How To Fix iPhone 5 Camera�s Purple Haze Problem

**evilsatan** · 8th December 2012

Apple�s iPhone 5 may have been a hit with consumers, but with those looking to take photos on the moderately-improved camera, the issue of purple haze has really put a dampener on proceedings. To be fair, the iPhone 5 isn�t the only culprit � the new Google Nexus 4 has also seen similar issues � but despite Apple initially claiming consumers were simply holding their devices incorrectly when taking a shot, it�s something that the smartphone industry needs to tackle as a whole. The case makers have attempted to amend the issue in the meanwhile, and while the camHoodie did a pretty decent job of removing that mauve mist from our snaps, the App Store developers are now trying their hand at sorting the problem.

The aptly-entitled Camera Fix is a cheap solution for those looking to reduce that unsightly layer of haze seen when a shot is taken at a certain angle. It costs 99 cents over at the App Store, and claims to be "the first app to solve the purple-fringe problem on photos."

It�s worth pointing out that it doesn�t actually fix the root cause, but instead tries to make your images look as though they haven�t been affected by the haze. Unfortunately, this does mean that the coloring of your images can sometimes be quite a bit off, but to a degree, it does what it purports to do.

As Apple has pointed out, the issue is � for the most part � fairly unavoidable, and learning to live with it is the best way to get the most out of your device�s camera. Trying not to take shots into or angled towards bright light is a pretty good start, because said light will reflect off your iPhone�s camera modules and cause this dusty layer. Whenever you take a shot, you should use a little trial and error in order to discover the very best positioning, and shielding the lens with your hand* will also help to minimize purple haze.

Still, Camera fix does a reasonably decent job, and is available from the App Store via the link provided below.
(Source: Camera fix for iPhone on App Store)

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