If you’re biker and iPhone user you should read this: the apple brand has published a warning stating that exposure to vibrations, specifically those generated by high-powered motorcycle engines, could affect iPhones and degrade the performance of your camera system.
On the eve of the keynote In which the iPhone 13 is expected to be presented, Apple says that the advanced camera systems of some iPhone models include two technologies that are affected; the first is the system of optical image stabilization (OIS), which works through a gyroscope that detects if the camera is moving; the other is him Closed-loop AF, whose magnetic sensors measure the effects of gravity and vibration.
Both systems serve to “automatically counteract movement, vibrations and the effects of gravity“and allow better photos to be taken. Apparently, although these systems”are designed for durability“, the problem may come when they suffer a “long-term direct exposure to high amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges“; This can “degrade the performance of these systems and reduce image quality for photos and videos“.
Therefore, Apple recommends “avoid exposing your iPhone to prolonged high amplitude vibrations“These types of vibrations are produced by”high-power or high-volume motorcycle engines […] that are transmitted through the chassis and handlebar“Therefore, Apple’s recommendation is clear: docking your iPhone to motorcycles is not recommended with high power or high volume motors due to the amplitude of the vibration they generate in certain frequency ranges.
AND if you are wondering if your motorcycle falls into that category, they add that “Connecting iPhone to vehicles with small-volume or electric motors, such as mopeds and scooters, may cause comparatively lower amplitude vibrations, but doing so is recommended a vibration-absorbing mount to reduce the risk of damage“. What’s more, also recommended “avoid regular use for long periods to further decrease the risk of damage“.
Finally, you will be interested to know that the affected iPhones for the problem are:
All including the OIS image stabilization system from iPhone 6 Plus, 6s Plus, and iPhone 7 and later, including second-generation iPhone SE. Of course, the Ultra Wide camera of the iPhone 11 and later does not have OIS, nor does the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus.
Those that include closed-loop AF that is available on the iPhone XS and later, including the iPhone SE (2nd generation).
Via | Petapixel