MANILA, Philippines — It was supposed to be an idyllic prelude to a summer getaway, but it turned out to be a different adventure when Bulusan Lake was shrouded in mist and the visitors were taking "wet look" shots instead of their planned kayaking selfies.
Located at the southeast flank of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogan, the lake typically looks like a body of still water surrounded by a thick foliage. Colorful kayaks serve as the pop of color for countless souvenir photos of visitors who want to experience the lake on most days that there is no downpour.
With plans foiled, would those selfies still turn out good with such a dreary weather in place?
Clear images
For those who have a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, this should not be a problem. But carrying one, even the mirrorless types, is not the option for most especially in the day and age of smartphones.
Not all smartphones are made the same. Entry-level ones may not be best for these weather conditions. The ultra expensive ones would be ideal, but for those who do not have the cash to spare, the mid-range brands could have the features of the upper-tier brands but with less cost.
This is where the recently launched Oppo Reno 8T 5G comes handy. Launched early March this year, the newest Reno phone by Oppo said it has a good set of user-friendly camera features that can make any photo look better, especially for those who are "point-and-shoot" picture takers.
The unit features the first 108MP Portrait Camera in the Reno Series plus a 40x Microlens, a 2MP Depth Camera and a 32MP Selfie Camera. One of the technologies it features is the NonaPixel Plus, which is said to combine nine pixels into one giant pixel that can take in as much as light as possible.
Bulusan Lake on a dreary day looks like this as captured by the phone: