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My long-in-the-toothPixel 6is most often the only camera I have on me.
Despite its photography chops, I wish my phone handled better for the creative art I love.
The camera control button of the iPhone 16 in action at the launch event in Cupertino, California
Could the Camera Control button deliver iPhones best photography experience yet?
Another press of the button takes a photo, while holding it downs starts a video.
So what extra does the iPhone 16s Camera Control button bring to the party?
The camera control button of the iPhone 16 in action at the launch event in Cupertino, California
Well, it’s built with both force and touch sensors that supports various gestures.
Press it lightly and it can activate other controls, including aperture (depth of field) control.
One button, however, doesnt solve all my iPhone photography headaches.
A button doesn’t transform the ergonomics, which are largely the same this is a phone after all.
It could even be a reason for photographer me to switch from my aging Google Pixel 6 phone.
Who knew a button could be so exciting?
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