Did you know that the iPhone 17 is ideal for vloggers? For years, Apple’s incredible efforts to improve the camera sensors and underlying algorithms have encouraged vloggers around the world to rely on its rear camera – primarily due to consistently good videography and colour science. However, the front camera has been reserved for selfies in good lighting. With the iPhone 17, things change.
The iPhone 17’s upgraded front-facing camera system features a new type of image sensor that negates the need to rotate your phone’s orientation manually. While the Center Stage feature is what has drawn people’s attention, this hidden feature, courtesy of the square image sensor, is what is likely to help vloggers all around the world capture YouTube-grade footage.
Which iPhones get the rotating orientation feature?
The new image sensor is part of the many upgrades that grace the iPhone 17 series. Hence, this feature can be found on the following devices:
– iPhone 17
– iPhone 17 Pro
– iPhone 17 Pro Max
The new 18MP Center Stage lens offers a significant jump in resolution and capability from its predecessor. This hardware upgrade is coupled with intelligent software, a combo that allows the phone to dynamically adjust framing. Hence, the system can now digitally switch the camera’s output between traditional portrait and landscape orientations without requiring the user to physically rotate the device.
This small feature means users can maintain a comfortable and consistent grip while effortlessly achieving the exact framing they desire, whether for a selfie or a vlogging video.
How to activate this iPhone 17 hidden camera trick
– Launch the Camera application and switch to the front-facing lens.
– Once activated, you will notice a new Orientation switch icon positioned above the shutter button.
– Tapping this icon instantly toggles the view between the two modes, granting immediate control over the image aspect without any physical movement.
– Next to this toggle is a simplified Zoom button, which allows for quick adjustments to the field of view without complex numerical indicators. Note that this is available only in photo mode.
– At the top of the camera interface, a quick-settings icon opens the Center Stage options, allowing users to toggle ‘auto-zoom’ and ‘auto-rotate’ functions. Note that activating them disables the manual Orientation and Zoom buttons, requiring a choice between convenience and absolute control.