Did you know the first ever commercial phone with an in-built camera was created and sold by Kyocera way back in 1999? The photos probably turned out pixelated and you’d have to struggle to make anything out, but it was this innovation that paved the way for where we find ourselves today.
We’ve certainly come a long way, and unless you’re a professional photographer, chances are you won’t need anything other than your phone to take incredible photos.
Modern smartphones, such as the latest iPhone models, boast some of the most advanced camera technology we've seen. And if you own such a smartphone, you'll want to make the most out of its camera.
As such, we've come up with this short compilation of camera hacks to help you take your smartphone photography skills to the next level.
5 iPhone Camera Tricks & Hacks to Capture Impressive Photos
To get more incredible shots using your Apple iPhone, here are our top 5 camera hacks.
1. Take photos faster
It takes time to whip out our phone, unlock the screen and get to the camera. Sometimes, that causes us to miss the moment we so desperately wanted to capture.
To avoid this, go straight into your camera by swiping up on your screen and tapping the camera icon in the bottom right corner - this feature is present in supported models with Face ID. Alternatively, swipe left on your locked screen to launch the camera. Users running on iOS 14/13 can also choose to remove the camera access from their lock screen using Screen Time if they’re worried about strangers gaining access to their camera app.
2. Use burst mode when on the move
If you’re in the car or your subject is moving, taking single shots can mean blurry, unclear images. Hold down the shutter button and it’ll take a bunch of photos one after the other until you release the button. You can then go through them and pick your favourite.
3. Use photo edit features
There are many amazing editing options for photos on the new iPhone models beyond generic filters. Select an image from your camera album and tap on ‘Edit’ in the top right. From ‘Brilliance’ to ‘Noise Reduction’ functions, you can play around with all the editing tools built into your iPhone to make the shots stand out.
4. Keep your lenses clean
Because we handle our phones so much, fingerprints and bits of dirt and grime can make their way onto the camera lenses of your iPhone. Before taking a photo, make sure it’s been wiped down (ideally with an alcoholic wipe, but if you don’t have one at hand, a clean cloth should suffice).
5. Reduce shake/blur
Whether you’re taking a selfie or using the rear camera to get a nice clear landscape shot, you want to make sure the phone isn’t shaking when the photo is taken. A great way to avoid this is to press the volume up button on the side of your phone to take the shot instead of using the on-screen shutter button. This way, you’ll have the support of your entire palm to keep your phone steady.
And there you have it - a list of useful iPhone camera tricks that will help you take fantastic photos.
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