Are you using your dual camera?

[bamf-hacker]

I use mine all the time. I have taken some amazing family pictures using the depth effect feature!

 

[Fable]

I have taken 100s of photos. Nearly 40% are in Portrait mode (much of my work is on display on the sticky thread about Photos taken with your iPhone 7+). I have found x2 to be less useful to me but I have used it for less than 5% of my photos. Unfortunately the minute you need to zoom you usually need much more than just x2 and then you are into digital zooming which isn't great.

 

[rdstryr]

I have about 10-20% Portrait mode pics and about 10% Optical zoomed pics in my camera roll, so yeah I use it often.

 

[Digital-Nomad]

I must say I bought the iPhone 7 plus because it has the feature. Although I'm not using it often I think it's still added value for me. On my current travels I only take pictures with my iPhone, no DSLR of Micro Four Thirds for me now.

Yes, 2x zoom isn't much, but sometimes it's just enough to not disturb the surrounding.

But I must agree with @dejanh Apple doesn't promote this feature a lot. But it might in the future. Maybe new iPhone's will be able to capture 3D or so... ;-)

 

[garment69]

I use mine all the time. I have taken some amazing family pictures using the depth effect feature!

I use it all the time also. Pictures taken in portrait mode look amazing.

 

[Darthstorm528]

I use it all the time also. Pictures taken in portrait mode look amazing.

I love portrait mode, best thing ever so far

 

[anon(5630457)]

I don't really use it, but I'm glad it's there in case I do use it. I don't want a phone that doesn't have dual cameras anymore.

 

[LCW]

I try and use whenever I can. It's nice to have the option. Plus a 2x optical zoom is better than strictly digital zoom.

 

[dchandler]

To be honest I never use the zoom.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

I'm not taking a whole lot more pictures than I did before the 7 Plus on average, but I've definitely been using 2X a lot. It's just convenient in many situations. Depth effect here and there, but not often.

 

[cwbcpa]

I'm not taking a whole lot more pictures than I did before the 7 Plus on average, but I've definitely been using 2X a lot. It's just convenient in many situations. Depth effect here and there, but not often.

I agree with this 100%. I probably take about the same number of pictures, but I use that 2x zoom on the regular. I hardly ever used zoom before so I'm getting shots I never would have before. I don't use the portrait much but I think it's just because it's a little more effort to use it where as the zoom is a touch away.

 

[mumfoau]

The 2x zoom gets used on the reggie. I need to take more portraits.

 

[Delirious D]

I'm with the OP. In all honestly i usually take over a dozen pictures a day, of my kiddos, selfies lol, stupid crap to share But since i got the iphone 7 a few days ago, those daily pictures have declined. I'm enjoying everything about my new iphone except for the camera. When i had a note 7 and the lg v20, iphone 7 owners raved about how great the camera is, but i dont see it. The app is confusing for one IMO and i hate how it doesn't use the whole screen to display your subject. Havent boxed up my lg v20 just yet, i still find myself reaching for that camera then emailing the pictures to the iphone since sending via bluetooth doesn't work. grr. lol

btw any way to download filters for the camera or do i have to get a separate app for that?

 

[badelhas]

I don't really use it, but I'm glad it's there in case I do use it. I don't want a phone that doesn't have dual cameras anymore.

Me either

Cheers

 

[Matty]

That, plus the optical 2x zoom, which usually works great, make me appreciate the camera. I didn't go to the Plus for the camera alone, but it was one factor.

I think i fall in the same category as you. When ever I borrow my friends iPhone (special Occasions) (very generous) I normally only use the 'normal' photo capture. That being said, when there is an opportunity to use the dual camera, i definitely take it. I know x2 isn't much zoom but as you said its very appreciated

 

[Ecm]

I think i fall in the same category as you. When ever I borrow my friends iPhone (special Occasions) (very generous) I normally only use the 'normal' photo capture. That being said, when there is an opportunity to use the dual camera, i definitely take it. I know x2 isn't much zoom but as you said its very appreciated

That's right. It's not always needed, but missed when you need it and don't have it. Like a spare tire on a car. Lol

 

[anon(5630457)]

Me either

Cheers

I've actually come to love the dual cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus. I use them all the time now!

 

[bamf-hacker]

Yep still use it all the time...

 

[ItnStln]

Yep still use it all the time...


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Nice picture!

 

[dejanh]

Wanted to update this thread. I've lately started experimenting more with the fake DoF effect created by the iPhone dual camera setup and I have to say I'm finding it increasingly more useful. For everyday shots in daytime it does surprisingly well. Generally speaking, I don't need my DSLR with me to snap decent photos on the go. I've noticed some flaws in the algorithm but no show-stoppers.