Apple’s iPhone 16 Brings New Camera Control Feature: Here’s How It Works

The iPhone 16 series has finally been released and the most notable improvement is the Camera Control button at the side of the device on the right hand side. Intended for a smooth photography experience this new tool enables the user to move the camera around without even touching the screen. Here’s how you and I will explore this feature further and why it is such a big deal.

iPhone 16 Plus button

A Big Surprise: Camera Control for all the iPhone 16 Models

What was at first spotted only on the iPhone 16 Pro has been confirmed for all the devices in the series. All the iPhone 16 models ranging from the normal, the Max and the Pro versions are all equipped with a Camera Control feature to help everyone take perfect pictures.

The Control of the iPhone 16 Camera

The Camera Control is not a button; it incorporates haptic feedback to operate. This means that it can entail varying degree of touch, just like the modern wireless earphones. Based on the pressure you apply, it does different things on the camera yet you don’t have to touch the screen.

What can you do with Camera Control?

The new Camera Control simplifies photography by offering these convenient features:

  • Turn on the camera with one tap
  • Switch between lenses
  • It is very easy to switch between photo modes.
  • Zoom in with ease
  • Get depth of field for great portraits
  • Change the exposure to get the best light

Capture the photo

It is also versatile when it comes to the use of third-party camera applications, thereby, avoiding the limitations set by Apple camera application.

Is Camera Control for Photography Only?

Yes, the Camera Control is entirely about enhancing the photographic experience of the user. But there is another very useful button on iPhone 16 models – the Action Button, which was first used in iPhone 15 Pro. The Action Button on the other side of the Camera Control can turn on the flashlight, switch on the Do Not Disturb mode or even open the camera.

The New Revolution in the World of Mobile Photography

Since the use of smartphones for photography has become widespread, the iPhone 16 Camera Control offers a simple and contactless method for taking perfect photographs. With this new feature whether the app is the default Apple app or any other third party app, the way we take photos on our smartphones is likely to change significantly.