iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro camera cannot focus up close

[DeanL]

New here...how long before the RC makes it as a public release? Like how long does it take typically? Also what are the stable releases called? Thanks a ton

Next week or the week after probably

 

[FangRock]

I’ve installed the 14.2 public beta. And I confirm, the problem that was in the imagination of some of us is fixed!

 

[hsugene]

I’ve installed the 14.2 public beta. And I confirm, the problem that was in the imagination of some of us is fixed!

Thanks for confirming this. With the end of the 14-day return window approaching quickly, I was getting pretty worried. I take a lot of close-up photos and this is definitely not an issue that I want to be stuck with. Hopefully, 14.2 will be released to the general public soon.

 

[Stan.06]

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[alFR]

Can also confirm that this seems to be fixed in the public 14.2 release. 👍

 

[SBruv]

Can also confirm that this seems to be fixed in the public 14.2 release. 👍

Not seeing any difference at all here. Still can't focus at less than about 3".

 

[FangRock]

If they could just fix the horrific lens flare, I'd be happy.

 

[Never mind]

Not seeing any difference at all here. Still can't focus at less than about 3".

This is normal I believe. It was not meant to fix the focus less than 3 inches.

 

[Stan.06]

Can also confirm that this seems to be fixed in the public 14.2 release. 👍

I can confirm, it fixed my issue.

 

[Laatikkoxx]

Just updated to 14.2 public release and I still have the same problem indoors & outdoors.

 

[trifid]

Ok Mr.Iknoweverything.
It's funny how people in this forum think that just because we are new, we must be associated with other brands or some other nonsense. I post here because I care about my product, and the more visibility we can get from an issue (software especially), the fastest it will be fixed by Apple. Then, why would I waste my money on an Iphone 7+, a 12, and a 12 pro if I am an Android user, there are so many more interesting things to do in life than buying a competitor's product and trashing it on forums. I stopped answering because there is no point debating with someone like you, we give you the evidence of a "bug" and you still deny it despite it being brought up by multiple people, all owners of a 12 pro.

Then @Macshroomer pointed this out really well, there is an issue probably AF with close distance objects. I have nothing more to add to that.

@qap has also explained this pretty well, so I'll leave it here.


Here is another video I took with an iPhone 12 and 12 pro, illustrating this issue, so stop denying that there is no issue at all. Yes, it may come from the LiDAR, so I hope Apple will fix this in a future patch note.
This is why I stopped debating about this, I have other stuff to do with my time than waste it here, trying to feed a troll who clearly denies that there may be a bug here.

https://imgur.com/a/jCi74zm

I'm having the same issue but it's even more infuriating when filming, because it ruins the video not being able to focus as you do close-ups.

Why isn't Macrumors reporting this?

 

[RocketFast]

Problem looks to be solved, 14.2

 

[trifid]

I updated to 14.2 and I’m still having horrible focus issues in low light. It’s not just focusing up close, it seems stuck and won’t focus either way (near or far). I wonder if it’s the lidar stuff being buggy?

This is happening once in a while, it’s not always reproducible.

 

[FangRock]

It’s not great is it. This is the only iPhone I’ve regretted buying.

 

[trifid]

It’s not great is it. This is the only iPhone I’ve regretted buying.

It’s making me doubt my purchase as well, this is definitely a deal breaker.

 

[rawCpoppa]

I updated to 14.2 and I’m still having horrible focus issues in low light. It’s not just focusing up close, it seems stuck and won’t focus either way (near or far). I wonder if it’s the lidar stuff being buggy?

This is happening once in a while, it’s not always reproducible.

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This is poor. My X does a better job than that focus wise.

 

[mcgandalf]

So this is affecting my brand new iPhone 12 Pro Max on iOS 14.2. Very frustrating. Simply cannot focus on detail close up.

 

[Travis299]

IOS 14.2 does NOT fix the focus problem on my iPhone 12 Pro.

 

[Travis299]

I’ve installed the 14.2 public beta. And I confirm, the problem that was in the imagination of some of us is fixed!

Wrong.

 

[iBug2]

This was actually an issue with 11 Pro as well. When I switched from iPhone 8 Plus to 11 Pro last year I realized that my camera cannot focus as reliably as my 8 Plus in low light, either in stills or video mode. It kept focusing on the wrong places all the time. So apparently it's still not fixed with 12.

 

[Vojta Slabý]

Same issue for me. I have updated to 14.2 and my iPhone 12 Pro Max still can’t focus to short distance. Did anyone try 14.3 beta?

 

[rawCpoppa]

Carry that back to Apple and show them.

 

[DexBell]

This thread is still going on? Unbelievable. Learn what minimum focusing distance is people! Here is my 12 Pro Max. Won’t focus inside of 3 inches, because minimum focusing distance. Focuses instantly as soon as I move it back outside of 3 inches. There is nothing wrong with your Pro/Pro Max.

 

[Vojta Slabý]

So my old iphone 7 and iphone X both have better focus that 12 Pro Max?? Because both focus instantly in 2 inches.

This picture is from X

 

[iEimis97]

Got the same issue on both phones, my personal and work 12 Pro. Definitely hasn't been fixed with 14.2 release. To the person saying 'minimum focus distance' I immediately noticed something was wrong compared to my iPhone 11, even jumping on a facetime call with my brother I wanted to show him my new apple watch and it's not focusing even from a fairly normal distance, it's actually better trying to show it via the front facing camera!