*Update:* I have tested the LiDAR sensor with the normal Portrait Mode, and can confirm that it does not affect the accuracy of depth in that mode. Apple could in theory push an update that will make the cameras take advantage of LiDAR more often, but as of right now, it unfortunately does not. The only time the LiDAR sensor is used in the camera app is for Portrait Mode photos when used in combination with Night Mode.
The video didn’t include photogrammetry, i.e. scanning objects into digital 3D-meshes, which is much improved with the help of a lidar. This has been the killer lidar feature for myself.
Whenever I like a video from an unknown creator, I browse their channel to double check it matches my interests. But Mark, I'll be frank that your videos are so neaaaaaaaat and simple to digest that it got me stuck to the chair till the end of the video and I subscribed you without even browsing your channel. This is the first video I've watched from you, and I've become a fan. Keep up the good work, Mark. Lots of ♥️ from 🇮🇳
I quite appreciate how you were thoughtful enough not to make an unboxing/overview video as that (especially being late) wouldn't appeal a lot. (Well I'd watch it just coz you're cool though lol). This is really original content and so well done!
I'm quite impressed with the feature set that Apple comes out to take advantage of the LIDAR, especially intrigued by the measurement app. As a Galaxy user, I low-key would want something similar to that as I can see myself using it. Many phones have same extra depth sensor on the back but doing nothing, seems wasted to me. So, kudos Apple 👍🏼
I have a 12 Pro and enjoy it and the LIDAR is neat and hopefully will get more useful in the future. Looking at the point density as you were shining on the table that is just too sparse for many applications as far as accuracy goes but of course this is not a BIGBOY scanner.
Another reviewer said the LIDAR isn’t used in portrait mode to measure depth because it doesn’t have as many points as the face ID camera. It’s only used to autofocus at night, and nothing else when it comes to the camera.
My friend's iPad Air 4 works completely fine on AR even without the LiDAR sensor. It’s cool that this technology is here, but I don’t exactly see a reason as to why it's necessary on a phone or a tablet? Better accuracy of course, but that's it?
I got the iPhone 13 pro max in white 128gb and did an unboxing video on my channel! Absolutely love this phone. I also did a Spigen clear glitter case unboxing and try on, this is a great case if anyone is wanting a clear but slimming case for the 13 pro max. Loveeee this phone!!!
I'm using airborne LiDAR to measure forest stand characteristics for forest inventory- had no clue the technology had advanced so far that its now on phones :O
I'm one of those ninth user base who are 3d character artist in game development and collectable. I'm considering iphone 12 pro for lidar to scan real life object. Like scan my own likeness and 3d print it.
As someone who has always been on Android, I have to say 12 Pro is looking very tempting because of the better video quality and the squared off premium design. However, Samsung's next Fold 3 phone is shaping up to be very impressive and I think Apple should consider competing in this foldable space before Samsung takes too much of a lead. Having a tablet-sized display that fits in your pocket is going to become very popular quickly.
@Land Wirtschaft Yeah I actually bought the Galaxy Fold 4 recently and I would never want to go back to a regular phone. It's still expensive but with time maybe we'll get more variations. I still think Apple will have to launch a foldable eventually. It's just too good to ignore.
After years of not having a smart phone (never truly needed one), I was in a position that I needed to get one and I almost didn't get the 12 Pro (mostly budget reasons), but I'm now glad that I did, I didn't realize it had so many new things compared to the last two releases and even just the standard 12 model. I've been having fun with an app that is still kind of beta-but-purchasable on the app store that uses the LiDAR to almost "see in the dark". It still has some work that needs to be done to make it really good, but it generates images in a way that you can see rough outlines of objects so you can avoid them in the dark. You can't see details, but you really don't need details in the dark anyway, just need to be able to avoid that rock or tree right in front of you :D
@@bigman-em7cc It's called Night Vision, but it doesn't look like it's up anymore. I see other ones, but not by the same publisher. Might be better working ones now anyway.
Lidar only works on night mode. Try to put your finger on it when taking a portrait in sunny conditions, after remove your finger, and you will see that it doesn't change anything.
@@albertomelia that's what I said, it's super frustrating that apple cannot even be bothered to update their camera app to it uses lidar on every potrait mode. Same with Iphone 11 users not getting nightmode on ultrawide because apple workers are a bunch of scumbags.
I'm going to test this today and make sure that it doesn't work with regular portraits. If it doesn't, i'll pin a comment with the clarification. Cheers for the heads up.
Is the sensor good at detecting the distance of up close objects? For example can it tell that a toy is 10 cm away from the device rather than 11 cm? Great video btw!
Hello, great video. I am long time Android user so idk much about iphones. I am looking for an app that can scan and measure the perimiter of a small hole (i.e holding phone over golf-hole and scan the perimiter shape + depth. Anyone know of something?
I have heard of vehicles using ultrasonic and radar sensors for park assist, but none that use LiDAR. Most vehicle based LiDAR applications (that I’m aware of) are applied towards medium to long range object identification and ranging for autonomous or semiautonomous driving. Do you have examples where it has been used for park assist? If so, that would be interesting!
For some bizarre reason... the portrait mode works better on my iPhone XS than it does my 12 Pro. My 12 pro always seems to blurr out my ears! P.s. great vid
I really want this LiDAR sensor, but the iPhone Pro in my country is 1250 euros. That's 400 euros more compared to USA (999$ = 850 euros). Here the 12 mini is at the price of 12 Pro in USA. :(
Myself many others major issues with front camera craping out. This new model is very finnicky especially if shook or vibrated. The optical image sensor shits the bed. Not impressed at all.. Should have kept my 11.
@@carholic-sz3qv Well, He has Tesla, Space X, Boring Company, .....though he's actually has mountain of debts, but yes he is a billionaire. Not the only 1 of course.
You realize most of the utility for the lidar sensor is not for the consumer right? It’s for environmental mapping and it works when its in your pocket, and companies/governments are using it to create realtime 3d vector maps of the entire world.
This LiDAR is quite low res compared to LBS LiDAR. Good enough for surface detection and tracking, but not so great for fine measurement/scanning. Also only really good out to 5 feet. But so was Google Tango, so not much difference there.
*Update:* I have tested the LiDAR sensor with the normal Portrait Mode, and can confirm that it does not affect the accuracy of depth in that mode. Apple could in theory push an update that will make the cameras take advantage of LiDAR more often, but as of right now, it unfortunately does not. The only time the LiDAR sensor is used in the camera app is for Portrait Mode photos when used in combination with Night Mode.
Pretty sure that it’s ment for 3D games
Your height?
Imagine crowdsourcing lidar scans of the entire world. We could build a game like GTA mixed with flight simulator 2020.
Sony have this years ago. Experia xz premium.
@@deliverydiary7703, is it? I have Xperia xz premium but there isn't any LiDar app in it.
The video didn’t include photogrammetry, i.e. scanning objects into digital 3D-meshes, which is much improved with the help of a lidar. This has been the killer lidar feature for myself.
@@SammySlamma92 the applications that use the lidar still rely heavily on photogrammerty so I think that's what they were getting at...
The cat at 1:47 is a MONSTER! What kind of cat is that? I want one.
I'm guessing it's a shaved Maine Coon?
Lmao get the shop lifters with a whole new strategy, a big ass cat🤣🤣
Also really didn't expect to see you here!
maine coon whose had a haircut
Shaved cat?? Does the cat have some kind of weird health issues?? Cats aren’t generally meant to be shave
Whenever I like a video from an unknown creator, I browse their channel to double check it matches my interests.
But Mark, I'll be frank that your videos are so neaaaaaaaat and simple to digest that it got me stuck to the chair till the end of the video and I subscribed you without even browsing your channel.
This is the first video I've watched from you, and I've become a fan. Keep up the good work, Mark.
Lots of ♥️ from 🇮🇳
Love the title 😉. Those are some pretty cool features!
Why is that a good title
@@ilovedagreenday it’s hot
Why did you wink and what’s so great about the title
I know how good is the title!
I think for 3D artists, this phone is so useful in many ways.. Like 3D scanning or facial scan. I think ill buy one soon..
The measuring ability of lidar left me in awe.
Finally a video with some more depth. Learned a few things. Thanks for the original content. :-)
More depth...I see what you did there!
@@MarkSpurrell Lol haha
"Try doing that in 3 Seconds" lol
I quite appreciate how you were thoughtful enough not to make an unboxing/overview video as that (especially being late) wouldn't appeal a lot. (Well I'd watch it just coz you're cool though lol). This is really original content and so well done!
1:46 that cat is literally done with humans 😂😂😂😂
Looks like a dream for Architects and Interior Designers
Yes that is the point since iPad Pro and not that cool but not useful at all 120hz screen
for architects? yah... if you want 1cm gaps in your walls 😄
@@jub8891 not in order to build a house but to place AR Objects and Some apps as the rendering objects one using the LiDAR scanner
@@rafaelrosal. architects create the blueprints for buildings right?
@@jub8891 most architects also do some 3D models to sell the customers on their ideas and make envisioning things like windows, floors easier...
My husband got me iPhone 12 pro. I'm loving it!! Your video is awesome!!!
If you don't mind me asking are you married to westerner?
Great vid quality, and straight to the point.
Honestly surprised how you have less than 100K, you have my sub! Keep it up :D
I'm quite impressed with the feature set that Apple comes out to take advantage of the LIDAR, especially intrigued by the measurement app. As a Galaxy user, I low-key would want something similar to that as I can see myself using it. Many phones have same extra depth sensor on the back but doing nothing, seems wasted to me. So, kudos Apple 👍🏼
there is an implementation of it. go to the camera app, swipe all the way to more, go to bixby vision, then go to "3d scanner"
@@djenson it’s different. LiDar and ToF are different. But the Samsung one is actually decent though
Your reviews are outstanding. No BS. Straight to the point.
Superb Video.
Another banger, keep it up man!
Please make a lava lamp review
bruh
Yes please do it!
Bruh... how many times are you gonna say that?
Where the hell is lava lamp? Tell me i will do a review
Damn I scrolled too much down and got to a comment from the 90’s
1:45 lol at the cat 😂😂😂
Apple - “we have revolutionised charging bricks this year. This is our new charging brink code name - J.O.H.N. C.E.N.A”
UCHIHA MADARA thanks for noticing...hehe
I have a 12 Pro and enjoy it and the LIDAR is neat and hopefully will get more useful in the future. Looking at the point density as you were shining on the table that is just too sparse for many applications as far as accuracy goes but of course this is not a BIGBOY scanner.
And here I was thinking I could map things in 3D like when they used LiDAR to map underneath the plants in the Amazon rainforest 🙃
Another reviewer said the LIDAR isn’t used in portrait mode to measure depth because it doesn’t have as many points as the face ID camera. It’s only used to autofocus at night, and nothing else when it comes to the camera.
Everyone : let's put a 2mp sensor.
Apple : let's put a useful LiDAR sensor.
excellent explanation of lidar. And I LOVE the cat. More cat in your videos, please. in fact every video should feature the cat.
love the editing and this is very informative thank youu
My friend's iPad Air 4 works completely fine on AR even without the LiDAR sensor. It’s cool that this technology is here, but I don’t exactly see a reason as to why it's necessary on a phone or a tablet? Better accuracy of course, but that's it?
Dat other robot was whoopin yo robot ahhh 😂
Your explanation is really interesting
Nice one. Just what I was curious about.
Thanks for likes!
Thanks for explaining. Good stuff
Good explanation
Easy to understand and very useful
I got the iPhone 13 pro max in white 128gb and did an unboxing video on my channel! Absolutely love this phone. I also did a Spigen clear glitter case unboxing and try on, this is a great case if anyone is wanting a clear but slimming case for the 13 pro max. Loveeee this phone!!!
Answered all my questions about the Lidar sensor, thanks Mark!
My pleasure!
I'm using airborne LiDAR to measure forest stand characteristics for forest inventory- had no clue the technology had advanced so far that its now on phones :O
You have got a new subscriber ! 👍
You have an innate ability to explain technical concepts, yet express them in a way even an old codger like me can understand! Kudos! ;)
everyone say in the comments make a lava lamp review
can you tell what is a lava lamp 😂👀
Very informative vid. What is that tripod light over your shoulder? That can come in handy for me. Thanks
I wanted to know about LiDAR. 👍 Good job.
Would be more impressed if Flir thermal cameras were on the iPhone .. Now that would be interesting
I’ve been saying this
I'm one of those ninth user base who are 3d character artist in game development and collectable. I'm considering iphone 12 pro for lidar to scan real life object. Like scan my own likeness and 3d print it.
As someone who has always been on Android, I have to say 12 Pro is looking very tempting because of the better video quality and the squared off premium design. However, Samsung's next Fold 3 phone is shaping up to be very impressive and I think Apple should consider competing in this foldable space before Samsung takes too much of a lead. Having a tablet-sized display that fits in your pocket is going to become very popular quickly.
If you believe any of the leakers, it sounds like they're working on one!
So, here we are, two years later: iPhone & iPad still absolutely popular, nothing foldable ;-)
@Land Wirtschaft Yeah I actually bought the Galaxy Fold 4 recently and I would never want to go back to a regular phone. It's still expensive but with time maybe we'll get more variations. I still think Apple will have to launch a foldable eventually. It's just too good to ignore.
My favorite app for my 12 Pro is the 3d scanner app. You can measure a whole room, or just scan it and create a 3d image of a room or object.
It’s not precise you can be an inch off of the true measurement.
Everybody talking about LiDAR in cars, but law enforcement has been using it since Smokey and the bandit.
I am so glad I got the navy blue 12 pro max! My friend got the gold one and it looks awful!🤣
Pacific blue
Cool video, thanks for sharing!
the cat. I love the cat.
After years of not having a smart phone (never truly needed one), I was in a position that I needed to get one and I almost didn't get the 12 Pro (mostly budget reasons), but I'm now glad that I did, I didn't realize it had so many new things compared to the last two releases and even just the standard 12 model. I've been having fun with an app that is still kind of beta-but-purchasable on the app store that uses the LiDAR to almost "see in the dark". It still has some work that needs to be done to make it really good, but it generates images in a way that you can see rough outlines of objects so you can avoid them in the dark. You can't see details, but you really don't need details in the dark anyway, just need to be able to avoid that rock or tree right in front of you :D
App name?
@@bigman-em7cc It's called Night Vision, but it doesn't look like it's up anymore. I see other ones, but not by the same publisher. Might be better working ones now anyway.
first video , subscribed . right oon point
Don’t forget you need a full afternoon to assemble the ikea furniture.
2:38 That’s nice.
Awesome video! Btw, what phone do you use everyday as your personal phone?
Currently I'm testing the iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. They change monthly.
@@MarkSpurrell The S20 FE is really a favourite of mine man😄
@@_reckless_ review coming soon!
I'm pretty sure the lidar isn't the 1st thing that people think when they are trying to choose between the 12 and the 12 pro models😅
your cat is so adorable.
Whoa, first time wanting an iPhone!
I love how you said "it SHOULD make potrait modes better" because it doesn't. I don't know if lidar is ONLY used with dark mode but it's frustrating.
Lidar only works on night mode. Try to put your finger on it when taking a portrait in sunny conditions, after remove your finger, and you will see that it doesn't change anything.
@@albertomelia that's what I said, it's super frustrating that apple cannot even be bothered to update their camera app to it uses lidar on every potrait mode. Same with Iphone 11 users not getting nightmode on ultrawide because apple workers are a bunch of scumbags.
I'm going to test this today and make sure that it doesn't work with regular portraits. If it doesn't, i'll pin a comment with the clarification. Cheers for the heads up.
@@MarkSpurrell try on non humans, thats usually when the Iphone goes retard mode :/
Great video Mark! Thoroughly enjoying this one...
I love u man
Informercial af
love the content
Thumbs up! 👍🏻
Excellent work as always, Mark.
Thanks for the demo. Just wondering what is the minimum distance to the object?
Is the sensor good at detecting the distance of up close objects? For example can it tell that a toy is 10 cm away from the device rather than 11 cm? Great video btw!
Interesting and useful info. But why are you sat in the dark? More light would improve your video a lot.
That's a very cool lamp you have
I subscribed 😁
IDK why I thought by lookig at the thumbnail that he had a giant iphone 12 lol
Wow thank you
Hello, great video. I am long time Android user so idk much about iphones. I am looking for an app that can scan and measure the perimiter of a small hole (i.e holding phone over golf-hole and scan the perimiter shape + depth. Anyone know of something?
Lidar sense should have range of 10mtrs rather than 5mtrs , would have done more wonders
I have heard of vehicles using ultrasonic and radar sensors for park assist, but none that use LiDAR. Most vehicle based LiDAR applications (that I’m aware of) are applied towards medium to long range object identification and ranging for autonomous or semiautonomous driving. Do you have examples where it has been used for park assist? If so, that would be interesting!
Short and sweet
For some bizarre reason... the portrait mode works better on my iPhone XS than it does my 12 Pro. My 12 pro always seems to blurr out my ears! P.s. great vid
Can't wait for this LiDAR camera to pop up on an 4000+ mA battery android phone 📸
Very good.
nice video
I really want this LiDAR sensor, but the iPhone Pro in my country is 1250 euros. That's 400 euros more compared to USA (999$ = 850 euros). Here the 12 mini is at the price of 12 Pro in USA. :(
That cat has all nine lives in can tell
I got the 12 pro like a week before the 13 pro came out :p
great vid, ever considered making a discord server?
nice video ratio 👍👍👍
what i wanna know is where did you get that awesome retro spotlight ??!!
Myself many others major issues with front camera craping out. This new model is very finnicky especially if shook or vibrated. The optical image sensor shits the bed. Not impressed at all.. Should have kept my 11.
if taking selfies for instance, is LiDAR safe? I thought lasers were dangerous for your eyes for instance - cause blind burn spots? Any more on this?
The into reminds me of this one site... I can’t remember what it’s called 🤔
I think I remember Elon's quote "LiDAR will die, you'll see", now Banggggg here it is on iphone :D
elon is a fool
@@carholic-sz3qv That fool is a billionaire, you know?
@@GuuiYae is he the only billionaire???
@@carholic-sz3qv Well, He has Tesla, Space X, Boring Company, .....though he's actually has mountain of debts, but yes he is a billionaire. Not the only 1 of course.
I’m pretty sure that was Elon from the future (today) and he was predicting the next iPhone release.
You realize most of the utility for the lidar sensor is not for the consumer right? It’s for environmental mapping and it works when its in your pocket, and companies/governments are using it to create realtime 3d vector maps of the entire world.
Jenga AR would be awesome
This LiDAR is quite low res compared to LBS LiDAR. Good enough for surface detection and tracking, but not so great for fine measurement/scanning. Also only really good out to 5 feet. But so was Google Tango, so not much difference there.
I was thinking about using this for rough room measurements to confirm accuracy from floor plans, what would you say is the +/- for say a 20' room?
I see some guy talk shit and beating my friends in a club...
Me: measuring the guy from some a distance first*
1:45 No Mark, not again. You're gonna blind my eyes with those lasers...and over that I'm gonna trip over your YT setup in Night Mode.
Cat is like- this foo likes me
Although I’m straight I love you 😍. Intellectual nd insightful review
extrapilated ....thats a fckn neat word
Lol why am now learning about AR games .. hit try on my max pro !
Hopefully Samsung add lidar to their phones next year as I'm not a big Apple fan
like the Note 10 plus
can you measure the volume of object please?
The TOF sensor do the same like the mega lidar common apple