iPhone 16 pro camera settings for better landscape photos

Below given is a random photo I captured on a sunny day last week on my iPhone 16 pro. I bought this expensive phone only for its camera and I feel a bit about disappointed its camera performance. In the below pic, the bush on the left and leaves in distant trees are not accurate and looks corrected. Can anyone suggest better settings for landscape photos?


iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 2, 2025 9:12 AM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2025 3:25 PM

Ciao! Not a bad shot. Photos often have to be fixed up in post. But to get the best pic to work with, enable ProRaw. This will give you max detail. Also, adjust photographic styles for your desired tone and color (this will obviously depend on what look you are going for). Use the camera control feature to focus manually and adjust your exposure.


Remember, the settings on any camera (iPhone included) will depend entirely on the environment in which you are shooting. This includes everything from sunny/cloudy, location of the light source (above, behind, in front), time of day, and even if water is present (which can reflect light and make you adjust the settings), Haze in the sky can also change the way you adjust. When dealing with exposure, it will ultimately come down to how you want the photo to look and, again, the location of the light source


I hope this helps. And remember, be artistic with it. You may surprise yourself.

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Jun 5, 2025 3:25 PM in response to ujjualus

Ciao! Not a bad shot. Photos often have to be fixed up in post. But to get the best pic to work with, enable ProRaw. This will give you max detail. Also, adjust photographic styles for your desired tone and color (this will obviously depend on what look you are going for). Use the camera control feature to focus manually and adjust your exposure.


Remember, the settings on any camera (iPhone included) will depend entirely on the environment in which you are shooting. This includes everything from sunny/cloudy, location of the light source (above, behind, in front), time of day, and even if water is present (which can reflect light and make you adjust the settings), Haze in the sky can also change the way you adjust. When dealing with exposure, it will ultimately come down to how you want the photo to look and, again, the location of the light source


I hope this helps. And remember, be artistic with it. You may surprise yourself.

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iPhone 16 pro camera settings for better landscape photos

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