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ozone

macrumors 6502a
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Feb 18, 2004
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Ontario, Canada
We are doing some field research which requires us to photograph a specific area on multiple test samples. The area we need to capture is about 1 m by 1 m in size. We need to know: 1) the actual area captured in the photograph; 2) the distance between the area captured and the device/user.

I am assuming that with the LIDAR on the new iPad Pros and the new iPhone 12, the new iOS devices can measure the two above parameters quickly and easily. Are there apps that provide these values? I saw one or two, but we do not have a LIDAR equipped iOS device to test.

What would be a nice bonus is if the distance to subject information can be displayed in real time so that the user knows he or she is standing at the same consistent distance from the subject area while trying to capture the image.

Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
 
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