To get quality pictures with your iPhone, use good lighting, keep the phone steady, and adjust settings like ProRAW (for detail), Resolution Control (to 48MP if available), and turn off unnecessary features (Macro, Live Photos) in Settings > Camera > Formats, while also using the built-in grid and tapping the screen to lock focus and exposure (AE/AF Lock) in the Camera app. Stick to the 1x lens when possible for best quality and use the grid for composition.
Camera Settings (Settings > Camera)
This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the settings mentioned below:
Resolution Control: Enable this to shoot at 48MP for maximum detail on supported models (iPhone 14 Pro/15 Pro).
ProRAW: Turn on for full editing control; set to ProRAW Max for 48MP capture, or JPEG XL lossless for smaller RAW files.
Photo Mode: Set to 24MP for high quality.
Preserve Settings: Turn on settings like Camera Mode, Filters, & Exposure Adjustment so they don’t reset.
Grid: Enable the Grid for better composition.
Lens Correction: Turn on for Ultra Wide shots.
Prioritize Faster Shooting: Turn this OFF to maximize quality, not speed.
Macro Control: Turn ON to prevent unwanted auto-switching to Macro mode.
In the Camera App
Focus & Exposure: Tap the screen to focus, then slide the sun icon up (brighter) or down (darker) for exposure. Tap and hold to AE/AF Lock focus and exposure.
Lenses: Use the 1x lens for best quality; other options (2x, 3x) might be crops, reducing quality unless they’re dedicated telephoto lenses.
Live Photos: Turn it OFF (the icon with circles) for clearer, less blurry shots.
Filters: Use “Original” or “Standard” to avoid color casts, says this Reddit post.
Hold Still: Keep your phone as still as possible, especially in low light, to avoid blur.
RAW Max: If using ProRAW, tap the “RAW” control at the top to ensure it’s active (or “RAW Max”) for maximum data.
General Tips
Light is Key: Shoot in bright, even light (like during the day).
Clean Your Lens: A smudged lens creates hazy photos.
Avoid Digital Zoom: Use the optical lenses (0.5x, 1x, 3x, etc.) instead of pinching to zoom digitally, as digital zoom reduces quality.
