Some of us are ecstatic that HDR is finally coming to Instagram and Meta (formerly Twitter)’s Threads. This move couldn’t have come sooner for others. Who wants to spend a lot of time on something that will be distorted and limited by a social platform?
FStoppers informs that the best part is that it is an automatic update and compatibility will likely improve with time. This feature also includes direct capture, which was previously only possible via third-party applications. The website also reports that compatibility is pretty universal between iOS, Android and web platforms.
It’s amazing how much emphasis the smartphone manufacturers put on camera technology, but are ultimately limited by the apps that their users choose to download. It’s common to hear about the convergence of smartphone cameras with traditional brands, but that is still a long way off. Nikon, Sony and Canon don’t rest on their laurels when it comes to developing new technologies and features.
As many have pointed out, the addition of is a boost to mobile photography . In a time when artificially-generated images threaten to displace everything, it’s good that we have yet another option when it comes to capturing reality.
Please share any thoughts you may have about Instagram and Threads adding HDR support on their respective platforms.
