The iPhone 17 Pro has received a major telephoto upgrade compared to the iPhone 16 Pro: it now offers a significantly higher resolution and larger sensor size. And even though it provides only a 4× zoom instead of a 5×, that’s paradoxically an improvement. But how does it affect real photos? Let’s find out. Telephoto…

The iPhone 17 Pro introduces a subtle but significant revolution: shooting video in ProRes Raw, which also allows capturing “Open Gate” footage. This records data across the entire sensor — in a 4:3 aspect ratio. It makes editing much easier and allows flexible cropping, just like professional film productions. Why I Was Excited About 4:3…