The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models have been significantly upgraded compared to previous devices. For photography lovers, this is especially good news, as you can take better pictures than ever before with these devices. The iPhone 7 Plus camera has an incredible dual lens that allows you to create stunning DSLR-like photos with shallow depth of field. iPhone 7 also has some fantastic new photography features.
What's new?
The iPhone camera hasn't changed much in years, but the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have seen significant camera upgrades that have a big impact on the look and quality of the photos you can take. Before diving into the new camera features of the iPhone 7 (megapixels, additional options, etc.), you should find out a brief list of the features of thisaccessory:
- Lens with f/1.8 aperture.
- Optical image stabilization.
- Six-element lens for even better sharpness and image quality.
- Able to "wide color" to achieve standard color reproduction.
- 4-LED True Tone Flash.
- Flicker sensor.
- High speed image sensor.
- 12MP rear camera (same as iPhone 6s and 6s Plus).
- iPhone 7 FaceTime HD 7MP front camera (upscaled from 5MP).
Some other great new iPhone 7 features include:
- Increased processor power (thanks to the new 4-core A10 chip).
- An additional two hours of battery life.
- Retina HD display 25% brighter (same resolution as 6s and 6s plus).
- Water and dust resistant.
- Memory capacity doubled without price increase (32GB, 128GB, 256GB).
These upgrades seem to have nothing to do with the iPhone 7's camera specs, but they provide better photography conditions and more interesting shots.
iPhone 7 Plus camera features
The "iPhone 7 Plus" has all of the above features (although it only has one hour of battery life added). But it also has the following additional cool camera features:
- Dual lens system with two 12-megapixelcameras nearby.
- One camera identical to iPhone 7 (standard wide-angle lens).
- The other is a 2x telephoto lens.
Besides the 2x telephoto lens means you now have 2x optical zoom on your iPhone, the dual lens system means you can now take stunning photos with a shallow depth of field that you can normally only take with a reflex lens. cameras.
To understand what these improvements mean, let's take a closer look at these new and improved iPhone 7 camera features. This will help to understand why this smartphone is currently considered one of the best.
Improvements of the seventh iPhone
What kind of camera does "iPhone 7" and "7 plus" have? These Apple phone models bring the user closer to photography usually associated with more expensive SLR cameras. Why is this happening?
The camera features a new six-element lens that improves image clarity and minimizes distortion. The new f/1.8 aperture lens captures 50% more light than the smaller f/2.2 aperture on iPhone 6s models. This means improved low-light performance, and is very effective when taking photos and videos at night or in a dark room.
The iPhone 7 features the much-requested Optical Image Stabilization feature, first introduced with the 6s Plus. This should result in sharper images whenlow light and handheld shooting, allowing for up to three times the exposure of the iPhone 6s.
Both 7th generation iPhones are equipped with a 4-LED flash that provides 50% more light than the 6s. The flash can be useful for minimizing harsh shadows when shooting portraits in bright sunlight, and for reducing exposure time and freezing when shooting in low light.
An anti-flicker function has also been developed. It should neutralize the effect of flickering fluorescent lighting. And with new advanced options like wide color shooting, your photos and GIFs will look even brighter.
Improved signal processor and image sensor for faster performance and lower power consumption, meaning you can take more photos per charge.
Dual Lens System on iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 7 Plus' dual-lens camera is one of the biggest upgrades in the brand's history. What does this system mean, and how will it affect your photography?
A dual-lens system means the iPhone has two cameras (not one). They are located side by side on the back of the phone.
The first is the same 12MP wide-angle lens found on the iPhone 7. The second is a 12MP 2x telephoto lens.
The iPhone is known for its wide-angle lens. He is excellentSuitable for taking landscape photos. But the optional 2x telephoto lens means you can now shoot high-quality images (allowing you to get closer to your subject without sacrificing quality).
What is different from other devices?
If we compare the camera "iPhone 7" and "7 plus" with its predecessors, the difference is the following. On all other iPhone models, the only zoom option is to use the digital zoom feature. But this technology produces images of poorer quality because it only uses upscaling software. Therefore, it is best to avoid digital zoom when taking photos.
With the iPhone 7 Plus' built-in 2x telephoto lens, you have a full lens, not software that zooms in. And this results in much higher quality in images.
Of course, with other iPhone models, you can use third-party telephoto add-ons to get closer to the subject. However, they often create image distortion and quality issues, so the built-in zoom is a fantastic addition to the iPhone.
Shallow depth of field effect
Perhaps even more exciting is that the dual lens system on the iPhone 7 Plus allows you to capture images with a shallow depth effect that is normally only possible with a DSLR.
Shallow depth of field ideal fortaking portrait photos. When you want faces to be sharp, creating a blurry effect in the background.
To create this effect, the iPhone uses both lenses and advanced machine learning to capture an image when the subject is in focus but the background appears blurry - this is called the "bokeh effect". It will be visible in real time, so you can see the intended result before taking the picture.
To create a photo with a shallow depth of field, you just need to select the "Portrait" option from the list of shooting modes in the iPhone camera app.
Other improved iPhone 7 features
In addition to the specific camera features listed above, there are several other new iPhone enhancements that will help you as a photographer.
The screen is now 25% brighter (great for viewing images in bright daylight) and a wider range of colors can be obtained, resulting in brighter color images.
The new, improved case means iPhone 7 is water and dust resistant. This makes the iPhone 7's camera more efficient as it can now be used in harsher environments such as rain or dusty environments.
If you're used to working with DSLR RAW image files, you'll be pleased to know that the iPhone 7 now has the ability to store RAW files.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have a new generation chip called A10Fusion. This processor is 40% faster than the A9 chip in the 6s and 6s Plus models. This means that the camera and photo editing apps will work better and faster.
Due to improved processor efficiency, battery life has been extended on the new iPhones, resulting in an additional two hours for the iPhone 7 and one for the 7 Plus.
Physical and aesthetic design changes
Unsurprisingly, the new models do not differ much from previous offerings. Apple prefers small, incremental improvements, so it's no surprise that the iPhone 7 is the same size as the 6s (4.7-inch screen) and the 7 Plus is the same size as the 6s Plus (5.5-inch), though and a little thinner.
Aesthetically, the difference is very small. The most noticeable visual change is that there are two new colors - glossy Jet Black and matte Black. The devices are also available in silver, gold and rose gold.
