Questions tagged [iphone]
Smart phone produced by Apple Inc.
162
questions
27
votes
7
answers
2k
views
How do I get the best results with a cell phone camera?
I know cell phone cameras are the lowest rung, but when reading reviews of phones, the reviewers always have sample shots that are much better than what I can manage.
What are some ways to take ...
- 379
23
votes
12
answers
26k
views
Can smartphones, like iPhone 12 Pro, replace entry-level DSLR cameras?
I am new to this photography. I was planning on buying an entry-level DSLR like Canon Rebel SL3 with a few lenses (18-55 mm, 70-300 mm, and 50 mm prime lens), but after the iPhone 12 pro release I ...
- 347
22
votes
9
answers
4k
views
Is the iPhone 4S camera good enough to serve as one's "everyday-carry"?
I'd like to have a camera with me at all times, but my DSLR is often too bulky. For some time now, I have tried cell phones as a compact camera substitutes, but with limited success. Often, the ...
- 363
19
votes
2
answers
22k
views
How iPhone 5S can have such a big aperture? f/2.2?
I thought that in order to have a big aperture such as f/2.2 a big amount of light should be able to enter to the sensor and in order to do it, a big lens was needed.
How is it possible that in the ...
- 377
15
votes
4
answers
8k
views
How can a super tiny iPhone 6 Plus lens produce significant DOF?
According to Apple specs the iPhone 6 Plus thickness is 0.28 inch (7.1 mm) and the lens length is only a part of that. And according to an article I found, Depth of Field is a function of "aperture (i....
- 2,153
13
votes
3
answers
4k
views
Macro photo that I cannot repeat
I have an iPhone SE 2 with pretty standard 12MP camera and as I was sitting on our porch and browsing the web I randomly enabled the main camera and took a shot of my sweatpants fabric (no joke here):
...
- 241
12
votes
4
answers
29k
views
Can I trigger my flash with an iPhone?
I have a Canon 430EX flash and an iPhone 5. I really enjoy the quality of the camera in daylight, but of course in low light conditions the built in LED flash is quite poor. So would it be possible to ...
- 46.5k
11
votes
2
answers
9k
views
Which color space is used by my iPhone 8 photos?
While my old iPad mini photos say their color space is sRGB, my new iPhone 8 photos tell me their color space is "65535" ("unknown value"). Some sources say this value means "uncalibrated", but that ...
- 213
10
votes
4
answers
1k
views
What is the reason for a ripple effect on photos taken from a helicopter?
I took a trip on a helicopter and took many pictures with my iPhone 6 plus. One of the images was distorted with a sort of wavy ripple blur effect (other images did not exhibit the same distortion):
...
- 201
9
votes
5
answers
5k
views
iPhone vs DSLR for point and shoot
Photography is only a hobby for me. I prefer to focus on the composition, lighting, finding a unique point of view, etc, rather than fiddling with manual settings, lenses and post-editing. Moreover, I ...
user76552
9
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Synology app reduces DNG file size
I have a new iPhone which allows photos to be stored in RAW. I also use a Synology NAS and their DS Photo app to automatically copy photos taken on the iPhone to the NAS.
I notice however that the ...
- 304
9
votes
3
answers
519
views
Photo organisation and archiving in a household with multiple devices
I freely admit that this has probably been asked a million times, but I'm going mad so sorry I'll ask it again.
Situation
My situation is drawn in below graph: link to graphviz code
My wife and I ...
- 91
8
votes
1
answer
2k
views
What are these strange lines that are visible at sunset?
I see those lines, you see on the picture, on my iPhone 7 jumping random on my display while taking pictures. It was sunset right in the sea in Zakynthos. I would like to know what that is.
- 81
7
votes
5
answers
5k
views
How to get soft-blur effect on flowing water with iPhone?
I like taking pictures of flowing water on my iPhone, and I'd like to get the soft-cloudy-blur effect for the water. On a traditional lens camera, this can be done with a longer exposure time. Is this ...
7
votes
4
answers
3k
views
Upscale iPhone taken photograph
I have taken a photo with my iPhone which i would love to use a my website background using jQuery to stretch it dynamically. However its obviously a fairly low resolution. Is there anything i can do ...
- 171
7
votes
2
answers
5k
views
Why is ISO so low in iPhone?
I am noticing that the ISO setting is quite low, usually 20 or 32 ISO when I take photos with iPhone. Why is it so low? How come a prosumer DSLR cannot get that low ISO?
- 201
7
votes
2
answers
653
views
Is HDR more important on a phone camera than a standalone camera?
I've had good luck using my iPhone's HDR feature when I'm out without my digital camera (Nikon COOLPIX S630); I tend to take the kinds of pictures for which HDR is useful. The standalone camera doesn'...
- 173
7
votes
3
answers
6k
views
What are the downsides to using iPhone for HDR?
HDR was added to the iPhone in IOS 4.1:
Take great photos that capture a wider
range of light intensity using the new
high dynamic range (HDR) setting on
iPhone 4, which automatically ...
- 23.6k
7
votes
4
answers
946
views
iPhone photo download workflow for ONLY new photos onto Mac
[Cross posting this from SuperUser since I have a bounty on it and have no replies yet, hopefully will get more attention here ;)]
I'm finding my iPhone photo download workflow to be a bit cumbersome....
- 279
6
votes
9
answers
5k
views
Is there an iPhone photo app with exposure compensation?
I'm looking for an iPhone app that features exposure compensation, any suggestions?
- 3,450
6
votes
4
answers
18k
views
Is there an adaptor/app that can connect an iPhone to a Canon DSLR as an external monitor?
I love the swivel monitor on my Canon 60D but as I am planning to upgrade to a camera with a fixed screen I am also looking into some small external monitors with swivel capabilities. I saw some ...
- 6,287
6
votes
4
answers
3k
views
Export photos from Lightroom to leverage HDR display on modern iPhones
If I take a photo with my iPhone 13 Pro Max camera and view it on the phone screen, bright lights and colors appear very strong and vivid like an HDR movie on an HDR TV. This is controlled by a ...
- 211
6
votes
5
answers
2k
views
What would be the must have mobile phone apps for photographers?
I am looking for apps for my mobile phone (Generalizing it to any mobile phone rather then being a specific Android, Apple or Windows phone) that I will find helpful while taking pictures on my DSLR.
...
- 3,718
6
votes
6
answers
1k
views
iPhone location scouting app that reads geo-location exif data
Does anyone know of a iPhone/iOS app that helps with scouting or keeping a file of good locations? The big caveat is that it should be able to read exif location data of photos previously taken that ...
- 143
6
votes
2
answers
6k
views
How do I photograph the sunset without damaging my camera?
This applies to the Sony NEX-5R, and the iPhone 5S. I want to shoot a timelapse of the sunset. The Sony manual says not to point it at the sun. Other questions on photo.SE agree with that advice, but ...
- 4,716
6
votes
1
answer
586
views
How can I capture RAW files with an iPhone?
With iOS 10 coming to iPhones starting today, I am wondering how exactly RAW capture works with the new OS. Are RAW files available only in third party apps that add that capability, or does the built ...
- 46.5k
6
votes
1
answer
3k
views
What are the color temperatures of the iPhone 6's flash?
The iPhone 6 has a dual-LED flash. What are the color temperatures of the two LEDs? Are there any commonly occurring light sources or scenes that are outside this range? For example, a sodium vapor ...
- 4,716
6
votes
0
answers
165
views
How to take photos quickly through iPhone using Ricoh Theta SC?
I recently got a Ricoh Theta SC. If I use it standalone I can press the shutter button, it will make a noise to indicate it is taking a picture. Within about 1 second I can take another picture by ...
- 528
5
votes
1
answer
2k
views
What focal length do I need to get the same field of view as an iPhone SE?
I have a FujiFilm camera (mirrorless crop) with a 35mm lens while iPhone SE has a 4mm lens.
What focal length lens do I need for it to get the same field of view as on the iPhone SE?
- 59
5
votes
4
answers
13k
views
Is it feasible to use an iPhone as a slide scanner?
Is it practical to scan a bunch of 35mm slides with an iPhone?
- 161
5
votes
1
answer
1k
views
What do these six lenses in EXIF mean, for the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 7 Plus has two back cameras, but the lens field in EXIF has six different values:
iPhone 7 Plus back camera 3.99mm f/1.8
iPhone 7 Plus back camera 6.6mm f/2.8
iPhone 7 Plus back ...
- 4,716
5
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Why is the field of view angle from exiftool different from Apple's official values?
I have two series of photos shot on my iphone 6s on 10.3.2. The first series is in the regular frame, and the second series is in the "square" frame. I'm using exiftool 11.01 on macOS 10.11.6.
From ...
- 153
5
votes
2
answers
1k
views
What causes neon sign light to smudge like this?
In person, the sign is pure white.
This was taken with my iPhone X.
Is it the camera shutter speed?
- 151
5
votes
2
answers
3k
views
How to extract depth map from .heif image created with iphone X using imagemagick
i created an image with my own iPhone app. The image is in .heif format and it contains the depth map. (i know this because the Photos app recognizes it)
I now downloaded and installed imagemagick.
...
- 215
5
votes
2
answers
587
views
How come my DSLR takes worse low-light photos than my phone, both in RAW w/ comparable settings?
I'm shooting in RAW, manual, on both my DLSR (Nikon D90) and my smartphone (iPhone Xs, Moment Pro camera app) and I've noticed significantly poorer low-light performance on my DSLR, with additional ...
5
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Can one use the iPhone X's (and newer models) infrared camera for photographic purposes?
Apple's smartphone iPhone X has an infrared camera embedded inside the top of the device:
Can this infrared camera be used for photographic purposes, or it is just used for FaceID?
(I am also curious ...
- 1,579
5
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Advantages of Lightroom Mobile on iPhone 11 Pro over Camera app
I usually shoot using my Canon DSLR in RAW and edit in Lightroom. Last week I got an iPhone 11 Pro and have been very impressed with the shots that came out of the iOS Camera app.
From what I ...
- 159
5
votes
3
answers
4k
views
Alternative to EOS Remote app for 6D?
Has anyone found an alternative app for iPhone/iOS that supports the 6D/70D over internal Wi-Fi? I have been vastly disappointed with Canon's EOS Remote and was curious if anyone has found an ...
- 51
4
votes
4
answers
2k
views
Is there a "sweep style" iPhone app that mimics the new Sony compact camera technique?
I love capturing panoramas on my iPhone and for this, I use Autostitch Panorama. But does anyone know of a "sweep style" App for the iPhone that mimics the technique used in the new compact Sony ...
- 97
4
votes
2
answers
2k
views
iPhone 3GS/4 camera sensor chip
Does anybody know the exact chip which is built into the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4? I've done research on the internet already but couldn't found any exact specification.
What I need is the imaging ...
- 143
4
votes
1
answer
383
views
What caused the LEDs to not display properly in this photo?
I was taking a photo of a nuclear radiation counter with my iPhone, and the LEDs weren't displaying properly in the first photo, even though it looked "solid" and not flickering to me.
Was this ...
- 213
4
votes
3
answers
382
views
What do I need to beef up my iPhone for my go-to camera on my travels? [closed]
Note: I know very little of photography.
I will be doing some extensive traveling in the coming months in Europe. Since I absolutely need to pack light, I've opted not to purchase a point-and-shoot ...
- 153
4
votes
2
answers
28k
views
How can I get the best quality prints from an iPhone photo?
I have a photo on my iPhone that I'd like to print, but the quality is poor. Is there anything I can do so that I can print it?
I have Photoshop CS5.
- 141
4
votes
2
answers
14k
views
How to get original images when using the HDR mode on an iPhone?
I made HDR photos with an iPhone 4S (iOS 7.1.2). In many cases the result is very good; however, I found that in pictures where people are moving, you sometimes see "ghosts".
Is there a way to get ...
user40420
4
votes
1
answer
1k
views
What are the equivalent focal lengths for iPhone digital zoom?
I would like to know what the equivalent focal lengths are when in digital zoom on an iPhone 13 Max Pro – greater than 3X to 15X.
- 41
4
votes
2
answers
5k
views
What's a good iPhone application to view large images (5000px+)?
I want to view large images that I transfer to my iPhone from my computer. Obviously I cannot view them completely at a 1:1 ratio, but rather I want to be able to zoom in to the 1:1 ratio. The only ...
- 46.5k
4
votes
2
answers
894
views
Does the iPhone do automatic tone/color correction?
When I recently imported photos from iPhone into LR, I noticed that every photo had evenly balanced histogram, so I guess that after you take a picture with iPhone, it is immediately processed and ...
- 213
4
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is there any downloadable Photoshop CS5 Lens Profile for iPhone (3GS)?
Either user- or Adobe-created, is there any downloadable lens profile for iPhone (3GS) cameras for Photoshop, for use with Lens Correction?
- 141
4
votes
4
answers
45k
views
Is distortion on an iPhone primarily due to perspective or does lens distortion play a part, and what can be done about it?
I am researching how to correct any facial distortions seen on an iPhone's front camera. Here is my current understanding of the issue:
close-up photos will enlarge nearer facial features such as ...
- 41
3
votes
5
answers
2k
views
What are the advantages, disadvantages and effects of using a DSLR lens on an iPhone sensor?
A DSLR to iPhone adapter has just been released as show here:
http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/iphone-slr-mount/
What are the advantages, disadvantages and effects of attaching a DSLR-sized ...
- 611
Hot Network Questions
- How bad will refusing to defend PhD look on industry-job applications?
- A question about "there" structures
- Is mathematics analytic or synthetic?
- Write a Web server quine
- For touring bicycles, how much stronger is a 26'' vs 27.5'' wheel
- Right way to show hours spent on project - with or without h:m
- How can I move an outlet from the back of an enclosed space to the front wall?
- Meaning of "furnished with a pipe and a supply of cold without" in Trollope's "Orley Farm"
- Did Iraq declare outright support for Hamas after Oct 7?
- On kernels and stalks of sheaves.
- How does this scam work where a potential employer emails me the scan of a check to deposit?
- Is a hollow sphere topologically equivalent to a torus?
- Player charmed by Orb of Dragonkind: what can be done?
- Tenant's permitted use of rented parking space
- FunctionContinuous for a function defined with Which
- TV miniseries about a race to Mars from summer 2014
- Is there a polite way to say "I am not going to be convinced this is a good idea, but I can also see you won't either. Go ahead without my blessing"?
- Any examples of calculus sequence that deemphasizes calculation tricks?
- Digits of Pi in colored spiral
- How should the final round be carried out in Ticket To Ride?
- Calculating temperature when it is lower than your thermometers can read?
- Was there any computer since about 1960 without interrupt support?
- Manipulate list of equations
- Copy a evenly spaced subset of files