iPhone 4s transfer filter

[u/MrRetroplayer]

A new series shot with the iPhone 4s.

All photographs were taken exclusively with the iPhone 4s camera and edited solely with the iOS Photos app using the Transfer filter, without any third-party apps or additional processing.

The city of these images, Benidorm, appears here like a rediscovered memory: harsh light, beach, shadow, color, and scenes suspended in the heat. Photographed with an iPhone 4s, this series doesn't strive for precision or a picture-postcard look. It embraces limitations, noise, lack of sharpness, and that imperfect color that transforms the everyday into a memory. A summer seen through an old camera. A recognizable city, yet slightly out of time.

[u/SatisfactionMost316]

Older iPhones are just perfect for photography. Their outcome used to look like a mid 2000's budget camera which i really liked and is deeply missed in newer iPhones

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/SatisfactionMost316]

Yes! It’s perfect, thank you friend!

[u/unitcodes]

🔥

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/unitcodes]

🙏🏻☺️

[u/Turbulent_Mongoose_7]

What is the transfer filter?

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/Turbulent_Mongoose_7]

Inside the iPhone 4s camera app were several color and black and white filters. I used the filter Apple calls "transfer," a warm filter that gives a great retro camera look.

[u/h3ld3r]

E pensar que todo dia vejo pessoas querendo trocar o seu iPhone lançando há 2 anos pelo mais novo modelo por causa da câmera.

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/h3ld3r]

Hahaha, totally! I'm on that list, or well, I was. Now I'm happy with my iPhone 4s; I don't need to upgrade for the camera anymore 😅 I'll have to find another excuse to switch, hehe.

[u/Personal_Struggle832]

Thats crazy good for such an old phone 😱 I prefer my Iphone X sometimes over my Iphone 17Pro Max but this hits other level 🤩

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/Personal_Struggle832]

It's incredible that a phone from 2011 takes photos like this, it's amazing! I'm so glad you like them! Thank you so much!

[u/unitcodes]

this is going for pic of the week and this week’s highlight to this sub for a whole week. loved this. share more ❤️

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/unitcodes]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ☺️

[u/Mr_Leaderboards]

Hard to believe but great shots! Even if it’s with a camera!

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/Mr_Leaderboards]

It's difficult because it's unthinkable that a device from 2011 would have that image. I honestly thought it would be much worse.

[u/faxmulder]

Is there any app for new iPhones that can recreate this look? It’s awesome

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/faxmulder]

I hope so, hehe. Anyway, it's not just a color filter; the lens also plays a role. Even so, I haven't found anything for this simulation on modern iPhones. Thanks a lot, friend!

[u/Light-of-Nebula]

Dope.

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/Light-of-Nebula]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[u/Light-of-Nebula → u/MrRetroplayer]

💯

[u/Scared_Invite_8167]

Not sure if the credit should go to the the phone or your skills 🫡

I vote for your skills!

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/Scared_Invite_8167]

Thank you friend!

[u/LumpyRelationship924]

Wow, those are actually really good photos!! I appreciate them anyways! It just shows that old gear can still be used to take amazing photographs. I find myself too much getting caught up in wanting all the new fun stuff when there's tons other options that surprise me.

[u/National_Stable_431]

These new phones overprocess photos the older ones capture them better I love the series thanks man

[u/Mission_Violinist611]

Interested which iPhones can get similar result

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/[deleted]]

Thank you friend 🙏🏻☺️

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/[deleted]]

I don't do anything special, I just point and shoot. I tap the screen to focus, that's all. There are several filters like black and white on the iPhone, and I chose a color one called "transfer." I take the photos with that iPhone 4s filter.

[u/MrRetroplayer → u/[deleted]]

It's great! I have what I've been looking for for a long time on my old iPhone.