Dark screen using camera in bright sun
After taking photos with my iPhone 12 pro, in the bright sun, the screen gets so dark I can not see my subject. How do I prevent the screen/viewer from going dark?
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.1
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It sounds like your iPhone's screen might be automatically adjusting its brightness based on the ambient light, making it hard to see the subject in bright sunlight. Here are a few suggestions that might help:
- Before taking photos in bright sunlight, manually increase the screen brightness to its maximum. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to access the Control Center and adjust the brightness slider to the highest level.
- Turning off the auto-brightness feature might help. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and toggle off "Auto-Brightness." With this setting off, you'll have more control over the screen brightness.
- Consider using a sunshade or hood to cover your phone screen while taking photos in bright sunlight. This can help in reducing the glare and making it easier to see the subject on the screen.
- Try adjusting the exposure manually by tapping and holding on the screen where your subject is. A yellow box with a sun icon should appear, allowing you to drag your finger up or down to manually adjust the exposure.
- Angle your phone to minimize the direct sunlight hitting the screen. Sometimes changing the angle can significantly improve visibility.
- If you're frequently taking photos in bright sunlight, investing in an anti-glare screen protector might help improve visibility.
Remember, bright sunlight can still pose challenges for screens, even with these adjustments. Combining a few of these strategies might give you better visibility when taking photos in such conditions.