Apple Acknowledges iPhone 5 Camera Flaw

An anonymous reader writes "Many iPhone 5 users are complaining that its camera is adding a purple flare to their photos. Speculation is that it's caused by the new sapphire lens cover that Apple touted as 'thinner and more durable than standard glass with the ability to provide crystal clear images.' Apple's response to those who've complained? 'The purple flare in the image provided is considered normal behavior for iPhone 5's camera.'"

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Re:That's more like it!

[sootman]

You seem to think that "flagship product of an expensive brand" means "perfect in every way." Flagship or not, it is just a $600 cellphone -- at the same level as everything else out there. The above-linked story at The Next Web says the effect "exists to a degree in almost all lenses -- including those used for point-and-shoot cameras and SLRs -- with the more expensive kinds minimizing the effect through careful coating and alignment."

Perhaps you've noticed that an iPhone 5 is a bit thinner than an SLR? There's only so much they can do in the space they have. Yes, Apple wants to put a good camera into the iPhone, but they're not going to pursue perfection in one area to the extent that it blows the size or price out of the water. They could have added a bigger battery or an awesome speaker, too, if they wanted to make it twice as thick. If anyone out there thinks there's a market for fantastically capable cellphones that weigh a half a pound, they are free to pursue it. I can guarantee you there will be no competition from Apple in that space. (Because of the skinny jeans, you see. Can't leave that contingent behind.)

I love how strong the anti-Apple sentiment has become. They never claimed to be perfect -- just the best. :-)