The iPhone 11/Pro camera lens flare issue. Tested with Samsung and others

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Huchiz

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# 257319 25-Sep-2019 20:02

Yes, the issue is there. Yes, it is normal on all the optical lens.

It is also YES at Apple is quite bit worse in this regard. The flare is much intense than any others.

It is not quite yet a deal breaker, but I'm happy that I made a right decision to buy it from apple website with 2 weeks return window.

All photos use default setting, no PS

First here is iPhone 11 128gb.

Huchiz

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# 2324806 25-Sep-2019 20:04

Galaxy S10

Huchiz

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# 2324808 25-Sep-2019 20:07

Galaxy S10e

Huchiz

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# 2324810 25-Sep-2019 20:08

Galaxy S9

Huchiz

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# 2324812 25-Sep-2019 20:09

iPhone 6s

Huchiz

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# 2324813 25-Sep-2019 20:10

Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 / ZTE 995N

A 2015 low end model.

boosacnoodle

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# 2324822 25-Sep-2019 20:27

I'm not seeing the issue here. Seems that all of the above have some form of lens flare with the Samsungs being yellow and the iPhones bluish. The iPhone 11 image is still demonstrably better than the 6s.

Huchiz

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# 2324826 25-Sep-2019 20:32

boosacnoodle:

I'm not seeing the issue here. Seems that all of the above have some form of lens flare with the Samsungs being yellow and the iPhones bluish. The iPhone 11 image is still demonstrably better than the 6s.

When it is noticeable to a point, it is an issue. However not everyone will get annoyed by that, if not photo geek.

GSManiac

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# 2326983 30-Sep-2019 09:12

My iPhone X has the worst lens flare ever. Bloody annoying.

gehenna

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# 2326986 30-Sep-2019 09:16

Pretty sure the biggest rule of photography has always been make sure the light source is behind you. Taking a photo of a light bulb is going to show glare.

Night photos where you're taking photos with a light source in front is also tricky given night modes are still very young in their maturity. I'm sure they'll get better. But just because we have new camera technology doesn't make the reality of aiming your lens at a light any different than when we were shooting on film.

clicknz

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# 2327021 30-Sep-2019 10:09

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GSManiac:

My iPhone X has the worst lens flare ever. Bloody annoying.

Odd... I've been using an iPhone X camera for all kinds of situations over the last 2 years and haven't noticed particularly bad flare. I don't suppose you've got a smudged lens or dust inside the elements? Or maybe I just haven't been too worried about a bit of flare...?

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# 2328374 2-Oct-2019 12:41

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i don't see any issue

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