Apple might be nearing a fix for issues with your Studio Display’s webcam.
The company last week released a new beta firmware for the display, which Apple later confirmed addresses some of the webcam quality issues. With the release of macOS 12.4 beta 3 earlier today, Apple also made the second beta of Studio Display Firmware 15.5 available to developers – and it seems to improve the camera a bit more.
Since the release of the Studio Display, users have complained about the low quality of its built-in webcam. Real-life tests have revealed that the images captured by the webcam are washed out and very noisy, especially in low-light situations.
The Studio Display 15.5 Firmware beta features fixes to camera tuning, improved noise reduction, contrast, and framing to make the image look better. While tests have confirmed these changes, they’re not as drastic as they sound and the company has still been trying to improve the Studio Display’s webcam image.
Developer James Thomson’s comparison tests show that while the image is still a bit washed out, the latest beta firmware seems to have improved image sharpness, contrast, and that the colors seem a bit more natural following the update.
Developer James Thomsom did some comparisons before and after installing the update on his Studio Display. While the image is still a bit washed out, the latest beta firmware does indeed seem to have increased image sharpness. The developer also noted that there’s more contrast and that the colors are a bit more natural after the update.
It’s been noted that while a firmware update may help, the main cause of the Studio Display’s poor webcam quality is its ultra-wide lens combined with a small sensor.
Studio Display Firmware 15.5 beta 2 is now available to developers. In order to install the update, your display must be connected to a Mac running the latest macOS beta available.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Mac and @jamesthomsom