Apple is preparing to introduce a major change in the world of smartphone photography with the iPhone 18 Pro, which is expected to be launched in the future. Technical reports indicate that the phone may come with a new camera technology known as the “mechanical eye,” which is a variable aperture system that allows taking pictures with a natural depth of field and a professional bokeh effect, which may make old phone cameras appear less advanced in comparison.
What is the bokeh effect?
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Bokeh is one of the most famous effects in photography, where the main element in the image appears clear while the background becomes blurry and soft. This effect depends mainly on the lens aperture in professional cameras, as the wide aperture allows more light to enter and produces a shallow depth of field that gives the image an attractive artistic appearance.
How do phones try to imitate this effect?
Most current smartphones rely on software and artificial intelligence to produce the bokeh effect, as they use depth sensors and algorithms to know the distance between objects and then blur the background. Although this method has developed a lot, many photographers prefer the natural bokeh resulting from a real lens.
What’s new in the iPhone 18 Pro camera?
Leaks indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro may get a variable aperture system similar to professional cameras. This system allows the lens aperture to be changed between different values such as f/1.4 and f/4.0, which means that when the lens is opened wide, strong bokeh and a blurry background that are ideal for portraits are obtained, and when narrowed it is possible to take sharper pictures and a greater depth of field for natural or group scenes.
Why might Apple succeed this time?
Some experts believe that the success of this technology in the new iPhone may depend on several factors, the most important of which are: the presence of larger and more advanced camera sensors, and the processing power and artificial intelligence in Apple devices.
Development in manufacturing small mechanical components inside phones.
If this technology really works, the iPhone 18 Pro may offer a photography experience closer to professional cameras, especially in portraits. This may constitute a major step in the development of smartphone cameras in the coming years.
