Switching can cause a visible jump in video. Locking the camera prevents it while recording.
All questions / iPhone camera
Why does my iPhone camera keep switching lenses?
Short answeriPhones with several back lenses switch automatically for close-ups (macro), low light or zoom. Turn on Macro Control and, for video, Lock Camera in Settings › Camera on supported models.
Answered by Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie. Updated 22 October 2026. Where something depends on your iPhone or iOS version, we say so.
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