Wide Angle (.5 zoom) instructions for iPhone
1 min. readlast update: 12.31.2025 For iPhones with 0.5x option (iPhone 11 & newer)
- Open Camera: Launch the built-in Camera app.
- Tap 0.5x: At the bottom, you'll see zoom levels like 0.5x, 1x, 2x. Tap 0.5 to switch to the ultra-wide lens.
- Precise Zoom: For more control, touch and hold the zoom buttons (e.g., 0.5x) and drag the slider that appears up or down for fine-tuning.
- Pinch to Zoom: You can also pinch outwards on the screen to zoom in and pinch inwards to zoom out, which will toggle through the available lenses.
For older iPhones (No 0.5x button)
- Switch to Panorama: In the Camera app, swipe left to select PANO.
- Rotate to Landscape: Hold your iPhone horizontally (landscape mode).
- Shoot: Tap the shutter button and slowly move the phone across, keeping the arrow on the line to capture a wide-angle shot that mimics the 0.5x look.
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