Uncover 5 Crucial iPhone Camera Functions You May Be Unaware Of
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Uncover 5 Crucial iPhone Camera Functions You May Be Unaware Of

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iOS 26 brought fresh camera capabilities such as dual capture, Center Stage for the front-facing camera, and an option to disable “Swipe to Open Camera” on the Lock Screen. These features quickly became popular among fans, with many praising them online.

However, the iPhone camera has numerous functionalities that extend beyond what the average user typically employs. Though they may not receive as much promotion as the primary features, they are still valuable to explore. To help you begin, here are five lesser-known iPhone camera options that you may wish to experiment with. Some of these have existed for years, while others are fresh additions.

Capture videos in Photo mode

iPhone camera hidden video recorder in photo mode

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At times, when you’re set to capture a photo with your iPhone, you may suddenly wish to record a video instead. Usually, you would need to take your finger off the capture button to switch to Video mode before beginning to record. However, the iPhone has a smoother method to capture videos directly in Photo mode. To achieve this, simply long-press the capture button to initiate recording and release to cease. For longer videos, swipe right to lock the recording, allowing you to remove your finger from the button. With the recording locked, you can also take photos just like in Video mode; just press the smaller capture button on the right as many times as needed to secure your shots.

In addition to being practical during unexpected moments, this clever iPhone camera feature has another advantage: various video aspect ratios. By default, the Video mode uses a 16:9 aspect ratio, which cannot be altered. Conversely, the videos taken in Photo mode can be adjusted to any of the available ratios for photos. Before you start recording, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the menu panel. Then, tap on Aspect to choose your desired ratio.

Although this iPhone camera technique is quite handy, it does have one drawback.

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