Just a few days ago, Apple introduced the new one iPhone 13 and the many other variants of the smartphone. Many sellers and online shops are already offering the option of pre-ordering the new model. It's no secret that one of the main reasons for the hype surrounding the iPhone is the varying camera features are. You can find out here how to use the camera functions of an iPhone correctly in general and which functions the iPhone 13 brings with it. 

general functions

The latest models among the iPhones all have the basic functions GALLERY, Video, time lapse, Sl-Mo, square, Portrait and Pano. You can choose between these by simply swiping left or right. As standard mode Photo mode is already set when you open the Camera app. 

• Photos: This mode is particularly good for still photos, landscape shots or the so-called live Photos at. The latter can be easily activated and deactivated by tapping the icon at the top right of the display. 
• Square: This function is perfect for all social media platforms, because the frame of your display is limited to a square, which avoids time-consuming cropping of your pictures. 
• panorama: This function allows capturing extended subjects such as landscapes thanks to the enormous wide-angle shot. For these photos, a guide bar with a corresponding arrow is displayed in the middle to help you take your photo. The arrow should always point in the direction you want to start recording from. You only have to tap the arrow to change direction. Then the screen must be guided slowly and along the line.
• Video: The mode offers TikTok enthusiasts or those who otherwise like to shoot videos Video Sub-functions such as, for example, the slow-motion and time-lapse functions.
• Slo-Mo: Your video will be recorded as normal. The slow-motion effect only becomes visible when your video is played. You can also edit the video and choose the time you want the slow motion effect to start and stop.
• Time lapse: With the time-lapse function, photos can be taken at regular intervals that are Connection be played back as fast-moving video. The recording continues until you tap the shutter button again. The recordings are silent. 

Tips and Tricks 

The right ones HDR settings

The HDR function, high-contrast shots become great results. The camera takes multiple photos with different exposures in rapid succession and then combine them. This particularly emphasizes the details of the light and shadow areas.

On the iPhone it is pre-programmed that the camera itself decides in which situations the HDR function is most effective and should be used. However, it can also be configured via the general settings so that the user can manually decide whether he wants to take pictures in HDR quality.

sequence shots 

Better to be on the safe side - it's better to take a few multiple shots from which the best result can be selected. You don't even need to repeatedly press the shutter button, because it's enough to hold it down for a few seconds. The Camera takes several shots in quick succession, thus not only saving time, but also giving you the opportunity to select the perfect shot. 

External lenses

In today's "influencer age" you need the right equipment to shoot ideal photos very simply with the smartphone camera and at the same time qualitatively high quality to achieve results. There one reflex camera is already high in the price range without any extension, external lenses for smartphones offer the perfect alternative. These are now available in all conceivable variations and are inexpensive to get hold of. 

The rule of thirds

The rule of thirds uses the digital grid and ensures that the motifs are aligned straight. With the iOS 11 update, a digital spirit level was added to the grid. Two crosshairs appear in the center of the grid. If the motif is straight, these crosses lie on top of each other. The rule of thirds is similar to that golden section. Ideally, the positioning of the motif should not be exactly in the middle, since the picture as a whole thus creates an inharmonious effect.

Harmonic effects, on the other hand, are created when the image is straight but the main subject is off center, ie offset to some degree to the right. The photographer then decides exactly where the motif is best shown. The digital grid You can also easily activate it via the general settings in the Camera category. 

Get creative

Many beautiful photos are not only created through the sole use of all camera functions, but require a certain degree of creativity. Don't worry, your name doesn't have to be Picasso. The smallest things can make incredible things Effects provide or serve as an aid. Taking pictures underwater with the iPhone? Use a glass! Of course, smartphones are only waterproof to a certain degree and here too it depends on the model.

Therefore you should look for a water source that is not too deep for recordings of this type. Clear, tinted films or phone accessories are an effective alternative to pre-installed ones Filter. Even one on the Desk discarded sunglasses can be used as a filter. Take a look around, get creative and try out new ideas. You can twist and turn your smartphone as you like. Beautiful motifs can arise from this. All with due caution, of course. 

This is what fans can look forward to with the iPhone 13

When the new model was presented on September 14, 2021, it became clear that the camera functions, especially those of the Pro models, would be expanded by some are to be expanded. This includes thanks to TrueDepth camera system, ua, the Cinema mode, photographic styles, Dolby Vision HDR recording, the optimization of Portrait mode, Night mode for selfies, Smart HDR4, Deep Fusion and more.

However, basic functions remain or reappear in an improved form. There are also some differences between the normal, mini and pro versions of the iPhone 13 series models. However, this time they have one thing in common: optical image stabilization with sensor shift. In the past, this function was only limited to the Pro models. We have put together an overview of the functions for you. 

New camera features in general

These features are common to all models iPhone 13 row available.

• Cinema mode: The is used here Rack-Focus, which smoothly shifts the focus from one object to another when recording video. The focus remains on the subject and the background becomes blurred. If a new object appears, the focus automatically shifts to this, but can also be adjusted manually. Blur and focus can still be edited later via the Photos app.
• Intelligent HDR 4: Detects up to four people in a scene, optimizes the contrast, the lighting and also the skin tone of the people so that they are shown to their best advantage.
• Photographic Styles: This is the Filter meaning that, for example, colors can be intensified or weakened without changing the skin tone. In contrast to the filters as we are used to them Style selectively applied to an image but not to the entire image. Styles include Vibrant (intensifies colors), Rich contrast (for darker shadows and deeper colors), Warm (emphasises golden undertones) or Cool (highlights blue undertones). Ton and heat are manually adjustable.

Existing camera functions are also supported by these features.

New camera features of the iPhone 13 Pro models

The following functions are only available on the Pro models limited.

• Macro Photography: The Ultra wide camera offers the ability to focus to 2 cm, making it perfect for macro photos is. You can take macro photos and macro videos, which you can even combine with slow motion and time lapse.
• Tele night mode: The ‌Night mode‌ is for the first time for the Telephoto lens of the Pro models available. 
• Night mode portraits: This function is used by the LiDAR-Scanner supports. Bye bye, pixelated night selfies!
• tele-Cinema Mode: Only the Pro models have a telephoto lens. Hence this one pro feature. It can with the wide-angle, telephoto- and TrueDepth cameras should be used.
• ProRes: With this function you can in ProRes or DolbyVision record and then edit.

Of course, there are still more feature improvements to try. In addition, it is advisable to take photos afterwards Photo editor app to edit and optimize. However, the basics for expressive photos are clearly covered with the new and improved camera functions of the iPhone 13 series.