
The increasing sophistication of camera phones like the iPhone 16 can feel like a mixed blessing. While getting more photographic power is always nice, this can also bring head-scratching complexity.
TL;DR My iPhone 16 Pro camera settings
Composition: Grid and Level on
Formats: HEIF (High Efficiency), ProRaw Max (48MP)
ProRaw format: JPEG-XL Lossy
Photographic Styles: Reduce 'Tone' by -40 to -70
Camera Control: launch with double-click
Camera Control default tool: Exposure
Other apps: Lightroom, Halide, Photopills, Windy, Clear Outside