Apple introduced camera control with the iPhone 16 series, and it looks set to remain a feature of the iPhone for several generations to come.
This touch-sensitive strip gives you quick access to your iPhone's camera app, and in addition to doubling as a shutter release, it can be used to adjust things like exposure, zoom, and depth of field.
But there’s more to Camera Control than meets the eye. In classic Apple style, the feature can be customized to suit your specific needs, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to get faster camera control, change the default camera control app, tap speed and strength, and lock focus and exposure.
Tools and Requirements
- iPhone with camera control (at the time of writing, this is the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max)
- iOS 18 or later
Quick steps
How to launch camera control faster
By default, pressing the camera button when your iPhone's screen is off will wake up your iPhone. But if you prefer, you can make it so that pressing it launches the camera instantly, even if your phone's screen is dim.
1. Display and brightness
Firstly, Open the Settings app. On your iPhone go to Display and brightness Kind.
2. Screen required
under Camera control Kind, Disable the toggle next to Screen Request.Now, pressing the camera button will control the camera as soon as you open the camera app, even if your screen is locked.
3. Double click
If you prefer double-clicking, Go to the camera control menu in Settings., and Under Launch Camera, select Double-click.Using this method, pressing the camera control button twice will open the camera app instantly, even if your screen is dim.
How to change default camera control app
In its basic state, Camera Control opens Apple's own Camera app, but if you prefer, you can launch a third-party camera app instead.
1. Settings Settings
Open the Settings app. And go to Camera>Camera Control.
2. Alternative application
Scroll down the page You will see a list of apps that are compatible with camera control. Select the application you have chosen., and it will be triggered whenever you press the camera control button.
How to change click speed and force
By default, camera control requires a significant amount of force to activate, but if this doesn't work, you can reduce or increase the amount of force required in the settings.
1. Accessibility settings
in Settings Settings, go to Camera > Camera Control > Accessibility.
2. Speed and pressure
You will now see three sections: light pressure forceand Double light compression speed, and Click click speedYou can change the first one that requires a file. lighter or more stable piston By default. The second two sections allow you to Change the speed of the press To slow down or slower than the standard option.
3. Test your changes.
If you're not sure which options you prefer, Apple has included a helpful interactive test image so you can see how your chosen changes feel. Adjust settings And then Press the camera control on your iPhone.The camera control in the image will light up to show you when it's activated, helping you understand the power and speed needed once you've made your changes.
How to lock focus and exposure
Sometimes it’s useful to lock the camera’s focus and exposure, and this is especially true if you’re taking multiple photos of the same subject or want to focus on a specific area. Well, camera control lets you do that too.
1. Open the Settings app.
in Settings Settings, go to Camera>Camera Control.
2. Focus lock and exposure
Near the top of the screen, Enable switch Next to Focus lock and exposure.
3. Enable lock
now Press camera control To launch your iPhone camera. Gently press and hold the camera control. for a few seconds and you will see the words AE/AF lock It appears at the top of the screen. As long as your finger remains on the camera control button, your focus and exposure are locked. Click on it To take a picture.
4. Open
To open focus and exposure, simply Lift your finger from the camera control..
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