Yes, I am experiencing the exact same thing. A question to you, Henno (and others) - do you think that the brief clicking (and to my ears, a bit of a grind) sound is causing damage to our iPhones? From what I have read, the loud and continuous vibration does cause damage, however, I'm a bit concerned (my OCD kicking in) and wondering if it's worthy of returning it under the 14-day policy offered by Apple for a new one. Let me know your thoughts when you can, and thanks. - Alfred
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iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro Max Camera Click?
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I am not returning it just for the occasional click, chances are, that will also be resolved with next weeks firmware updates. Like I said before, clicks are very common from OIS, from lenses, or sensors etc, all my camera click when they kick in, I am not worried about it at all. If it was vibrating and constantly doing it like the main issue, sure, be worried, but the fact it does once (when its initialising) I don't see any issue with, specially as it does not always do it, as far as I'm confirmed, mechanical OIS makes a noise.
I upgraded my 14 pro max to 16.0.2, but this problem still exists.
If you want to reproduce this problem. You can put your phone very close to a target, then relaunch the ins application and open the camera. You can hear this clicking noise.
I found a video that presents this issue:
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Yep it still exists after updating to IOS 16.0.2..
Skeptical now.. as we all are still under 14 days replacement period but what if they don’t consider this as an issue (this happens here in India) and even if they do replace the phone, what if the new phone also has the same problem?
(I’m Speaking for myself) I don’t use the IG camera app much and even if I do, it’s just the initial “click” that happens.. and the best part (touch wood) is that there isn’t any issue with the stock camera app..
Let me know what you guys think..
Skeptical now.. as we all are still under 14 days replacement period but what if they don’t consider this as an issue (this happens here in India) and even if they do replace the phone, what if the new phone also has the same problem?
(I’m Speaking for myself) I don’t use the IG camera app much and even if I do, it’s just the initial “click” that happens.. and the best part (touch wood) is that there isn’t any issue with the stock camera app..
Let me know what you guys think..
The only thing you can do is take to apple and ask them, there are a fair amount of people with this "issue", but as far as I am concerned, its not an issue, things make noises, specially hardware OIS. The lens is just moving from one extreme to the other if you look at it, all the lenses are kicking in and trying to focus.
Same, its only Intsa that does it, from what I have said before and notice, Insta seems to open in Video mode with OIS enabled, every other app seems to just be photo mode (can tell just by moving around, Insta is slow / smooth).
I am happy with it, I honestly don't think its an issue or care, just chipping in, my phone contract comes with 3 years hardware warranty anyway, so no care if it faults down the line.
Whether it helps, I have Pixel 6a and the camera click switching from front facing camera to back, though it's not as loud. Suspect that's just OIS / focusing, and third party apps aren't fully optimised for the new camera.
My back camera still hisses, though I need to put my ear next to it to hear, but apparently that's normal too.
My back camera still hisses, though I need to put my ear next to it to hear, but apparently that's normal too.
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Yes I feel good now thanks guys exactly it opens in video and goes to photo and all that OIS. and also the hissing I had it too on my 13 Pro so no worries there. Thanks guys in Belgium I have 2 years walk in warranty at the Apple Store so am not worried on that front.
The white noise is also related to mechanical camera system since I also hear it on my iPhone 13 Pro as well as the click it’s just a bit less loud on the 13 Pro I guess since the sensors are smaller…
I checked 2 other 13 pro max's today since my coworkers have them. No white noise.
Yeah not doubting you at all. I just re-cheked theirs thinking I would at least hear the OIS click on....nothing.
One more thing everyone on Snapchat my iPhone 14 Pro isn’t able to focus on object when you go a bit too close like food or something even though all the older models are able to click perfect shots tried on my 11 Pro and even 7… same goes for the Apple camera app if I turn off Macro I cannot focus like older devices… does it has to do with macro and that the close up focus is limited on the main camera?
New larger sensor, focus distance has changed by 2”.
Halide explains exactly how iPhone 14 Pro cameras have changed
With the iPhone 14 Pro series almost available to customers, one of the most important iPhone third-party camera apps, Halide,...
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New larger sensor, focus distance has changed by 2”.
yoHalide explains exactly how iPhone 14 Pro cameras have changed
With the iPhone 14 Pro series almost available to customers, one of the most important iPhone third-party camera apps, Halide,...
You’re an absolute legend! Thanks mate explains it.New larger sensor, focus distance has changed by 2”.
Halide explains exactly how iPhone 14 Pro cameras have changed
With the iPhone 14 Pro series almost available to customers, one of the most important iPhone third-party camera apps, Halide,...
Hi guys, I think we can stop this topic. I asked Apple Support to diagnose my 14 Pro Max, and they told me that it does not exist any hardware problem. In addition, they told me that they have found this problem and will try to fix it in the future. This problem will not damage the camera hardware, they told me.