Rumor: New picture taken with 8MP camera of Apple's iPhone 5
A picture has surfaced online that is alleged to have been taken by an Apple engineer with an 8-megapixel camera from the still-unannounced fifth-generation iPhone.
The data associated with the so-called "test photo" discovered by PocketNow states that it was shot with an iPhone 4, but also reveals that the picture, cropped to a size of 5 megapixels, was originally a much-higher resolution just shy of 8 megapixels.
"What's more, the lens was recorded as a 4.3mm f/2.4, which is closer to that of a point-and-shoot than the iPhone 4's actual 3.85mm f/2.8," the report said.
However, the data could also be bogus, as the site noted it was recently duped by an image taken with an iPhone, then uploaded to an iPad using software that altered the EXIF data associated with the image.
"We suppose that a similar scenario is also possible here," author Evan Blass wrote, "but there's one compelling piece of evidence which suggests that this is indeed a genuine iPhone 5 photo: it was supposedly shot by an Apple engineer eating his lunch at work."
The purported iPhone 5 photo is bolstered by numerous rumors that Apple's next-generation handset will sport an 8-megapixel camera. This week, a new report claimed that Apple had tapped both Largan Precision and genius Electronic Optical to supply those lenses for the next iPhone.
Photo allegedly taken by an Apple engineer with an iPhone 5. Click to see full-size.
In fact, the supposed 8-megapixel shooter has been perhaps the only relatively consistent element in rumors leading up to the unveiling of the so-called "iPhone 5." Reports claiming Apple will adopt an 8-megapixel camera began surfacing earlier this year.
Apple is widely expected to publicly unveil its next iPhone in the coming weeks at a press event. Numerous reports have pointed toward an October launch of the fifth-generation iPhone.
The data associated with the so-called "test photo" discovered by PocketNow states that it was shot with an iPhone 4, but also reveals that the picture, cropped to a size of 5 megapixels, was originally a much-higher resolution just shy of 8 megapixels.
"What's more, the lens was recorded as a 4.3mm f/2.4, which is closer to that of a point-and-shoot than the iPhone 4's actual 3.85mm f/2.8," the report said.
However, the data could also be bogus, as the site noted it was recently duped by an image taken with an iPhone, then uploaded to an iPad using software that altered the EXIF data associated with the image.
"We suppose that a similar scenario is also possible here," author Evan Blass wrote, "but there's one compelling piece of evidence which suggests that this is indeed a genuine iPhone 5 photo: it was supposedly shot by an Apple engineer eating his lunch at work."
The purported iPhone 5 photo is bolstered by numerous rumors that Apple's next-generation handset will sport an 8-megapixel camera. This week, a new report claimed that Apple had tapped both Largan Precision and genius Electronic Optical to supply those lenses for the next iPhone.
Photo allegedly taken by an Apple engineer with an iPhone 5. Click to see full-size.
In fact, the supposed 8-megapixel shooter has been perhaps the only relatively consistent element in rumors leading up to the unveiling of the so-called "iPhone 5." Reports claiming Apple will adopt an 8-megapixel camera began surfacing earlier this year.
Apple is widely expected to publicly unveil its next iPhone in the coming weeks at a press event. Numerous reports have pointed toward an October launch of the fifth-generation iPhone.
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Great food photo. Lighting is adequate and the colours, contrast, and white balance are excellent.
f2.4? That makes sense for a close shot like this, but do these mini cameras have variable aperture?
"We suppose that a similar scenario is also possible here," author Evan Blass wrote, "but there's one compelling piece of evidence which suggests that this is indeed a genuine iPhone 5 photo: it was supposedly shot by an Apple engineer eating his lunch at work."
O yea, if it was at work where is the apple logo on the plate? I don't know... this could be taken by anyone with any phone anywhere.
Oh and should it be f24 instead of f2.4 or f2.8 instead of f28?
author Evan Blass wrote, "but there's one compelling piece of evidence which suggests that this is indeed a genuine iPhone 5 photo: it was supposedly shot by an Apple engineer eating his lunch at work."
So wait, just because this is a picture of food and the rumor alleges it was taken by an Apple engineer at lunch, it's supposed to be evidence of the photo's authenticity? How is this "compelling" evidence?
Okay camera experts, what does this mean for taking photos? 25% larger lens?
No.
The best thing is going from f/2.8 to f/2.4. That's a faster lens meaning improved low light performance. That's about a half-stop, about 50% more light reaching the sensor. Now if the sensors have equal performance, that 50% remains. However, if the sensor in the upcoming handset has improved low-light performance, that would result in additional performance.
The biggest beneficiary of improved low-light performance would actually be video recording since the effective shutter speed is 1/60th of a second.
It's hard to say what the implications of the focal length change are since we don't know if the sensor size changed. If the sensor size stays the same and the focal length increases, there would be more of a telephoto effect (or more accurately, less of a wide-angle effect). If the sensor size increases as well as the focal length, the image perspective would remain largely the same. The benefit of a large sensor is more light sensitivity with the possible consequence of more power consumption. The latter is probably negligible since the camera module usually isn't active.
Oh, I wouldn't eat that....
The Sushi looks dried out
Looks okay to me. The salmon looks like it might be farmed salmon though.
Definitely not good with details. Look at the rice grains. Shaky to the least -..
1/30 fps. No wonder it looks shaky.
O yea, if it was at work where is the apple logo on the plate? I don't know... this could be taken by anyone with any phone anywhere.
Oh and should it be f24 instead of f2.4 or f2.8 instead of f28?
Not exactly any phone anywhere. The embed shows 8 megapixels before cropping, and GPS for One Infinity Drive.
It's hard to say what the implications of the focal length change are since we don't know if the sensor size changed.
Wise words. At least we got half a stop. White balance looks awesome too.
Not exactly any phone anywhere. The embed shows 8 megapixels before cropping, and GPS for One Infinity Drive.
Don't you mean One Infinite Loop?
The image doesn't look that great. Maybe it doesn't have a fast enough shutter speed or something.
Sounds to me as 'tho you're not looking for a phone that takes photos ...... but rather a camera that makes phone calls. Let me know how that's "workin' for ya." ....
Okay camera experts, what does this mean for taking photos? 25% larger lens?
If sensor size stays the same (which I doubt) it means the len is less wide. (it also means my wife would be pissed.)
O yea, if it was at work where is the apple logo on the plate?
There aren't Apple logos on the plates at the 1 Infinite Loop cafeteria.
Everyone's going insane. They're acting as though it's impossible to manually insert EXIF data into an image. This could have been taken in a back alley in Toledo, for crying out loud.
So wait, just because this is a picture of food and the rumor alleges it was taken by an Apple engineer at lunch, it's supposed to be evidence of the photo's authenticity? How is this "compelling" evidence?
Because it is "evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way" ..... which is one of the meanings of compelling ... simple, no?
If sensor size stays the same (which I doubt) it means the len is less wide. (my wife would be pissed.)
"Honey, is my whole ass in the picture, now" ? .....