Other Reasons for 17 Pro camera layout

[Parowdy]

It just occurred to me that maybe the new camera will be designed the way it is rumored for a couple of reasons.
One is obviously to mix up the design language. Probably also an attempt at having more space for the camera and other components.
But thirdly, maybe to give iPhone photos shot with a flash a more camera like look, like one of these Polaroid cameras.
The shadows add much to the flair these pictures can have. And while it’s a downgrade for normal everyday pictures, for many people this would still be a selling point.
It’s still a short while and I’m curious what people think Apple wants to accomplish with their rumored new design.

 

[RRC]

The camera layout has been changed for two reasons;

1. To make the phone look new compared to the now old design.

2. The flash and lidar have been moved as the middle lens will be getting a larger sensor.

The flash being moved won’t have any effect on picture quality, or how the flash looks on a photo when used. No “real” camera has the flash that close to the lens anyway.

 

[Jackbequickly]

Wish they would left it the way it was.

 

[Parowdy]

The camera layout has been changed for two reasons;

1. To make the phone look new compared to the now old design.

2. The flash and lidar have been moved as the middle lens will be getting a larger sensor.

The flash being moved won’t have any effect on picture quality, or how the flash looks on a photo when used. No “real” camera has the flash that close to the lens anyway.

Design is obviously always a „feature“, however I would be surprised if there was no noticeable difference in how shadows look, because duh of course it will look different. The question is if it’s gonna be labeled a „feature“, too. I’ve compared pictures taken with different cameras and flash placements and the iPhone flash looks too sterile compared to the more characteristic look some dedicated cameras have. They give the picture more depth.
Obviously you’re right, the main reasons for the redesign are, design, and internal space.
Hopefully though there will be a little more to it than that, something we didn’t think about previously, like with the Dynamic Island.
We’ll see.

 

[maflynn]

The camera layout has been changed for two reasons;

1. To make the phone look new compared to the now old design.

2. The flash and lidar have been moved as the middle lens will be getting a larger sensor.

The flash being moved won’t have any effect on picture quality, or how the flash looks on a photo when used. No “real” camera has the flash that close to the lens anyway.

Third reason. To sell different cases, i.e., the old case will not fit.

 

[Parowdy]

Third reason. To sell different cases, i.e., the old case will not fit.

It hardly ever does… the last time was with the iPhone X and Xs.
The cameras kept increasing, they added buttons and slightly changed the placement of existing ones.
So, no. That’s not a reason.