iOS 27 Camera App Reportedly Gains Pro Photography Features

Upcoming Pro Features in iOS 27 Camera App

Code discovered within the latest iOS 27 beta suggests that Apple's native Camera app will integrate several professional photography and videography features. These features, not currently active in any beta, were reportedly found by developer pdfu.

Exposure Scopes for Accurate Metering

The beta code includes support for exposure scopes, specifically histogram and waveform displays. These tools provide an accurate visual representation of exposure, which is more reliable than judging exposure visually, especially in challenging lighting conditions like bright sunlight.

Focus Peaking for Precise Focusing

Another identified feature is focus peaking. This technique, common in professional video cameras, overlays a highlight (e.g., red or yellow) on parts of the image that are in sharp focus. This helps users accurately determine and adjust focus, particularly when only a specific portion of the scene needs to be sharp.

Highlight Clipping Indicators

The code also points to the inclusion of highlight clipping indicators, often referred to as zebra stripes. These visual alerts, typically red stripes, appear over areas of an image that are overexposed and have lost detail. This helps photographers avoid unrecoverable blown-out highlights, which are more problematic than underexposed shadows.

Impact on Third-Party App Usage

While the stock Camera app has evolved, many professional photographers and videographers currently rely on third-party applications for advanced controls. The introduction of these pro-level features could potentially shift this trend, offering more comprehensive capabilities directly within Apple's default camera application.