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Professional Camera Controls

Master every aspect of your iPhone's camera system

Complete Camera Control System

TimeLapsed provides professional-grade manual control over every aspect of your iPhone's camera system, rivaling dedicated camera apps.

Supports all iPhone cameras including Pro models

Multi-Camera Support

All Camera Types Supported

Wide Angle Camera

Primary camera on all iPhone models with full manual control

Telephoto Camera

Available on Pro models with up to 1-second exposures for star trails

Ultra Wide Camera

Capture expansive scenes on newer iPhone models

Front Camera

TrueDepth camera support with mirroring options

Multi-camera support

Key Features

  • Real-time Camera Switching

    Switch cameras during recording with automatic settings transfer

  • Capability Detection

    Automatic detection of each camera's specific capabilities

  • Dual/Triple Camera Systems

    Seamless switching between multiple camera systems

  • Multi-Camera Sessions

    Support for simultaneous capture detection

Manual Camera Controls

ISO Control

Range:30 - 3200
  • • Real-time adjustment during recording
  • • Auto mode with manual override
  • • Live ISO value display
  • • Smooth transitions for cinematic effects

Shutter Speed

Range:0.0002s - 1.0s
  • • Long exposure support
  • • Auto exposure with override
  • • Custom numeric input
  • • Frame-accurate timing

White Balance

Range:2800K - 9000K
  • • Complete color control
  • • Auto white balance
  • • Real-time adjustment
  • • Color consistency

Focus Control

Range:0.0 - 1.0
  • • Manual lens position
  • • Auto focus modes
  • • Tap to focus
  • • Focus stacking support

Zoom Control

Range:1.0x - Max
  • • Digital zoom support
  • • Automated zoom movements
  • • Smooth adjustments
  • • Device-specific limits

EV Compensation

Range:Device-dependent
  • • Precision control
  • • Fine-tuned adjustments
  • • Auto EV mode
  • • Real-time display

Camera Modes

Timelapse Mode

Primary time-lapse video creation

Video Mode

Real-time video with effects

Photo Mode

High-quality still photography

Photo Sessions

Dedicated photo projects

Camera Profiles System

What are Camera Profiles?

Camera profiles are preset configurations that save all your camera settings for different shooting scenarios. Switch between profiles instantly to adapt to changing conditions.

  • Save Custom Profiles

    Create and name your own camera setting combinations

  • Auto/Manual Modes

    Each parameter can be automatic or manual

Built-in Profiles

Light Painting

Star Trails

Vehicles

Hyperlapse

Rocket Night

Sunset

Pro Tip: Use Siri to switch profiles: "Change Profile in TimeLapsed to Star Trails"

Advanced Camera Features

Stabilization Options

  • Off - No stabilization
  • Auto - Automatic selection
  • Preview - Preview stabilization
  • Standard - Standard stabilization
  • Cinematic - Smooth cinematic movement
  • Cinematic Extended - Maximum stabilization

Additional Controls

  • Camera Mirroring

    Horizontal flip for front camera

  • Torch Control

    Variable intensity (0.0-1.0)

  • Flash Support

    Photo flash modes

Master Your Camera

Now that you understand the camera controls, explore how to use them for specific techniques.