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Does the iPhone’s Camera Control Make You A Better Photographer?
Yes, and it’s taught me a little about composition too while framing my shots.
I recently switched to an iPhone Air…
Among the many design overhauls that Apple brought to this iPhone, the one that I had the most tough time with was — the Camera Control. The iPhone Air’s frame at 5.6mm was just too thin to accommodate the Camera Control for comfortable use. My slightly plump fingers had a tough time getting used to this new feature that I really wanted to try out.
I should have given up after a few tries. But naturally, the Apple fanboy within me refused to. It took me two whole weeks to get used to this new sensation of pressing, sliding, and double-tapping until I finally got used to it. And I have to say — the Camera Control did make me somewhat of a better iPhone photographer.
Here’s my two-week experience using the Camera Control and how it changed my photo habits. Before we dive in, allow me to set the stage, by explaining what Camera Control is for those who might have missed the marketing bait…
What is Camera Control really? Think of it as a dedicated shutter button on your iPhone. Strategically, too, it’s on the bottom right corner, so if you are holding the phone in…
