Over the weekend, Tim Cook and Apple handed a few iPhone 7 Plus phones to professional photographers. They appeared at a couple of sporting events and shot some fabulous-looking photos which we’ve gathered here. These devices have top-notch cameras, to be sure – but remember that the photographer plays a BIG role in how well a photo turns out. Don’t expect to grab an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus this Friday then turn around and get a photo of Tennessee Titans’ DeMarco Murray landing on his head with great ease.
To be fair, now, the football photos you’re about to see come from Tim Cook’s Twitter account, which may very well have been shot by Tim Cook.
UPDATE: These photos (of the Football game) were actually photographed by professional photographer David E. Klutho. They appeared in Sports Illustrated as they appear in the gallery below. Until we have our own full review of the iPhone 7 Plus (and iPhone 7), these are as close as we’re going to get to original-quality uploads.
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- NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium/Nashville, TN 09/11/2016 SI-537 TK1 Credit: David Klutho
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- NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium/Nashville, TN 09/11/2016 SI-537 TK1 Credit: David Klutho
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- NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium/Nashville, TN 09/11/2016 SI-537 TK1 Credit: David Klutho
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- NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium/Nashville, TN 09/11/2016 SI-537 TK1 Credit: David Klutho
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- NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium/Nashville, TN 09/11/2016 SI-537 TK1 Credit: David Klutho
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- NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans NFL: Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium/Nashville, TN 09/11/2016 SI-537 TK1 Credit: David Klutho
The next set of photos is also photographed by a professional photographer. This is also a set of photos captured with the iPhone 7 Plus. The photographer was Landon Nordeman for ESPN, who suggests that the autofocus and exposure performed “exceedingly well in various lighting conditions.”
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 11: The crowd erupts during the men’s final action between Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka during Day 14 of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 11, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 11: A spectator checks his tickets while his dog companion keeps watch from his bag on Day 14 of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 11, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 11: Caroline Garcia (FRA) and Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) serve to Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) [12] and Lucie Safarova (CZE) [12] during the women’s doubles finals in Arthur Ashe as the roof casts a shadow across the court on Day 14 of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 11, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: General view of the New York City skyline from the top of Arthur Ashe Stadium after the conclusion of Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Novak Djokovic signs autographs after appearing on television on Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates her victory in 3 sets against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic in the women’s final onDay Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: A young tennis fan Ligaya Murray, 8, from Yonkers, NY plays with her family who are big tennison the grounds during Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: A man and a young boy walk down the steps outside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Active Marines 6th Communication Battalion from Brooklyn, NY march back outside Arthur Ashe Stadium after the opening ceremony to the Women’s Championship Final to fold the American Flag. Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Men’s Collegiate Invitational Final on Day Thirteen between Thai-Son Kwiatkowski (winner) and Austin Smith of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Lindsey Peterson, 24, an assistant buyer at Saks sports a vintage 2015 US Open Headband as a neckpiece and a tennis ball signed by Serena Williams on Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Friends Richard Williams (red shirt), Frank McMickens (orange shirt), and Atno “Smitty” Smith (blue shirt) broke out their special occasion pants on Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. The trio bought tickets for the women’s final for a second year in a row in hopes of seeing Serena Williams compete. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares (in Red) compete in the Men’s Doubles Final on Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. The pair defeated Pablo Carreno Busta and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 10: Flag bearers on court 5 after the Men’s Collegiate Invitational on Day Thirteen of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Humberto Becerra, from Chile takes in the grounds on Day Twelve of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: In the Wilson box at Arthur Ashe, tennis racquets are provided to guests Day Twelve of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: A tennis fan places her designer bag on a hanger in box seats at Arthur Ashe stadium during Day Twelve of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: A spectator snaps a photo of Martina Navratilova while holding a bucket of fries during the women’s Championship Doubles Semifinals on a 90+ degree day. Martina Navratilova and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario defeated Tracy Austin and Gigi Fernandez. Day Eleven of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Top-ranked junior player in the world, Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece plays against Kenneth Raisma (EST). Tsitsipas would go on to lose in the semifinals. Day Twelve of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: A ball handler tests the tennis balls during the Mixed doubles final Laura Siegemund (GER) Mate Pavic (CRO) def. Coco Vandeweghe (USA) [7] Rajeev Ram (USA) [7] at Arthur Ashe stadium on Day Twelve of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: Sheilding himself from the sun, a fan is perched above court (7 or 17?) taking in action of Day Eleven of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: Action of Men’s Collegiate Invitational- Quarterfinal between Thai-Son Kwiatkowski (in white) and Michael Redlicki (both of USA) on Day Eleven of the 2016 US Open. Kwiatkowski defeated Redlicki. at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
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- NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: Spectators wearing stars and stripes watch action on the big screen in front of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day Eleven of the 2016 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2016 in Queens. (Landon Nordeman for ESPN)
It would seem that these photos were processed a bit better than the Football photos. It could be that one camera was using a different set of settings than the other, but it’s far more likely that the difference was made in the processing for the web.
Stick around as we have a peek at both the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus very, very soon. We’ll have an extensive look at the way the cameras perform up close and personal right here on SlashGear.