Lenovo Vibe Shot – User Review

[Smartphone]

I’ve been using the Lenovo Vibe Shot (read more about the launch here – https://timchew.net/2015/09/01/lenovo-vibe-shot-launched-in-malaysia/) for more than a month now and on some occasions even left my camera at home and used Lenovo’s new 16MP camera smartphone instead.

After seeing what National Geographer Young Explorer Hannah Reyes (read more about the dinner with Hannah here – http://timchew.net/2015/10/07/lenovo-vibe-shot-dinner-with-hannah-reyes-national-geographic-young-explorer/) managed to shoot with the smartphone, I decided to see what I could do with it. Now do bear in mind that I’ve no formal photography training whatsoever therefore I’m pretty much like any normal smartphone user out there.

The photos below were shot in “Pro Mode” and have not been edited in any way however they have been resized to save space.

If you follow my site regularly, you’d know that I do attend food reviews regularly. I decided to leave my camera at home and only brought the Lenovo Vibe Shot for the All Kansai Fair review at Sasagawa Japanese Restaurant at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur.

Next up was the Marini’s on 57 3rd Anniversary Party.

Unfortunately there was a bad haze that evening and all we could see out of the windows was this very gloomy view

Enjoying my ice-cold Asahi Super Dry while waiting for Adrienne to arrive

The customary photo of the Petronas twin towers

Here’s What I shot at the Samadhi Festival at Tamarind Springs in Ampang.

Golfers are a crazy breed...it was pouring and still they kept on playing until the siren sounded — Golfers are a crazy breed…it was pouring and still they kept on playing until the siren sounded

Used the rear camera to shoot this pic (without beauty mode)

Sue Sien used the rear camera with the beauty mode on for this pic

A shot of Sue Sien at the Tropicana Golf & Country Resort clubhouse

At the launch of the new Ford Ranger at One Utama

At the launch of the Lenovo Phab Plus in Zouk Club KL. As it was pretty dark where I shot this I had to use the smartphone's flash and it turned out pretty alright. — At the launch of the Lenovo Phab Plus in Zouk Club KL. As it was pretty dark where I shot this I had to use the smartphone’s flash and it turned out pretty alright.

At Crystal's wedding dinner — At Crystal’s wedding dinner

Delicious pork belly at Albion Kuala Lumpur

Cute dessert during the Tai Thong x FIFTYSIX Degrees whisky pairing dinner

I also attended seven (7) Malaysia International Gourmet Festival reviews this year and here are some pics.

At Minori Japanese Restaurant at The Curve

At Soleil Modern European Restaurant in Section 17, Petaling Jaya

At Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The pretty Joyce shot with the rear camera

Colourful appetiser at Qba at The Westin KL

Shot of the swimming pool and al fresco dining area at Maison Francaise

Nicole shot with the front camera with beauty mode

A pc with Nicole using the front camera with beauty mode. Look how smooth my complexion is!

So what do you think? Of course not up to the level of Hannah Reyes but then again she’s a professional photographer.

Gaming is silky smooth and I experienced no lag whatsoever even when playing games with high-graphics and frame rate such as World of Tanks, which looks great on the HD screen. This is also complemented by the Dolby Atmos sound although to fully appreciate it you need to plus in a pair of good headphones.

The Lenovo Vibe Shot has a recommended retail price of RM1,399.00 and is currently available in stores.

For more information, head over to http://lenovomobile.com.my/