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Episode 218: iPhone 18 Pro Camera Hands On

October 12, 2026 · 37 min

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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro gains a variable aperture and a faster main camera, but that’s not all. In iOS 27, Apple has also revamped the Camera app somewhat. Jeff has been shooting with the iPhone 18 Pro since its release, and we talk about his hands-on experiences.

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iPhone 18 Pro, main camera, f/1.48, 1/1575 s (Photo by Jeff Carlson)


iPhone 18 Pro, main camera, f/1.8, 1/296 s (Photo by Jeff Carlson)


iPhone 18 Pro, main camera, f/4, 1/236 s (Photo by Jeff Carlson)


iPhone 18 Pro, main camera, f/1.8, 1/4098 s, Grain applied (Photo by Jeff Carlson)


iPhone 18 Pro, main camera, f/4, 1/561 s, Grain applied (Photo by Jeff Carlson)


iPhone 18 Pro, main camera, f/4, 1 s (Photo by Jeff Carlson)

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