{
  "id": 16348544,
  "title": "This underrated Oppo camera mode helped me take photos that look like scenes from The Odyssey — and I wish my iPhone had the same feature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/this-underrated-oppo-camera-mode-helped-me-take-photos-that-look-like",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-24T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/oppo-phones/vacation-snaps-or-scenes-from-the-odyssey-this-underrated-oppo-camera-mode-helped-me-realize-my-filmmaking-dreams-and-i-wish-my-iphone-had-the-same-feature"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For a movie enthusiast who does not consider themselves a filmmaker, the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max's XPAN mode has sparked a newfound interest in photography. This mode, inspired by the Hasselblad XPan camera from 1998, allows users to capture ultra-wide frames with a 65:24 aspect ratio. I recently tested this feature in Mallorca, Spain, and was impressed by how it transformed ordinary vacation photos into scenes reminiscent of The Odyssey. The extra width of the frame provided a broader context for both landscapes and urban cityscapes. XPAN works across the ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lenses of the phone, all boasting a resolution of 200MP, a first for smartphones. I used the ultra-wide setting for expansive shots of sunsets and the standard wide for tighter frames of coastal landmarks, and in the Cathedral of Santa Maria, XPAN helped capture the grandeur of the building, emphasizing its scale with normal-sized individuals in the foreground. Beyond its artistic appeal, XPAN also enhances the dynamism in dynamic scenes, such as capturing a group of people fleeing from a runaway child and multiple groups gathered outside a café. While this feature is hidden within Oppo's camera app, its potential is undeniable. The mode's existence is a testament to Oppo's collaboration with Hasselblad, which will continue in future models. This partnership, though sometimes dismissed as a gimmick, has led to innovative photography tools like Hasselblad Portrait Mode and Master Mode. If brands like Xiaomi, Vivo, and Honor had partnered with ARRI instead, we might not have discovered the transformative benefits of XPAN. As someone who has experienced the difference it makes, I highly recommend giving Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max and its XPAN mode a try.",
  "summary": "Oppo's Hasselblad-inspired XPAN mode helped me take photos that look like scenes from The Odyssey.",
  "key_points": [
    "Oppo Find X10 Pro Max XPAN mode inspired by Hasselblad XPan camera",
    "Ultra-wide 65:24 aspect ratio captures broader context in photos",
    "XPAN enhances dynamism in dynamic scenes and grandeur in architecture"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}