iPhone Secrets

PART IV

Becoming a Digital Genius

• Chapter 13 Utilizing the iPhone’s Camera
• Chapter 14 Utilizing Your Personal Assistant: Siri
• Chapter 15 Social Networking Savvy
• Chapter 16 iCloud, the Cloud, and iTunes Match
• Chapter 17 Ace Accessories
• Chapter 18 Jailbreaking and Troubleshooting

Chapter 13

Utilizing the iPhone’s Camera

In This Chapter

• Understanding camera jargon
• Digging into the settings
• Touching up your photos
• Replacing your point-and-shoot
• Taking advantage of geotagging
• Sharing your photos

Apple’s iPhone range has set the bar for phone cameras. Apple’s phone is oftentimes cited as the most popular camera in global photo sharing sites like Flickr, and for good reason. Not only is the best camera the one you have on you (and in the case of the iPhone, it’s the one you’ll almost always have on you), but Apple has also gone the extra mile to ensure that its sensors are second to none. Particularly with the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, Apple has created a smartphone camera that produces stunning pictures in terms of sharpness and quality. Natural limitations exist, but there’s a reason many people are leaving their point-and-shoot cameras at home in favor of the iPhone. This chapter dives into the particulars for making the most of your phone’s shooter.

Speaking the Camera’s Language

Not surprisingly, Apple makes using the iPhone’s camera quite simple. Point and tap, or point and click if you’re using the Volume Up button as the shutter depression mechanism. But understanding some ...