Take Quick Videos with the Camera Control

Need to capture a moment fast? On iPhone 16 and later, press the Camera Control once to open the Camera app, then press and hold to start recording video instantly.

Customize the Camera Control on Your iPhone

The Camera Control on the iPhone 16 and later is more than a shutter button — it’s a touch-sensitive shortcut to zoom, exposure, depth, and more. Here’s how to configure it so it works for you or doesn’t get in your way.