Want to use your iPhone to snap a really close-up macro photo? Just adhere to these instructions if you have an iPhone 13 Pro or a more recent Pro iPhone.
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| Macro Photos on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Series |
Both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro are capable of taking beautiful pictures. This is made possible by their capable primary camera and 3x telephoto lens. The 12MP ultra-wide lens offers a tremendously broad field of view, allowing you to capture far more of the scene in a single image.
Macro Photos on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Series
The ultra-wide camera does, however, have another trick up its sleeve: it allows you to create macro photos by getting up close and personal to an object. This makes it possible for you to take pictures from an entirely new angle. Here's how to take macro pictures with an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro.
What Are Macro Photos?
Macro photography enables you to take incredibly close-up pictures of a subject. A camera sensor must be able to concentrate on objects that are only 2-3 cm distant for this to be possible.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro now have the capacity to concentrate on objects that are up to 2 cm away thanks to a feature implemented by Apple.
Which iPhones Support Macro Photography?
All iPhones that enable taking macro photographs are listed below:
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
One reason you should get a Pro iPhone model rather than a standard variety is that, although having a 12MP ultra-wide camera, the regular iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models do not support native macro photography. On an unsupported iPhone, there are workarounds available for macro photography.
When you are 14 cm away from a subject, your iPhone will by default automatically switch to the macro camera. There is no way to stop this behavior.
How to Shoot Macro Photos on an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro
Using your iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro to take macro photographs doesn't require the usage of a specialized program. The built-in iPhone camera app is perfectly adequate.
- On your iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro, launch the Camera app. Also applicable to the Pro Max models is this.
- Simply bring the phone up near to the subject while it is in photo mode. Make sure you are 14 cm away from it.
- The ultra-wide camera on your iPhone will instantly convert to the macro lens and concentrate on the object. This will be verified by the macro icon that appears in the viewfinder's lower left corner.
- Click the shutter button to start taking the picture. You can take macro pictures while using the zoom feature or the night mode, as necessary.
Tap the toggle to the left to turn off the macro camera if you don't want to use it. By navigating to Settings > Camera and turning off the Macro Control feature, you can also prevent the macro toggle from appearing in the camera viewfinder of an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro.
On your iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro series, you can also record macro videos in addition to macro photographs. Get close to the topic, make sure the macro camera is turned on, and then swipe to the Video tab to begin capturing the video. The ultra-wide camera's macro feature is also used in time-lapse and slow-motion video modes.
Remember to use enough of light when capturing macro pictures or films for the best results. Otherwise, noise will appear in the image or video.
Additionally, you may shoot cinematic videos with a false bokeh effect using the camera on your iPhone.
Get Close to Your Subject to Take Macro Photos
Take macro shots by getting up close to the subject. You'll appreciate using your iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max or iPhone 14 Pro/Max to take macro photos once you get the hang of it. The images have a ton of detail and a great appearance because of the wide aperture and large sensor.