iPhone 16 Pro Does Anti-reflective coating solve lens flare?

[mappyuk]

Not seen this discussed but has anyone tested yet the anti reflective coating on the main camera that was mentioned in the keynote to see if it removes some of the lens flare? I'm surprised Brian Tong didnt test it immediately as he had the guts to bring it up with Apple!

 

[PsykX]

Also excited about that. I saw it in the comparison page on apple.com, didn't hear it in the keynote, but yes, the goal of this is definitely to remove the flaring issues every iPhone generation had. It was better with iPhone 15 Pro, but still.

 

[CatalinApple]

I am interested in the Anti-reflective lens coating. How much will this improve the quality of pictures and videos?
Did the iPhone 15 Pro have any improvements regarding this problem over the iPhone 14 Pro?

 

[NotApplicable]

Probably not solve, but improve

 

[gphome]

Im not expecting for it to be solved, however if they can bring it up to match the quality of Samsung phones in this area that would be appreciated. Really noticed it on my 15 Pro compared to the 23 Ultra, noticeably worse

 

[mtbdudex]

Lens flare has its place in photography.

 

[NotApplicable]

Lens flare has its place in photography.

When desired

 

[contacos]

Probably an AI feature for iOS 19. My Samsung has it. It can also remove reflections

 

[mtbdudex]

When desired

Agreed - lens flare at my discretion , and honestly I use my iPhone as a ready/handy camera.

My real hobbyist camera is a 2022 Canon R5 with its L lens f4 24-104 .
Plus these 2 lens .

Their glass optics is a different level than iPhone optics.

 

[gphome]

Lens flare has its place in photography.

The green orb on the bike wheel ruins the 2nd shot

 

[4sallypat]

Not seen this discussed but has anyone tested yet the anti reflective coating on the main camera that was mentioned in the keynote to see if it removes some of the lens flare? I'm surprised Brian Tong didnt test it immediately as he had the guts to bring it up with Apple!

There is just posted review of the photo & video features of the 16 Pro line.

It talks about lens flare and compares against the 15 Pro.

 

[mtbdudex]

The green orb on the bike wheel ruins the 2nd shot

Ha, that’s a internal lens reflection, candidate for some old fashioned post clean up

 

[mtbdudex]

With the 16 in use any reports on lens flare less?

 

[vyral_143]

Apple has quietly removed 'Anti-Reflective Coating' from specs when comparing iPhones on its website.

 

[RRC]

It helps, but doesn’t get rid of it completely.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

With the 16 in use any reports on lens flare less?

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-16-pro-max-lens-flare-issue.2438425/?post=33453170#post-33453170

 

[mtbdudex]

Apple has quietly removed 'Anti-Reflective Coating' from specs when comparing iPhones on its website.

Really?? Are their pictures captured before and after? Pls share. That’s kinda unethical if so.

 

[vyral_143]

Really?? Are their pictures captured before and after? Pls share. That’s kinda unethical if so.

Before

Now

 

[Hamsterhjulet]

Apple has quietly removed 'Anti-Reflective Coating' from specs when comparing iPhones on its website.

Damn that’s sneaky! That’s so unlike Apple. Hopefully that’s a mistake, but I guess not.

 

[gphome]

Damn that’s sneaky! That’s so unlike Apple. Hopefully that’s a mistake, but I guess not.

Maybe Apple form 8 years ago, modern Apple? its not surprising at all. I'm not saying they are bad, or worse than competitors, but they are certainly no better

 

[Jackbequickly]

It will not get rid of internal lens reflections.

 

[redbeard331]

You just need to use a lens hood to solve this issue, although I’m not sure how you attach a lens hood to a phone?🤭