Question about optical zoom on iPhones? Hi all, I hope it’s ok to post this here, and that the flair I chose is also the right one. I’ve also posted on apple-dedicated subs, but thought it might be worth giving it a shot here as well. TL;DR: Apple’s website claims the iPhone 15 Plus has “0.5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom,” but multiple Apple reps have said the 2x zoom is “high-quality di…

Pixel 8 uses an optical fingerprint sensor, not ultrasonic See the comments here from the person doing the unboxing: https://youtube.com/shorts/QjAp6VxWdi4?si=LKEwPds7zBia5CU3 Very bad news for all of us who are unable to use the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 fingerprint readers. submitted by /u/getmoneygetpaid

S24 Ultra ditching the 10x optical zoom So it has been rumored with certainty I would say over 80% that S24 Ultra is ditching the iconic 10x zoom, which was to the Ultra what the spen was to the Note. This is an abysmal decision on Samsungs side, not only because they’re removing something that has been heavily advertised as a huge part of this flagship but also it’s usefulness. Appar…

Optical (not conical) snoot recommendations? Doing research before buying an optical (not a conical) snoot. If you use one, which? Would you buy it again or another of the many on the market, and why? submitted by /u/rGlenndonShoots_

Optical snoot recommendations? I’m in the market for an optical snoot. There are ideas that current equipment can’t t fulfill. If you use one, which one which one would you buy today knowing what you now know? What d’you wish you knew before buying? submitted by /u/rGlenndonShoots_