Me too and I can't we wait to see the third-party lens cases for it. If I can get a case like this for my iPhone 6+ I will be very happy
I love my iPad air in this case but it's just too big
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Did you order the iPhone 6 (4.7 inch) or the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5 inch)?
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I love my iPad air in this case but it's just too big
4.7 iPhone 6.
I have been using a 5s and a Note 3, the Note 3 has proven to be too big and clumsy to carry in some situations, the iPhone 6+ 5.5 would be as bad (if not worse, it's even bigger).
If you don't wear a suit or carry a bag the Plus will be a handful.
I have been using a 5s and a Note 3, the Note 3 has proven to be too big and clumsy to carry in some situations, the iPhone 6+ 5.5 would be as bad (if not worse, it's even bigger).
If you don't wear a suit or carry a bag the Plus will be a handful.
I do relatively little calling, but use the phone more as an ultraportable computer. I thought the bigger screen was more appropriate to this pattern of use.
If I don't like it I'll go back to the smaller model. After all the noise in these forums about needing a larger Apple phone to compete with Samsung I figured it was worth a try.
I bought a no-contract GSM phone so I could avoid the AT&T $25 a month price increase (there's a whole forum topic on this ripoff). Sure hope it works.
I think AT&T has about worn out it's welcome with me. I've been with them from the beginning but this fee manipulation upon upgrade has soured me pretty bad. Next time I guess I'll go to Verizon. I already have an iPhone 5S (work phone) on VZW and I guess it's time to be thinking about moving my family phones over.
Bummer.
If I don't like it I'll go back to the smaller model. After all the noise in these forums about needing a larger Apple phone to compete with Samsung I figured it was worth a try.
I bought a no-contract GSM phone so I could avoid the AT&T $25 a month price increase (there's a whole forum topic on this ripoff). Sure hope it works.
I think AT&T has about worn out it's welcome with me. I've been with them from the beginning but this fee manipulation upon upgrade has soured me pretty bad. Next time I guess I'll go to Verizon. I already have an iPhone 5S (work phone) on VZW and I guess it's time to be thinking about moving my family phones over.
Bummer.
Same here. As tempted as I am to order one, I need to test both out first before I make a decision. I do not want to to go through the hassle or returning or exchanging anything.
What you know regarding OIS doesn't necessarily apply to smartphones. We simply don't know how significant the difference will be and there have been examples where OIS have made some results questionable.
Lol, if you think Verizon is going to be cheaper, think again. Pricing for their 10GB plan is the same as AT&T's (including the $25 discount for EDGE/BYOD). That said, I'd give Verizon a nod for the slightly better network and unlocked devices.
Not sure what your point is, but assuming (and that's a big assumption) that OIS somehow makes the camera on the 6 Plus worse, that's what return policies are for.
I went to an ATT store and played with the other smartphones that came closest in size to the 4.7 (I used the "Fire") and 5.5 (I used a Galaxy something for this) iPhones. I mainly wanted to see how the normal sized fonts look like on the phones. I decided that the 4.7 fit what I believe my needs will be. Also it will be easier to carry and to use one handed.
I ordered my phone through our local Simply Mac store and they had cases there for each of the phones to let customers see how they will feel in your hand. Again the 4.7 seemed to me to be the proper choice. I don't have large hands, but not really small hands either, pretty much normal I guess, but to me the 5.5 was slightly unwieldy. I'm a clumsy clod at best anyway, I don't need to exacerbate the situation and up the chances that I'll drop it.
In the end I ordered a iPhone 6, 64 Gig, Silver.
I ordered my phone through our local Simply Mac store and they had cases there for each of the phones to let customers see how they will feel in your hand. Again the 4.7 seemed to me to be the proper choice. I don't have large hands, but not really small hands either, pretty much normal I guess, but to me the 5.5 was slightly unwieldy. I'm a clumsy clod at best anyway, I don't need to exacerbate the situation and up the chances that I'll drop it.
In the end I ordered a iPhone 6, 64 Gig, Silver.
My point is this.
Picking a new iPhone: there's only one decision that matters
To understand how important (or not) OIS is in a phone, it's important to understand how it actually works and what it actually does. OIS has been around in DSLR lenses and point-and-shoot cameras for over a decade, and other smartphone manufacturers have been putting it in their devices for years before Apple jumped on board. It is designed to counteract hand-shake and camera movement, by literally moving elements of the camera's lens in the opposite directions of the photographer's movements. This allows for taking sharp pictures with longer shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. Longer shutter speeds let more light into the camera's sensor, allowing for brighter pictures in low light environments. It's long been billed as the savior for low light photography and it lets you use a really big zoom lens on your DSLR or mirrorless camera without a tripod. OIS is most effective when you have a long focal length, because that magnifies any uncontrollable movements you might have.
But, and here's the key misunderstanding with OIS, it is only able to correct for movement on the camera's side. If you have a longer shutter speed, unless your subject is inanimate and perfectly still, it's more likely that your subject will move in the time that the camera is taking the picture, causing motion blur that the OIS system can do nothing to correct for. You've seen this before, often times when you try to take a picture of a frisky pet or active toddler indoors, they move during the shot, causing a blurry limb or loss of sharpness in key areas such as the face. Having OIS in a camera does not resolve this problem, and in fact, a lot of smartphone manufacturers have exacerbated the issue by relying too heavily on the feature and holding the shutter open for longer than would otherwise be necessary. (I've personally seen this with every smartphone I've reviewed that has OIS, including models from HTC, LG, and Nokia.) And since smartphone's have wide lenses, OIS is less effective than it would be on your DSLR with a 300mm zoom lens.
The fact is, most of the pictures people take with smartphones are of other people, which are living, breathing, and yes, moving subjects. The most important factor in getting sharp pictures of people is shutter speed it needs to be fast enough to freeze the subject.
That isn't to say the OIS feature has no purpose it's really great for getting sharp pictures of buildings at night or those cool nighttime cityscapes. They aren't moving and will surely sit still long enough for the camera to use a longer shutter speed. OIS can also be effective for stabilizing video. It can also be argued that OIS is more effective in the iPhone 6 Plus (and possibly more necessary) than it would be in the iPhone 6 because its larger size can be more difficult to hold steady.
By all accounts, it appears that everything else about the cameras in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are the same. According to Apple, they have the same resolution, same sensors, same focus system, same lens, same flash, and same new camera processing features. They also have the same video recording features, including slow-motion, 1080p recording, and something Apple calls "Cinematic Stabilization." But in the vast majority of still photography situations, these cameras are likely to produce the exact same results.
6 Plus. I've had a Note 2, Note 3, LG G3 that were over 5". While the 6 Plus is taller than the Notes, it's also thinner and a little more narrow. I think it will be fine, the 4.7" wasn't going to give me the screen size boost I was hoping for to really consider it -- it's ever so slightly wider than my 5s and just a little taller. The 4.7" wasn't getting me what I wanted.
I spend far more time with email and remote IT work than using the Phone app, so larger screens are ideal. More battery life is also a solid advantage, and OIS is likely to be advantageous depending on the degree it helps the photography.
I do think the Plus is going to be a shock to many people that bought it due to it being perceived as "much better" versus the 6 (due to the naming scheme), given the jump from 3.5-4" to 5.5" is huge. I expect a a fair number of exchanges/returns on it.
I spend far more time with email and remote IT work than using the Phone app, so larger screens are ideal. More battery life is also a solid advantage, and OIS is likely to be advantageous depending on the degree it helps the photography.
I do think the Plus is going to be a shock to many people that bought it due to it being perceived as "much better" versus the 6 (due to the naming scheme), given the jump from 3.5-4" to 5.5" is huge. I expect a a fair number of exchanges/returns on it.
I already knew what OIS does and how it works, thanks.
I'm also aware of this too, thanks. I still don't see why this negates having OIS on a smartphone camera.
Thank you, for once again pointing out something I already knew. I'm sure at some point down the road, sensor capabilities may improve such such that faster shutter speeds at low light are possible. In the meantime, I felt that for MY purposes, it was worth getting an iPhone 6 Plus to take advantage of a camera feature not present on the 6.
And you'll also note that I did specify another reason that *I* found compelling enough to consider the 6 Plus over the 6. The camera wasn't the only thing. But thanks for trying really hard to show me that I made a bad purchase decision before either of us even have any actual product in-hand, and for treating me as if I know nothing about photography. I truly appreciate that.
I have a Macbook Pro Retina, which I use for work and when I am at home
I also have an iPad Air
I spend the majority of the time using my rMBP and I only use iPhone when I am on the go
I used to have a Galaxy Note and after a while, I did not enjoy using it on a daily basis
On a personal preference, I think it looks ugly (not trying to justify anything or offend people who prefer it and they may think the 4.7 one is ugly as well)
I have a nice sony Camera and then the camera difference does not affect me
The 5.5 size does not suit my needs but may be good for other people
If I don't have a rMBP or iPad Air, I would consider the iPhone 6 plus
I also have an iPad Air
I spend the majority of the time using my rMBP and I only use iPhone when I am on the go
I used to have a Galaxy Note and after a while, I did not enjoy using it on a daily basis
On a personal preference, I think it looks ugly (not trying to justify anything or offend people who prefer it and they may think the 4.7 one is ugly as well)
I have a nice sony Camera and then the camera difference does not affect me
The 5.5 size does not suit my needs but may be good for other people
If I don't have a rMBP or iPad Air, I would consider the iPhone 6 plus
I don't understand this. You make 2-4 calls a week and think you need a cell phone? Total waste of money.
I felt the same way! I held a Note 3 at Walmart today for a few minutes since it's similar in size, and I knew instantly that I had made the right choice with the iPhone 6 Plus! It's not that much larger at all, and completely manageable.
I pre-ordered 2 x Gold iPhone 6 Plus 64gb for me and my girlfriend. Both of us have been using White Note 2 for 2 years now, it's time to switch back to Apple. I was determined to get the Note 4, expecting Apple would keep making incremental update of the iPhone. But now, they have 5.5 inch, why not . I love android for its versatility but I hate waiting for official updates and buggy custom roms. It's time to go back to iOS 
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To be honest, it's the other way around for me. I have macbook pro (non-retina), an iPad Air and my note 2. Most of the time, I use my note 2 for almost everything from browsing news, watch youtube or manage my schedules. My macbook is for hardcore work. I only use my iPad for iOS gaming or reading books (which I often do on my note 2 as well). Obviously, as you can tell, I am not bogged down by weight or size at all. I can text one-handed pretty well, reach top left just as fine. After I get my iPhone 6 plus, I might just sell the iPad Air and wait for Air 2 or not... Just my opinion
. I love android for its versatility but I hate waiting for official updates and buggy custom roms. It's time to go back to iOS ----------
To be honest, it's the other way around for me. I have macbook pro (non-retina), an iPad Air and my note 2. Most of the time, I use my note 2 for almost everything from browsing news, watch youtube or manage my schedules. My macbook is for hardcore work. I only use my iPad for iOS gaming or reading books (which I often do on my note 2 as well). Obviously, as you can tell, I am not bogged down by weight or size at all. I can text one-handed pretty well, reach top left just as fine. After I get my iPhone 6 plus, I might just sell the iPad Air and wait for Air 2 or not... Just my opinion