User level: Level 1 (8 points)I'm using an iPhone 15 Pro with a telescope. Can't seem to figure out which of the three lenses to line up with my camera mount. How does lens switching work? What camera settings are best? In Photos the best app or should I download another app?
Posted on Nov 6, 2026 9:54 AM
User level: Level 9 (64,078 points)Nov 6, 2026 12:15 PM in response to Doctor J
Apple Camera app is using the Fusion Camera which combines multiple cameras/lenses to produce an image. You’ll need to use a third party camera app that permits manual selection of each camera/lens module.
Possible contenders are Halide, Moment, Reeflex, Sandmarc Camera, Shiftcam Camera and several others. I personally use the Reeflex Pro Camera because of some unique options like in camera focusing stacking.
User level: Level 10 (244,490 points)Nov 6, 2026 12:06 PM in response to Doctor J
Doctor J wrote:
I'm using an iPhone 15 Pro with a telescope. Can't seem to figure out which of the three lenses to line up with my camera mount. How does lens switching work? What camera settings are best? In Photos the best app or should I download another app?
Have you checked the instructions for the telescope, or searching the Internet for advice with your particular telescope?
As for apps, IMO Halide is a better camera app for most purposes. It doesn’t post-process RAW images the way the built in camera does, and gives more access to settings. BlackMagic Cam also is more versatile than the built in camera; it’s strongest feature is for video recording, but it also provides a wide range of still photo features.
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)Nov 6, 2026 12:59 PM in response to Doctor J
I would use the tele lens and on maximum optical zoom
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389888