Three modes, one habit
DSLR Camera has three shooting modes. Auto gives you a well exposed photo or video without any settings. P mode lets you choose the exposure quickly. Manual mode hands you the four classic controls: shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, manual focus and manual white balance.
A useful habit is to start in Auto, look at what the camera chose, then switch to Manual and change one value at a time. You learn what each control does by seeing the difference in the frame.
What each control changes
Shutter speed decides how movement is recorded. A fast value freezes a jump or a splash; a slow one lets moving water or lights blur, and needs a steady phone. ISO is the sensor’s sensitivity: raise it when light is scarce, keep it low when you want a cleaner image.
Manual focus lets you choose the exact plane that stays sharp. The app adds a Macro focus for minute details and an Infinity focus for distant subjects. With AFC, hold a point in the frame and the app keeps tracking that subject. Manual white balance sets the colour temperature, so a sunset stays warm and snow stays white.
A first exercise
Pick a subject that does not move: a cup near a window. Take it in Auto. Then, in Manual, lower the ISO as far as the light allows and lengthen the shutter time until the exposure looks right. Compare the two files. Next, shoot the same scene in RAW and adjust it in the built-in editor.
The controls are designed for beginners and experienced photographers alike. See the DSLR Camera overview for the full feature list, including Apple Watch remote and 4K video.
Sources and availability
Facts checked on 20 September 2026 against the DSLR Camera listing on the App Store. Available controls and value ranges depend on the iPhone model and the camera in use.
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