Camera Tips

How to take time-lapse videos with iPhone or iPad

Submitted by Allyson Kazmucha on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 11:56

If you've ever seen a video of clouds rolling across a sky quickly, you're already familiar with the wonders of time-lapse captures. Photos are taken at intervals over time in order to put together a high speed video of sorts. If you have an iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, or iPad Air 2, you can take time lapse videos as well! Better yet, the software behind the Camera app's time lapse mode is super smart and even chooses the best intervals possible for you. So shoot as long as you like, and the Camera app will take care of the rest!

How to use Camera for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide

Submitted by Rene Ritchie on Wed, 10/22/2014 - 11:04

If the iPhone — or iPod touch or iPad — is the best camera you have with you, the Camera app has to be one of the best, and most important apps on your device. With it, you can capture those magic moments with your family and friends, at work or at play, at home or on vacation, in your backyard or atop a mountain halfway around the world. From front- to rear-facing, still photos regular, square, or panoramic, to video and slow motion video, with built in high dynamic range (HDR), burst mode, filters, and more, the Camera app has a ton of functionality and options. Here's how to get started

How to quickly send photo and video selfies in iOS 8

Submitted by Drew Kozub on Wed, 10/08/2014 - 14:26

iOS 8 has made it easier than ever to send both photo and video selfies with the help of the Messages app. Literally, a swish and a flick and your message is on its way to the recipient!

How to replace the rear iSight camera in an iPhone 5s

Submitted by Allyson Kazmucha on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 15:23

If you're having issues with the rear iSight camera in your iPhone 5s, a DIY repair is always an option, and in this particular case, it's not a terribly hard one either. Symptoms of a defective rear camera include purple spots on the lens that shows up in photos, lines through photos, issues with the Camera app freezing and never opening, and even blacked out photos appearing in the Photos app. Regardless what symptom you're experiencing, we can walk you through how to replace the camera in your iPhone 5s in less than 60 minutes, and for far less money than what a new iPhone would cost.

How to quickly adjust camera exposure on iPhone or iPad

Submitted by Allyson Kazmucha on Wed, 09/17/2014 - 13:35

The built-in Camera app lets you not only tap to focus, but also swipe up or down to bias the exposure and make your photos brighter or darker. You might want to do this, for example, to reduce "noise", better capture a fast-moving target, or simply to better match your mood or the mood of the scene. You can bias exposure from -8 to +8, if f-stops, and best of all, it's easy to do!

How to set focus, exposure, and filters on Camera for iPhone and iPad

Submitted by Mike Tanasychuk on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 23:30

Part of why Apple's cameras are so good is that so much, including focus and exposure, is automagic!

How to switch between the rear iSight and front FaceTime camera on your iPhone or iPad

Submitted by Allyson Kazmucha on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 17:17

The Camera app on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad lets you easily switch between the rear-facing iSight and front-facing FaceTime cameras. That means you're never more than a tap away from capturing a breathtaking landscape or... the obligatory selfie.

How to take a photo while simultaneously shooting video with your iPhone or iPad

Submitted by Rene Ritchie on Sun, 07/20/2014 - 13:34

With the Camera app on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPhone, you can not only take photos and shoot video, but take photos while you're shooting video. Whether it's an amazing moment amid the action, or just a great composition you want to capture in its won right, there are times when you'll want to have your video and photo too! Luckily, Apple makes it easy to do.

How to preview camera filters in real-time on your iPhone

Submitted by Allyson Kazmucha on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 11:10

The Camera app on your iPhone 5s can apply real-time filters to your photographs. That means you get to see their effects live in the preview screen, and make sure you like them, before taking your shot. Why filters? They're a great way to add some variety to your photos. While they aren't suited for every photo, they're definitely fun to play around with. Coming soon with iOS 8, you'll also be able to add third-party app filters to your photos, such as VSCO Cam and more!

How to use burst mode camera to capture all the action with your iPhone or iPad

Submitted by Allyson Kazmucha on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 09:41

The Camera app on your iPhone makes it easy to take photos. But what if things are moving? Jumping, blinking, dancing, fidgeting, flipping? Not only do you have to worry about avoiding motion blur, you want to make sure you capture the action at just the right moment — the high point of the slam dunk, the fullness of the splash, the cross-of the finish line, the impact of the moment. With the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPad Air 2, there's burst mode for that!

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