{"id":104785,"date":"2020-11-04T13:24:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T10:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-control-the-exposure-in-the-iphones-camera-app\/"},"modified":"2020-11-04T13:24:19","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T10:24:19","slug":"how-to-control-the-exposure-in-the-iphones-camera-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-control-the-exposure-in-the-iphones-camera-app\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Control the Exposure in the iPhone\u2019s Camera App"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39eba5c3c86\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39eba5c3c86\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-control-the-exposure-in-the-iphones-camera-app\/#How_to_Enable_Exposure_Compensation\" >How to Enable Exposure Compensation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-control-the-exposure-in-the-iphones-camera-app\/#Using_Exposure_Compensation_for_Better_Photos\" >Using Exposure Compensation for Better Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-control-the-exposure-in-the-iphones-camera-app\/#Lock_Exposure_and_Focus_for_More_Control\" >Lock Exposure and Focus for More Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-control-the-exposure-in-the-iphones-camera-app\/#Only_on_iPhone_11_11_Pro_and_Newer_Devices\" >Only on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and Newer Devices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Control the Exposure in the iPhone\u2019s Camera <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_601251\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-601251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/xiphone-11-pro-max-camera.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Wl_LqVbpWs.jpg\" alt=\"Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max camera lenses\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/minsk-belarus-october-26-2019-new-1542242825\" data-credittext=\"TRMK\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/minsk-belarus-october-26-2019-new-1542242825\">TRMK\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The iPhone\u2019s user-friendly Camera app makes it possible for anyone to take great photos. But the app doesn\u2019t get it right every time, and sometimes you might want to brighten or darken your scene.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, you\u2019ll need to use the Exposure Compensation dial. Apple added it in the iOS 14 update, released in September 2020. This built-in feature works on the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and newer iPhones. On older iPhones, you\u2019ll have to use a third-party camera app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_Exposure_Compensation\"><\/span>How to Enable Exposure Compensation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To enable the Exposure Compensation dial, launch the Camera app, and tap on the arrow at the top of the viewfinder (in portrait orientation).<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see the arrow, it\u2019s possible that you haven\u2019t yet updated your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xcamera_app_menu.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GAPjIWS62C.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera Settings Menu Button\" width=\"650\" height=\"282\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A row of icons will appear just above the shutter button. The Exposure Compensation slider is the plus\/minus (+\/-) icon. Tap on it and a new slider will appear along the bottom of the frame.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an iPhone 11 or newer, you won\u2019t see this option as it\u2019s not available on older devices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xcamera_app_menu_expanded.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nQd2M7XEIP.png\" alt=\"Exposure Compensation icon\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can now move the slider left and right to decrease or increase the amount of light in your scene.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xcompensation_slider.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.P5QucWccyU.png\" alt=\"Exposure Compensation dial\" width=\"650\" height=\"428\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you tap on the plus\/minus (+\/-) again, you will get back to the main row of icons. You can close the menu using the arrow at the top of the viewfinder. Keep in mind that, if you set an exposure compensation value, it will persist until the next time you open the camera app\u2014even if you close this menu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Exposure_Compensation_for_Better_Photos\"><\/span>Using Exposure Compensation for Better Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019ve set your exposure manually using this slider, you will see a small meter in the top-left corner of the (portrait) screen. This will update as you move the camera around to indicate whether or not your image is too bright or too dark.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you want this meter to stay in the middle. Too far to the right means your image is overexposed, and too far to the left means it is underexposed. The meter will go red to indicate that the image is way too dark or too bright, and in the case of darkness, you can opt to enable Night Mode via the moon icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xexposure_meter.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.D-GyR7ei8L.jpg\" alt=\"iOS 14 Camera Exposure Meter\" width=\"650\" height=\"270\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Exposure Compensation feature added in iOS 14 isn\u2019t full manual control, but fine-tuning of a scene. As you move around the Camera app will continue to adapt to lighting conditions unless you manually lock exposure and focus. It\u2019s an effective way to get more control over the image without having to go fully manual.<\/p>\n<p>A good example of when you might want to use this feature is taking a picture of a subject in front of a bright background like a sunset. You can let your iPhone\u2019s face detection handle focus and reduce the Exposure Compensation dial just enough to capture the colors of the sunset.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lock_Exposure_and_Focus_for_More_Control\"><\/span>Lock Exposure and Focus for More Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Exposure Compensation dial is for fine-turning your scene, but the iPhone Camera app also allows you to fully lock focus and exposure. To do this, tap and hold on a part of the viewfinder until you see \u201cAE\/AF Lock\u201d appear at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>With focus locked on the area you tapped, you can now tap and drag your finger inside the yellow box to increase exposure. This gives you much more control over the total light in your scene, allowing you to massively under or over-expose if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-692116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xae_af_lock.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.BIDw6ELtEf.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone Camera AE\/AF Lock\" width=\"650\" height=\"536\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With \u201cAE\/AF Lock\u201d displayed on the screen, the Camera app will not refocus or adjust to changing light conditions. You can still use the Exposure Compensation dial to fine-tune your photo if you want.<\/p>\n<p>If your iPhone is older than the 11 or 11 Pro, this is your only option for manually changing exposure value.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_on_iPhone_11_11_Pro_and_Newer_Devices\"><\/span>Only on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and Newer Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you own an iPhone XS, XR, or earlier, you won\u2019t be able to access the Exposure Compensation dial. You\u2019ll have to make do with the old method of doing things, which means locking focus and exposure to a single point and then making micro-adjustments inside the yellow box.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t fond of that method, there is a large selection of camera apps that feature full manual control. If you have an older device and want to set exposure and focus separately in a more intuitive way, try <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/vsco-photo-video-editor\/id588013838\">VSCO<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/manual-raw-camera\/id917146276\">Manual<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/camera-2\/id1313580627\">Camera+ 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Do you shoot primarily on an iPhone? 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