Iphone 17 Pro - Video shifts/glitches when using different camera lenses

Iphone 17 Pro - image shifts when recording videos with from 0.5x to 1x to 24x zoom. The main reason I purchased this phone was for the camera zoom ability. When taking videos and changing between lenses, the entire video image shifts (as it switches between cameras) and is obvious on video playback - resembling a glitch.

Posted on Nov 11, 2025 10:13 AM

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Dec 12, 2025 2:35 AM in response to Kate-1-0-1

I've noticed this issue immediately on my new 17 pro. I had the 16 pro max for approximately 4 weeks before it was fatally wounded. :( The 17 was just coming-out, so I went for it. I started recording video and noticed the lagging and jumps as the camera chose lenses as I zoomed, etc. The jumps and shakes are causing my videos to look really bad. It's way too noticeable and takes away a lot of the hype regarding its zoom ability. The shift seems more apparent as you zoom and your object goes out of focus, then the jarring jump happens, as the next lense comes into use. It takes a moment for the new lens bring the subject focus. As far as the 16 pro, I never noticed the lenses shifting like this 17 pro version.

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Iphone 17 Pro - Video shifts/glitches when using different camera lenses

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