The stock camera app has some major improvements in iOS 14, including new exposure compensation value control. On iPhone running iOS 14, you can use this new feature to lock focus and exposure separately. When you can’t balance exposure and focus perfectly, the ECV feature can play a role in letting you take the shots you want like a pro. If you haven’t implemented the ECV feature in the iPhone Camera app yet, let me guide you!
Lock Focus and Exposure Separately in iOS 14
For those who don’t know, the iOS 13 camera has unified focus and exposure control, which isn’t particularly useful if you want precise control. While third-party camera apps offer the ability to fine-tune these two important aspects separately, its absence in the stock camera app has been largely overlooked.
While auto-adjusting focus and exposure can save a lot of time, the camera app doesn’t always do the right thing. This is where the option to have full control over these important components comes into play.
- Which iPhones Are Compatible with the ECV Feature?
- How to Lock Focus and Exposure Separately on iPhone Camera
- How to Keep ECV Setting in Camera Sessions in iOS 14
Which iPhones Are Compatible with the ECV Feature?
Unfortunately, the ECV feature only supports newer iPhone models. So be sure to check if your iPhone is compatible with the ECV feature.
Only iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR support this camera feature.
How to Lock Focus and Exposure Separately on iPhone Camera
Note that changing the ECV value in the iPhone Camera app affects all photos and videos captured during the session. If you find it useful, you can also choose to save it (we’ll explain later).
- start camera app on your iPhone.
2. Now, what about press the ribbon icon or swipe up (above the shutter button) to access the slightly hidden controls.
3. Next, tap on it. “+/-” Press the button to reveal the new ECV control.
4. Next, simply drag the horizontal ECV slider perfect for changing shutter speed and f-stop from -2 to +2.
Professional Tips:
- Drag the horizontal slider to -2 or to the left to make the picture appear darker.
- Drag the slider to +2 or to the right to make the picture appear brighter.
- If you want to reset the ECV setting, drag the slider back to zero.
- NNote that the iPhone camera continues to automatically adjust the exposure. If you want to stop it from doing this, lock both the EV and ECV variables. To do this, touch and hold a specific area of the viewfinder until “AE/AF Lock” appears.
How to Keep ECV Setting in Camera Sessions in iOS 14
If you prefer to use ECV, you can choose to save the setting between camera sessions, as the value is automatically reset when you exit the Camera app.
one. Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and Camera choice.
3. Next, tap on it. Keep Settings.
4. Finally, turn on the switch. Exposure Adjustment.
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So you can lock the exposure and focus on your iPhone with ease. As someone who prefers better control over these important camera components, I found this feature very useful. And if you always challenge yourself to take professional shots, your story could be the same.
What is your opinion on ECV? It would be great to get your feedback in the comments below.
