Optical zoom

Optical zoom magnifies an image through physical lens movement, preserving resolution and quality. Contrasts with digital zoom (software-based cropping) which degrades image quality at higher magnifications.

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• adobe-lightroom’s beta camera app for iPhone 13 Pro+ (fixed overheating issues) offers computational photography enhancements including:
  • Enhanced digital zoom capabilities
  • Night shot optimization
  • Reflection removal (windows/glasses)
• Targets iPhone users seeking professional-grade mobile photography beyond optical zoom limitations

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2026 04 14 For those using LR and running iPhones this new Camera App from Adobe is for YOU