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iPhone 13 pro square lens flare

Is my camera defective? It is brand new and only happened in angled bright sundown. Look like i can see a reflection of the insights of the camera…. Very sad

you can see the two square boxes in the tv very clearly

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 8:49 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021 10:39 AM

If you look carefully, the two boxes are based upon the bright light entering through your windows.


Notice the "notches" at the top of each "box" - those are your window handles and the cutout on one is where the TV blocks the light from that window.


A lens will invert bright light areas when there is flare.


This is completely normal for premium smartphone cameras.


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Sep 30, 2021 10:39 AM in response to Fresnogreg

If you look carefully, the two boxes are based upon the bright light entering through your windows.


Notice the "notches" at the top of each "box" - those are your window handles and the cutout on one is where the TV blocks the light from that window.


A lens will invert bright light areas when there is flare.


This is completely normal for premium smartphone cameras.


Sep 26, 2021 1:19 PM in response to nicosa123

Hello nicosa123,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. We understand that you have concerns regarding your camera. Looking at the photo you included, it simply appears there is a reflection being picked up in the shiny surface of the TV screen. The article below provides tips to help you get the best shot on your iPhone camera.


Take amazing photos and videos


Best wishes.

Nov 7, 2021 12:44 PM in response to nicosa123

It’s the reflection from the box surrounding the lenses. If you notice the box is reflective, not like the matted phone itself. If you look outside your lens and move the phone around you will find the reflection. It took me awhile to figure out what was causing the “ghosting” effect. At first I thought the camera was stuck between lenses, it wasn’t until it saw the reflected light on my wall, then I realized what was happening. If you put the camera physically on the bottom right of the phone you will lose the effect. It does not fix the problem it just moves the reflection out of range of the lens, same with vertical photos. Once again not a fix, just a work around.

iPhone 13 pro square lens flare

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