Exploring Halide's Latest Update for iPhone 16 Camera Control Functionality

In the latest Halide app update, advanced features have been added to enhance the iPhone 16's Camera Control button. With version 2.17 available, users can now make manual photography Adjustments directly from this feature, including new options for focus and exposure. The Locked mode ensures settings remain fixed, preventing accidental changes during a shoot. According to Halide's founder, Sebastiaan De With, the exposure adjustment offers an impressive exposure bias of three times that of Apple's standard settings (±6 EV compared to 2 EV). Furthermore, the manual focusing is noted for delivering a really nice, smooth experience for iPhone photographers.

Previous capabilities of the Camera Control button included quick launch and photography, which are now augmented by the ability to snap photos instantly by pressing the button, improving efficiency during high-paced shooting. This functionality is compatible with the iPhone 16 Pro's 48-megapixel ProRAW setting, ensuring that users can capture high-quality images with minimal processing thanks to the recently introduced Process Zero feature.