Tap the Night mode button that appears below the viewfinder, then use the slider above the shutter button to choose Max, which extends the capture time. When you take the photo, the slider becomes a timer that counts down to the end of the capture time. Open the Camera app.

For even more detail, tap , then tap Night Mode and choose between the available exposure options. Your selection is saved for your next Night mode photo. Tap the Shutter button, or click the Camera Control on (supported models), then hold your iPhone still to take your shot.

April 3, 2020 - For the iPhone camera, no special Night Mode option is required. Like other smartphones, you don't have to go to the setting options to switch on Night Mode. The iPhone camera reads the light-related data, and if it finds that the light available ...

November 30, 2023 - (Image credit: Future) If an image looks unnaturally bright in Night mode, you can adjust the brightness with the exposure setting. To change the exposure, tap anywhere on the viewfinder and swipe up or down. Alternatively, go to the Camera ...

January 18, 2024 - Tap the Night mode icon in the settings options to show the slider. In the slider, scroll left or right to adjust the exposure time of your shot. Press the Shutter button. Hold your camera still for the number of seconds required.

September 23, 2025 - With your camera in Night Mode, slide it all the way to the right (max exposure) to get the max number of seconds, and take a test photo. Then, simply adjust the exposure slider as you view your photos, until you get the perfect one!

June 20, 2024 - Generally, the iPhone itself knows the best level of automation for your shot, but it's helpful to know how to do so if you want to experiment. Open the Camera app. Prepare your photo by lining up the shot.

February 8, 2021 - The maximum exposure time will vary depending on the light conditions and how still you’re holding the camera. To switch off Night mode, drag the slider all the way to the left to the Off setting.

January 8, 2025 - Just drag the slider to make it longer or shorter, depending on how much light you need. Keep in mind—longer exposure means you'll need to hold your iPhone steady. Open the camera app and select Photo. Tap the night mode icon.

December 10, 2024 - Night mode was originally only ... (if you have a pro model). So, as of May 2022, night mode works with all iPhone 11, 12, and 13 models. To my knowledge, it does not work with iPhone SE models. If the iPhone camera app detects a low light scene, it automatically enables ...

September 18, 2023 - Tap the arrow icon at the top of the camera screen. The exposure settings will appear as a slider menu right above the shutter button. You can slide right to lower the exposure and slide left to increase the exposure.

October 29, 2023 - When enabled, it vastly improves photos by increasing the exposure time of your iPhone’s camera. The result can be some pretty incredible low-light shots. Note: Night mode is available on all iPhone 11 models and newer, as well as iPad Pro. Since you can’t manually turn on Night mode for any setting, you’ll need to be in a low or medium-light environment for that gray or yellow moon icon to appear.

December 19, 2024 - Open the Camera app and tap the moon icon at the top of your screen. A menu will open above your shutter button with a selection of time intervals based on your light conditions. Choose the interval you want to use.

October 27, 2024 - Night Mode also enhances time-lapse videos and is supported by the front-facing camera for selfies. To maximize the feature’s potential, users can adjust settings like the exposure slider or temporarily disable Night Mode via the control center for creative results. Remember that Night Shift and Dark Mode are unrelated settings that instead adjust the screen’s color and brightness. To master iPhone Night Mode, understanding advanced techniques ensures photos stand out in clarity and creativity, even in low-light conditions.

February 11, 2021 - With the Camera app open, look for the moon icon in the top left corner (top right in landscape orientation) If it’s grayed out, it’s available to use, but not auto-enabled ...