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Magnification not coming, while taking macro photography

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 25, 2023 11:12 PM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2023 11:16 PM

Take macro photos and videos with your iPhone camera

  1. Open Camera, then select Photo or Video mode.
  2. Get close to the subject—as close as 2 centimeters. The camera will automatically switch to the Ultra Wide camera.
  3. Tap the Shutter button to take a photo or the Record button to start and stop recording video.


Take macro photos and videos with your iPhone camera

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Apr 25, 2023 11:16 PM in response to saravanan295

Take macro photos and videos with your iPhone camera

  1. Open Camera, then select Photo or Video mode.
  2. Get close to the subject—as close as 2 centimeters. The camera will automatically switch to the Ultra Wide camera.
  3. Tap the Shutter button to take a photo or the Record button to start and stop recording video.


Take macro photos and videos with your iPhone camera

Apr 25, 2023 11:19 PM in response to saravanan295

Are you comparing it with a DSL camera?


While iPhone cameras have advanced in recent years and can take impressive photos, there are still some limitations to macrophotography on an iPhone compared to DSLR cameras:


  1. Sensor Size: DSLR cameras have larger sensors than iPhone cameras, which allows for more light to enter the camera and provides better image quality.
  2. Lens Quality: DSLR cameras usually have interchangeable lenses with better quality glass, which allows for sharper and more detailed images than iPhone cameras.
  3. Depth of Field: Depth of field refers to the range of distance in a photo that appears to be in focus. DSLR cameras have more control over depth of field through aperture settings, allowing for greater creative control in macrophotography.
  4. Manual Controls: DSLR cameras offer more manual control over settings such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, which can be crucial in macrophotography to capture the perfect shot.
  5. Lighting: Proper lighting is essential in macrophotography, and while iPhone cameras have built-in flash and can capture great photos in good lighting, they may struggle in low light conditions. DSLR cameras allow for greater control over lighting through the use of external flashes and other lighting equipment.


Overall, while iPhone cameras can produce impressive macrophotography, they may not provide the same level of control, image quality, and detail as DSLR cameras.

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