AI is revolutionizing the photography industry by enhancing camera performance and creating new, innovative features. The use of AI in cameras is becoming increasingly common, from subject-detection autofocus to aperture-racking and computational modes. The AI-powered Sony ZV-E1 camera provides an Auto Tracking feature that follows a subject within the full image frame, even though the camera is static. The camera’s aperture-racking feature automatically switches between a wide aperture and a small aperture to keep subjects in focus. Computational modes, like focus stacking and Live ND, make it easier for creators to achieve greater depth of field and other effects.
AI is also improving image quality through deep-learning AI image processing that goes beyond a camera’s standard in-camera image processing. Canon’s neural network technology for its cloud-based image.canon app can address image defects using AI, enabling the reduction of ISO settings without affecting exposure. The Topaz Photo AI editor can magically improve image quality by linking directly to Canon cameras via Canon’s own apps. AI is expected to continue improving how cameras operate, with possible future improvements to smartphone portrait mode and AI subject detection used to prompt users on how to compose a scene better in real-time. All these AI features make photography easy and creative for professional photographers and amateur alike.
