Hi
I bought the iPhone 15 Pro as a replacement for the 13 Pro Max, thinking that the camera would be a big improvement. I use the camera every working day for work taking photos of plants and flowers. I work at a garden centre. I was quite happy with the 13 pro max; the macro mode worked very well. I thought the 15 Pro would be a serious upgrade. I am so disappointed; the photos are terrible. I've been to Apple support on Regent Street. They explained how to use the wide angle for macro. I experimented all this week, and still, I am bitterly disappointed. It is the first time in my life that I have been so disappointed in an iPhone. It really brings into question the company I go to for my next phone, and I'm using the entire Apple ecosystem– MacBook Pro, watch, earphones and more.
I'm going back to Regent to complain again tomorrow. If they cannot figure out a solution, I will seriously consider switching to Samsung or a competitor with a better camera– which will be a complete reconsideration of the eco-system I'm using; as I was thinking of buying an iPad Pro.
What's infuriating is the arrogance of Apple support at the Genius Bar, which made me feel that I was not using the camera correctly. This is absolute BS, as I've been photographing for my job for a few years now and haven't had these problems. Apple is supposed to make phones that are easier to use.
What is infuriating is that the 15 Pro does not have manual focus control; it relies on autofocus. It is absolutely terrible. Does anyone else have comments on this?