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Hello daytime110,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you have questions about taking the best video you can with your camera. Check out the information here about recording videos on your iPhone to get the most information: Record videos with your iPhone camera - Apple Support

"Record a video

1. Open Camera, then select Video mode.
2. Tap the Record button or press either volume button to start recording. While recording, you can do the following:

• Press the white Shutter button to snap a still photo.
• Pinch the screen to zoom in and out.
• For a more precise zoom on models with Dual and Triple camera systems, touch and hold 1x, then drag the slider to the left.

1. Tap the Record button or press either volume button to stop recording.

By default, video records at 30 frames per second (fps). Depending on your model, you can choose other frame rates and video resolution settings in Settings  > Camera > Record Video. Faster frame rates and higher resolutions result in larger video files.

Use Action mode

On iPhone 14 models, Action mode provides improved stabilization while recording in Video mode. Tap at the top of the screen to turn Action mode on and  to turn it off.

Note: Action mode works best in bright light. If you want to use Action mode in lower light, go to Settings  > Camera > Record Video, then turn on Action Mode Lower Light. Action mode has a maximum capture resolution of 2.8K.

Record a QuickTake video

On iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and later, you can record a QuickTake video. A QuickTake video is a video you record in Photo mode. While you record a QuickTake video, you can move the Record button into the lock position and keep taking still photos.

1. Open Camera in Photo mode, then touch and hold the Shutter button to start recording a QuickTake video.
2. Slide the Shutter button to the right and let go over the lock for hands-free recording.

• Both the Record and Shutter buttons appear below the frame—tap the Shutter button to take a still photo while recording.
• Swipe up to zoom in on your subject, or if you’re recording hands-free, you can pinch out on the screen to zoom in.

1. Tap the Record button to stop recording.
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3. Tip: Press and hold the volume up or volume down button to start recording a QuickTake video in Photo mode.

Tap the thumbnail to view the QuickTake video in the Photos app.

Record a slow-motion video

When you record a video in Slo-mo mode, your video records as normal and you see the slow-motion effect when you play it back. You can also edit your video so that the slow-motion action starts and stops at a specific time.

1. Open Camera, then select Slo-mo mode.
2. On iPhone 11 models, iPhone 12 models, iPhone 13 models, and iPhone 14 models, you can tap  to record in Slo-mo mode with the front camera.
3. Tap the Record button or press either volume button to start recording.
4. You can tap the Shutter button to take a still photo while recording.
5. Tap the Record button or press either volume button to stop recording.

To set a portion of the video to play in slow motion and the rest at regular speed, tap the video thumbnail, then tap Edit. Slide the vertical bars below the frame viewer to define the section you want to play back in slow motion.

Depending on your model, you can change the slow motion frame rate and resolution. To change slow-motion recording settings, go to Settings  > Camera > Record Slo-mo.

Tip: Use quick toggles to adjust the video resolution and frame rate while you record. See Use quick toggles to change video resolution and frame rate.

Record a time-lapse video

Capture footage at selected intervals to create a time‑lapse video of an experience over a period of time—such as a setting sun or traffic flowing.

1. Open Camera, then select Time-lapse mode.
2. Set up your iPhone where you want to capture a scene in motion.
3. Tap the Record button to start recording; tap it again to stop recording.

Tip: On iPhone 12 models and later, use a tripod to capture time-lapse videos with more detail and brightness when recording in low-light situations.

See also

Record ProRes videos with your iPhone camera

Change the camera’s video recording settings on iPhone

Trim video length and adjust slow motion on iPhone"

We hope this helps.

Cheers!