Cover Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra shot by Amani Azlin
Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra shot by Amani Azlin
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From ultra-wide to ultra-zoom, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra delivers multiple perspectives in one device
Photographer and director Amani Azlin moves through Kuala Lumpur the way she sees the world. Instinct, emotion and attention to small, passing moments drive this process. The city is fast and unpredictable, but she is drawn to what happens in between: fleeting expressions, shifting light and the quiet rhythm of everyday life.
For this series, she uses the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Her constant companion on the move, built to match her instinct and keep pace with how she sees it. Together, they roam Kuala Lumpur in its rawest form: unposed, unpredictable and full of small moments waiting to be caught.
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Above Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Above Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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The Xiaomi 17 Ultra fits into the way Amani already sees the world—where light, movement and timing are always shifting. It doesn’t interrupt her process. Instead, it responds to it, allowing her to move between spontaneous street moments and more intentional framing without breaking her rhythm.
With its upgraded sensor powered by LOFIC HDR, even low-light scenes feel more balanced and detailed, helping her stay connected to the atmosphere as it unfolds in real time. From quick street captures to slower, more deliberate compositions, it becomes part of her way of working. Quiet, responsive and intuitive, almost like a camera in her hands but lighter in presence.
Above Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Above Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Some moments do not wait to be composed. They unfold in the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur, where movement, light and people constantly overlap in real time. Live cinematography on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is designed for this kind of environment. It allows Amani to work with motion as it happens. Capturing atmosphere and emotion without interrupting the flow of the moment. Instead of freezing what she sees, it follows it, almost like observing a story as it naturally develops.
As she moves through the city, Amani also shifts between perspectives. Sometimes drawn into small, passing details and other times, stepping back to understand the wider scene. The 200MP telephoto system on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra supports this way of seeing. With its 75–100mm mechanical optical zoom, she can move between distances smoothly, keeping her framing intentional while changing how each moment is interpreted.
Shot on Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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Through it all, Amani moves through Kuala Lumpur the same way she always has. Observing and responding to the quiet details in the rush of the city. With the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in hand, she captures moments as they unfold with perfect timing, shaped by light and instinct.
Credits
Photography: Amani Azlin
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Aliya Qarina is the Junior Style Writer at Tatler Malaysia with an interest in fashion and beauty. Her writing often focuses on contemporary style, beauty culture and emerging trends.
