Camera M Manual

Shooting Modes

Camera M offers a comprehensive set of shooting modes that are easily accessible via Quick Settings - the middle wheel of Quick settings. Available modes may vary depending on the device's capabilities.

Available image file formats also differ by each mode, and user-selected file format is saved for each particular mode.

Camera M Single Shooting Mode

Single Shot

This is the default shooting mode. All manual controls are available. This mode does not use dual-camera or triple-camera options.

File formats:

  • JPEG

  • JPEG HIGH

  • HEIF*

  • HEIF HIGH*

  • RAW*

  • ProRAW*

  • TIFF

  • PNG

Camera M Burst Mode

Burst

This mode allows capturing bursts of images while holding down the Shutter button. Max Image Processing is disabled to allow faster image saving.

File formats:

  • JPEG

  • HEIF*

  • RAW*

Camera M Timer Mode

Timer

This mode is the same as Single Shot mode, but with a 5, 10, or 30-second timer activated. When the shutter button is pressed, a count down displays inside the camera preview, and the progress is shown around Shutter button.

File formats:

  • JPEG

  • JPEG HIGH

  • HEIF*

  • HEIF HIGH*

  • RAW*

  • ProRAW*

  • TIFF

  • PNG

Camera M Bracket Mode

Bracket

This mode supports the simultaneous capture of three images, which include a normal image, an underexposed -2EV image, and an overexposed +2EV image.

For more exposure control over each shot:

  • Make sure you are in the default screen.

  • Tap inside preview screen.

  • Three separate exposure points become available.

  • Move each point over desired areas.

  • Selecting the brightest point, the darkest point, and a normal point is recommended.

  • Now each bracket image will be exposed for each of the selected points.

More information about the Bracket mode

File formats:

  • JPEG

  • JPEG HIGH

  • HEIF*

  • HEIF HIGH*

  • RAW*

  • ProRAW*

Camera M Live Photo Mode

Live Photo

This mode allows the capture of Live Photos with manual controls. This mode does not use dual or triple camera options. Microphone access is required for sound capture. Captures video and sound for 1.5 seconds before and after the shutter press. Camera M Camera Roll fully supports the display of Live Photos. Press and hold inside Live Photos to play video and sound.

Supported Devices : Check Compatibility

File formats:

  • JPEG

  • HEIF*

Camera M Depth Mode

Depth

This mode allows capturing images with depth blur by creating a depth map using disparity from two cameras or time of flight from TrueDepth camera.

For this mode, the camera has to be switched to Dual camera, Dual Wide camera, or TrueDepth camera. These cameras do not support manual controls; however, locking focus, exposure, or white balance is supported.

On triple-camera devices, the option to switch between wide and telephoto angles is available due to the presence of a Dual camera and Dual Wide camera.

Supported Devices : Check Compatibility

File formats:

  • JPEG

  • HEIF*

There are are two Depth mode related settings in Camera M Settings:

  • Depth Preview - On by default, enables display of depth blur inside camera preview area. For maximum energy savings, turning off this setting is recommended.

  • Portrait Effects Matte - On by default, enables capturing of portrait, skin, hair, and teeth segmentation mattes in addition to the standard depth map. For skin, hair, and teeth mattes, iPhone XS or later or iPad Pro 2018 or later is required.

Once captured, depth blur needs to be activated via Camera M Camera Roll or iOS Photos app.

Camera M Camera Roll:

  • Open depth photo in Camera Roll.

  • Open Depth editor.

  • Apply desired aperture simulation, from f/1.0 to f/22

  • Tap save to duplicate a photo with the above setting

  • To export a depth map, tap Depth Map button, toggle through available depth maps by tapping on Depth Map button repeatedly. While the desired depth map is visible, tap Export button to export a PNG version.

iOS Photos App:

  • Open depth photo.

  • Tap Edit.

  • Tap PORTRAIT button to apply depth blur.

  • Tap Done.

Camera M Dual or Triple Photo Mode

Dual/Triple Photo

On dual-camera devices, this mode allows simultaneous capture of an image from each camera - saves two images total. For example, on a device with a rear Wide Angle camera and Telephoto camera, this mode captures a full-resolution, native image from Wide Angle camera and another full-resolution, native image from Telephoto camera just from a single shutter tap. A grid overlay is visible within camera preview to properly compose for the telephoto angle shot. This overlay becomes red when the currently focused distance is too close for the telephoto angle shot.

On triple-camera devices, this mode captures an image from Ultra Wide camera, Wide camera, and Telephoto camera simultaneously - saves three images total. The image from Ultra Wide camera may contain a black border due to not having geometric distortion correction. A grid overlay is visible within the camera preview to assist properly compose for telephoto and wide-angle shots. This overlay becomes red when the currently focused distance is too close for the telephoto angle shot.

For this mode, the camera has to be switched to a Dual camera or Triple camera. These cameras do not support manual controls; however, locking focus, exposure, or white balance is possible.

Supported Devices : Check Compatibility

File formats:

  • JPEG

  • JPEG HIGH

  • HEIF*

  • HEIF HIGH*

More information about the Triple Photo Mode

* These file formats are available on compatible devices only. For compatibility details, visit here: Compatibility