iPhone 15 Hands On - a Photographer's Perspective

iPhone 15 is the latest iteration from Apple which brings many updates that will be highly welcomed by anyone wanting the absolute finest smartphone on the market. In addition to many new features in iOS 17, the new iPhone lineup give us some key hardware updates to not only the camera system, but connectivity as well as processing power with the new A17 processor chip featuring a new 6 core GPU. From raytracing graphics to image processing, this is the best iPhone that Apple has released to date.

Thanks to Apple for the loaner phones and for inviting me to Cupertino for the announcement event. Accommodations were paid for by me personally. This video is not sponsored.

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Ted Forbes
The Art of Photography
2830 S. Hulen, Studio 133
Fort Worth, TX 76109
US of A

[brenolad]

The greatest innovator on the Apple team was the EU.

[codygiron]

There are several things that distinguish you from the massive pack of tech reviewers. First, you’re able to get through a fairly long review without annoying jump cut after jump cut. In fact, I can’t remember another YouTube video that was anywhere nearly as smooth as yours. Secondly, EVERY SINGLE OTHER iPhone reviewer seems to need to remind us that Android had such and such a feature 2, 000 years before Apple. I don’t need to know about Android or Windows …other than what I already know; neither of these platforms are for me. You’re my new go–to!

[IsaacNYC]

I truly feel like many people take for granted the engineering that goes into our devices.

[jackangus]

Your discussion was beyond excellent. The amount of information regarding iPhone 15 was a micro tutorial. I see this iPhone is an opportunity to enhance our skills within the creative field of photography. Without carrying the weight and burden of a conventional camera system, new doors have been opened to focus our eyes in more appreciative ways.

[dwylhq]

The thing most people are missing about the Action Button (which could/should have been available 10 years ago!) is that it allows you to activate the camera with gloves or wet hands. I’ve lost count of number of times I’ve missed great family shots at the beach/pool due to my iPhone not unlocking.

[mantykarhu]

Great video. Probably the best I've seen for the iPhone 15 and what it does in relation to photography.

[karlquint]

Thank you, Ted, for this wonderful video. That’s what I was missing from the media, a photographer focused review on the new phones. A pleasure to watch it.

[maf]

Apple made a excellent decision inviting you to their event. No one else would’ve been able to Xpress from a photographer point of view so eloquently.!

[ThoughtFission]

I think it's important to note that Apple didn't switch to USB C through the goodness of their heart, to give the customer a better experience. They did it because the EU forced them to.

[julianbolt]

Stunning! As a photographer considering an iPhone 15 Pro - this is streets ahead of anything else I have watched (a lot), so thank you very much!

[DeaconuDanAndrei]

Just a quick note at 11:58, MP4 is a container not a codec. iPhones use the h.264 and h.265 codecs along with the new ProRes option. Aside from that, great job on the review!

[thomparks]

What a clear and comprehensible presentation for those of us who are not expert photographers. Your eloquence is incredible. Will order an iPhone 15 now.

[MrSamPhoenix]

The way this guy explains the camera system is excelsior. I hope he posts another video on this subject.

[marmot]

I appreciate this review. One feature that I’ve really appreciated as a photographer on my Pixel 7 is being able to double click the power button to instantly open the camera. Then take pictures or video with the volume button. This enables me to take a lot of action shots on a bike or when I’m constrained somehow. I don’t even have to look at the phone. Good to see the iPhone 15 Pro now has a similar ability now.

[candanceswaim]

Now this is what I needed to choose this phone from a photography standpoint! I so needed this review! Thank you for taking the time to give a detailed explanation of what it can do!

[Jacklewis]

Totally enjoyed your video. I would consider myself an amateur plus plus photographer, wanting more in my pictures but certainly not a pro.
Traded my iPhone 12 to the 15. Couldn’t justify the cost of the Plus or pro..but the advanced features and 48 mp made my mouth water. I had an older IPad mini and my IPhone 12 to trade so my net cash outlay was only a few dollars. I was a happy camper from the moment I walked out of the store. Have the 15 about a month now, still learning but the quality of my photos have jumped. One of my rescue fur baby is truly a ham and I’ve been taking pictures of him daily. Recently set pictures side by side and totally blown away at the quality . Especially the closeups. Anyway I am getting off track. Thanks for the informative video.

[winedemonium]

What got my attention here was the depth map function. Reminds me of the Lytro light field camera. Really cool to have that on a phone! Log video and tethering, etc, all pretty amazing too.

[gwgrote]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm not the type of person who needs the latest and greatest Apple products. I have an iPhone 8 and after watching your video, I am contemplating getting the iPhone 15. This is one of the greatest reviews of what the iPhone can do. Thx!

[CJW-Media]

Got myself a 15 Pro Max. For the 120mm lens, the USB C and the ability to record directly to SSD. Had a 14 pro, but the above reasons are why I changed.

So far, seems great. Yet to use the cameras properly, but that will come over the coming weeks, excited to see what I can do with it :)

[krazywabbit]

have the iPhone 12. Also invested in a Lumix G9 for wildlife. With that said, I do use my phone to shoot video for my channel and still use it for on the go shooting. For me, the upgrade will be big and a nice addition to the tool box.