iPhone photography superguide
Master low–light photography
Tips and tricks for shooting with the iPhone’s handy Night mode
Shooting in low light can be a challenge for any camera. Most cameras will automatically use a higher ISO speed and a slower shutter speed to let in more light, but this can add digital noise and shake–induced blur to the shots. Fortunately, the iPhone is adept at shooting in low light, especially if you use these tips and techniques.
1NIGHT MODE
Thanks to the iPhone’s sensor–shift optical image stabilization system, you can get sharper Night mode shots without adding camera shake– induced blur. The iPhone 14 Pro Max uses Deep Fusion to merge multiple exposures into a single shot (even when creating ProRAW files). This enables you to capture more detail in different parts of a shot, even in low light. iPhone 11 models onwards will automatically activate Night mode in low–light locations. This causes the Camera app to use a slower shutter speed, letting in more light and revealing more detail. The Night mode icon automatically appears when the light is low. It sets the exposure time automatically but you can manually dial in a longer exposure time (see step 2 below). This level of control enables you to capture blur– free shots at night even when shooting handheld. On iPhone Pro models Night mode is also available using Portrait mode.