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iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by NavinF »

willis936 wrote: post #6

The 48 MP bayer mode is indeed impressive, but it does not increase the spatial frequency response. I recently used it to document some color transition errors on LG OLED displays and even with the 48 MP "RAW" mode there are artifacts from the limited spatial resolution. One of the images properly captures the display sub-pixel layout, but that is taken closer to the display. Enabling/disabling "RAW" did not change t…

Why does that happen? Is it because there's a physical antialiasing filter in the lens?

Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by Mikeb85 »

mkaic wrote: post #18
Mikeb85 wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Phones don't rival or surpass DSLRs or any proper digital camera. They just have lots of fancy processing that makes quick snaps look better than the same amount of effort on a camera.

Until that same fancy processing is available on a DSLR, I think the comparison OP is making is valid. At the end of the day, what I as a consumer care about is "is photo look 1. pleasing, 2. accurate to my perception, and 3. easy to create?" and in those regards, the iPhone absolutely outperforms every DSLR I've ever used.

I didn't say a phone camera isn't better for the average consumer... I use my phone camera far more often than my actual camera...

But there's no world in which it's technically superior to a real camera, especially one with in-camera processing or in the hands of a professional with access to and skill with professional post-processing software.

Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by sangeeth96 »

stingrae wrote: post #12

Coming from a iPhone 12 to the 14, the aggressive switching between lenses is pretty annoying in close and far shots. The lens shift screws up framing and hits at unpredictable times.

Agreed. I thought mine was broken when I received it but alas, this is how it is. Was hoping a software update would fix the framing issues.

Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by criddell »

Mikeb85 wrote: post #9
m348e912 wrote: post #3

The iPhone 14 has a fantastic camera. It's a noticeable improvement from previous models and takes fantastic photos that rival or surpass many SLR cameras on the market. If Apple had taken another leap and included usb-c port it would have been enough for me to upgrade. For now, I wait.

Phones don't rival or surpass DSLRs or any proper digital camera. They just have lots of fancy processing that makes quick snaps look better than the same amount of effort on a camera.

Are there any large sensor cameras that are working on computational photography? Seeing what Apple and Google get out of tiny sensors in a phone makes me wonder what would be possible on a big camera with a better sensor.

Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by CharlesW »

kooshball wrote: post #14
stingrae wrote: post #12

Coming from a iPhone 12 to the 14, the aggressive switching between lenses is pretty annoying in close and far shots. The lens shift screws up framing and hits at unpredictable times.

can't you turn that off?

You can turn off automatic macro switching: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210571#:~:text=You%20can%2....

Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by appletrotter »

mkaic wrote: post #18
Mikeb85 wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Phones don't rival or surpass DSLRs or any proper digital camera. They just have lots of fancy processing that makes quick snaps look better than the same amount of effort on a camera.

Until that same fancy processing is available on a DSLR, I think the comparison OP is making is valid. At the end of the day, what I as a consumer care about is "is photo look 1. pleasing, 2. accurate to my perception, and 3. easy to create?" and in those regards, the iPhone absolutely outperforms every DSLR I've ever used.

Which is why DSLRs are for hobbyists and professionals. It's more work, for a reward.

Or for people shooting at night. The sensors are too small on phones to gather enough light to look decent.

Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by scrumbledober »

mc32 wrote: post #16
Mikeb85 wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Phones don't rival or surpass DSLRs or any proper digital camera. They just have lots of fancy processing that makes quick snaps look better than the same amount of effort on a camera.

Yeah, it's hard to compare 35mm full frame sensors with miniscule camera sensors. As you said the magic is their processing which compensates for that.

it is hard, but it's getting a little easier with the larger cameras

Re: iPhone 14 Pro camera review: A small step, a huge leap

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Post by efields »

sangeeth96 wrote: post #23
stingrae wrote: post #12

Coming from a iPhone 12 to the 14, the aggressive switching between lenses is pretty annoying in close and far shots. The lens shift screws up framing and hits at unpredictable times.

Agreed. I thought mine was broken when I received it but alas, this is how it is. Was hoping a software update would fix the framing issues.

I have a Genius Bar appointment I've rescheduled twice to discuss this, but it sounds like i really have no reason to believe there's anything "wrong" with my phone. I do hope software fixes can help, but maybe there's just some expectations in my head I need to recalibrate.
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