iOS Camera Zoom Issue Causes Problems with Video Recording

First reported on r/ios on June 25, 2026.

Users are experiencing issues with the camera zoom on their iOS devices, causing problems with video recording. This issue is affecting users who are trying to record videos.

What it looks like

• camera zoom issue
• problems with video recording

How to fix it

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Tap the zoom button.
3. Adjust the zoom level manually.
4. If the issue persists, restart your device.
5. If this doesn't work, contact Apple support — there isn't a known user-side fix yet.

Affected products

• iOS

Sources

• For the life of me I can’t fix the camera when I’m filming video. Any help? — reddit:r/ios

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Search terms covered: ios camera zoom issue, video recording problems