The iPhone 16/16 Pro's new camera controls are almost as political. Some people like them. They think they make it easier to take instant photos. Instead unlock your iPhone with Face ID and open the camera app. This button also provides quick access to Visual Intelligence. Latest iOS 18 Updated and can be used as an accessibility tool for people with mobility issues.
Others hate the camera controls enough to call it the worst feature Apple added to the iPhone. So violent, Tai.But you can get the point when you start using the camera controls for yourself. This button is located in the bottom half of your iPhone, so you'll need to gently close it. Balance the device with your index finger and thumb while pressing down to take the photo. If you don't have a mechanism on your wrist It will make the phone vibrate slightly. This is the opposite of how you want your phone to move when trying to take a photo. Apple has an algorithm that corrects for shake-up due to camera controls. But there is still some cognitive dissonance. How can I believe that the image I took is not steady? When you feel that your iPhone vibrates when you do
If you're new to the iPhone 16/16 Pro, you might be wondering about the utility of this button that no one asked for. My job is to give you advice after using the product yourself. So at least you can take advantage of functionality that no one else is asking for. As I said, the Camera Control button is useful for taking quick photos. But it can do a few other things if you decide that the old way of taking photos on the iPhone still suits you better than this novelty.
Press to shoot.
The camera control button on iPhone 16 and 16 Pro is a physical button with the DNA of a MacBook trackpad. Press down hard, just like you would with the power or volume buttons, or press down gently to press it. Gently, the button areas are capacitive, so you can control the interface by sliding your finger.
Press the camera controls twice to open your iPhone's viewfinder. you can Press again to Take a photo or long press to start recording a video. If you don't press down at all By default You can use the camera controls to zoom in and out between the camera lenses. Including the 5x telephoto Apple includes for both lens sizes. iPhone 16 Pro– You can tap lightly. Camera control twice to cycle through other settings, including exposure, depth, and the new iPhone 16 photography style.
The soft push and slide mechanism is very confusing at first. It took me a while to understand that the camera control buttons were lightly pressed. and recognizes iOS interface animations when activated. I would have an easier time using the phone's sliding mechanism if I used my other hand to steady the phone.
If you have updated to iOS 18.2Apple lets you control exposure lock and focus with its camera control sliders. Easy to install In the Settings app Even though you have to do everything before taking the photo.
Customize camera controls
I am an Android user almost all the timeAnd my favorite shortcut for accessing the camera app is double-pressing the power button. Because of this, I don't think the camera controls need to be pressed twice before being activated either. But I opted for a quicker shortcut to launch it after a single click. Apple lets you do that from Settings– under Camera controlTap to choose between single or double clicks to launch the camera.
Camera controls can be adjusted or used as buttons. Accessibility tools For those with accessibility needs under Settings > Accessibility > Camera controlsYou can adjust the firmness of the soft press and the hard press of the button. You can also choose how hard to press.
You don't need to use it.
You don't need to use Camera control button to open the iPhone's Camera app if you return to the iOS Settings panel under Camera Controls settings. You can program it to turn on something else, although the options are limited. You can choose between a built-in QR code scanner and a magnifying glass for zooming in on small real-life text. or third-party apps that use new hardware You can also turn off all camera controls. If the button interferes with the rest of your iPhone experience
