iPhone slow motion video not recording at high frame rate
Slow motion isn't working smoothly because your phone doesn't have enough storage space or the camera isn't getting enough light. Make sure you have at least 5GB free storage, turn on good lighting, and hold your phone steady. That fixes it for most people.
iPhone slow motion needs plenty of storage space to record all those frames and plenty of light for the camera to work properly. When storage runs low or it's too dark, the frame rate drops. We'll free up space and check your lighting.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Deleting all videos trying to free space when just 5GB is enough
- Assuming the video is broken when it just needs better lighting to look smooth
- Not realizing that lower frame rates (120fps vs 240fps) use less storage and work better in dim light
Signs you need professional help
- If you have plenty of storage, good lighting, but slow motion still looks choppy, there might be a hardware issue with your camera. Give us a call and we can test it.
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