that demonstration with using the 5x on your friend with the palace in the background blew me away. Thats definitely something new that I did not know about.
Excellent video! Since 2x is just a cropped 1x shot, it seems like the whole reason why it works better for portrait photography is that it forces you to step back, creating more distance to the subject, reducing distortion in the subject. In other words, standing at the same distance, a 2x shot and a manually cropped (post-production) 1x shot should look exactly the same. But by using the 2x, it prevents you from lazily standing too close to the subject, which would introduce distortion. Does that make sense?
Yes, your reasoning makes perfect sense. Using a 2x zoom lens for portrait photography does encourage you to step back, which helps reduce facial distortion. When you're too close to your subject, the closer parts of the face can appear exaggerated, which is known as perspective distortion. By increasing the distance, you achieve a more natural look.
This was something I learned early in my photography career and it’s the difference the average person can see, but they don’t exactly know why it looks better.
Wow amazing video thank you so much! I’m fixing to get my first ever pro max iPhone and I’m even more excited now after watching this video! Thank you 😊 I’m also new to Apple after being a lifelong Samsung user . I’m excited for this new journey
Excellent video! I have a question... In the example making the background bigger, when using the lens option 5, wouldn't the castle view lose quality? I've noticed that when I take a picture using the lens 5 the image loses quality. Not sure if, becahse in this example we have the person in the frame and it compensates the image compresion?
Great instructional video however I suggest you included a safety measure of always turning around first to ensure it’s safe to walk back. People have been hurt or worse by stepping into a dangerous situation because they didn’t take the couple of seconds to ensure they weren’t stepping off a cliff, stepping into traffic or tripping over a bench.
Thank you, an excellent original video, it’s really thought provoking on the subject of lens choice and the effect it has on your photograph. George Watson, U.K on the Sunday 3/11/24 at 7.56 U.K time.
I have a question. From what I see, the 1, 1.2 and 1.5 all produce a 24mp picture. Is the 1x really always better? If yes, isn’t the 2x then “just as bad” if not even worse than 1.5? Edit: The second example was insane! I didn’t expect that! 😮
The resolution stays constant across the different zoom levels (1x, 1.2x, 1.5x, etc.). But the quality of the image can vary depending on how the zoom is achieved. 1x (Primary Lens): This is typically the native resolution of the main sensor, so it tends to produce the highest quality images. It captures more light and details, resulting in clearer and sharper photos. 1.2x to 1.5x (Digital Zoom): These zoom levels use a combination of the primary lens and digital cropping or processing. While they can still produce good quality images, there may be a slight loss of detail and an increase in noise compared to the 1x zoom. 2x (Telephoto Lens): This lens is optimized for magnification and can offer high-quality zoom without the digital artifacts that appear at intermediate zoom levels. However, in low light, the main sensor at 1x might perform better due to its larger aperture and better light-gathering ability. For bright, well-lit scenes, the 2x telephoto can provide excellent results. For low-light or fast-moving subjects, sticking to 1x might be advantageous.
When someone wants me to capture their photos, I take 3 photos in 3 lenses. Because they don't know how lens distortion works, resulting in disappointment after not getting the shot they saw on other's timeline. So, I keep myself in a safe zone.
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Thank you for the in-depth teaching on iPhone.
Very helpful much appreciated!
Thank you so much. Very helpful.
This is great. Also a big fan of the course (I did it WAY back when you first created it, and still get loads out of it now).
that demonstration with using the 5x on your friend with the palace in the background blew me away. Thats definitely something new that I did not know about.
Great video!
such a good breakdown wow !!
I would greatly appreciate it , you give me some enlightenment and a different perspective on the phone camera
Excellent video! Since 2x is just a cropped 1x shot, it seems like the whole reason why it works better for portrait photography is that it forces you to step back, creating more distance to the subject, reducing distortion in the subject. In other words, standing at the same distance, a 2x shot and a manually cropped (post-production) 1x shot should look exactly the same. But by using the 2x, it prevents you from lazily standing too close to the subject, which would introduce distortion. Does that make sense?
I know photography and yes that’s all correct.
Yes, your reasoning makes perfect sense. Using a 2x zoom lens for portrait photography does encourage you to step back, which helps reduce facial distortion. When you're too close to your subject, the closer parts of the face can appear exaggerated, which is known as perspective distortion. By increasing the distance, you achieve a more natural look.
This was something I learned early in my photography career and it’s the difference the average person can see, but they don’t exactly know why it looks better.
Excellent video.. Really helpful. Thanks for sharing ❤❤
Great demonstration. Thank you 😊
Wow amazing video thank you so much! I’m fixing to get my first ever pro max iPhone and I’m even more excited now after watching this video! Thank you 😊 I’m also new to Apple after being a lifelong Samsung user . I’m excited for this new journey
Wow wow wow. Thank you so much. I’ve learnt something new.
Beautiful video. Thank you.
Very helpful... thank you for posting.
Really helpful video. Thank you.
Helpful video thank you.👍
Grate vid! I could use two of three rear cameras, but it seems that the third one doesn't work! Is there any trick for that?
Excellent video!
I have a question... In the example making the background bigger, when using the lens option 5, wouldn't the castle view lose quality? I've noticed that when I take a picture using the lens 5 the image loses quality. Not sure if, becahse in this example we have the person in the frame and it compensates the image compresion?
thanks for the vedio.
Love the way you explain the lenses on the 15 iPhone Pro Max.. Question: What do you think of screen shots?
Awesome thank you
Great instructional video however I suggest you included a safety measure of always turning around first to ensure it’s safe to walk back. People have been hurt or worse by stepping into a dangerous situation because they didn’t take the couple of seconds to ensure they weren’t stepping off a cliff, stepping into traffic or tripping over a bench.
Thank you, an excellent original video, it’s really thought provoking on the subject of lens choice and the effect it has on your photograph. George Watson, U.K on the Sunday 3/11/24 at 7.56 U.K time.
Excellent! Any advice on when to use portrait vs. landscape orientation with the iPhone?
Good luck getting an answer. I’ve been subscribed for years, and never seen it happen.
The choice between portrait and landscape orientation depends largely on what you're photographing and the effect you're aiming to achieve.
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I would like to asked with model of iphone this setting
I have a question. From what I see, the 1, 1.2 and 1.5 all produce a 24mp picture. Is the 1x really always better? If yes, isn’t the 2x then “just as bad” if not even worse than 1.5?
Edit: The second example was insane! I didn’t expect that! 😮
yes, please elaborate on the differences between 1, 1.2, 1.5 and 2 which all come from the main cam
The resolution stays constant across the different zoom levels (1x, 1.2x, 1.5x, etc.). But the quality of the image can vary depending on how the zoom is achieved.
1x (Primary Lens): This is typically the native resolution of the main sensor, so it tends to produce the highest quality images. It captures more light and details, resulting in clearer and sharper photos.
1.2x to 1.5x (Digital Zoom): These zoom levels use a combination of the primary lens and digital cropping or processing. While they can still produce good quality images, there may be a slight loss of detail and an increase in noise compared to the 1x zoom.
2x (Telephoto Lens): This lens is optimized for magnification and can offer high-quality zoom without the digital artifacts that appear at intermediate zoom levels. However, in low light, the main sensor at 1x might perform better due to its larger aperture and better light-gathering ability. For bright, well-lit scenes, the 2x telephoto can provide excellent results. For low-light or fast-moving subjects, sticking to 1x might be advantageous.
When someone wants me to capture their photos, I take 3 photos in 3 lenses. Because they don't know how lens distortion works, resulting in disappointment after not getting the shot they saw on other's timeline. So, I keep myself in a safe zone.
Thank you. Very helpful
Excellent and very Helpful🙌🏾 thank you!!
Wonderful tips👏