How to take the perfect jump shot with your iPhone

01The app finds the highest point

In Jump Shot mode, DSLR Camera calculates the trajectory of the person jumping and takes pictures automatically, with no tap required, when it detects the top of the jump. You concentrate on framing; your friends concentrate on jumping.

The mode recognises multiple jumps in a row, and also bike jumps, skate tricks such as ollies, and other actions where the subject moves vertically from the ground.

02A whole session, sorted for you

You do not need to stop after every attempt. Keep the session going: the app extracts the jumps from it and shows the number detected on the shoot button. Afterwards, browse the timeline, compare the moments and save the best images, or save them all.

03Set up the scene

Give the jump room: frame wider than you think, with space above the heads. Shoot with plenty of light, outdoors if possible, so that the movement stays sharp. A low camera position makes the jump look higher; a clean horizon behind the subject makes the silhouette readable.

Ask the jumpers to start from a standstill, so the vertical movement is clear. With a group, count down aloud and let the app choose the instant.

For a different kind of hands-free shooting, read about Hand Timer, which starts the countdown with a gesture. All shooting modes are listed in the DSLR Camera overview.

Give the motion enough room

Choose a clear, level area and frame the entire person with space above the head and below the feet. Try one small movement in good light before a full jump. Inspect both the timing and sharpness of the saved frame.

Detecting the jump moment and freezing motion are separate problems. If timing looks right but hands or feet are blurred, use more light or a faster supported exposure rather than repeating the same setup. Keep the phone stable and avoid a busy background that hides the outline. Do not repeat jumps in an unsafe location for the sake of a photo.