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Triple-Lens Camera on 2019 iPhones Said to Enable 3D Sensing and Enhanced Zoom
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Apple innovating with camera tech is one reason why I stay with iPhone.
You may be right with regard to the ‘phone’ portion of the device. But, as many only use it for calls maybe a few times per day, it’s actually the data communications, sensors, and computing capabilities that are the most important features to the buyer.Personally I’m quite indifferent towards this rumour. I don’t think I used any AR capabilities of my phone :/
I’m really thinking we’ve reached a plateau in smartphone development
To get the best of the best, you're spending more money. You could always save yourself some money by getting older phones, that hasn't changed. What's changed is Apple's premium phone costs $1,000, while it used to cost $600 - 700 to get the latest and greatest. Definitely a reason to complain if you're one to complain.
This actually makes a lot of sense. It's a clever solution to optical zoom without the constraints of a telescopic lens that is only possible with digital photography. I'm surprised this wasn't thought of long ago.
Digital photography can provide a seamless transition between one lens to the other by overlapping images at sweet spots where 2 lenses' view coexists.
The next evolution in this technology could come with miniaturized lenses and sensors with dozens of cameras hidden under a glass or even hidden in a screen between pixels. Multiple lenses with different optical lengths for zoom and apertures for varying low light capabilities.
Digital photography can provide a seamless transition between one lens to the other by overlapping images at sweet spots where 2 lenses' view coexists.
The next evolution in this technology could come with miniaturized lenses and sensors with dozens of cameras hidden under a glass or even hidden in a screen between pixels. Multiple lenses with different optical lengths for zoom and apertures for varying low light capabilities.
I like having the phone more 3D like. If it was completely flat, it will totally look and feel like a brick.
I disagree on this but clearly there are different points of view. But to me the flagship presents the technological leadership within a product line. Test model, only in regards to its price point. Besides, I strongly believe the X line will continue to exist. We’ll see.
If you shoot landcape, or portraits perhaps. Even a quality mid range DSLR will still provide superior AF Speed with quality glass.
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I have to respectfully disagree. I have a great Prosumer level Canon DSLR with a variety of professional grade lenses. They take amazing photos but I don't carry all that gear with me everywhere I go. I am happy that Apple (and others) continue to push the envelope of compact digital photography.
I also understand the skepticism about AR. The public is rightfully wary of such technology after all the failed attempts of brining 3D viewing to home television. However, I really do think AR has an incredibly bright future. Pokeman Go (which I have never played) is just the beginning of what AR can be used for. It will be a great platform for games but I think its use in business is even greater but we will not see its full potential until Apple (or someone) comes out with a functional and stylish head set that people aren't embarrassed to wear in public. AR apps / technology and AR headsets are very limited in their potential by themselves but whoever comes out first with both is going to make a fortune. Hopefully Apple won't be 4 years late to enter the market like they were with HomePod.
I have tried using the AR apps from time to time, but there just isn't a real need for it yet.Personally I’m quite indifferent towards this rumour. I don’t think I used any AR capabilities of my phone :/
I’m really thinking we’ve reached a plateau in smartphone development
I think that this will be a feature for the iPhone X plus - or whatever it’s going to be called. The big OLED screen model.
As many on this thread have said it’s hard to see AVR catching on on a phone but hey, having it on the mose expensive phone will help off set the development cost that they’re putting into AVR, you’ll have x3 optical zoom and something cool to show off.
It’s really hard to see AVR being useful until it can be put into some sort of glasses (even if you just wear them at home or in the car). Or even in a car.
As many on this thread have said it’s hard to see AVR catching on on a phone but hey, having it on the mose expensive phone will help off set the development cost that they’re putting into AVR, you’ll have x3 optical zoom and something cool to show off.
It’s really hard to see AVR being useful until it can be put into some sort of glasses (even if you just wear them at home or in the car). Or even in a car.
I wonder if we’ll ever reach this on phones:
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Wait, that monstrosity is real???
Excuse me while I hold the funeral for the part of me that just died!
Tip: If you have read this article, you will know why. Personally, I would even hope for another lens (IR) for temperature measurements within the Health app.....
My neice went from iOS to Android. She really loves her Moto and Moto mods, the camera and boom stereo speaker. I must admit I enjoyed them when I toyed with the it. Apple should look seriously at that. I can't get rid of my phone cause I love having HiFi DAC.
Isn't this just an example of "everything costs more these days" ?
Other companies are guilty of this too. Samsung's current flagship phones cost more than they ever have.
I don't remember the original Galaxy S at $700 or the original Galaxy Note at $950... for instance.
BTW... I'm not saying I'm happy about any of this. But what are ya gonna do.
There's always the option to not buy from Apple.
Apple sell 8 models of iPhone. One of them is over $1000.... you have plenty of choice.
