Control Panel overview

August 17, 2023 01:41

The Control Panel gives you quick access to ProCamera's most important camera settings in one place. Open it and you can switch the exposure mode, toggle capture guides like the Histogram, Tiltmeter, and Grid, add buttons to the Capture Screen, and reach Settings, the upgrade options, and Support.

To open the Control Panel from the Capture Screen, tap the Control Panel button (the nine-dot icon in the bottom-right corner):

Control Panel overview:

	RAPID FIRE	Take a quick burst of full-resolution photos while holding the Shutter button. The shooting speed adapts to the available light: in low light it slows down and may use Image Fusion to keep quality high. Best for short bursts to catch the right moment.
	F/E LOCK	Lock Focus and Exposure together. Once locked with the Focus Square and Exposure Circle, ProCamera keeps those values fixed even if you move the camera or the scene changes.
	GRIDS	Overlay composition gridlines on the viewfinder. Several Grid types are available, e.g. rule of thirds grid.
	TILTMETER	Overlay the 3D Tiltmeter on the viewfinder to keep your horizon level. It indicates when the phone is exactly vertical or horizontal, so your photos come out perfectly straight.
	ISO & SHUTTER (EXPOSURE MODES)	Select a preferred exposure mode: Auto A - fully automatic. You can still set Exposure Compensation manually. Semi-auto SI - ISO or Shutter priority. You set one value manually and ProCamera adjusts the other to match it. For example, you set the Exposure Time and the app adjusts the ISO, and vice versa. Manual M - adjust ISO and Exposure Time independently. Exposure Bracketing EB - capture photo brackets of 3, 5 or 7 images; set custom exposure values for the under- and overexposed shots. Focus and White Balance can stay automatic in every exposure mode.
	HISTOGRAM	Show a live Histogram to read overall light levels, with under- and over-exposure warnings. Several Histogram views are available.
	ASPECT RATIO	Choose your aspect ratio from the nine available options. RAW format is always 4:3.
	FORMAT	Choose one of the available file formats (JPG, HEIF, TIFF, RAW, ProRAW) compatible with your device.
	ANTI-SHAKE	Enable Anti-Shake as the Second Shutter button. It delays the capture until the camera is steady, for the sharpest, clearest shot.
	SELF-TIMER	Enable Self-Timer as the Second Shutter button. Tap it to start a countdown before the shutter fires. Long press to set the Self-Timer delay or to enable ProTimer intervalometer features.
	QUAD-SHOT	Enable Quad-Shot as the Second Shutter button. A single tap takes four photos in very quick succession, increasing your chances of capturing the right moment.
	OSD MODE	Choose between three levels of On-Screen Display and controls — from hiding non-critical elements to showing everything for full control.
	SETTINGS	Open ProCamera Settings, where you'll find many ways to tailor the app to your photography or videography needs.
	PREMIUM	See the upgrade options and unlock ProCamera's advanced premium features.
	SUPPORT	Learn more about the app, view the latest updates, or contact our Customer Support team.

Control Panel page two:

The second page of the Control Panel lets you add quick-access toggle buttons to the Capture Screen.

	ORIENTATION LOCK	Add the Orientation Lock button to the Capture Screen. Orientation Lock prevents the screen from rotating when you turn your device, keeping the buttons in place and locking photos to the orientation (vertical or horizontal) in use when you enabled it.
	MIRRORING	Add the Mirroring button to the Capture Screen and choose a mirroring option. Mirroring flips the viewfinder image vertically or horizontally in real time.
	ANAMORPHIC DESQUEEZE	Add the Anamorphic Desqueeze button to the Capture Screen. When you shoot photos or record videos with an anamorphic lens, it corrects the aspect ratio so the live image looks true to life.
	RAW TOGGLE	Add the RAW Toggle button to the Capture Screen. It switches between your favorite RAW and non-RAW file formats in a single tap.
	APC	Add the Auto Perspective Correct (APC) button to the Capture Screen. When APC is on, it automatically corrects perspective distortion so your photos come out perfectly straight.
	BLACK AND WHITE	Add the Black and White button to the Capture Screen. When it's enabled, the viewfinder shows a monochrome preview and your photos are saved in black and white. The color version is saved as well.