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iphone 12 Halo effect on pictures

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my iphone 12 has also a halo effect in puctures. My previous models never showed that. Don't know how to avoid?

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Posted on Oct 31, 2021 8:47 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2021 11:48 AM

You never had a camera system like what is in your iPhone 12, in a 4, 6 or 8. What you see in your photo is not a defect, nor uncommon. Avoid shooting in the direction of the sun to avoid this type of flare, which is normal given the more sophisticated cameras in your iPhone.

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Nov 2, 2021 11:48 AM in response to Lox007

You never had a camera system like what is in your iPhone 12, in a 4, 6 or 8. What you see in your photo is not a defect, nor uncommon. Avoid shooting in the direction of the sun to avoid this type of flare, which is normal given the more sophisticated cameras in your iPhone.

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Oct 31, 2021 4:01 PM in response to Lox007

Avoid shooting towards the sun even if the sun is not in the frame.

Old time cameras use lens hoods for that but you could try using your hand.

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Nov 2, 2021 11:13 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Okay, that's understandable. The pictures of the 12 are very good, of course but now I have to consider this in the future and shield the lenses.

Especially, because of the brightness of the sunlight, the flare cannot be recognized on the display when shooting the foto.

Thanks to made sure that it's not a technical defect.

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Nov 2, 2021 10:46 AM in response to LD150

Yes, sure. However, I use iphones since many years and never had an issue like that. It's only with iPhone 12. With 4, 6 and 8 it never happened...

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Nov 3, 2021 1:29 AM in response to Lox007

You're welcome.

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