does anyone know if the new camera has the same paint effect that has been on all the iphones since the 5S?
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Iphone 8 camera paint effect?
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Glad to tell you that its fixed.
The processing is now made with the A11 chip instead of software.
Apple mentioned this in the keynote.
If you're talking about smearing, then it is still present. Certainly less than before, but definitely present
I’m interested in this as well but based on the photos I’ve seen the water color effect due to the noise reduction is still present. Less than before but sill there =\
That’s a lie. I’ve been comparing the 8 to the 7 and it’s almost exactly the same. Noise degradation is visible on all photos + videos, especially the « water » effect
Well it's not a lie that it was reported to be addressed. Unfortunately whatever fix Apple tried failed to work. The watercolor effect is still there in pictures I've seen. If it's any consolation I see it in my S7-S8+ photos, too, from time to time. My HTC camera doesn't do that but makes more traditional "noise dots"
Apple bragged about some noise reduction hardware yes. Unfortunately it turned out to be a lie as when you compare the 7 To 8, the only difference you’ll notice is slightly more saturated oranges. There is almost no difference in detail preservation (if you zoom in you may notice a 0.1% increase in detail)
Did you notice that the 8 now tends to blow out highlights, especially in the front facing camera? I have noticed it in a few photos in reviews and on the forum from forum members. I never really noticed too many blown highlights in my 7 Plus photos before.
How about on the regular camera? I've seen a few blown out highlights so I was wondering.
Bright areas of the image will appear white rather than preserving detail. Haven't noticed it myself and would be happy for someone to send me some links so I can see it
Our internet and power just went down so I'm temporarily on cellular data but where I noticed it most was on SuperSaf TV video comparison of iPhone 8 Plus to Note on YouTube
and there's a forum thread I will have to go and find the pictures again.
Okay in this thread notice the portion of the dog's chest in JamesZR's photo. There is a triangle of white fur blown out.
In the purple flower photos the picture taken on the native iPhone app has some blown out highlights you may not realize until you compare to the RAW image taken via a third party camera app.
Sorry I just got into my S8+ since our power and internet is still out (some local work) and saw I didn't past the link in like I thought. Hold on a sec here it is https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-8-plus-image-quality.2070422/
Here's a link to a different thread I just found. The orange and white Kitty has blown out white fur https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/post-photos-taken-with-iphone-8.2070625/
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How does the pixel do it. There is almost no paint effect or water on their camera. I just cant stand anything else on it
Simple, they don’t over apply the noise reduction. Having some noise is ok as long as it preserves he fine details. Go look at shots taken by the Pixel in forums and you’ll notice the dramatic difference. Quite surprised the 8 Plus was able to surpass the Pixel in DxOMark.
Then why is apple having issues correcting it? Assume it is their choice then. The raw apps also dont take it out that well
Doesnt DxO take money from companies?
Yeah I think Apple paid them to get their mark higher. The pixel series makes the iPhone 8 look like a 3GS in comparison to the pixel’s detail
Probably. The camera on the 8/8+ is excellent but I still think the Pixel is better.
iphone users have had to put up with 4 generations of smudgy images and since the iphone 6 it has barely got any better. the 7 was actually worse than the 6s and the 8 just made it back to 6s quality. there's no reason to stick up for apple here, the cameras are a disgrace for a new generation product.
just look at this comparison of the 7+ to the pixel:
https://www.cnet.com/au/news/apple-iphone-7-plus-google-pixel-video-comparison/
i would be surprised if the 2020 iphone was able to match that level of detail, as the next 3 (iphone 8 included) won't even be closed
IMO the 7/7+ is worse than the 6S/6S+ in this regard. 7 was horrible for me with watercolor effect and smearing. I thought it was just the 7+ but the 7 I’m using has now it as well. If it’s as bad on 8/8+ I’m going to the Note. Went through about 4 7+ & Apple reps agrees with image analysis when I showed them. Not paying $1,000 for that issue. My 6S+ camera was awesome. Maybe MP (too many for sensor) issue?? Hoping A11 addresses.
Is it just me or do none of the individual scores go above 90 but overall score is over 90 for DXOMark for 8+?
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[doublepost=1506285213][/doublepost]FWIW, I tested devices for major carrier for about 5 years. When I presented my 7+ vs 6S+ Photo IQ analysis to an Apple Retail Manager the rep standing next to him lost his poker face. Jaw dropped at the image quality issues of 7+ vs 6S+ and even a 6 I tossed in to make a point.
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I wish there was native iPhone Camera functionality to isolate the 1.8 lens. You can do w/ 3rd party apps.
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This is another reason I’m considering the the non-Plus. I think the 2.2 lens has issues in light that 1.8 lens can handle and when images ‘merged’ IQ goes awry.
[doublepost=1506285213][/doublepost]FWIW, I tested devices for major carrier for about 5 years. When I presented my 7+ vs 6S+ Photo IQ analysis to an Apple Retail Manager the rep standing next to him lost his poker face. Jaw dropped at the image quality issues of 7+ vs 6S+ and even a 6 I tossed in to make a point.
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Thank you. 8 or 8+?
I wish there was native iPhone Camera functionality to isolate the 1.8 lens. You can do w/ 3rd party apps.