How the iPhone 8 Camera Performs in the Hands of Photographers

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With the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the first thing on a photographer's minds is—how good is the camera? And while we all know that iPhone takes good pictures—they even have their own awards—does the iPhone 8 live up to the hype?

Let's start by going over what's promised with the new camera models. Both have a 12 megapixel back camera and a wide angle lens, with the iPhone 8 Plus having an added telephoto camera. Apple promises improved portrait mode, with greater depth of field and lighting options to get a studio effect from your smartphone.

In fact, the portrait lighting options are quite extensive and use facial detection to map the depth and shadow you are looking for. The ability to select between natural, studio, contour, and stage lighting should give greater flexibility and creativity to photographers. Apple has also improved the flash and the ability to capture images in low light.

It all sounds great on paper, but how is it in reality? Images are starting to pop up online, allowing us to see how the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus perform in real life. Take a look and judge for yourself before running off to the Apple store.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus boast improved cameras with special portrait lighting features. How have they been performing in the hands of photographers?

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Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book 'Street Art Stories Roma' and most recently contributed to 'Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini'. You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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