Melo Villareal
SHANGHAI, CHINA — Getting a great action shot is already challenging. Getting one while your subjects are racing through a rollercoaster at speeds of up to 97 kilometers per hour takes photography to another level.
Anne Curtis, BJ Pascual ride rollercoaster shot on vivo X300 Ultra
Anne Curtis and photographer BJ Pascual recently took on the TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland, one of the theme park’s most thrilling and futuristic attractions. Rather than simply enjoying the ride, the duo also put the vivo X300 Ultra’s telephoto camera to the test in one of the most demanding environments for mobile photography.
The resulting image puts Anne and BJ front and center, capturing their expressions and reactions as they speed along the attraction’s futuristic track.
At the heart of the shot is the vivo X300 Ultra’s 200MP 85mm ZEISS Gimbal-Grade APO Telephoto Camera. The image was captured at 85mm, f/2.67, 1/200s, and ISO 50, demonstrating how the dedicated telephoto camera can be used to photograph subjects in fast-moving situations.
The phone’s 3° Gimbal-Grade OIS and 60 fps AF Tracking are designed to help maintain stability and focus when subjects are constantly moving. In this case, the technology helped keep Anne and BJ the visual focus while the rollercoaster provided speed and excitement in the background.
What makes the image particularly compelling is that it is not simply a record of a theme park ride. The 85mm focal length brings attention to the human side of the experience—the laughter, excitement, adrenaline, and split-second reactions that make a rollercoaster ride memorable.
And there was little room for error.
At speeds reaching 97 km/h, there is no opportunity to stop, pose, or recreate the moment. The action happens in an instant, requiring a camera that can respond quickly enough to keep up.
This is where the vivo X300 Ultra’s combination of a 200MP telephoto camera, high-speed autofocus tracking, and gimbal-grade stabilization comes into play. Instead of relying on a wide perspective to capture the entire ride, the telephoto lens brings the subjects closer, making their expressions the centerpiece of the photograph.
The experience at Shanghai Disneyland also highlights an increasingly important role for smartphone cameras: capturing spontaneous travel moments that happen without warning. From amusement park rides and sporting events to street scenes and wildlife encounters, some of the best travel photos are the ones you cannot plan.
The Anne and BJ rollercoaster shot is a fitting example. The moment happened at full speed, with no second take and no chance to pose. The camera simply had to be ready.
For travelers who enjoy documenting their adventures, that ability can make a difference. Sometimes the best photograph is not the one taken from the perfect viewpoint, but the one that captures the emotion of the moment—even when everything is moving.
The vivo X300 Ultra is available for PHP 109,999 at vivo Concept Stores nationwide and through the vivo e-store.
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