AppelsiPhone 13 Pro,iPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have impressive camera setups that are incredibly fun to use. The cinematic video mode, with its dynamic focus pans, is enough to make you feel like a creative professional.
In addition to Smart Video Mode, Apple has also added the ability to take macro photos (that is, close-up photos of objects), starting with the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max; it's a feature that carries over to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.
Also: This is how you take great macro photos with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max
On iPhone models that can take macro photos, this feature is enabled by default. This means that when you open the camera app and start framing your photo, the phone will automatically recognize that it's approaching a subject and switch to macro mode without you having to do anything. It's a nice feature to have, but it can be jarring and it may not always be what you want or how you want to take the photo.
Apple eventually added a button (starting with iOS 15.1) that can enable or disable macro mode as needed, right in the camera app.
How to enable the macro control button
1. Update your software
ForIf you find the new option, make sure you have iOS 15.1 (or a later version) installed. You do this by openingSettings appand goes toGeneral>Software-update.
2. Enable macro control
After updating your iPhone (if necessary), turn it onMacrocontrolebutton by going toInstitutions>Cameraand scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. Press the switch next to itMacroTo steerUnpleasantOpposition.
Take a macro shot with the new macro control button
Now that your iPhone's camera no longer automatically detects and switches lenses to take a macro shot, how can you take one on purpose? Glad you asked.
Open the camera app, make sure it's in photo mode, and frame the photo as you normally would. In the viewfinder you will see a new macro button (it looks like a flower). If the button is yellow, macro mode is enabled and available. If it is not yellow, take pictures regularly.
FAQ
What can you expect from the results of a macro shot?
Macro shooting allows you to capture subjects as close as two centimeters. Still, with enough light, macro shots can capture finer details, from your furry friend's whiskers to the droplets on a petal.
For some inspiration, check out the finalistsApples macro shot on iPhone Challenge.
Do iPhone 13/iPhone 14 and iPhone 14/13 Pro have the same cameras?
While both the iPhone 13/14 and 13 Pro/14 Pro offer multi-camera setups, the difference between the cameras lies in their rear lenses. The iPhone 13 has a dual camera system - including an ultra-wide-angle and wide-angle lens.
Also: iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 13 Pro: Is it worth the upgrade?
If you want to photograph further away or capture more spontaneous moments, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro have an extra telephoto lens and of course the ability to take macro photography.
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