Whether you are a professional photographer or not, this guide will walk you through how to take pictures with your iPhone.
Steps
Part 1 of 6: Open the "Camera" application
Step 1. Turn on the device
Press the button on the top of the phone to turn it on. Unlock the device by sliding your finger to the right on the bar with the text "swipe to unlock".
If you used extra security, you will also need to enter a 4-digit pin
Step 2. Press the Home button
By pressing this button, you should, in most cases, be taken to the first page of the default apps installed on the iPhone.
Step 3. Tap the Camera app
The Camera app has an icon of a professional camera with the lens cap removed.
Step 4. Wait for the app to start up and for the camera to be ready for use (when the camera is ready for use you will be able to see the frame of the lens directly on the display)
Part 2 of 6: Take a picture
Step 1. Look at the screen for a moment
Ask "Who or what do I see in this camera's display?" You will most likely be looking at something in front of you (if you've never used the camera before) or a close-up of your face (if your device has a front-facing camera).
If this is the case, see the “Changing views” section below
Step 2. Move the camera until the subject you want to photograph completely enters the image
The goal is to place the scene you want to capture within the confines of the screen.
Ask yourself one last question: "Did I manage to include the subject and everything I want to photograph in the image?" If the answer is yes, you are ready to shoot. Otherwise, move the camera until the subject or subjects to be photographed are shown in the display
Step 3. Find the shutter button on the screen
It is a large white circle in the center of the bottom of the screen.
If you see a red button instead, you have switched to video recording mode
Step 4. Press and release the shutter button
At this point, you should be able to take the photo.
Until you release the shutter button, you still have time to reposition the camera. Once the button is released, even slightly, the photo will be taken
Part 3 of 6: Switching camera modes
Method one: Change the Camera Mode on iOS 7 and 8
Step 1. Swipe your finger directly over the shutter button
You should see the words Video, Photo, Panorama and 1: 1 right above the shutter (you'll also find Time-Lapse on iOS 8), and swiping this word right to left will change the camera mode. The current mode is always written in orange above the shutter.
Step 2. Note the new mode called "1: 1"
This mode allows you to take square photos, and will be useful for uploading them to programs like Instagram.
Step 3. Use the Overview item to take an overview
Method Two: Change Camera Mode to iOS6 or Previous
Step 1. Find the registration button at the top right of the app screen
Step 2. Swipe the bar below the icons
Scroll the slider until it goes further.
- To switch from video recording mode to camera mode, swipe the bar to the right.
- To switch from camera mode to video recording mode, swipe the bar to the left.
Step 3. Release the bar
Step 4. Wait a few moments for the app to change modes and show the camera lens again
The icon at the bottom of the screen should now show a red button.
Part 4 of 6: Record a video
Step 1. Make sure your phone's camera mode has been set to video recording, as described above
You can verify this by looking at when the shutter icon changes to a red button.
Step 2. Tap the red dot button when you are ready to record
When the camera starts recording, the red light will start blinking.
Step 3. Make any movie you want
You can use live-action, fast-motion and, as in many movies, include sound, which is recorded by the microphone.
Note that it is not possible to add sound from an external source to the film
Step 4. Press the flashing red light again when you want to stop recording
Step 5. Wait for the app to save the work you just created
The movie will be immediately saved in the Photo Gallery (or “Photos”) and you can immediately record a new movie.
Step 6. Use the Time-Lapse item to record a time-lapse video
The video will speed up significantly when you play it, so avoid too fast motion.
Part 5 of 6: Switch between cameras
Step 1. Find the buttons on the screen
In the upper right corner of the screen, you will find a square button with rounded corners that depicts a camera with two arrows (one points outside the camera while one points inwards. The icon is similar to the typical "Reload" button. "Of a web browser.
Step 2. Press and release this button to switch between the various camera modes
Step 3. Wait a few seconds
When you can see your face, or whoever is in front of you, you have managed to switch cameras.
Part 6 of 6: See the photos saved in the gallery
Step 1. Find the button at the bottom left of the screen
After taking a photo or video, you will be able to see the most recent photo you took.
Step 2. Press and release the square button
This is a quick button to access all the photos and videos you've taken directly from the Camera app.
Advice
- Third generation and older iPod Touches do not have a camera. In any case, the “Photos” application is still present and can be used to view the photos uploaded from the computer.
- Use the same techniques you would use on a digital camera even when taking photos on your mobile.
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From iPhone 4 / iOS4 it is possible to zoom the image. Just spread or pinch your fingers on the screen to zoom in or out on an area. You should also see a bar. Swipe the bar in any direction to zoom in or out. On some older iPhone models, you can double-tap to access the zoom slider bar (not yet available on iPod Touch 4).
The ability to zoom the image with the front camera is not yet available. You can only zoom with the main camera. If you need to zoom with the front camera, bring it closer or further away from your face
- Turning off the device completely during a recording session will stop recording but the video clip will be saved to a file.
- You can activate the iPhone camera on both sides to create wider shots. At first you will have to wait a few moments longer for the iPhone to respond and reconfigure when the accelerometer detects the movement. However, after the adjustment, the camera will continue to operate normally.
- The most common use of the front camera is an app developed by Apple called “Facetime”. This app is pre-installed on all 4th generation iPhones onwards, 4th generation iPod Touches, all iPads, and some of the most recent versions of Mac OS X.
- You can also display a grid superimposed on the lens image on the Camera application. Simply tap the "Options" button in the Camera app, swipe the bar to the left and tap again on the other parts of the screen.
- The camera of an iPhone, with the help of ScanLife iPhone (and other applications) can also be used to take pictures of and interpret some barcodes (including UPC / QR and data-matrix codes). '' 'To get the best results, you need to have a very steady hand' '. Take a look at your app and see if your version has this feature or not.
- Starting with iOS 5, there is a feature for iPhone and iPod Touch that allows the user to access the camera without unlocking the device. Follow the instructions in this article to see how to access this feature.
- If you have a large amount of photos and videos to delete from the iPhone, the iPhone has its own link to the gallery app that is on the Home screen, the Photos app. Photos aren't the only thing stored in this app. You will also find the videos in the “Camera Roll” folder.
- In addition, some apps you use can access the camera (with your permission) to use some features of the app. App developers know how to use apps to access the camera and offer advanced features. Therefore, some apps, especially photo editing apps, may have additional features not listed here, or slightly revised features that change the look and functionality of the Camera app.
* When taking a photo, it sometimes helps to step back to take as many elements in the photo as possible.
