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I’ve been a bit torn myself.
Most of the time, however, I forget the button is there.
It was nearly impossible to get good fish photos from the surface.(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
That is, until I went on vacation and discovered Camera Control’s true purpose.
Immediately, I noticed schools of small white fish swimming around my legs.
I didn’t want to dive underwater, though.
It was nearly impossible to get good fish photos from the surface.(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
There was a strong breeze, and I thought it would be too cold.
Instead, the plan was to just put the iPhone 16 under and snap away.
I felt confident the phone could handle a few intermittent dips and survive.
(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
I didn’t have to initiate the camera app beforehand.
A full press of the button launches the Camera app.
while holding the phone underwater, which is no fun.
(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
Plus, you’re free to’t do the partial press to lock focus and exposure.
Lights, cameras, water, action
I also used Camera Control to shoot some videos.
Instead, I could find the shot I wanted and then press the button to start capturing the video.
(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
I think I prefer this to snorkeling.
Swim safe
One important caveat on all this.
Just remember to travel with a wireless charger, and you’ll be fine.
(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
It can take a while for the phone to dry out after a dip.
The audio was quite muffled.
(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff)
