{
  "id": 18977332,
  "title": "I took the iPhone 18 Pro to New Zealand to find out just how good its cameras really are",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/i-took-the-iphone-18-pro-to-new-zealand-to-find-out-just-how-good-its",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-08T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/i-took-the-iphone-18-pro-to-new-zealand-to-find-out-just-how-good-its-cameras-really-are-here-are-35-of-my-favorite-photos-and-the-settings-i-used-to-capture-them"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro has received much attention for its advanced camera system. The device includes a variable aperture main camera, which can switch between f/1.4, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4.0. This feature allows the phone to capture low-light photos and videos with more control over depth of field. The iPhone 18 Pro also introduces new manual controls for photographers who prefer a more hands-on approach. However, despite these improvements, there are still more powerful alternatives available on Android platforms. During a month-long trip to New Zealand, the author tested the iPhone 18 Pro and used it as their primary camera. They found that the device frequently selected the f/1.8 aperture setting, which yielded excellent results in various scenarios. The author also experimented with the Photographic Styles, which offer a range of customizable filters. While some filters worked well, others were less pleasing to the eye. Overall, the iPhone 18 Pro's camera system is impressive, but it faces stiff competition from Android devices.",
  "summary": "Are the iPhone 18 Pro's cameras worth the hype? I flew to New Zealand to find out.",
  "key_points": [
    "iPhone 18 Pro features variable aperture main camera from f/1.4 to f/4.0",
    "Author tested device as primary camera in New Zealand for a month",
    "Photographic Styles offer customizable filters, with mixed results"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}