The phone includes versatile 12 - megapixel dual cameras, along with
new Portrait Lighting effects added to its 2x optical zoom.
The back camera system has phase - detection autofocus and touch focus, Quad LED true - tone flash with slow sync mode and Portrait mode
with portrait lighting.
A feature
called Portrait Lighting changes the lighting effect on the photo with real - time analysis via machine learning.
3D Portrait Lighting also offers a host of studio - quality lighting effects to turn quick selfies into striking portraits.
But taking a Portrait mode picture takes some setting up as it is — so achieving the level of quality where
Portrait Lighting makes a big difference to the outcome is rare.
Edit Portrait Lighting effects after shooting (8 Plus only): Open any Portrait shot in Photos and then tap «edit».
Thankfully Portrait Lighting can be edited and changed after the fact, allowing you to always opt for the Natural Lighting if the others are too severe.
The product of extensive research into the art and science of portraiture,
Portrait Lighting brings a new dimension to Portrait mode.
It is up to you what you prefer — beauty mode or
specific portrait lighting — but in either case decent selfies are possible on either phone.
And whether you get that shot with the front or back shooter, you can apply
nifty Portrait Lighting effects either before you shoot or after.
But my guess is the company felt if it couldn't do
Portrait Lighting fully and completely, it shouldn't do it at all.
There are some new features though, such as the previously mentioned 4K 60 fps video recording, and
Portrait Lighting on the 8 Plus.
Inspired by extensive research into the art and science of portraiture, all -
new Portrait Lighting uses sophisticated algorithms to calculate how your facial features interact with light.
3D Portrait Lighting also offers a host of studio - quality lighting effects to turn selfies into striking portraits.
Importantly, the iPhone 8 Plus's impressive Portrait Mode additions in the form
of Portrait Lighting come into play this year, something the older iPhone 7 Plus simply can not do.
The Plus version of the iPhone 8, thanks to the dual camera setup, supports features
like Portrait Lighting for photos clicked from the back side camera.
And as with Apple's other editing features, it's non-destructive: You can add or remove
Portrait Lighting at any time.
Very important, and also I am eagerly waiting to see the new ipx portrait selfie and
beta portrait lighting come out of beta, compared to real studio light boxes.
The ad shows off all of the different
Portrait Lighting settings including Studio Light, Natural Light, Contour Light, Stage Light, and Stage Light Mono.
All three of the new iPhones have a Quad - LED True Tone flash with slow sync but only the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 Plus offer Portrait mode and a new feature called
Portrait Lighting in beta.
ad in November.The two ads follow yesterday's new 38 - second ad titled A New Light, in which Apple explained
how Portrait Lighting offers studio quality lighting effects