M1 MacBook Pro Camera Looks Blurry all the time.

fadi29 wrote:

I replaced my M1 and it had the same issue! So I believe it is a hardware issue. Maybe a software update can make it less annoying, because I noticed that the image produced by the camera improved when running both FaceTime and Photo Booth side by side(Photo Booth was better)

My M1 MacBook Pro has been fine since the day I got it and the image and video quality from the camera is very clear. Not sure what software issue could be done to fix this as mine is already very clear.

ninolee wrote:

I got the replacement and it looked good when I started it up for the first time and what I expected for this 720p camera, but I noticed after the first update. It went to the haze again. Got mad and brought it back to Apple. Why is there a 720p camera on these is beyond stupid.

There is a 720p camera because most people don't use their built-in cameras for anything that would need more than 720p. When you use Zoom or things like that, there really isn't a need to be any higher as it would really be useless data tied up in transmitting all that data. If you're planning on using it for things like YouTube and other higher quality video recordings, chances are you're going to want to use an external camera for better control of what you're recording anyway.

My 2020 M1 Macbook Air camera is aweful too! It had issues with low light, lens flares and blur - feels like a massive downgrade from my 2013 Macbook Pro!

Coming from a 2017 Macbook pro which had crystal clear image from a 720p camera, I could immediately tell there is an issue with the camera. I tried 3 M1 Macbooks pros and all had the same issue.

I realised the same issue on my newly bought M1 MacBook Pro too! The quality of the camera when viewing on Photo Booth and FaceTime is pretty blurry, it's like having a beauty filter put on! Besides, I also realised that there is a flickering issue with the camera. Hope to see Apple addressing the issue soon :( Also, any updates from anybody?

Having same issue with blurry image from brand new, just out of the box MacBook Pro.

Totally unacceptable!

I guess apple must immediately be informed of such issues and customer service immediately replace faulty MacBooks.

I have this same issue. At first I thought my camera was dirty, then I thought it was the Zoom platform, and finally I tried FaceTime. The camera quality is worse than a 20 year old webcam. At this moment, I've been on the phone with Apple Support for over 45 minutes only to be told that there are no Genius Bar appointments available. I'm very disappointed and expected better from Apple.

I have a brand new M1 Pro and noticed the exact issue immediately after opening it. I thought it was the lighting in my room but having a call done in different room gave the same results. Such a disappointment. Have scheduled a call with apple support tomorrow. My device is 13 days old.

I am on my third unit and the camera is no better, but now on top of the camera issue I am having connectivity issues over the 5Ghz band :( The first two MBP did not have that issue, and nothing new at my place in terms of network infrastructure. iPhone and other devices connect fine with no issues.

apple what the heck?!

Same issue here on my 10 day old MBP 13" M1..

(Also a same they replaced the magnetic power connector with a normal plug, easy to break (USB C)..feels like going backwards in time.

And now with only the two USB C options, one need to have a bunch of external hubs and adapters hanging out from the laptop.

M1 might be fast but going to return mine and wait for at least the camera fix.)

I have the same issue. Got it once it was out. Thought it's a bad connection at first, but now I have a good connection and the issue is still there. Now I see all your comments and I'm surprised; who'd have expected this from the very first laptop with M1 chip. Hopefully it's a software or processing issue, not a hardware one.

wow I just bought a new mac air and the camera is beyond horrible. does not matter what app i use - facetime, zoom, g meet, it is blurry and pixelated on all of them!

I don't know what to do. Ask for replacement, money back, wait for an update?

I'm having the same problem. The camera quality is so bad compared to my old MacBook early 2014. It's so blurry. I feel like I'm using a beauty filter. When I facetime it's even worse. Will Apple fix or recall this? Am I having a defective one or is it the normal standard for the new M1 MacBook?

Hello everyone

I’m facing same camera issue in Mac book pro M1 which i bought 15 -20 days ago.

its too weird that we are paying such a big amount and it return we are getting blurry camera which is also down from any local brand equipment. As you know during current situation we need good quality camera As we need to do multiple video meeting daily.

I think apple should replace item with brand new item or totally refund our amount.

Thanks