09-13-2017, 07:43 PM
I'm not quite following you. So you're saying you want an algorithm that knows how far the subject is from the camera and applies a bokeh accordingly and based on a particular aperture. Within this feature would be select-able presets. These presets could be built to emulate certain lenses. Why not add a few sliders for customization? I doubt Apple, or any manufacturer doing this (except an OEM like Nikon) would call it a Nikon xxx preset. I do not see why not?
But I don't understand the reasoning of it being a final nail in the P&S camera market? Why couldn't any camera OEM add a similar feature (there may even be one). Also, a dedicated camera will always outperform a cell phone, built in gimicks/apps aside. However, these can be applied later in the slew of software out there.
IMO, as a recent thread just talked about, point and shoots are pretty much dead, or back to pre digital sales, in lieu of smart phones. Most people are happy to take a pic, using a filter of sorts or applying canned post processing. You know, add ears, noses, bokeh, whatever the latest app does, and post the picture on Snapchat, Instagram, FB, etc...
But I don't understand the reasoning of it being a final nail in the P&S camera market? Why couldn't any camera OEM add a similar feature (there may even be one). Also, a dedicated camera will always outperform a cell phone, built in gimicks/apps aside. However, these can be applied later in the slew of software out there.
IMO, as a recent thread just talked about, point and shoots are pretty much dead, or back to pre digital sales, in lieu of smart phones. Most people are happy to take a pic, using a filter of sorts or applying canned post processing. You know, add ears, noses, bokeh, whatever the latest app does, and post the picture on Snapchat, Instagram, FB, etc...