BlackBerry DTEK50 review

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BlackBerry DTEK50 review

In good light and with auto-HDR, the DTEK50 can take high quality snaps

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BlackBerry DTEK50 review

With HDR off pictures can lack vibrancy

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Although HDR can over-do things at times with over saturation of colors

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Close up the BlackBerry DTEK50 can capture lots of delicious detail

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And it doesn't fare too badly with fur either, with clear shots

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The front facing camera works for selfies, but it does suffer from a lack of clarity

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