Apple has announced its new iPhone lineup and for the first time it includes a foldable, the iPhone Duo. But photographers will want to check out the iPhone 18 Pro. We discuss what's new, from the variable aperture to improved maximum f-stop to (finally) manual controls in the Camera app.

Hosts:

• Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
• Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

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• Design for iPhone Duo, Apple

• Why Apple Really Waited 10 Years to Make a Foldable Phone , Tom’s Guide and TechRadar

• Last year’s iPhone share amongst users of Widgetsmith, Daring Fireball

• The iPhone 18 Pro Could Get a Variable-Aperture Camera, but What Does That Mean?, CNET

• [Imperfect-Loaf.com](Imperfect-Loaf.com)

• Apple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography

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