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"How to Switch Between Multiple 'Lenses' on the iPhone 15 Pro Main Camera"


 Apple promotes the iPhone 15 Pro as having seven distinct "lenses" on its rear, but a quick look reveals that only three actual cameras adorn the back of the phone. This is because four of the seven "lenses" are concealed within the main camera.

To clarify, just one of the lenses on the primary camera is genuine, while the other three function as preset digital zoom levels, enabling the emulation of different focal lengths. Thanks to the main camera's impressive 48MP sensor and a default shot resolution of 24MP, zooming in this way doesn't compromise on detail. This is why Apple can confidently make this assertion.

This concept was initially introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, featuring a 2x in-sensor crop mode for the main camera. In the case of the iPhone 15 Pro, additional 1.2x and 1.5x zoom options are available.

For those who prefer the simplicity of the past, when the iPhone's main camera solely captured 1x photos, Apple offers the option to disable these built-in zoom levels. Alternatively, if you find these new magnifications more appealing than the standard 1x, you can designate one as your default setting for immediate access within the camera app. Moreover, you can conveniently switch between these modes while in the Camera app. We'll guide you through these options below.

"How to Switch Between Main Camera Lens Modes on the iPhone 15 Pro"

1. In Settings open the Camera section

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There's no way to change this in the Camera app itself, so we need to go through the main Settings app.


2. Next, open Main Camera

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Scroll to the bottom of this page and you should see it near the top of your screen.

3. Enable additional lenses and set your default

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Toggle 28mm (1.2x zoom) and 35mm (1.5x zoom) on and off to change which are available in the Camera app.

Choose a default lens option from the bottom set of options. You can only set a lens as default if you've got it enabled, meaning that with both additional lenses switched off, you'll be stuck with 1x.

Sadly for 2x zoom fans/haters, there's no way to disable or default to the 2x option.

4. Swap lenses by tapping or holding the 1x button in the Camera app

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Tapping will swap quickly between the standard 1x main camera mode and your enabled extra lenses. The 2x mode remains in its own separate circle between the 1x and 3x/5x cameras.


A gif showing swapping between iPhone 15 Pro main camera modes with the zoom wheel

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Tapping and holding will bring up a zoom wheel, which will have the additional lenses marked on it. You can navigate to them easily by using the thick white lines as a visual indicator, or stopping when you feel a haptic buzz to indicate you've reached a pre-set zoom level.



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