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Published Sep 14, 2022

iPhone 14 Pro Review: This Will Be Copied!

Marques Brownlee dives into the groundbreaking innovations of the iPhone 14 Pro, examining its A16 Bionic chip, always-on display, and the new Dynamic Island, while also exploring its revolutionary 48MP camera sensor that sets new standards in smartphone photography and functionality.
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  • 48MP Sensor

    The iPhone 14 Pro introduces a groundbreaking 48MP sensor, marking a significant leap from the previous 12MP standard. highlights that this new sensor is 65% larger, enhancing image quality with sharper details and improved low-light performance 1. The sensor's ability to bin down to 12MP for regular photos allows for faster shutter speeds and a natural depth of field without portrait mode 1. However, despite these advancements, the iPhone still lacks 8K video capability, and some challenges like fringing and autofocus persist 2.

    I think we can all agree that's a great set of specs that we expect great imagery from, but really, the more I've been playing with it, it's just more about what the new 48 megapixel sensor enables.

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    Brownlee acknowledges the iPhone 14 Pro as the best camera system in any phone for 2022, despite its tendency to overexpose darker skin tones and overbake HDR in harsh conditions 2.

       

    Video & ProRAW

    The new 48MP sensor also enhances the iPhone 14 Pro's video capabilities, introducing features like action mode for aggressive stabilization. explains that this mode, while cropping heavily, allows shooting up to 2.8K and is ideal for capturing stable footage in dynamic situations 3. Additionally, the ProRAW feature enables capturing full 48MP files, offering substantial detail and editing flexibility for photography enthusiasts 3.

    If you want the full 48 megapixel files, you can shoot in pro raw and it will kick out 50, 60, 70 megabyte DNG files which have a lot of detail and latitude to push around in lightroom.

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    Despite these advancements, Brownlee notes the weak minimum focus distance and recommends using the macro mode for close-up shots 3.

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