How do I fix iPhone 15 Pro Max camera issues?

You are already past the refund timeframe, so you cannot return it now. I recommend if you are a commercial photographer, look into a higher quality camera for your work. The iPhones are built for everyday people who just want a good camera for their photos, not their commercial work.

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switepine wrote:

I spent 20/50 years as a portrait/commercial photographer/jewelry designer and bought the 15 pro max to use for my promotional photos. It was amazing when I tried it in the store so ordered one. I liked it at first then it just got bad. Fast. Over exposed CONSTANTLY. BLURRY soft detail. Horrible color capture. Landscapes are good but soft. Basic. Tried resetting and everything and nothing works good. I think apple dumbs down this stuff and I hate this phone camera. What to do. Have had it about 6-7 months.

Have you tried using a different camera app? What you're describing sounds like you're having issues with the software.

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IdrisSeabright wrote:

Have you tried using a different camera app?

It will still be through the iPhone camera though..

Thanks for the compliment, I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t love Apple.

Good luck.

switepine wrote:

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Fast. Over exposed CONSTANTLY. BLURRY soft detail. Horrible color capture. Landscapes are good but soft. Tried resetting and everything and nothing works good.

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Have you checked the Settings for the Camera, if you have accidentally enabled a photographic style? This can might be causing horrible colors.

Otherwise, this looks like a software problem, not the camera itself. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is using Deep Fusion to bring out color and detail, when it might improve the photo, but sometimes it is not appropriate and can cause blurry photos and very saturated colors.

On iOS 17 we can no longer turn off the smart HDR, or set the iPhone to keep the normal photos as well, like we could a few years ago. So we have to find other ways to prevent Photos from using automatic HDR. I am setting the iPhone to shoot RAW, when I do not want Deep Fusion.

Or use a different camera, that will not automatically fuse HDR images.

Thanks for weighing in, leonie! It's always good to have an expert's advice.

The cat and the blanket have a lot more detail and color in the photo on the right but are blurry and dark in the photo on the left. Same with what I assume is a cat toy on the floor. The only thing that is not as clear is the television. Also, the photo of the left is very dark.

So, unless you meant that your photo is the one on the left, I'd have to say your phone is taking better photos. In my opinion.

The issue here doesn't appear to be a problem with the camera but rather with what the camera is focusing on. So, that definitely sounds like a software/preference issue. Try leonie's suggestions.

Thank you, Idris! I second your suggestion of Halide as an alternate camera.