iPhone 15 Pro focal length presets: How to optimize them Apfelpatient

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro has wowed photography enthusiasts with its new focal length presets. In this article, you'll learn how to make the most of these features on your iPhone 15 Pro by switching between the preset focal lengths, disabling focal length presets, and even adjusting the default focal length.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max camera offers an impressive range of focal lengths, including 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm. This range allows you to create creative shots with different perspectives. However, not everyone likes these automatic switches between focal lengths, so it's important to know how to customize these features to optimize the photography experience on your iPhone 15 Pro.

iPhone 15 Pro: How to Enable and Disable Focal Length Presets

Open the camera app on your iPhone 15 Pro.
In camera mode, you'll see a circled 1x icon at the bottom of the viewfinder. Tap it to switch between focal lengths: 28mm, 35mm, and 1x (24mm).

If you want to disable automatic switching between focal lengths, go to the settings:

Open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap “Camera”.
Select “Main Camera”.
Disable the switches next to 28mm and/or 35mm under “Additional lenses”.

Changing the default focal length:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone 15 Pro.
Scroll down and tap “Camera”.
Select “Main Camera”.
Under “Standard lens” you can choose between the options 24 mm – 1x, 28 mm – 1.2 and 35 mm – 1.5x.

Conclusion

The iPhone 15 Pro's focal length presets offer remarkable flexibility for photographers. Whether you want to enable or disable automatic switching between focal lengths or customize your preferred default focal length, these features allow you to have a more personalized photography experience on your iPhone 15 Pro. Use them to capture stunning shots and push your creative boundaries. Looking for new accessories? Then take a look in our Amazon Storefront - there you will find numerous products from leading providers, also for HomeKit and Co.! (Image: Apple)