iPhone 7 plus - computational Bokeh

[mpaniagua]

Jokes aside. While I like the images I can't help to think where we're heading with this technology. If it's for the better or worse. Certainly more convenient but that philosophy certainly didn't lead me to shoot vintage rangefinders. I believe limitations and restrictions somewhat fuels the creative process.
I'm not comparing it to any other camera or philosophy, but I think it's sad it will replace them.

I suppose its the SLR vs Rangefinder, analog vs digital scenario. Now it is mobile vs cameras scenario.

The fact that I (and a lot other people) still shoot film proves that there is still people that like to choose what they are attracted to, what give them more pleasure or fun, no necessarily to the more practical and economical option.

The recent re surge of film, even though it is an expensive, impractical, slow and most likely ecological unfriendly media, proves that new technologies doesn't kill the old ones, just make them less popular or niche products, mainly because the old ones stop being the only option and become one alongside other options.

For people focused on the image themselves, Iphone's and other mobiles will prove an unrivaled tool for creativity. For people that enjoys handling equipment, taking the time to create the image on their mind, develop and create an image, cameras (both digital and analog) will still be the tool of choice.

I think the technology is heading in the right direction. Not sure if it is a direction I will follow though 🙂.


Back on topic, I find theres is still work to be done on the bokeh, but still looks pleasant. I think we soon will see specialty bokeh filters, to emulate popular lens bokeh. I think that could be great.

 

[Huss]

nah, I am not convinced... It's ok'ish as shallow DOF in general, but bokeh? when I see something close to at least this, then maybe...

What lens did that? Very nice.

 

[Huss]

There is a difference between OOF and bokeh. Right now the iphone7 is showing OOF.

This is bokeh courtesy of the Petzal 58 bokeh control lens:

 

[valdas]

What lens did that? Very nice.

That is not mine... just found on flickr, it says it is CZ 85/1.4...

 

[MIkhail]

Remember that DOF depends on entry pupil size. Smart phones give tremendous DOF, that's their advantage.

With all respect, the iPhone 5 photo above is nice, but to me it's demo of how much DOF they deliver, not how much they can blur the background.

I did not even think of bokeh (never do anyway) as I was trying to get a picture of this interesting creature.

 

[Bille]

Pretty cool for a telephone.

 

[mpaniagua]

Pretty cool for a telephone.

+1 , for a telephone, thats it.

 

[David_Manning]

Whether you like their products or not, Apple is a disruptor. How easy would it be for Canon or Nikon to build a compact camera with two lenses (Looking like a 3D camera) with two 1" sensors and a chip for computational processing? It'd be head and shoulders above a phone with its tiny sensor(s)...and be much better in low light (as well as video).

Now take it one step further...a Sony RX100-sized camera with one of the two lenses a good optical zoom.

The camera companies didn't think of this, because their point of reference is the hundred-plus year old idea of what a camera is or should be.

 

[marcr1230]

iOS 10.1 is now available

Here an example
My usual models were occupied so I had to improvise

Pardon the large versions - not sure how to link smaller versions from Photobucket
Before

After

 

[jsrockit]

That is not mine... just found on flickr, it says it is CZ 85/1.4...

Sure, let's compare the history of camera lenses vs. Apple's first attempt a phone with bokeh.