iPhone 17 image slowly rotating when filming?!?!?

When filming on an iPhone 17 connected to a MacBook Air, the image is slowly rotating first left then right.


I thought maybe it was an OBS studio issue, but when I face time using the phone as a camera connected to the MacBook, the same thing happens.


On playback it looks a bit like I’m on a boat rocking left then right.


I’d really appreciate thoughts on how to stop this.


Richard

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 1:39 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2025 2:43 PM

You are describing the iPhone’s Center Stage feature, designed to keep people in the frame. This describes the feature. Turn it off if you don’t want it.

Use Center Stage to keep you centered in the camera frame - Apple Support


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iPhone 17 image slowly rotating when filming?!?!?

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