Greetings, Earthcruiser owners! I am pleased to introduce myself to this community of travelers and adventurers. My name is Bruce Costa; my wife, Margie, and I own TN22, the Gray Ghost. I am a lifelong amateur photographer passionate about capturing the beauty of the natural world.
Over the years, I have owned various cameras, but the iPhone camera has become one of my favorites. Its compact size, ease of use, and advanced features have made it an indispensable tool in my camera bag.
Today, I would like to share a few of the features of the iPhone camera. The iPhone camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure to create a well-balanced image, allowing you to shoot in various lighting conditions, including low light, and still capture high-quality photos.
However, there can be times when you might want to adjust your photo’s focus point or exposure. So, if you’d like to change the focus or exposure point, tap on the screen where you want to focus. A yellow square will appear, indicating the focus point. You can also move the focus point around the screen by dragging the yellow box to a new location. Moving the focus point can be particularly helpful when you want to focus on a specific part of the scene, such as a person’s face or an object in the foreground.
You will also see a small sun icon next to the focus point. To adjust the exposure, swipe up or down on the screen until the image appears brighter or darker. This motion will adjust the exposure in real-time, allowing you to see the effect of the changes on your photo.
You can also lock the focus point and exposure, tap, and hold on to the screen where you want to focus. The yellow box will appear with the words “AE/AF Lock” above it. The focus and exposure settings will now be locked in place, allowing you to move the camera without losing the settings. To unlock the AE/AF, tap on the screen again or press the shutter button to take the photo.
You also might want to ensure that your camera is level when taking a photo, and the iPhone camera has just the tool to help you ensure your camera is level. To turn on the level function, open the camera app in Settings, then under Composition, swipe to the right to turn on the Level function. You can then align the segmented horizontal line on the screen to level your photo. The level function is handy when taking pictures of landscapes or architecture, where straight lines are essential for creating a visually appealing image.
The focus, exposure, and level controls on my iPhone camera
I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with you and look forward to exploring the world of photography with this incredible community. Thank you for your attention, and if you would like to see some of my photos, I invite you to check out my photo website, www.brucecostaphotography.com. And I hope to see you at the EarthCruiser Owners’ Gathering in March.
