Best iPhone 12 Camera Tips to Take Better Photos
Summary
TLDRThis video offers comprehensive iPhone 12 camera tips to enhance photo quality. It covers new exposure controls available in iOS 14, which allow for better dynamic range management. The script advises on aspect ratio selection, leveraging grids for composition, and utilizing Live Mode for the perfect shot. It also highlights the benefits of Portrait Mode, especially with the iPhone 12's improved lens, and the importance of using a tripod for night mode shots. Lastly, it encourages viewers to explore the iPhone's Photos app for editing features to stylize images.
Takeaways
- 📱 The iPhone 12 introduces new exposure controls that provide more control over image brightness, especially useful in high dynamic range scenarios.
- 🔗 Exposure compensation can be adjusted by swiping up on the screen to access controls, allowing for a darker or brighter image as desired.
- 🔗 Locking focus on a subject before adjusting exposure can help achieve the desired image quality, especially when the HDR might not perform optimally.
- 📱 Accessorizing with cases and screen protectors is recommended for iPhone 12 users, with options like the Map version and Jelly case mentioned.
- 📸 Choosing the right aspect ratio for photos is crucial, with 4x3, 16x9, and square options available, depending on where the photo will be used.
- 📏 Using grids in the camera settings can enhance photo composition by aligning subjects with the rule of thirds or other compositional techniques.
- 📸 Live mode can be utilized to select the perfect image from a short video clip, offering more control over the final still image.
- 📷 Portrait mode on the iPhone 12 benefits from a new main camera lens, allowing for better depth of field and more natural background blur in photos.
- 📸 Night mode can be significantly improved by using a tripod, which allows the iPhone to take longer exposures and produce better low-light images.
- 🎨 The Photos app offers a range of editing features to enhance images, from auto adjustments to seasonal styles, allowing users to make their photos stand out.
Q & A
What new exposure control feature is available in the iPhone 12 and iOS 14?
-The new exposure control feature allows users to have more control over their images by adjusting the exposure compensation. This can be accessed by swiping up on the screen to reveal the exposure control slider, which can be used to make the image brighter or darker as desired.
How does locking the focus help in taking better photos on the iPhone 12?
-Locking the focus ensures that the subject of the photo remains in focus and does not change after the initial focus lock. This is particularly useful when adjusting the exposure, as it prevents the camera from refocusing and altering the exposure settings.
What are some recommended iPhone 12 accessories mentioned in the script?
-The script recommends cases and screen protectors for the iPhone 12. It specifically mentions Map versions, Jelly cases, and Matte skins for cases, and robust, heavy-duty screen protectors for added protection.
Why might someone choose a 16x9 aspect ratio when taking photos with their iPhone 12?
-Choosing a 16x9 aspect ratio is beneficial for users who plan to post their photos on Instagram Stories, as this format requires a 16 by nine aspect ratio. It also allows for more of the scene to be visible on the screen, though it does not increase the field of view beyond the capabilities of the ultra-wide lens.
How can the grid feature in the iPhone camera app help with photo composition?
-The grid feature helps with photo composition by allowing users to apply the rule of thirds, which can lead to more balanced and visually appealing images. It also includes crosshairs that appear when shooting from directly above, indicating when the phone is perfectly level.
What is the purpose of Live Mode in the iPhone camera, and how can it be used to select the perfect image?
-Live Mode captures a few seconds of video before and after the photo is taken. This feature can be used to select the perfect image from the video, especially when the subject or the photographer is moving, which can result in slight blurring in the still photo.
How does the iPhone 12's new main camera lens affect portrait mode?
-The iPhone 12's new main camera lens, with its wider aperture, allows for better portrait shots. In portrait mode, the iPhone 12 automatically switches to the 2x telephoto lens, but users can also manually switch to the main lens for portraits, which may provide a more natural background blur.
What is the recommended f-stop range to achieve a natural background blur in portrait mode on the iPhone 12?
-For a natural background blur in portrait mode, it is recommended to keep the f-stop above f4. Going below this can result in an overly artificial blur that is easily distinguishable as fake.
How can using a tripod improve night mode photography on the iPhone 12?
-When the iPhone 12 is on a tripod, it recognizes this stability and allows for longer exposure times in night mode. This results in better night shots with less noise and more detail, as the camera can capture more light without the need for handholding stability.
What editing features are available in the updated Photos app on the iPhone 12?
-The updated Photos app on the iPhone 12 includes a variety of editing features that allow users to change the style of their images, apply filters, and enhance the overall look of their photos, making them stand out more than the standard images captured by the camera.
Outlines
📱 iPhone 12 Camera Tips for Better Photos
This paragraph introduces various camera tips for the iPhone 12, emphasizing that many of these can be applied to other iPhones, especially with iOS 14. The focus is on new exposure controls that provide more control over image brightness and contrast, particularly in high dynamic range scenarios. The tip explains how to access and use these controls, including locking focus and adjusting exposure compensation for desired brightness levels. It also mentions the use of HDR and how manual adjustments can enhance its effectiveness. The paragraph concludes with a suggestion to check out accessories like cases and screen protectors for the iPhone 12.
🎥 Advanced iPhone Photography Techniques
The second paragraph delves into additional iPhone photography techniques, starting with the use of aspect ratios for different social media platforms like Instagram. It discusses the misconception of field of view in relation to aspect ratios and the importance of using grids for composing images according to the rule of thirds. A unique feature of the iPhone's grid system is highlighted, which provides crosshairs to assist in leveling the phone for overhead shots. The paragraph then touches on the use of Live Mode for selecting the perfect image from a short video clip, the benefits of using the main camera lens over the 2x telephoto lens in Portrait Mode for more natural background blur, and the importance of using a tripod for night mode shots to achieve longer exposures and better results. Finally, it suggests leveraging the editing features in the Photos app or third-party apps to enhance and stylize images post-capture.
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Keywords
💡Exposure Controls
💡Dynamic Range
💡Aspect Ratio
💡Grids
💡Live Mode
💡Portrait Mode
💡F-Stop
💡Night Mode
💡Photo Editing
💡HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Highlights
New exposure controls feature on iPhone 12 and iOS 14 devices provides more control over image exposure.
Exposure controls are best for high dynamic range scenarios with bright and dark areas in the image.
Locking focus and adjusting exposure compensation can improve image quality in challenging lighting conditions.
Using HDR in manual exposure mode can result in better images than automatic settings.
Accessories like cases and screen protectors are essential for iPhone 12 users.
Choosing the right aspect ratio for photos based on where they will be used, like Instagram Stories.
The field of view on the iPhone's ultra-wide lens is fixed at 120 degrees, regardless of aspect ratio.
Enabling grids in the camera settings helps with image composition using the rule of thirds.
Hidden feature: Crosshairs appear when shooting from above, indicating when the iPhone is level.
Live mode can be used to select the perfect image from a short video clip.
Live photos consume more storage due to the additional video data.
Portrait mode on iPhone 12 utilizes a new main camera lens for better depth of field in photos.
Adjusting the f-stop in portrait mode can affect the artificial blur and naturalness of the image.
Using a tripod at night allows the iPhone to take longer exposures for better night mode photos.
The Photos app offers various editing features to enhance and stylize images.
Editing photos can significantly improve their visual appeal and make them stand out.
The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share their own tips and engage with the content.
Transcripts
here are your iphone 12 camera tips to
shoot better
photos i've got a bunch of tips on the
list that go for the iphone 12 in
particular but to be honest a lot of
these you can use on other iphones as
well
especially if you have ios 14 because
there are some different features that
you can use that
can really take your photos to the next
level so let's get into the first
iphone 12 camera tip we have the new
exposure controls this is really awesome
to be honest now this isn't just for the
iphone 12 if you have ios 14
you can get this at least my iphone 11
pro has it too
so this is really great now and you can
have much more control over your images
so
this definitely works best for higher
dynamic range scenarios so that
really means a really bright part of the
image and a really dark part so you can
expose for the area that you want to see
it also works really well if you have
maybe someone's face and then a really
bright background and the phone is kind
of switching between them not really
knowing what to expose for
so what you can do is either touch the
arrow at the top of the screen
and then the options will come up but
you can also just
swipe up on the screen anywhere on the
screen just swipe up and the same menu
will pop up for you
from there you can do a couple of things
the first is just tap and hold to lock
the focus
because whatever you're taking an image
of obviously you want your focus
on that and you don't want that to
change after that though when the focus
is locked you can then press all the
exposure controls
so this is not really full manual but
it's essentially
a way to change the exposure
compensation so you can basically tell
the phone
you want the image a little bit brighter
or a little bit darker it's not full
manual but
it's pretty good just to get the
exposure that you want so you can
basically swipe down to the left
for a darker image or to the right for a
slightly brighter image
sometimes the hdr on the iphone doesn't
work in those situations and so
if you can lock your focus and then
maybe make the exposure a little bit
darker
sometimes the hdr can kick in and that
means you can get a much better image
than
just letting the iphone do it
automatically and before we go on to the
next tip i will link some accessories
below for the iphone 12 that you may
need especially
cases and screen protectors i've got
these from totally you can see here
i've got four with me the map versions
are super thin and lightweight
they're almost like a skin the jelly
case is a little bit thicker and it does
also cover the buttons as well
which the matte skins don't totally
screen protectors are also pretty good
as well
very robust heavy thick just what you
need check those out and some other
accessories
for photo in the description but the
next tip is choosing your aspect ratio
and essentially there's three ways you
can do it on the iphone you can have a
4x3 which is the normal aspect ratio for
photos
you can also go to a 16x9 though so
depending on where you think you're
going to send
this photo or use it you might want to
choose this one if you want to go
and post an instagram especially stories
you're going to need 16 by nine
four by three isn't going to work for
you but you can also choose square so if
you want to post an instagram
you want to choose a square option and
basically get your photo right
and then not have to crop it and change
it when you're on instagram or
pretty much anywhere else one thing you
may assume is that by having a 16x9
picture which obviously takes up way
more of the screen
that you're gonna get more in the shot
but this actually doesn't happen
the field of view on the iphone is set
especially on that ultra wide i think
it's like 120 degrees so
whether you shoot a 4x3 or a 16x9
16 by 9 will take up more of the screen
but it won't go beyond the 120 degree
field of view of that ultrawide so just
to keep that in mind
then the next step is to use grids so
actually to get grids
on your iphone camera you have to go
into iphone settings it's kind of
annoying but you have to go into your
main iphone settings
then search for the camera settings and
when you scroll down there will be an
option for grids there so you can make
sure that that's turned on
and you can get grids on your iphone
camera app when you're shooting photos
this is just going to help you compose
images so maybe you want to take an
image where the subject is maybe off to
the side a little
bit so you can use the rule of thirds
basically so splitting the image
up into a grid of three by three for
example
so you can just get some better looking
shots like that but also kind of a
hidden feature
in the iphone is if you do use grids you
get these crosshairs that can really
help you out
so if you ever shoot images from
directly above so you're holding your
iphone down and you want to shoot
something directly below it
if you've got the grids feature turned
on then the iphone will give you this
crosshair and it'll only come up when
you do this
and it's basically going to tell you
when the iphone is perfectly level
this is obviously absolutely impossible
to do without this so you'll see the
crosshairs in the middle
then you can change it round and it's
basically telling you when exactly the
iphone is level by making it yellow in
the middle and then if you just
take it just a little bit off level then
those crosshairs will move
and they won't be yellow anymore it's a
really great feature
to basically tell you exactly when your
iphone is level if you're taking shots
from above
let me move on to live mode and live
mode is something that i usually turn
off because i just don't want those
movies before the images and i know a
lot of you guys i think turn it off as
well
but it can be a really great feature and
i think these days
it's kind of not used for the video but
more of actually choosing an
image from the video so if you have live
mode on
as you know it will take maybe a second
or two of
video around your image well you can go
into the photos app
go to that live image and then what you
can do is basically choose
a perfect photo from that video
you can literally just go and scroll
around and find the absolute perfect
image because you know a lot of the time
maybe
things get blurred or you're moving the
iphone or subject is moving
and they're kind of not in focus or a
little bit blurred because the shutter
speed was quite slow
i think live photo is way more useful
for basically choosing the perfect image
rather than having three seconds of
kind of useless video the downside of
live photo is that it does take up
way more memory and storage so depending
on how much you have if you want to use
it
you might want to turn it on or maybe
just leave it off
coming to portrait mode and this is
specifically in terms of the iphone 12
because the iphone 12 is different this
year
it has a new main camera at least the
lens is different it has
a wider aperture and so you may be able
to get much better portrait shots as
compared to other iphones
so if you do switch into portrait mode
on the iphone it actually switches to
the
2x telephoto lens at least on the iphone
12
pro and pro max it will do obviously if
you're on the
12 or 12 mini it won't do that because
you don't have a 2x
you can actually very easily switch it
from the 2x to the main
just in the bottom left-hand corner so
that's really easy you can definitely
play around with this as well because
obviously every situation is going to be
different but
the main lens on the iphone 12
especially has
a better lens and so you may want to
switch to the main lens for portraits
rather than using that 2x that it does
automatically especially if you're close
to your subject then i would just switch
to the main lens because the 2x is going
to be far too zoomed in
and the main lens because it has that
better lens
is going to give you much more natural
background blur
also when it comes to portrait mode you
can choose the
f-stop this basically is artificial blur
this only works in portrait mode
in my experience going anything below
about f4
looks super fake you can tell straight
away the background blur is
fake it's way too much it's way more
than even a professional camera would
have so
in my experience sticking above f4
it's gonna give a much more natural
image also really cool feature on the
iphone and again i don't think this is
just the iphone 12 i think it's
definitely iphone 11
maybe before that too is using a tripod
at night so the iphone can actually know
when it's on a tripod thanks to the
accelerometers inside so it knows when
it's locked off on a tripod
it will then give you way better night
time controls so there is a night mode
on the iphone
it will maybe take an exposure for a
couple of seconds if you're hand holding
it
but if you lock the phone off on a
tripod it will
expose a much much longer image and
you're going to get
way better night mode shots again i'll
link some
cheap tripods in the description you can
have a look at some small ones some big
ones
that you can use with the iphone or
pretty much any smartphone
but certainly if you want to take way
better night shots and astros you're
going to need a tripod or at least just
try and lock it off
so the iphone isn't moving at all and
the last tip is to take advantage of all
the new features in the photos app
apple's stock photos app is really good
now and
you have a ton of different features
that you can use to change the style of
your images
you can also download apps like
photoshop which are pretty good
snapseed which is really good but the
stock photos app pretty much has all of
these too
it's actually really really easy there's
auto features as well but if you want a
specific look there are other looks
within the photos app so you can make
things
look wintery or like they were shot in
summer and spring absolutely everything
else
so i would say just shoot everything in
the normal camera mode
first then you can go and edit your
pictures either in the camera app
or download something like photoshop
lightroom or snapseed to change the
style of your images it's going to
really make them pop and make them stand
out
because obviously the iphone is just
going to take normal standard images all
of the time
the way that you make them look really
great and stand out is by editing the
styles
but that is my iphone 12 camera tips if
you use any or not have any more
put them in the comments below so that
everyone can see them also check out
those links in the description
and for way more content as well thank
you for watching this one thumbs up if
you liked it
and i'll see in the next one
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