Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Wow another youtuber guy talking about iphones versus real cameras? GENIUS! Nah for real tho I'm so excited that I upgraded from the 14 Pro to the 17 Pro, so I can finally have access to that sweet sweet apple loggage. I've been searching for a daily camera that can actually fit in my pocket while shooting high quality stills and footage with little to no work in post. Can the 17 pro pull that off? And if so, do we even need pocket cameras anymore?

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Video Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Why Pocket Is Important
2:44 - What Makes A Great Pocket Camera?
3:07 - Photo Settings & Apps
5:54 - RAW Photo Comparisons vs Real Cameras
8:44 - Video Settings & Apps
11:50 - Video Comparisons vs Real Cameras
12:46 - My 17 Pro Video Rig + ProRes RAW Hack
14:01 - Overall Thoughts & Doubts

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