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Wide angle or telephoto? 👀

December 04, 2025 / 00:54

This episode discusses the necessity of multiple camera lenses in smartphones, focusing on the iPhone Air's limitations. Key topics include the importance of ultrawide and telephoto lenses, as well as battery performance.

The conversation features a debate on whether a third camera is essential for most users. One participant argues that having a long, wide, and regular lens is crucial for capturing quality photos, while the other believes that two lenses could suffice.

Specific frustrations are expressed regarding the quality of zoom and ultrawide photos taken with the iPhone Air. The discussion highlights personal experiences and preferences when it comes to smartphone photography.

Overall, the episode reflects on the balance between functionality and the need for advanced camera features in mobile devices.

TLDR

The episode debates the necessity of multiple camera lenses in smartphones, focusing on the iPhone Air's limitations.

Episode

0:54

00:00:00

We don't need a third camera in phones 90% of the time. Disagree. Why do you disagree?

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Because sometimes I need long, sometimes I need wide, sometimes I need regular. For months, I've been trying to make the

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iPhone Air my secondary phone. Months. And the two things that always hold it back are the camera and the battery. I

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can overcome the battery. I can't overcome the lack of an ultrawide and a telephoto. It's impossible.

00:00:24

Every time I take a zoom or an ultra wide picture, I hate it. It's just so bad. If you didn't have those cameras,

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wouldn't you be more mad? Unless you give me a good zoom lens because you got rid of the third lens.

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So, you just want two. Just give me two. Anytime I'm trying to take a good photo,

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I definitely get them out of the zoom way more than the ultra wide. But anytime I'm trying to like functionally

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like take an ultra wide because it I need it for this photo. That's when I need an ultra wide. I can't fake an

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ultra wide like I can with a zoom.

Episode Highlights

Camera Limitations Frustration
Struggling with the lack of camera options on the iPhone Air.
“I can't overcome the lack of an ultrawide and a telephoto.”
@ 00m 20s
December 04, 2025
The Need for Versatility
Discussing the importance of different camera types for photography.
“Anytime I'm trying to take a good photo, I definitely get them out of the zoom way more than the ultra wide.”
@ 00m 41s
December 04, 2025

Episode Quotes

I can't overcome the lack of an ultrawide and a telephoto.
Wide angle or telephoto? 👀
If you didn't have those cameras, wouldn't you be more mad?
Wide angle or telephoto? 👀
Just give me two.
Wide angle or telephoto? 👀

Key Moments

Frustration Peaks00:20
Simplified Request00:37