Regardless of which iPhone model you have, there is something that all their cameras have in common: there are times that they struggle to focus on what you want to take a photo of.
The blurred image you see on your screen can get annoying and even frustrating, especially when you have a limited time to snap that photo, but do not lose your chill just yet. There are actually a couple of practical ways to fix it so you take that photo.
Clean the Camera Lens
It goes without saying that having dirty camera lens will really hinder you from taking a proper photo. An article by Lifewire says that this can be easily remedied by using a microfiber cloth to clean the lens.
However, if the dirt is actually inside the lens itself, things will get a little tricky for you and you will have to bring your iPhone to your nearest Apple Store or any authorized service provider.
Do You Have a Metal iPhone Case?
Believe it or not, sometimes the problem is not with your iPhone. Instead, it may just lie with the case your phone is in.
According to the article by Lifewire, metal cases or those that have metal attachments has an effect on the optical stabilization of the phone. There may also be a chance that the case itself is blocking your camera's flash or lens.
So what do you have to do? Just take the case off.
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Restart the Camera App or the iPhone Itself... or Update the iOS
Sometimes, bugs and glitches can be the reason why your iPhone Camera refuses to focus on the subject of the photo you want to take. Per Lifewire, properly closing the Camera app and then restarting it just might do the trick. If that does not work, try restarting the iPhone itself.
If those two do not solve your camera woes, try checking if your iOS is updated to the latest version available. Should you find that it is not updated, do update it asap.
Setting a Focus Point
It can get pretty frustrating when you want your camera to focus on a particular object and person and it blurs it instead. Another quick, easy fix you can do is to set a focus point.
According to a reply of an Apple Community Specialist in a thread on Apple Support Community, all you have to do to set a focus point is to "tap that object or person on the preview screen."
"You'll see the screen pulse, or briefly go in and out of focus, as the camera adjusts," the reply adds.
The community specialist recommends that you stay still when in photo mode when adjusting the focus of your camera. This is because the camera will automatically refocus to the center if you move too far from the subject.
If you happen to be in video mode, do your adjustments first before you start recording.
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