The iPhone 15 Pro Max appears to have a significant camera issue that is affecting many users:
Camera Quality Issues:- Users are reporting grainy, shaky, and blurry video quality on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, even on brand new devices[1][2][3]. This seems to be a widespread problem, with many users experiencing it.
- The issue appears to be specifically with the 5x optical zoom camera, where a visible line appears across the top of photos taken in RAW mode[2].
- Some users have found that disabling certain camera settings like Macro Control can help improve image quality, but the underlying problem remains[4].
Autofocus and Blurry Photos:- Many users are also experiencing issues with the autofocus on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, leading to blurry and out-of-focus photos[3][5]. This seems to affect both the rear and front-facing cameras.
- Potential causes include software bugs, issues with the camera hardware, and interference from accessories like camera lens protectors[4].
Potential Solutions:- Restarting the iPhone, cleaning the camera lenses, and ensuring lens correction is enabled may help resolve some of the camera issues[5].
- Updating to the latest iOS version could also fix software-related problems, though a hardware defect may require contacting Apple support[5].
In summary, the iPhone 15 Pro Max appears to have a significant camera quality and autofocus problem that is impacting a large number of users. Apple will likely need to address this issue through software updates or potential hardware replacements.
Citations:[1] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255189845
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWD_YIECQOQ
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/19cvf3c/my_15_pro_camera_bad/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzjlpRZl410
[5] https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/fix-selfie-camera-issues-on-iphone-15-pro-max/