Episode 217: iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro
Show notes
Apple has announced its new iPhone lineup and for the first time it includes a foldable, the iPhone Duo. But photographers will want to check out the iPhone 18 Pro. We discuss what's new, from the variable aperture to improved maximum f-stop to (finally) manual controls in the Camera app.
Hosts:
- Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
- Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)
Design for iPhone Duo, Apple
Why Apple Really Waited 10 Years to Make a Foldable Phone , Tom’s Guide and TechRadar
Last year’s iPhone share amongst users of Widgetsmith, Daring Fireball
The iPhone 18 Pro Could Get a Variable-Aperture Camera, but What Does That Mean?, CNET
[Imperfect-Loaf.com](Imperfect-Loaf.com)
Apple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography
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Closeup of the main iPhone 18 Pro lens. (Image: Apple) This photo captured by an iPhone 17 Pro’s main camera shows natural focus falloff in the background, which is not created by artificial portrait mode blurring.Chapters
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