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Tuesday, October 04, 2011, 10:19 pm
Apple showcases iPhone 4S camera with high-resolution sample photos
Apple has added a collection of "unretouched photographs" taken by the new iPhone 4S to its website, highlighting the handset's new 8-megapixel next-generation shooter.The iPhone 4S was unveiled early Tuesday at a media event hosted by Apple on its campus. The Cupertino, Calif., company is billing the iPhone 4S camera as a "you-can't-believe-it's-on-a-phone camera."
The rear-facing shooter on the just-announced smartphone now boasts 8-megapixels, 1080p HD video, a custom f2.4 lens, and an advanced hybrid IR filter. Apple claims the new illuminated sensor gets 73 percent more light than that of the iPhone 4 and is a third faster than its predecessor. The video camera function now features real-time video image stabilization and temporal noise reduction.
The photos posted to Apple's website are advertised as "unretouched photos taken using iPhone 4S." The images feature a resolution of 3264 x 2448.
In September, a photo surfaced that was allegedly taken on the Apple campus by an Apple engineer with the then unannounced iPhone 4S.
The 8-megapixel camera spec was one of the few consistent rumors ahead of the launch of the iPhone 4S. The sensor is believed to be the Omnivision OV8830. According to a report earlier this year, Omnivision will supply 90 percent of CMOS sensors for the device, while Sony is said to be furnishing the remaining 10 percent.
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Those pictures were obviously cropped - how do I know they weren't Photoshopped as well.
Nice. These are easily better than my chunky (then mid-range) Lumix circa 2007. Will be great to have a camera of this quality on me at all times.
Do you think Apple staged the balloon flight or are these a selection of candid moments?
Nice enough pics, but does nothing to diminish the fact that the iPhone4S is merely an incremental update to a near 16 month old handset.
Those who truly desire great photo IQ already have nicer cameras with decent-sized sensors.
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Originally Posted by DaHarder 
Nice enough pics, but does nothing to diminish the fact that the iPhone4S is merely an incremental update to a near 16 month old handset.
Those who truly desire great photo IQ already have nicer cameras with decent-sized sensors.
Nice enough pics, but does nothing to diminish the fact that the iPhone4S is merely an incremental update to a near 16 month old handset.
Those who truly desire great photo IQ already have nicer cameras with decent-sized sensors.
I missed reading your posts! Mostly the responses...
You mean you're not going to buy 9 of the new phone?
Did you get a Touchpad? I hear they're running a special right now!
I winder how fast this will drain the battery and use up storage- the current camera is both a energy and memory hog.
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Originally Posted by iKol
how do I know they weren't Photoshopped as well.
how do I know they weren't Photoshopped as well.
Well, I don't know how you would know or not.
Do you possess the ability to read?
iPhone 4S Photo Gallery
View a collection of unretouched photographs taken using iPhone 4S. Click an image to see it larger.
Great little camera for what it is, but I won't be replacing my Canon 50D with it any time soon. When you know what to look for, there's no comparison to a real Digital SLR camera. With a lens that small, you can really lose sharpness (very noticeable at contrasting edges).
It's a great camera for casual use, but when quality matters most, I'll be using a full sized lens.
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Originally Posted by twoslick
Great little camera for what it is, but I won't be replacing my Canon 50D with it any time soon. When you know what to look for, there's no comparison to a real Digital SLR camera. With a lens that small, you can really lose sharpness (very noticeable at contrasting edges).
It's a great camera for casual use, but when quality matters most, I'll be using a full sized lens.
Great little camera for what it is, but I won't be replacing my Canon 50D with it any time soon. When you know what to look for, there's no comparison to a real Digital SLR camera. With a lens that small, you can really lose sharpness (very noticeable at contrasting edges).
It's a great camera for casual use, but when quality matters most, I'll be using a full sized lens.
I don't think anyone on stage today would argue with you. It's not expected to replace a DSLR.
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Originally Posted by DaHarder
Nice enough pics, but does nothing to diminish the fact that the iPhone4S is merely an incremental update to a near 16 month old handset.
Those who truly desire great photo IQ already have nicer cameras with decent-sized sensors.
Nice enough pics, but does nothing to diminish the fact that the iPhone4S is merely an incremental update to a near 16 month old handset.
Those who truly desire great photo IQ already have nicer cameras with decent-sized sensors.
I have a very nice camera with some very nice lenses. But I don't take it everywhere. Having a small camera handy is very necessary, especially when I'm carting the kids around and just really don't have the time or space to lug around the T2i with my f/2.8 70-200mm.
In fact I bet if you ask most camera geeks, they own a range of cameras for different situations.
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It's got the small-sensor mottling thing going and a bit of violet cast but, hey!, these are pretty much on par with a decent compact.. and stunning for a camera-phone!