Apple seems to be eager to further advance mobile photography with the iPhone 17 Pro refreshing the line next September. The new leak reveals some thrilling information concerning the camera system, and it could indicate that phone photographs can soon compete with standalone DSLR equipment.
The redesigned Telephoto lens is first among them, as it would seemingly be acquiring an 8x optical zoom, an increase over the iPhone 16 Pro with 5x zoom. Due to this physical focal-length shift, this makes it possible to smoothly zoom on even far subjects without having to remain at stagnant magnifications, a significant improvement when shooting wildlife or urban-scenery.
Apple is also said to be working on a specific camera application that would specifically target professional photographers and videographers. Conceptualize it as a direct rival to Halide, Kino, and Filmic Pro, with capabilities that should satisfy serious creators with all the minutiae and pro settings they generally need only in dedicated software. Final Cut Camera is also an on chopping block in the chatter to experience the overhaul.
Naturally, all this power does not come without a price. And given the power of such a camera, you should not be surprised at a price that extends well past previous iterations.
With the official Apple reveal coming up at the beginning of September, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the iPhone 17 Pro may be a phone with an upgraded camera that can take mobile photography to a new level by introducing DSLR-style features and combining them with classic slim Apple design. This device may warrant a spot in your wishlist, especially as far as photography is concerned, not just among amateurs but even the professionals.
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