Rear-Camera System (iPhone 13 Pro & Later)

Ultra-Wide (0.5×) 12 MP ƒ/1.8, 120° field of view

Wide (1×) 12 MP ƒ/1.5 with sensor-shift OIS

Telephoto (3× on Pro Max, 2× on Pro) 12 MP; up to 6× optical zoom range

LiDAR Scanner (Pro models) for faster low-light focusing and Portrait depth mapping

Customization & Tips

Configure Back Tap

Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap → set Double/Triple Tap to “Launch Camera” for quick access.

Use Photographic Styles

In Photo mode, swipe up on viewfinder → Photographic Styles (Standard, Rich Contrast, Vibrant, Warm, Cool). These apply Smart HDR adjustments in-camera.

Enable ProRAW/ProRes (Pro models)

Settings → Camera → Formats → turn on Apple ProRAW or ProRes for maximum post-processing latitude.

Lock AE/AF for Consistency

Long-press on your main subject until “AE/AF Lock” appears. Re-compose without the camera re-metering.

Use Focus Peaking & Histogram

Settings → Camera → Composition → turn on Focus Peaking (Pro models) for manual focus guides, and Histogram to monitor exposure.

QuickTake Video

In Photo mode, hold the shutter button to record video without switching modes. Slide right to lock recording hands-free.

Macro Mode (iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max)

When you get very close to a subject, the Ultra-Wide lens switches to a macro capture. You can toggle Macro control in Settings → Camera.

Typical iPhone Photo Workflow

Wake & Launch

Tap screen, press Side button twice, or Back Tap to open Camera.

Compose

Frame your shot using the grid overlay and focal-length buttons.

Set Exposure/Focus

Tap on your subject (adjust exposure slider if needed), or lock AE/AF with a long-press.

Choose Mode & Settings

Swipe to Photo/Portrait/Video; toggle flash, timer, Live Photo, or Night Mode as required.

Capture

Press on-screen shutter or use a volume button; for video, hold or QuickTake.

Review & Adjust

Tap thumbnail to preview; use built-in editing tools (crop, exposure, filters) or export to your favourite apps.