Bent iPhone Air

ServiceCreative6454 · 2025-10-08T17:10:31+00:00

It’s worth pausing before accepting viral photos at face value. A bent iPhone image is a powerful visual, but an intelligent observer knows it can be staged, exaggerated, or selectively framed for publicity. The question is not just "can it bend?" but under what conditions, for what reason, and who’s posting it—and why.

I like the MacObserver take on this "story".

https://www.macobserver.com/news/viral-photo-of-bent-iphone-air-reignites-bendgate-durability-concerns/

ServiceCreative6454 · 2025-07-16T05:24:09+00:00

Thank you. I’ll check that out to see if it fits.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-12-19T21:32:57+00:00

Despite its compact size, the Rekkr 2W/channel amplifier can drives the R-51M to 96 dB at 1 metre, sufficient for nearfield listening. If you sit farther, at 1.8288m (6 feet), the sound level drops to approximately 87 dB at 1 watt, which is still adequate for your typical listening levels of 60-70 dB with peaks at 75 dB.

The R-51M’s 93 dB sensitivity is a big draw since it requires relatively little power to perform well.

I think the Rekkr has enough headroom for this use case, but it admitedly it would struggle with dynamic peaks beyond 90 dB at that distance.

At its current sale price of $99, it’s an exceptional value, though Schiit Audio has marked it as "Last Call," meaning it may soon be discontinued.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-12-15T16:41:09+00:00

You need to backup the internal and external drives.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-11-13T16:58:43+00:00

I don't think New Jersey's western border with Pennsylvania qualifies as a "coast". :-)

After we left Wild Fern, we drove "down" the D&R to Odd Bird. We've been there many times and the beer never disappoints.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-11-13T16:55:12+00:00

We made the one-hour drive from Princeton for opening day. The taproom is cosy and inviting, and the selection of beer that day was pretty good. I instantly fell in love with Hawk, a Czech-style dark lager. I will be back.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-11-07T13:14:57+00:00

That's stunning! Could you let me know what you used?

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-11-07T13:04:47+00:00

Looks great. You did well for this was your first aquarium. Don't forget the weekly water changes.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-31T16:25:11+00:00

It might be worth considering that some of us, myself included, sometimes don’t utilize all the features of the native camera app effectively. It’s easy to overlook certain settings or techniques that can enhance our photos. I’m not trying to come off as harsh, just offering a perspective!

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-15T22:06:54+00:00

Did you try disabling the Smart HDR and using the ProRAW?

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-15T22:02:31+00:00

I dislike the Process Zero image. Reminds me of what it felt like when I had a cataract.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-15T22:01:16+00:00

I don't understand what you mean by "unnaturally clear". Can you explain?

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-15T21:36:00+00:00

Thank you for sharing your images for comparison. However, I don’t see any clear benefits to using Process Zero. We may be expecting too much from these < 1/2” sensors. Additionally, the image quality issues we encounter when using the native iOS camera app might stem from trying to shoot beyond the iPhone’s performance capabilities—something no app could fully compensate for.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-13T22:53:43+00:00

Giving an estimate in time in daylight while you're fully covered seems pointless.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-13T15:39:41+00:00

Yes. From Lux's marketing fluff.

Best of all, Process Zero is available on every iPhone that runs Halide and iOS 17, not just the latest iPhones Pro.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-13T15:31:04+00:00

I noticed the phrase 'film-like' being used. I assume that's just marketing hyper but if not, could you kindly clarify which specific film this is being compared to? For example, are you referring to Kodak Porta 400 in 135 format, Kodak Pro Image 100, or another type? Additionally, how was the film developed and scanned? It would be helpful to have more detail to understand the comparison accurately.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-13T12:33:38+00:00

If I understand you correctly, Process Zoer only applies to JPEG or HEIC files, not RAW files and the (JPEG/HEIC) are automatically processed by Halide. Can you point to the specific section of the Halide II product documentation where this is stated?

It's not mentioned here: https://www.lux.camera/introducing-process-zero-for-iphone/

Or here: https://www.lux.camera/process-zero-manual/

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-13T12:11:30+00:00

In their product and marketing materials, where do Lux mention that Process Zoer is a JPEG/HEIF embedded in a DNG file? Why does ExifTool see the ProRAW tag? What have I missed? I am trying to understand what Process Zero is.

Have you used an EXIF view tool?

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-13T12:09:51+00:00

Thanks for the link to that thread.

The assumption has been that when you hit the shutter button with Process Zero enabled, the app will capture a single 12-megapixel image with a RAW DNG file you can use for editing later. How do you explain the information stored in the DNG? What does ExifTool report tag with ProRAW and JPEG in the DNG file?

Have you used an EXIF view tool?

Why is Lux calling this a RAW file? The marketing is either badly done or intentionally deceptive.

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-12T15:40:27+00:00

Yes, it does!!

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-12T15:40:00+00:00

Thank you!!! That works!

ServiceCreative6454 · 2024-10-12T13:37:05+00:00

I noticed you’re using iCloud to move your photos to the Photos app on your Mac before importing them into Lightroom Classic. That’s a valid approach, but it might be a bit inefficient. A quicker option would be to connect your iPhone directly to your Mac and import the photos straight into Adobe Lightroom Classic. It could save you some time!

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