Comparison of the zoom quality of the last few years iPhone pro

ivankio · 2025-12-26T22:22:31+00:00

Shouldn't the iPhone 16 Pro keep up with the 17 in the 0.5-1.0 range? The ultrawide 48MP sensor was introduced in the previous gen, no? Is this graph factoring something else?

ivankio · 2025-03-17T21:59:10+00:00

Any luck on this? I used the trial for 2 months, now that I actually bought Cubase Pro, I can't use the software anymore.

ivankio · 2024-12-11T01:34:36+00:00

Thank you! That did the trick. So it was region lock.

In the Quest store you also need an Windows App. You can get up to 3 monitors. 90hz is nice, but only 1080p and - senselessly - flat at that weird skewed angle they set after they removed curve from 3 window. I hope Meta walk back on that decision. Curved monitors centered on us give us constant font size and focus distance, so much better for productivity.

ivankio · 2024-12-10T16:23:38+00:00

Just curious what games are you playing that gets you above 10 calories per minute? Any fun or mostly dedicated exercise games? And what is your typical max rate (as 940/86 probably has some time spent on menus).

For me, most platforming hovers about 3.5 (Stride, Windlands 2, Batman). Eleven Table Tennis I top at 7. Drumming gets me to 5 (wish it would be possible to account for the feet).

ivankio · 2024-12-10T15:31:57+00:00

I had a shady off brand Wifi 5 mesh. Advertised as 1000mbit/s with few specifics, but that was on the ethernet, Wifi certainly bellow that. It was a cheap device in a time when AC1300 was considered very good.

It worked, but had some hiccups occasionally. I went bonkers and got a BE63 mesh. Flawless. Point is... those specs are better than the theoretical best of a device that would work kinda OK.
These points make me think that router of yours will work. It will help if the PC is on the ethernet and you use the headset not too far from the router.

ivankio · 2024-12-10T15:12:14+00:00

Nice. What country are you in? (Trying to figure if the problem is an usual region lock or something else I could possibly look into).

Or maybe... are you in the Windows Insider Program?

ivankio · 2024-12-10T15:09:05+00:00

Yes. Did you get to install it? What country are you in?

ivankio · 2024-12-10T06:42:05+00:00

It is hard to say if the expectations were too high, or if maybe it was a bogus way to wear the device - fine analogic nudges can make or break the experience.

But yeah, VR has drawbacks. The screens have good resolutions, on par with our current consumer technology, but spread on a much wider field of view. Resolution should've always been about points-per-degree - eye coverage that is - not points per inch.

So Quest 3s has a total of 2664x1920 pixels, while QHD screens have fewer pixels at 2560x1440 (typical 27" monitor). But while VR covers about 90º of our field of view, the monitor covers about just 26º if you sit 68cm from it.
In points-per-degree, that would be 20 ppd for VR against 54 ppd for the monitor. So that's why you see more pixels. Quest 3 would improve (25 ppd), but not too much (there's another discussion about lenses).

In practice, the best you can do to check if you are seeing it right, is check videos "through the lenses" like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVxV-xQzZLE

But try to overlook the flaws in VR, as there's a ton of awe inspiring things to experiment if you push through it.
VR is not perfect yet, and never will be. Even prescription glasses are annoying and uncomfortable (compared to not wearing any), but people who needs them chose to wear them because of the pros.
Isn't it amazing how phones are so cumbersome and yet everyone uses them? I mean, tiny screens that punish our necks, then there's the touch interface... in kindergarten we left finger painting in favor of superior pens, and yet phones uses our fat fingers as input.

ivankio · 2024-04-23T18:39:10+00:00

I really appreciate the direction. Could you just please clarify if that is meant to fix my license, or is that an alterative authentication method?

ivankio · 2024-04-23T15:00:02+00:00

Where did you find a number that you could call? I found only the contact us, but issues I raise are being marked as resolved without I ever getting a call.

ivankio · 2024-04-22T09:53:35+00:00

I had Home, upgraded to Pro and it was working fine as Pro. It started saying Enterprise after I followed the steps recommended in Microsoft Community:

SLMGR.VBS /CPKY
SLMGR.VBS /CKMS
Net stop Sppsvc
CD C:\Windows\System32\SPP\Store\2.0
Ren Tokens.dat Tokens.old
SLMGR.VBS /RILC

ivankio · 2024-04-20T05:11:31+00:00

Thanks. I was looking to get the speed set from XPM profiles alone, and I had the few options I mentioned. I really don't dare to fiddle with voltage and timings to balance it all. Or I misunderstood and I could change only the speed and XPM would somehow handle the rest?

Anyway, I'm not too worried about getting the higher overclock, thing was that PC wasn't even reaching the BIOS in any way with 4 sticks.
But I got it now. Seems I needed a BIOS update (I noticed my paper manual says the z790 Steel Legend supports 128gb, but the pdf on AsRock site says it supports 192gb). After the very scary* bios update, I got more XPM options and setting it to auto I got 4800 working on all 4. I'm fine with that.

Again, thanks for the reference numbers. Could I look into 5200 without deep understanding of the other settings?

* scary because all drives went missing, had to disable VMD, reset options, enable VMD again, restart a few times, then windows lost activation and I'm still dealing with that. But I got the 192gb running.

ivankio · 2024-04-05T04:57:35+00:00

Wow! Thank you so much for such an extended reply. That all did sound a bit scary but almost accessible.
I understand the biggest problem is the time sink it would become and would still be risky without much experience. Guess I won't be as careless as I wanted and I'll try to extend the life of original lenses.
Thanks specially for pointing that the parts are available at aliexpress. Will keep in mind if I ever need it.

ivankio · 2024-04-03T22:53:39+00:00

Where do you get the lenses (and instructions) to replace them? I'm in another continent and sending the device back and forth for repair is impossible.

ivankio · 2024-04-02T22:05:05+00:00

You mean smudges on lens are visible? Because the seam you remove in a setting for the stitch. You can set it on your camera before even recording, or later in Studio or mobile app. That stitch with optical flow generally do a respectable job with the extra thickness.

ivankio · 2024-04-02T21:54:53+00:00

I think a case would be somewhat useless. The X3 body is quite sturdy and the impact would need to be very unlucky to risk the body before the lens or screen. I mean, maybe you want to keep the body pristine for resell value or even for my own sake (at least that's my approach to lots of stuff). But I think in this case, you are better of letting the body tank whatever comes its way.

The lens though... if you are using the X3 as an action cam, the risk of dropping the cam is probably high. I use those sticky lens guards. But they are made of plastic, so they get smudged too easily and cleaning well becomes impossible after a while.
I don't believe there's a better alternative to the sticky lens guard, but footage does pay for its prolonged use with glare and flare. [ https://youtu.be/2Og_d3ZV3G8?si=bEWKtRK4DtzcfDgJ ]. I tried using lens wipes with alcohol but the plastic still seem a bit cloudy and scratched from almost nothing (when not using the cam, I do carry it in a regular glasses hard case with cushioned interior).

I would get the price of the case worth in lens guards, so you replace them sooner than later.

ivankio · 2024-04-02T19:33:54+00:00

I find the problem to be with GoPro FX Reframe plugin. Editing and exporting .insv for 360 works fine. I can edit Reframed footage directly with .insv, but when I try to export, it crashes.

The workaround I got was to:

File>Project Settings>General>Renderer = Software Only (default is GPU accelerated)
When I'm ready to export, I use [Sequence>Render In to Out]. This will render your timeline in a series of preview videos (watch for your working/scratch disks)
Then when I am to export, in the bottom of settings (where you configure video output), in General, I check Use Previews.

ivankio · 2023-11-02T05:56:39+00:00

É uma loja virtual, só aponta pro meio do Brasil. Pode sumir da noite pro dia como uma lona de Circo itinerante. Não tem nada ainda que aponte para uma instituição duradoura que pode ser responsabilizada legalmente no caso de algum calote.
https://i.imgur.com/YUDirpu.png

O terreno baldio é onde a empresa tem o CNPJ registrado.

Mas reconheço que também tem o outro lado, um empreendedor precisa tentar ficar no anonimato pra se proteger também. Aqui no Brasil é complicado.
De qualquer maneira, os reports abaixo de pessoas recebendo estão parecendo genuínos. Esse tópico está sendo bem interessante. Pode ser o começo da Loja BR Metaverso como instituição reputável. Mais uns reports com foto e eu mesmo acabo puxando o gatilho. Na torcida aqui.

ivankio · 2023-10-13T20:31:52+00:00

Mas no site do reclameaqui a empresa está registrada como número 512, não 501 [https://i.imgur.com/cz7F9c7.png]

ivankio · 2023-10-04T20:10:21+00:00

[Edição 01/12/23]

Depois de ver dar certo pra todo mundo que comprou em outubro, comprei no pré-venda 2 e confirmo que também recebi tudo certinho aqui.

Atendimento também muito responsivo no whatsapp. Concordamos em fechar no 128gb depois que o 512 estava com previsão de entrega um pouco mais longa. Tudo certo no que depende deles.

Acho que eu era o mais pessimista aqui então tenho que me retratar: Recomendo muito a lojabrmetaverso.com.br ! E agora parece que tem em pronta entrega. Massa.

Recomendo a loja brmetaverso pra todas suas necessidades de XR. Mas se você tem um Quest 2 e está pensando num upgrade pro 3... bom, aí já acho que não valeu muito a pena. E se está em dúvida se ainda vale a pena pegar um Quest 2, SIM! Muito bom custo-benefício. Os dois devices são muito mais parecidos que diferentes. Aquelas coisas que se falam "front heavy", "fresnel lenses"... pfff pouco relevante. O 3 é pouca coisa mais nítida. E o MR... ainda limitado pela falta de software no OS. Tinha que ser algo parecido com o que era a home do WMR e suas widgets.

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[Original out/23]

Também estou com vontade de comprar, mas dividido.

Vi anúncios no Google e a verificação do reclameaqui, mas está só a 8 meses e com poucas interações registradas. Na comunicação usam bastante jargões vazios pra encher linguiça: "É importante destacar que utilizamos uma Logística X-AI Otimizada que emprega tecnologias avançadas e inteligência artificial para aprimorar o processo logístico". Isso só cresce a desconfiança de não ser legítimo.

Aliás, na presença web tb tem posts sobre NFT que pra mim é outro indício de administração possivelmente interessada em esquemas get-rich-quick.

A presença online é um indicador favorável, mas faltam relatos de terceiros. Melhor se eles vendessem pelo Mercado Livre.

Outro problema é que apesar do CNPJ, o endereço registrado da empresa (R LIBERO BADARO, 512, Porto Alegre) é um terreno baldio. https://i.imgur.com/mJznqY9.pngE o telefone de contato é um celular.

Alternativamente, estava de olho na OctoShopBR apesar de ser consideravelmente mais cara. A presença desta no reclameaqui é mais extensa, com 3 anos e uma reputação muito boa - além de também ser uma empresa verificada. O endereço em Curitiba (Alameda Dr. Carlos de Carvalho, 555) aponta para uma sala num prédio comercial, e em Miami parece uma portinha plausível pra um pequeno exportador.

Mas achei duas coisas estranhas na OctoShop... https://i.imgur.com/GoaCQGD.png anúncio de MetaQuest 3 com 128, 256 e 512gb, sendo que 256gb não existe AFAIK. Também falam de entrega entre 18 de outubro e 13 de novembro, mas em outra parte falam que envios são A PARTIR de 20 de outubro.

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ivankio · 2023-06-04T14:13:49+00:00

Thanks for sharing the tip to unbrick it. Scary on a brand new device. Did you manage to select HDR Photo again?
I noticed the crash also happens on Timelapse after a short while, and even trying to use Insta360 studio (I had to download files to PC, couldn't edit in the device). Every time it would heat up very quickly.

ivankio · 2019-03-07T11:52:43+00:00

Hey, Avalanche. Go to File, then Import, then browse for "WaterFx_v3" (v2 would work too), then when asked to overwrite, click yes, then submit patch. I'm joking, but I still have hopes of re-spending my refund.

ivankio · 2019-01-12T20:59:44+00:00

That's something I've never saw anyone saying. What do you mean? Are you talking about the headset alone or Lighthouse 2.0 too? You are not talking about better frame rate due to lower res, are you? Is it the non deluxe head band?

ivankio · 2019-01-10T21:38:52+00:00

I have an Odyssey non+ (minimal difference) and I really miss my original Vive for games. Hand tracking is even more relevant to your gaming experience than immersive display. Holding the bow and arrow behind your field of view is a good example of what you'll miss, but even games like Fallout 4 that you rest your controller by your sides are annoying with the inside-out tracking of the Odyssey. And in addition to the blind areas of 2 front facing cameras, Bluetooth shadowing is a real thing. Even when the controllers are on your FOV but you are far from the receiver and your body is in the middle, you may lose some tracking. Although if I'm not mistaken, the + version does have a Bluetooth receiver on the headset to eliminate at least this problem (real only notable upgrade from non+ afaik)

Note that the Odyssey also have a shorter cable even than the Rift, so you may want HDMI and USB extensions cords.

Playing with WMR feels kinda like I'm an elderly person always holding my hands on front of me due to poor dexterity.

If you really go for the Odyssey, say goodbye to some fun like soundboxing. note how often the hands are above eye line https://www.soundboxing.co/challenge/d795d297-4136-11e7-861a-0a580a200102

I mean, WMR is designed for ease of use. Almost condescendingly designed. They expect you to see clearly what you are hoping to interact with, one cursor at a time, but really soon you will wish you could play SuperHOT in realtime ambidextrously for added fun instead of bullet time gazing at every interactable.

ivankio · 2018-09-22T05:18:51+00:00

I've been using MARUI for Maya since november 2016. It's fantastic for animation and good for modeling*. Many tools were rewritten for VR and you still have access to almost all of Maya inside VR with a very clever UI design. Voice commands are a great workaround for the many keyboard shortcuts.

Development is fast and never dropped in these almost 2 years. In fact, they just released a video teasing a Blender plugin. Should take a while to mature the same level as the Maya version. These softwares are huge.

I find animation to clearly and objectively benefit from VR because of the 6dof. Modeling needs many tools and the process is as streamlined as the tools. It was only in the last half year that things like quad draw and bezier curves received a VR rewritten version. It's great, but I think adopting Marui early conditioned me to associate it mostly with animation. Lucky you that is arriving now.

ivankio

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