How to Customize iPhone Camera Defaults

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Enable Settings Preservation

   Open the Settings app and navigate to Camera. Select Preserved Settings to determine which camera modes and filters persist after you close the app.

   Note: Enabling Camera Mode preserves the last used mode rather than defaulting to Photo.
2. 30 sec

   Set Creative Controls

   Toggle Creative Control to On to save your last used filters, aspect ratios, or lighting effects. This ensures your aesthetic choices remain active for future shots.

3. 30 sec

   Configure Exposure Adjustment

   Within the same Preserved Settings menu, toggle Exposure Adjustment to On. Your manual exposure compensations will now persist between sessions.

4. 1 min

   Select File Formats

   Return to the main Camera settings menu and tap Formats. Select High Efficiency to prioritize storage space or Most Compatible to utilize JPEG/H.264 formats.

   Note: Choose Apple ProRAW or ProRes here if your specific model supports high-resolution capture.
5. 1 min

   Default Video Resolution

   Tap Record Video within the Camera settings menu. Select your preferred resolution and frame rate, such as 4K at 60 fps, to lock the camera output for video capture.

   Note: Enable Auto FPS to automatically reduce frame rates to 24 fps in low light conditions for improved exposure.