Apple has released the first major update to iOS 4. "The iOS 4.1 Software Update is the first major update to iOS 4, bringing Game Center, new iTunes features, high dynamic range photography, and more to iPhone."
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Does the arrival of HDR photography on iOS mean that iPhone photos will now be easily recognizable due to their blurry and over-exposed ugly look, just like when HDR is used in gaming ?
http://www.2kgames.com/cultofrapture/features/fankit/3small.jpg
EDIT : Well, looking at Apple's examples, if the HDR-enabled photo is effectively the one on the left, it may be the case...
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/ipod-liveblog... (can't even see the sky anymore, overexposed cathedral and grass)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/ipod-liveblog... (overexposed sky, less deep shadows)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/09/ipod-liveblog... (still can't see the sky, tower and details behind the girl fade to white too)
Edited 2010-09-09 11:40 UTC
Member since:2006-05-30
No, surely it is the one on the right? Having looked at a lot of HDR previews, and personally used the 3G/3GS and 4 cameras, the level of background detail in non HDR would be in line with the first image. The iPhone really only focuses on the main item in the plane of view and really, really doesn't deal with too much/too little light.
Member since:2010-03-08
Okay, so in that case there are some peoples in the world who know how to use HDR properly. Good to know
Edited 2010-09-09 12:25 UTC
Member since:2006-05-30
I installed 4.1 last night - the difference is noticeable. The results are literally astounding! It can't make you a better photographer, but it for sure makes a real difference. The bst part - it saves you a non HDR copy by default, so you can see how much better the picture really is.