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iPhone camera evolution over the years captured by Camera+

by Steven Sande (May 13th, 2013)

Since the release of the first iPhone in 2007, there's one feature that has been steadily improving -- the built-in camera. Lisa Bettany of Camera+ fame provides a visual comparison of the quality of the iPhone camera over the generations in six sets of images covering the range from the original ...

Satechi Smart Trigger: iOS-compatible DSLR timer remote

by Steven Sande (Mar 19th, 2013)

Satechi has just started shipping the new Smart Trigger, a US$44.99 Bluetooth add-on that makes it simple to turn your iOS device into a timer remote for your DSLR. Design The Smart Trigger comes in five different versions, all of which work with a specific set of DSLRs. For my test, I was ...

iPhone, macro lens take beautiful snowflake photos

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 1st, 2013)

Sometimes photography is all about capturing the moment quickly and not the expensive camera equipment you tote around in your bag. Wired has an excellent story about Ben Woodworth, who used an iPhone 5 and a $5 macro lens attachment to capture a series of stunning snowflake portraits. He ...

What If You Had? (Celeb Edition) remakes you with celebrity attributes

by Mel Martin (Feb 16th, 2013)

What If You Had? (Celeb Edition) is a fanciful free universal app that lets you digitally implant celebrity noses, smiles and eyes on any picture you choose. Want Justin Bieber's nose? Or the smile of Alicia Keys? The app gives you a catalog of famous body parts, then lets you attach them to a ...

'Thirty Six' app makes you a thoughtful photographer again

by Michael Grothaus (Feb 5th, 2013)

Last summer I ran into the first photography teacher I had in the States. He was visiting London and we sat down over a pint. We spoke about the state of the photography industry, the Instagramification of consumer photography and the future of digital photography. And while we agreed that ...

5 Apps: The best camera apps for blind and visually impaired iPhone users

by Chancey Fleet (Jan 4th, 2013)

After yesterday's post showing Tommy Edison's video demo of Instagram from a blind user's perspective, we thought it would be helpful to check with an expert and get some suggestions on other camera-centric apps for blind iPhone users. Today's 5 Apps guest post is from Chancey Fleet, an ...

Camera+ update adds higher image quality option

by Mike Wehner (Dec 17th, 2012)

One of the most popular camera app alternatives on the App Store, Camera+, was hit with a new update today, version 3.7. The refresh -- of which there have been many this year -- adds several tweaks, but most notable is the new "High" image quality option. Selecting the new setting as opposed to ...

Want a 14-megapixel iPhone? Will.i.am claims he can make it happen

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 23rd, 2012)

Black Eyed Peas artist Will.i.am is releasing an accessory that he boasts will turn a regular iPhone 4 or 5 into what he terms a "genius-phone." He tells the UK's Telegraph that the device will enable the iPhone to shoot 14-megapixel photos. "We have our own sensor and a better flash," he ...

Our favorite iPhone photo apps for capturing and sharing the holiday spirit

by Mel Martin (Nov 21st, 2012)

Here in the US it's a holiday weekend, and we'll be visiting friends and family as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Of course a holiday gathering means pictures are going to be taken, and I have put together a list of some of my favorite apps for the iPhone that will help you take great photos and ...

Photo shootout: Lumia 920, Nokia 808, iPhone 5, HTC One X and Galaxy S III

by Kelly Hodgkins (Sep 27th, 2012)

One smartphone feature that has steadily improved over the years is the camera. Once a novelty, the camera is now an important selling point that can influence a person's buying choice. Engadget recently had the opportunity to test the top camera-enabled smartphones at Nokia's Tampere, Finland ...

My cheap, simple livestreaming rig: iPhone, Ustream, Zagg and Clingo

by Michael Rose (Sep 26th, 2012)

The challenge: On short notice, I was asked to stream holiday services from my wife's synagogue so that homebound congregants and college students could attend at a distance. "Sure," I said, before I really thought it through. My preferred setup for a reliable video stream would include a ...

Comparing the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 and iPhone 4S

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 25th, 2012)

The iPhone 5 isn't a week old but we're getting a lot of great photo analysis. In particular, Apple touted an upgraded camera, and folks are comparing it to the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S3. As you might expect, the 5 has a better camera than the 4S, although iMore notes that the 4S ...

iPhone 5 camera tested in Iceland shows low-light photo comparison to 4S

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Sep 24th, 2012)

If you're looking for a real-world comparison of the iPhone 5's camera versus the 4S, check out this series of photos on TREK. Photog Austin Mann took some 5's to Iceland to test them out. Low-light photos look great and show considerably less noise than the 4S. It's probably not as great at ...

iPhone 5 camera has improved specs, better low-light performance

by Mel Martin (Sep 12th, 2012)

While the iPhone 4S camera is among the best on any cellphone, Apple is not resting on its laurels, so we're going to see a much improved camera on the iPhone 5. The A6 chip in the new iPhone opens the door to better specs, including faster capture of photos, noise reduction and better ...

TNW issues cautionary tale about using the iPhone as your only camera

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Sep 3rd, 2012)

When a couple in San Francisco got married a few weeks ago, they entrusted the task to photographers Kim Thomas and Cole Rise. The photographers shot the event entirely using the iPhone 4S at the couple's request. Thomas then used Instagram filters and posted the gorgeous images to the service, ...