Apple introduced a new Macro mode in Camera application With the iPhone 13 Pro, you use the ultra-wide-angle camera to focus on close-up subjects. While macro mode captures some beautiful scenes, it can be annoying. As you can see, the iPhone automatically switches to macro mode when you take a close-up shot. The iPhone's macro mode is designed to automatically switch to it as soon as an object gets close to the camera. But in many cases, you may not want to switch because the ultra-wide camera degrades image quality. If you're also annoyed by constantly switching lenses, read on to learn how to prevent your iPhone camera from automatically switching to macro mode.
Why does my iPhone automatically switch to macro mode?
Every camera has a minimum focusing distance. This is the minimum distance from the camera at which it can lock focus on an object. With the iPhone 13 Pro, and even more so with the iPhone 14 Pro, sensor sizes have gotten larger due to the presence of camera marginIn simple terms, the minimum focusing distance is higher than older iPhones with smaller sensors.
As a result, if you take a subject too close to the camera, it will appear blurry. To prevent this, the iPhone switches to the ultra-wide camera, as the minimum focusing distance on that lens is much shorter. However, images captured by this camera are softer and lack detail. This is further emphasized in low-light situations.
Therefore, you may not want your iPhone camera to automatically switch to the macro lens in many situations. You can simply move away from your subject and get a clear shot with the main lens.
iPhones compatible with Macro mode
Not all iPhone models have macro capabilities. Here are all iPhones that support macro mode:
- iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max
Your iPhone also needs to be running iOS 15.1 or later to automatically disable macro mode.
How to Prevent iPhone from Switching to Macro Mode
Apple has introduced an option called Macro Control within the Settings app. iPhone CameraWe'll use this toggle along with the Keep Settings option to turn off automatic macros on iPhone. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Open an app "Settings" On your iPhone (since it's 2023 and Apple still doesn't give you camera settings in the Camera app). Go to Camera section.
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom and enable switch To control the macro.
Step 3: Next, scroll back up and select the option Keep settings.
Step 4: Turn on the toggle next to Macro Control. Now, whatever option you choose to toggle the macro will apply every time you open the Camera app.
Step 5: Open Camera application on your iPhone.
Step 6: Bring your subject close to the camera. Your iPhone should automatically switch to macro mode. However, you should see a yellow button in the lower-left corner of the app. Tap it, and the feature will be disabled. Macro mode.
You can now take photos of close-up objects without worrying about your iPhone's camera switching to the macro lens. Even if you exit and reopen the Camera app, the setting will remain.
Congratulations, you've finally disabled auto macro mode on your iPhone by following six steps that were actually supposed to be just two.
How to manually switch to the macro lens
When you want to manually click on a macro image, you can click the macro button to switch to the mode and then click it again after you are done disabling it.
This way, macro mode will only be enabled when you want it to.
Click for clearer images
Macro mode is certainly useful in some situations. However, it comes at the cost of lower image quality. So before clicking a close-up subject, make sure to stop your iPhone from automatically switching to the macro camera to get clear, crisp images.
