iPhone 13 Pro Limiting 4K ProRes to 256+ is very annoying and artificial

[iBug2]

I know that it takes 6GB per minute, but still, I could record almost 20 minutes of that in my iPhone 13 Pro 128GB. That's not really a short amount, if Apple allowed it.

 

[now i see it]

It’s just a way to upsell the more expensive higher storage models.

 

[ericwn]

It’s just a way to upsell the more expensive higher storage models.

That’s probably it - plus who carries an iPhone 13 128 with all the storage space still available?

 

[dstew201]

That’s probably it - plus who carries an iPhone 13 128 with all the storage space still available?

I think he forgot about the space iOS takes up..

 

[iBug2]

I think he forgot about the space iOS takes up..

I have quite a lot of space left on my 128gb phone after iOS and apps. If not 20 minutes, I can record 15 minutes.

 

[dstew201]

So it’s acceptable to have approximately 90% your storage taken up by ONE ProRes video?

Stop being cheap and buy the 1TB phone ???

 

[iBug2]

So it’s acceptable to have approximately 90% your storage taken up by ONE ProRes video?

Stop being cheap and buy the 1TB phone ???

Most of my recordings are less than 1 minute. So that would be 15 prores videos.

 

[Deifie]

There is also a speculation that the write speed of the lower space NAND chips is simply not high enough...

 

[IsaacM]

The lower capacity storage usually has lower writing speeds, which is probably why it can't work on the 128gb version

 

[dstew201]

Most of my recordings are less than 1 minute. So that would be 15 prores videos.

Beautiful.. how long do you think it will take to transfer those 15 short clips off your phone?

 

[ediks]

There is also a speculation that the write speed of the lower space NAND chips is simply not high enough...

i thinks its the same thing like last year when the 128gb had slower speed

 

[dstew201]

Most of my recordings are less than 1 minute. So that would be 15 prores videos.

Ummm…fifteen 1 min videos == one 15 min video, no?

 

[JPack]

There is also a speculation that the write speed of the lower space NAND chips is simply not high enough...

That speculation doesn't even pass the sniff test.

ProRes 4K = 6GB/min = 100MB/sec

Even iPhone 7 can write faster than that.

 

[bpeeps]

@iBug2, what do you need to film in 4K ProRes and why? It's an unnecessary format for 90% of people.

 

[iBug2]

@iBug2, what do you need to film in 4K ProRes and why? It's an unnecessary format for 90% of people.

I want to use the macro feature of 13 Pro to shoot some through the grass shots of plants, insects, etc. It is really beautiful with the stabilization of 13 Pro. But I need some room to edit and colour correct later so ProRes would be much better than H.265.

 

[MacLappy]

I want to use the macro feature of 13 Pro to shoot some through the grass shots of plants, insects, etc. It is really beautiful with the stabilization of 13 Pro. But I need some room to edit and colour correct later so ProRes would be much better than H.265.

Legit reason. Any chance you might be able to up trade to the 256gb version?

 

[dstew201]

Legit reason. Any chance you might be able to up trade to the 256gb version?

???

Given the current situation:
A) stop being cheap and upgrade to bigger storage

OR

B) accept what you have and move on

Aside from griping, this post is useless … just my 2 cents

 

[iBug2]

Legit reason. Any chance you might be able to up trade to the 256gb version?

I will return 128 and get 256, if they have stock. But if there is no stock in store, I cannot do that. I have 1 week to return mine but online store gives 5 week estimate for shipping.

 

[MacLappy]

I will return 128 and get 256, if they have stock. But if there is no stock in store, I cannot do that. I have 1 week to return mine but online store gives 5 week estimate for shipping.

Yeah for some reason, Apple seem to under estimate demand for the Pro Max, again.

Especially so in the brand new Sierra Blue.

I got the 256GB version but now feel a pinch of regret, seeing how big a difference ProRes makes.

I wished I had splurge on a 512GB or 1TB version. Oh well.

Maybe return and re-order? Or you can try calling Apple Support(assuming you made a purchase from Apple), see if they can help you locate your desired size in inventory.

So far my experience with Apple Support has largely been positive.

 

[rsnhakan]

Are there any differences between the 256GB and 1TB except storage?

 

[The Game 161]

I’m curious how many will use prores. Unless you edit just use normal video recording at 4K 60fps

 

[beerseagulls]

Are there any differences between the 256GB and 1TB except storage?

the extra money that you pay Apple for the 1TB partially funds the new yachts for Apple executives.

(way better than donating the same amount of money to PBS, right?)

 

[Ram65]

I know that it takes 6GB per minute, but still, I could record almost 20 minutes of that in my iPhone 13 Pro 128GB. That's not really a short amount, if Apple allowed it.

It does sucks but you must upgrade to take full advantage of this device.

 

[dizmonk]

I took a 2min video of my teen's cheerleading team at 4k....Came to about 13gb. When looking at the quality I didn't see a huge difference from a 1080p hd regular video... I wonder what the settings should be? Or tweaks?

 

[Taz Mangus]

Are there any differences between the 256GB and 1TB except storage?

The larger SSDs are generally faster.