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This photo comparison is making me want an iPhone 6 Plus!
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Maybe the lighter is perceived to be brighter/ bigger because the lens is actually opening up longer to facilitate the light?
A flame flickers. That means it gets bright and less bright multiple times a second. The camera will catch it in whatever state its in when the shutter is randomly fired.
The same thing happens when shooting under fluorescent light. If you shoot a series, some photos will have more of a green cast than others because of the rapid fluctuation of fluorescent.
A flame flickers. That means it gets bright and less bright multiple times a second. The camera will catch it in whatever state its in when the shutter is randomly fired.
The same thing happens when shooting under fluorescent light. If you shoot a series, some photos will have more of a green cast than others because of the rapid fluctuation of fluorescent.
I understand the variance, but is it enough to prove the difference is minimal?
Here's another candle shot I found, which the candle is coincidentally brighter for the 6 Plus shot.
http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/2014/09/29/8a94e190-d487-457d-bd99-b98109f2e423/iphone-6p-5s-low-light-1.jpg
its 5S vs 6 plus, but for the sake of comparing OIS in low light
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I understand the variance, but is it enough to prove the difference is minimal?
Here's another candle shot I found, which the candle is coincidentally brighter for the 6 Plus shot.
http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/2014/09/29/8a94e190-d487-457d-bd99-b98109f2e423/iphone-6p-5s-low-light-1.jpg
its 5S vs 6 plus, but for the sake of comparing OIS in low light
Show us multiple, sequential shots of the same image taken by each then we can talk. Otherwise, it's just cherry picking.
I understand the variance, but is it enough to prove the difference is minimal?
Variance eliminates chances of arriving at valid conclusions. With variance, debating participants can then pick the version that validates their preconceived perceptions.
Putting it in layman terms, the candle photo examples are not good to illustrate if the 6 or 6+ has less noise as in one of the shots the candle burned noticeably brighter. More light equates less noise.
For practical purpose, both photos are noisy, but the noise is not so bad that they are distracting. Hence, I would pick either for snapshots. If it were for a special occasion and I am prepared, I would not use either - instead I would use my SLR and in this case my 50mm f1.4. I definitely would not go out of my way to try and discern possible differences between the two cameras because for what I see even with the light difference, the difference is not significant enough.
In reality, I suspect that if those are snapshot of my memorable moment, I could not care less if it has a bit of noise. I have been taking photos for years, and I still treasure the blurry shots I took in my early days. It doesn't matter if a shot is your best shot if it is your only shot as you can't go back and retake them.
For practical purpose, both photos are noisy, but the noise is not so bad that they are distracting. Hence, I would pick either for snapshots. If it were for a special occasion and I am prepared, I would not use either - instead I would use my SLR and in this case my 50mm f1.4. I definitely would not go out of my way to try and discern possible differences between the two cameras because for what I see even with the light difference, the difference is not significant enough.
In reality, I suspect that if those are snapshot of my memorable moment, I could not care less if it has a bit of noise. I have been taking photos for years, and I still treasure the blurry shots I took in my early days. It doesn't matter if a shot is your best shot if it is your only shot as you can't go back and retake them.
Agreed.
As much as we want the best equipment for our money, the aspects that such equipment encompasses do not necessarily make an outstanding Image.
As much as we want the best equipment for our money, the aspects that such equipment encompasses do not necessarily make an outstanding Image.
Well, to speak overly technically, I would still say the 6 plus outperforms the 6 in these circumstances to the point that it is worth knowing/noticing. Not necessarily because of the pictures shown here, though. Obviously the average person, including me I suppose, won't care all too much but it is noticeable.
Sadly I cannot conduct further science, I don't have an iPhone 6.
Sadly I cannot conduct further science, I don't have an iPhone 6.
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