As Flickr does towards the end of each year, they've shared a variety of reports on the usage of their site. That includes Top Devices and Brands, as well as the Top 25 Photos of 2017. Apple continues its streak by clenching the top spot for most popular camera on the platform, by a substantial margin.
iPhone Photography
The best camera apps for the iPhone X
One of the best features on the iPhone X is the camera. It is the best iPhone camera to date, with exclusive features like the wider aperture and OIS on the tele lens. We scourged the App Store to find the best apps for shooting photos and videos that have been updated for the iPhone X, and this is what we found.
The telephoto lens on the iPhone X requires only 25% of the light required by the iPhone 7 Plus
In a recent report for Studio Neat, Dan Provost details one of the advances Apple has made in the camera of the iPhone X. Before being able to detail the advancement that Apple has made, it is important that you first understand how the telephoto lens works on the Apple devices that sport them.
Use the Rule of Thirds to guide placement of horizon in your photos
In a past iPhone photography tutorial, iDB detailed what is known in photography as the Rule of Thirds. This rule, while not an always-binding hard and fast rule, states the photographer should place the focal point of the image at the intersections or along the lines of a grid that divide the field of view into thirds.
How to record ultra slow motion 1080p/240 fps or 4K 120 fps video on your iPhone
Learn how to shoot ultra slow-motion 240 frames per second full-HD 1080p or crisp 4K 120 fps videos on your iPhone to get slo-mo clips with excellent details.
Moment launches official counterweight to support using their lenses with DJI Osmo gimbal
Mobile lens manufacturer Moment has released a new counterweight to make using their (quite hefty) lenses with the Osmo Mobile gimbal possible.
Canva lets you create beautiful graphics with ease on iPhone or iPad
With the introduction of more powerful devices, iOS is truly hitting its stride as an undoubtedly useful platform for casual creativity. This maturation is primarily aided by the introduction of new powerful apps that are more interesting than ever. Canva is part of this class of apps that are fascinating for casual creatives on iOS.
CNET reviews iPhone X camera by photographing California’s wildfire devastation
Senior CNET photographer James Martin has decided to test the iPhone X camera by documenting the most devastating wildfire in California’s history.
Patch allows you to create a Portrait Mode effect on any iPhone
With the introduction of the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, Apple is putting more phones into the hands of consumers that are capable of taking photos with a bokeh effect dubbed Portrait Mode. While these phones are becoming more and more common, there are still a large number of people using phones that are not equipped to take these sort of photos. Patch is one of a few options that allow you to create photos with a Portrait Mode effect on any iPhone.
Use the “golden hours” to improve your iPhone photography
In photography, there is no limit to when you can photograph. The best time to photograph is when you have a vision in your mind and a camera in your hand. That being said, there are certain times and locations that are more photo-friendly than others.
iPhone photography tip: Use the flash during the day to make your photos more vivid
Learn how using the flash during the day can bring vibrancy to your iPhone photography in this insightful guide.
How to adjust perspective to change the focus of a photo
While the notion of perspective in photography might appear obvious, some of us may not have contemplated how it can profoundly alter a photograph. In this post, we offer a few brief examples to ponder when selecting the optimal angle for capturing your photos.