The 10S Max has significantly more rear lens flare than any Apple device I owned. I am well aware of lens flare phenomena but this is much more pronounced in shots with even moderately bright light. The bright blue dot (flare) appears in multiple locations on the image. Apple is aware of the issue but may only act if sufficient users contact them on the “Apple product feedback” website. I urge that all others having this problem to contact them. If enough of us do this, we might get a solution. It is definitely not a user issue. Thanks
iPhone XS Max Lens flare
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akash.nu
macrumors G4
It’s not an issue. Bigger sensors will let more light in and thus the flare will increase as well.
They’re not going to make changes in the current Xs Max product cycle either way and if Apple deems this to be an issue they will tweak the lens on the next hardware model anyway.
They’re not going to make changes in the current Xs Max product cycle either way and if Apple deems this to be an issue they will tweak the lens on the next hardware model anyway.
It is a big issue. It does not exist on the Samsung and Pixel lens to the extent it does on the Max. Apple itself acknowledges the issue. I’ve had huge lens on DSLR and never flare like this. For me, if no action by Apple, I’ll move to the forthcoming Galaxy S10. Samsung seems to understand camera technology far better than Apple. And this is coming from a long term Apple customer.
In the movie business, when we don't want lens flair, we don't point the camera at the lights.
That’s crazy. How do you film a sunset? Or the moon. Thousands of sunset shots are made on cell phones. They don’t get flare, movie business or not. This sounds more like Apple excuse making. The reality is that the Max gets flare. Samsung does not. How can they reduce it and Apple cannot. There is an issue with this lens that did not occur on any other iPhone I’ve used. It’s not a user issue.In the movie business, when we don't want lens flair, we don't point the camera at the lights.
watchthisspace
macrumors 6502a
iPhone XR user here.. I find this camera has more lens flare compared to my old 7. Can't say I'm impressed and I'm not defending Apple, but I just try to avoid the light source as best as possible to minimise the flare.
I’m hoping a software fix. Apple is usually slow to respond to customer concerns, often blaming the users.
Agree but you can’t avoid the light in sunset photos etc where shooting at the light is the only option.
[doublepost=1548103402][/doublepost]Here is a photo of the moon. Notice the blue flare on the moon and in the foreground. The moon is bright but not blinding like the sun. The camera should have easily handled this shot
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Q-Dog
macrumors 6502a
Well, there is no single lens that can do everything. Apple made some decisions on camera/lens design that work for most situations, but obviously not all.
Since most lens flare is a result of light reflecting off of elements inside the lens, we have a crate full of lenses and we pick the one that is most appropriate for what we want to shoot. Sometimes we want the flare. Sometimes we don't. Sometimes we don't care. Use the right tool for the job. We also use flags and eyebrows to shield the lens from the light. (And, some moon shots are actually a lighted disc hanging in the scene. Yup! Fake.)
So, this isn't a design flaw. It just isn't possible to build a single lens that can do everything. Tiny sensor and a tiny lens, and you expect miracles. Good luck with your Samsung.
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keysofanxiety
macrumors G3
It’s a new hardware feature called “The Abrams Effect”.
Motionblurrr
macrumors 65816
I wonder if it's a byproduct of using a sapphire lens vs weaker plastic/glass that gets microscratches after a few months