Exposure slider in photos

I am having difficulty moving the sun icon when I try to adjust exposure while taking an iPhone photo, even if I lock focus. Any suggestions or tips? It seems as if the slider is too close to the focus box, and not sensitive enough.

Posted on Sep 17, 2017 2:10 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Sep 20, 2017 8:24 AM

I have figured out the "trick" that I was missing (and seeking). The exposure slider doesn't require you to actually slide the sun icon up and down--you can actually slide your finger up and down the screen to adjust exposure and that moves the sun icon up and down the line. It's a rare miss for Apple in terms of intuitive usability! No one explains that you're actually moving your finger up and down the screen rather than trying nudge the icon on the slider itself.

4 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 20, 2017 8:24 AM in response to Diana.McCall

I have figured out the "trick" that I was missing (and seeking). The exposure slider doesn't require you to actually slide the sun icon up and down--you can actually slide your finger up and down the screen to adjust exposure and that moves the sun icon up and down the line. It's a rare miss for Apple in terms of intuitive usability! No one explains that you're actually moving your finger up and down the screen rather than trying nudge the icon on the slider itself.

Sep 18, 2017 7:31 AM in response to JanOldenburg

Hello Jan,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

I understand from your post that when adjusting the brightness when taking photos it is not working as expected. Once you tap the focus you can then run your finger up or down the screen anywhere on the screen to adjust the brightness.

Adjust for the perfect shot - iPhone User Guide

Adjust the exposure. Tap to see User uploaded file next to the exposure rectangle, then slide up or down to adjust the exposure.

Best Regards.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Exposure slider in photos

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.