Iphone 5 camera is blurry

My iphone fell down and when i tried to take a picture with it, the camera went blurry and made weird noises. Whenever i reopen the camera its ok for a second and then it goes blurry and noisy again. What shall i do?

I used my iphone 5 today at work for a group photo and was embarassed at the photo quality. It looks horrible, terribly grainy and blurry. I keep up with the latest updates always and married to an "Apple guy" so what is the problem?

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Hey there Weekels!
Here is some information that will help you troubleshoot this issue with your camera functionality on your iPhone:
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
Camera isn't functioning or has undesired image quality
If the screen shows a closed lens or black image, force quit the Camera app.
If you do not see the Camera app on the Home screen, try searching for it in Spotlight. If the camera does not show up in the search, check to make sure that Restrictions are not turned on by tappingSettings > General > Restrictions.
Ensure the camera lens is clean and free from any obstructions. Use a microfiber polishing cloth to clean the lens.
Cases can interfere with the camera and the flash. Try gently cleaning the lens with a clean dry cloth or removing the case if you see image or color-quality issues with photos.
Try turning iPhone off and then back on.
Tap to focus the camera on the subject. The image may pulse or briefly go in and out of focus as it adjusts.
Try to remain steady while focusing:
Still images: Remain steady while taking the picture. If you move too far in any direction, the camera automatically refocuses to the center.
Note: If you take a picture with iPhone turned sideways, it is automatically saved in landscape orientation.
Video: Adjust focus before you begin recording. You can also tap to readjust focus while recording. Exiting the Camera application while recording will stop recording and will save the video to the Camera Roll.
Note: Video-recording features are not available on original iPhone or iPhone 3G.
If your iPhone has a front and rear camera, try switching between them to verify if the issue persists on both.
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
Braden

IPhone 4 camera's blurry. HELP!

So I just had my new iPhone 4 and then the rear camera works fine and then yesterday I didn't know what happened to it.I tried to take pictures but it's already blurred. Tried to clean the outer lens with qtip and alcohol but it didn't work. My unit doesn't have an apple warranty 'coz I bought it at a reseller. Please help me.

I'm having same problem and the lens looks scratched but it should not scratch easily! Still haven't found a solution and will contact Apple during day to see if it needs to be repaired. I'm hoping it's just a setting but can't find it if so. Come on now Apple - the lens on these expensive phones are that fragile? In a bumper at all times???

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Hi Friends,
My iphone 5 camera went blurry after install ios 7.
Please help to fix this.
Thx

Hello blindupe,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Please follow the troubleshooting steps below to help resolve this issue you're experiencing with your iPhone's camera.
Camera isn't functioning or has undesired image quality
If the screen shows a closed lens or black image, force quit the Camera app.
If you do not see the Camera app on the Home screen, try searching for it in Spotlight. If the camera does not show up in the search, check to make sure that Restrictions are not turned on by tappingSettings > General > Restrictions.
Ensure the camera lens is clean and free from any obstructions. Use a microfiber polishing cloth to clean the lens.
Cases can interfere with the camera and the flash. Try gently cleaning the lens with a clean dry cloth or removing the case if you see image or color-quality issues with photos.
Try turning iPhone off and then back on.
Tap to focus the camera on the subject. The image may pulse or briefly go in and out of focus as it adjusts.
Try to remain steady while focusing:
Still images: Remain steady while taking the picture. If you move too far in any direction, the camera automatically refocuses to the center.
Note: If you take a picture with iPhone turned sideways, it is automatically saved in landscape orientation.
Video: Adjust focus before you begin recording. You can also tap to readjust focus while recording. Exiting the Camera application while recording will stop recording and will save the video to the Camera Roll.
Note: Video-recording features are not available on original iPhone or iPhone 3G.
If your iPhone has a front and rear camera, try switching between them to verify if the issue persists on both.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Take care,
Alex H.

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Hello wan nur izyan
Check out the Camera section in the iPhone Hardware Troubleshooting article below. You may need to restore your iPhone to resolve it.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
Regards,
-Norm G.

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There is a focusing problem with your your iphones.... Really really disappointed with apple support team.
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Apple we need a **** solution to this problem...we didn't payed such money for crappie.
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Nothing weird. That happens when you import one iPhoto Library into another. Every version and thumbnail is imported like a distinct photo, you lose all your Albums, Keywords etc., the link between Original and Previews is destroyed, the non-destructive editing feature is ruined and so on. In summary: it's mess.
As for deletions:
Drag the image from the Event to the iPhoto Trash. Empty it. Then Empty the System Trash. That removes it from the hard disk.
If that has failed in the past it was due to the Library being corrupted.
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I am sorry to hear that.. good luck to you...

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I purchsed an iPhone 4S 3 days ago and it said that it had an update already. So of course I updated my phone. After the update i noticed that my camera is blurry even after I tap the screen to auto focus. I have also tried cleaning the lense and it has not worked. Does anyone have any solutions or answers?
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Hey Allie2121,
Thanks for the question. Based on the information you have provided, your iPhone may need to be serviced. The following link should help you get started with the process. Included, you will find information on topics such as warranty, service pricing, and express replacement service.
iPhone Repair and Service - Apple Support
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/repair/
Additional Information:
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Thanks,
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I opened my Camera App after the iOS 8.0.2 upgrade, the camera would not work at all (no image (just blurred black), no response on snap shot button), the Flash options, HDR option, Timer options at the top of screen were opening for selections to be made. None of the bottom options work at all ( filter effects, camera mode selections, snap shot button, shortcut to picture gallery). The front / back camera selector at top right does switch even though there is no image from either camera, you can tell it switches cause the top options go away when on front camera mode, also when I toggle between the front & back cameras 2 - 3 times, it locks up everything on screen that was working, leaving nothing be responsive at all. I was thinking why is this going on, surely my camera (both cameras) weren’t destroyed by the iOS 8 install, makes no since. Then I thought to look around in the apps on device, something that would access the camera without actually physically opening the camera app on device. I ran upon the Game Center App (pre-installed), there is an option there to add a photo to your Game Center ID, I clicked on that, and an option came up (select photo / take photo) I selected take photo, and There Was My Cameras, Working Great, Crystal Clear Image, front and back cameras working perfectly. So, that leads me to believe that it is Definitely an issue with the iOS 8 (a bug) that affects camera operation, at least on the 4S, better yet, my 4S. Apple Support has left me hangin as far as my issue goes. same goes with other issues I'm having as well.
( jpND01 ) try going into Game Center, and see if your camera has an image in that App. By no means is that a fix, it just lets you know that your cameras are working. There aren't any of the cool (New Camera App) features there, just snap a picture for Game Center Profile.
Note: I am a member of Game Center, the Add Photo to ID comes right up when you open the App, don't know if that option is there if a none member.

IPhone 4 camera issue: check it out!

I'm asking you, iPhone 4 users, if you can make a test of your camera.
I am substantially pleased by the iPhone 4 camera but after some days of use, viewing the images at 100% crop (1:1), I discovered a defect on all the shots.
At the far left side, next to border and top to bottom, the image is blurry, independently of the point of focus of the lens.
I post five shots of mine (original, not edited) so you can check out and compare:
http://iphone4.robertocastelletta.com/IMG_0151.JPG
http://iphone4.robertocastelletta.com/IMG_0152.JPG
http://iphone4.robertocastelletta.com/IMG_0042.JPG
http://iphone4.robertocastelletta.com/IMG_0155.JPG
http://iphone4.robertocastelletta.com/IMG_0161.JPG
Please let me know if this is happening to you too and is to be considered "normal" or if my iPhone camera lens got some problems and need to be swapped.
Thank you

I don't see anything, but I might be blind. If there's a bit of blurring on the edge, it's easy to crop.
The reason it might be blurry is because of how the iPhone takes a photo. You might think it's an instant capture of the whole scene, but it actually quickly captures the image from left to right. You might be seeing a small amount of jiggling as the image is captured. A real camera, using a CMOS image detector is much faster. A good digital camera can go up to ISO 6400 with 1/1000 speed (OK, only in very bright light).
This is why mobile phones (whether the iPhone or whatever) are just junk for taking real photos. You're trying to find perfection with a $20 part on the iPhone. If you want perfect photos, you need a $5000 Nikon D5 with $2000 lenses. But of course, a great camera is not the panacea for all photo issues or user incompetence.
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