Blurry pics on iPhone 14 Pro Max (iOS 16.0.2)

You can also change the 'Record Cinematic' to 1080p at 60 fps

and you can elect to turn on Apple ProRAW

My Tech basically used her settings on her 14PM and what a beautiful result! She said she does a lot for content and hasn't had an issue since the last update. She did have problems prior as she got her 14PM at release.

the problem with the camera in apps for scanners, barcodes etc is still problematic. 🙏🏻

Well I went in to Apple today and they did the usual tests. All hardware was fine. He said “it could be software related and maybe a future update will sort that “. So the guy could see there was an issue and basically said it’s software related. I have now contacted Apple regarding returning the phone but don’t hold out much hope.

anyone compared the 14 Pro/Pro Max against the likes of Pixel 7 pro or S22 Ultra ?

Same here. I actually exchanged my first 14pro max because I thought the camera was broken- that’s how bad it is. The replacement 14 pro max is just as bad. Post processing totally changes the photo. The jumpy auto focus lenses switching back and forth all the time is annoying. It will take a good photo in perfect lighting. My 11 Pro Max took better photos overall for sure. Every photo I take with my 14 pro max I have to edit to smooth out the grainy quality. It’s very disappointing for such an expensive phone.

Ok been thinking about this and wondering why some and not all getting issues. So how many of you people with the camera issue have MagSafe cases ? I have one. As I thought the magnet could be causing the issue. I did a Google search and found this

I understand what you’re saying and I asked them the same thing. They said even if it doesn’t impact every phone, a software update could fix this issue. I don’t know if that’s true or not, just what I was told. :( It can’t be hardware (in my case at least) as my new camera did the exact same thing with the processing problem after the photo looked clear in preview. I’m sorry if I can’t explain it better, I want to hope that an update could fix it (like they told me) because otherwise I’m stuck with a phone that can’t take pictures.

I’m starting to feel sort of crazy over this. About 99.9% of the time I literally cannot produce a useable photo at ALL due to the processing added after the photo is taken. And yet it’s wildly inconsistent since it changes photos based on its own determinations about lighting, texture, etc. which makes it even more frustrating!

Apple has yet to even acknowledge the issue even with more people reporting it. (I hope everyone is reporting it!!) I don’t know if they will release a fix and I am so desperate I’m considering wasting even more money to buy another phone just so I can take a clear photo 😐

anyone else have any potential workarounds while the camera remains this bad?

Yes!!! This is exactly how I feel. iPhone 12pro was effortless

I think with the new sensors and “higher megapixel density” Apple is struggling to tune their existing computational photo engine to play nice with the new hardware.

in the meanwhile SUPER frustrating for us

I had 12 pro and LOVED it. Never had issues, always got the shot I wanted and was always sharp, clear and natural looking. Could handle me throwing a ball to a dog and both the ball and dog would be clear.

with the 14 pro if a dog even breathes it’s a mess of blur…even though this phone is marketed as being more advanced. 🤨

to be honest I did NOT like the 13 pro camera for how far the focusing distance was (even farther now on the 14 pro) and it was often struggling to focus (even within range) and producing really artificial and odd photos with blur in some areas there shouldn’t have been.

so yes I got amazing pictures the FIRST time on the 12 pro and on the 14 pro I’m lucky if I get one useable, semi-clear picture.

also noticed the 14 pro when I take a picture of a human face or dog face, it can only have one part in semi clear focus. For example, the eyes will be clear but not the mouth. Even though focus box is around the whole face.

so. regret. getting. this. phone.

I thought I’d be getting away from the 13 pro camera but it’s like ten times worse lol

Like many here, my photos in the low light would be clear only on a small part and the rest would be blurry. Took a photo of my injured leg, but only the knee was in focus and the rest of the leg blurred. The outdoor photos look flat, look 2D rather than 3D, and cant even take a photo of a flower with the whole flower in focus!

Apparently my brother in-law's 14 pro max has crystal clear photos. What does this mean if this problem doesnt apply to all 14 pro max? Does it mean it is not a software issue, otherwise it would apply to all? It would mean its a hardware issue! May be the looking flat part is due to processing issue, thus a software issue. And the blurry photos are actually hardware issues, with lens not being aligned??

Where is Apple support? Why are they getting away with selling such bad product? Shouldnt they recall faulty products?

It surely applies to Pro Max. Me and my SO have 14 Pro Max and the post processing destroys just about every image we take. We’ve also compared with families who have iPhone 11’s and 12’s. They put our Pro Max’s to shame.

right? I feel if they give us the control like our older devices had with HDR the majority of our issues would be solved.

this automatic bracketing is messing with everything.

you can not have movement even in the slightest... blur occurs.

I just got done adjusting lighting, using standard, being outside in lovely soft lighting and taking photos of my furbaby and the photos are ok but they're not as good as photos I've taken of her in similar conditions on my iPhone 11.

so frustrating.

I ended up using a small point and shoot camera too. Just so I can have some photos that are more crisp.

posting the original, untouched and two zoomed in shots of the same picture of a client cat this pro phone produced this morning.

plenty of light, NO movement of cat or camera.

unreal.

this will just happen and when it does NOTHING I do can fix it. It’s a blurry mess. I’m well within minimum focus distance, subject and camera were still and preview showed a clear shot. Focus box was around face. Not low light in any way. But was inside. Which apparently the camera can’t handle.

The result is crazy. And because I have to take animal pictures for work, this is a nightmare and I want to cry honestly. Can’t believe I’m stuck with this!!!!

I’ve been trying all the “fixes” but still it’s the same. This camera stresses me out. I’ve missed 6 months of pictures. I purchased a refurbished XS max and it’s got a great camera. I’m going to make an appointment to let Apple take my 14 Pro Max and send it off for service while they either give me an express replacement or some loaner. I’ve heard both options. I’ve put the XS Max on mint mobile and I will just forward my number. I don’t want to upgrade from the 14.6 iOS it came with the XS max because the only option it gives is 16 iOS. The camera hardware is completely different, but I don’t want to risk it. As long as Apple still takes my phone for service as planned in my file from my last visit. If it is fixed great. If not I’ll either sell it or leave it in a drawer until it’s paid off to trade.

Agree 100%. I'm doing the same. Everyone needs to report the issue. Ive got 4 more days to return the 14 pro max but not sure what to do as I just had the 13 pro max and same issues which is why I got the 14 pro max. $900 later with the same issue. Below photo, looks like a water color was taken with 14 pro max.