• 1. There any many ways to open the camera on your iPhone.
  • 2. The newest feature on the iPhone 16 is to press the Camera Control to open the camera.
  • 3.

    On the Home screen, touch Camera to launch the camera app.

  • 4.

    Alternatively, pull down from the top right of the screen to access the Control Centre, then touch the Camera icon.

  • 5.

    From the Lock screen swipe Left to open the camera.

  • 6.

    From the Lock screen touch and hold the Camera icon for a few seconds to open the camera.

  • 7. Time-Lapse – Used to create a time-lapse video over a period of time.
    For more information, see the How to use Time-Lapse mode topic.
  • 8.

    Slo-Mo – Used to record a video which will have a slow motion effect.

    For more information, see the How to use Slo-Mo mode topic.
  • 9.

    Cinematic – Used to apply depth-of-field effect to your videos.

    For more information, see the How to use Cinematic mode topic.
  • 10. Video – Used to record a video.
    For more information, see the How to use Video mode topic.
  • 11.

    Photo – Used to take still and live photos.

    For more information, see the How to use Photo mode topic.
  • 12.

    Portrait – Used to apply a depth-of-field effect to your photos.

    For more information, see the How to use Portrait mode topic.
  • 13. Spatial — Used to create photos with a 3D effect which is similar to how the human vision perceives depth, making images more lifelike.
  • 14.

    Pano – Used to create a panoramic landscape or scene.

    For more information, see the How to use Panoramic mode topic.