Show HN: iPhone app takes simultaneous images from 2 lenses, fuses into 1 photo(photosynthesis.camera)
323 points by sajomes 13 days ago | 300 comments
tl;dr: Photosynthesis is an iPhone camera app that fires two lenses simultaneously (e.g., main + telephoto, or main + ultra-wide) and fuses the captures into a single photo, combining the wide field of view of one lens with the real optical detail of the other—no generative AI. It supports iPhone 11 and later, includes an editor with alignment/ghosting correction and exports to formats like layered PSD and spatial 3D. It's free with a 5-export/month limit, with a subscription or lifetime unlock for unlimited exports and pro features.
HN Discussion:
  • Skepticism that Apple's native camera already does this behind the scenes, questioning the app's novelty
  • Criticism of the app's marketing using manipulated or unconvincing example photos
  • Objection to the subscription/limited-export pricing model for a camera app
  • Curiosity about technical implementation details like handling resolution differences between lenses
  • Sharing related projects or noticing incidental details on the landing page