Capturing images using variable aperture imaging devices

A method for processing image data, comprising:

• displaying a first set of images captured using a first lens with a first aperture, the first lens having a variable aperture;
• initiating a change in aperture of the first lens from the first aperture to a second aperture;
• capturing, based on initiating the change in the aperture of the first lens, at least one substitute image using a second lens;
• modifying the at least one substitute image to correspond to a field of view associated with the first lens;
• displaying the at least one substitute image until a condition associated with the change in the aperture of the first lens is satisfied;
• and
• displaying, based on a determination that the condition is satisfied, at least one image captured using the first lens with the second aperture.

An apparatus for processing image data, comprising:

• at least one memory;
• and
• at least one processor coupled to at least one memory and configured to:
• capture a first image of a subject using a variable aperture lens configured with a first aperture and a first exposure value;
• capture a second image of the subject using the variable aperture lens configured with a second aperture and a second exposure value, wherein the second aperture is smaller than the first aperture and the second exposure value is smaller than the first exposure value;
• and
• generate a high dynamic range (HDR) image at least in part by fusing the first image and the second image.

An apparatus for processing image data, comprising:

• at least one memory, and
• at least one processor coupled to at least one memory and configured to:
• output for display a first set of images captured using a first lens with a first aperture, the first lens having a variable aperture;
• initiate a change in aperture of the first lens from the first aperture to a second aperture;
• capture, based on initiating the change in the aperture of the first lens, at least one substitute image using a second lens;
• modify the at least one substitute image to correspond to a field of view associated with the first lens;
• output for display the at least one substitute image until a condition associated with the change in the aperture of the first lens is satisfied;
• and
• output for display, based on a determination that the condition is satisfied, at least one image captured using the first lens with the second aperture.