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MANUAL

xZoom Cam | Pro Camera

1

ZOOM IN
CONTROL

You can control camera Zoom In with only one finger,

zoom in controls, spin-wheel or physical capture button

1.1

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Pan
Gesture

Use only one finger Pan to Zoom In / Zoom Out

• slide up for Zoom In

• slide down for Zoom Out

• supports Landscape mode

• has exponential calculation

• change scale direction in App Settings

Scale Direction

UP

Scale Direction

UPSIDE-DOWN

1.2

Pinch
Gesture

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Use Pinch To Zoom like you normally do for Zoom In

• default Camera app behaviour

• easy and accurate scale control

• familiar gesture

1.3

Double Tap
Gesture

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Use the Double Tap gesture to start automatically increasing Zoom In value up to the maximum and Single Tap gesture to stop on the current zoomed value

1.4

Zoom In
Control

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Zoom In Control is located at the bottom of the screen
Contains three main scale factors

Scale factors depend on camera type (e.g: Triple, Dual, Tele)

and iPhone model

1.5

Zoom
Spin-Wheel

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By long pressing on the Zoom In Control the Spin-Wheel Control will appear with the Zoom In adjustment mode

1.6

Hybrid
Zoom

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The iPhone models with Telephoto camera on board can experience the power of Hybrid Zoom

By mixing up Optical and Digital zoom together you can achieve amazing zoom results

1.7

Camera
Control

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To change camera zoom just lightly tap on the Camera Control and swipe for adjusting

Models with the Camera Control

• iPhone 16

• iPhone 16 Plus

• iPhone 16 Pro

• iPhone 16 Pro Max

• iPhone 17

• iPhone 17 Pro

• iPhone 17 Pro Max

• iPhone Air

1.8

Zoom In Ramp
 

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You can setup the Zoom Ramp rate for all kinds of Zoom In or Zoom Out controls to make your video look even more PRO

To change the Ramp Rate, please go to the app Settings

 example: 2.0 - slower, 8.0 - faster

Zoom In Rate

3.0

Zoom Out Rate

6.0

Zoom Spin Rate

4.0

Zoom Out Pan Rate

3.0

VIEW
TARGET

2

Target View combines real-time camera data that gives you even more control over your shots

Like ISO, Shutter Speed, Timer, Lens Position, Zoom LevelHorizon Level and Capture control

2.1

Data
Indicators

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Video Zoom Factor  

Displays the current video zoom factor

If the capture device has optical zoom (e.g. Telephoto camera), the optical zoom value will be the min position

ISO level

Displays the current ISO level that can be locked

To lock the ISO level  just tap and hold on screen till the beep sound 

Higher ISO is for scenes with low light 

Shutter Speed

Shows the Shutter Speed value 

A faster shutter captures sharp motion, while slower speeds allow more light and can introduce motion blur

Lens Position

Shows real-time lens position

 

2.2

Focus
Modes

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AUTO

Autofocus mode, lens position is changed automatically, depending on scene conditions

Tap on this icon to bring your AUTO mode into MANUAL if your camera supports it (e.g. Wide, Telephoto)

 

MANUAL

Means that the camera focus is in the Locked position

You can adjust the Lens position via adjustment control or long tap on the screen to refocus at some other given point and lock position again

To exit the MANUAL mode just tap on MANUAL mode indicator (if the selected devices support AUTO mode)

Lens position range

min 0.0

max 1.0

2.3

Focus
Indicators

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Indicate approximate focus targets

• Macro

• Person

• Landscape

• Infinite

2.4

Horizon
Level

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Level automatically appears every time the device rotation is close to Portrait or Landscape rotations

You can turn it off in the App Settings

2.5

Capture
Timer

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Set the Timer value in App Settings to make timer countdown appear each time you do the capture

2.6

Action

Button

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Start & Stop Capture

Use start capture by tapping on the Action button

Available for Video and Photo modes

In Video mode the indicator starts blinking and will be tinted red

2.7

Edit
Mode 

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Long Press on the Target View to enter the Edit mode

In the Edit mode you can change the transparency of the view or hide it

PHOTO
MODE

3

In this section we will touch upon the description

how to use the Photo mode and the setups to it

3.1

Switch to 
Photo Mode

To select the Photo mode just tap on the top left corner segment

3.2

Camera
Device

You can use any of the available camera from your device or use the default virtual camera

3.3

Photo
Resolution

There are several resolution options to choose

from - 12 / 24 / 48 MP

3.4

Photo 
Formats

You can select the file format you need:

-JPEG  Compressed, small file size, ready to use straight from the camera

-HEIC  More efficient than JPEG (better quality at smaller size), supports advanced color and depth data

-TIFF  Very high quality, little or no compression 
-ProRAW  Combines RAW data with computational photography, maximum editing control and dynamic range

 

ProRAW

3.5

ProRAW is a high-end image format (notably Apple ProRAW) that combines the flexibility of RAW photography with the intelligence of computational photography

Chose it if you want maximum control in post-processing without losing modern camera enhancements

3.6

Grid
Overlays

For ease of composition, several grids are available to choose from, such as:

-the standard grid

-the phi grid

-the fibonacci grid

3.7

Exposure

By pressing the exposure correction button, you can rotate the picture brightness control wheel, automatically adjusting the ISO level and Shutter speed

This option is available in the following modes: Triple Camera, Dual Camera, Back Dual Wide Camera

3.8

Focus

By turning the focus adjustment wheel clockwise and back, you can manually adjust the focus to suit your needs

Starting with small values, this will be:

Macro – Enables close-up focusing for small subjects and fine details

- Portrait – Optimizes focus for people, keeping the subject sharp while softly separating the background

Landscape – Adjusts focus for distant scenes, maintaining sharpness across a wide depth of field

- Infinity (∞) – Locks focus at the far distance for very distant subjects and night or sky photography

Or just trust the autofocus by pressing the button on top called AF Lock

3.9

Horizon
Level

The Horizon Level uses the iPhone’s gyroscope to show when the camera is perfectly level

It helps keep horizons and vertical lines straight by indicating tilt, reducing the need for cropping or correction later

In the app, the indicator is located in the middle of the screen as horizontal yellow lines

You can enable it in the settings, under the Composition section.

3.10

Pro Mode

In Pro Mode, you can manually set parameters such as ISO (in the lower left area), White Balance (upper left area), and Shutter Speed ​​(in the lower right area)

3.11

Mirroring

When you switch to the front camera, the function of horizontal image flipping will be available in the upper right area

3.12

Constant
Color

Welcome visitors to your site with a short, engaging introduction. Double click to edit and add your own text.

3.13

Fast
Capture

Fast Photo Capture mode is available in Settings

It reduces camera delays before the next shoot

3.14

Zero 
Shatter
Lag

Also Zero Shatter Lag mode is available in Settings This function intended for the instant photo capture

3.14

Flash
Light

Flash Light Mode is enabled by pressing in the upper left area and allows to take photos with constant light

3.14

Burst
Mode

This mode allows you to take a continuous series of photos by long press on the main capture button

VIDEO
MODE

4

This section will help you understand the features of the video mode

4.1

Switch To
Video Mode

To switch the Video mode just tap on the top left corner segment

4.2

Video
Format Type

In the upper right area you can select the format of the recorded video file:

 

SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) – Standard video format with limited brightness and contrast

HDR (High Dynamic Range) – Wider brightness and color range; more detail in highlights and shadows

ProRes – Professional Apple codec with very high quality and low compression; ideal for editing

LOG – Flat color profile that preserves maximum dynamic range for color grading

4.3

Video
Preset

You can also select a video preset by clicking on the corresponding icon

​The following presets are available to choose from:

4K (3840×2160) – Very high resolution and sharp detail ideal for professional video and large screens

Full HD (1920×1080) – High quality standard, balanced detail and file size

HD (1280×720) – Basic high definition smaller files, suitable for web and mobile

VGA (640×480) – Low resolution minimal detail, used mainly for legacy or preview video

4.4

Video
Frame Rate

Based on your tasks, you can choose the appropriate frame rate (the icon is located next to the settings selection):

-240 fps Ultra–high frame rate used for extreme slow motion

Captures very fast action (sports, splashes, explosions)

-120 fps High frame rate ideal for slow motion with excellent clarity

Often used in action shots, sports, and creative cinematic slow-downs

-60 fps Very smooth motion

Common for sports, gaming, vlogs, and online content where fluid movement looks more natural, especially on modern displays

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-30 fps Standard for digital video and web content Balanced look—smooth enough for motion while keeping file sizes reasonable

-25 fps Broadcast standard in PAL regions

Common for TV production and content intended for European broadcast systems.

-24 fps Classic cinematic frame rate

Used in movies to achieve a traditional, film-like motion and storytelling feel

4.5

Dolby
Vision Mode

While the mode is on (the icon is colored yellow) activating 10bit format with high color depth that allows the display of over 1 billion colors

This results is much smoother gradients and less banding, which is critical for professional color grading, HDR content, and visual effects

4.6

Stabilization
Mode

The stabilization mode icon is located under the Dolby Vision function

By activating this mode reduces camera shake during video recording, making footage smoother by compensating for hand movements—ideal for walking shots, handheld video, and action scenes.

4.7

MultiCam Mode

Establishes video connections from multiple cameras, Allows to pause and resume recording while filming, enabling camera switching during video recording

4.8

PiP mode

The function PiP (picture in picture) is available in Multicam mode 


Allows to switching cameras (from main to frontal and vice versa) during recoding video, Also allows you to record from two cameras simultaneously

Show
iFrame
Formats

4.9

You can switch it in settings

High-quality, editing-optimized video formats with keyframe-only compression

4.10

Video
Codec

Also in the settings, in the "video" section, you can select a video codec

 

MPEG – A widely used codec family that offers good compatibility and moderate compression, common in older video formats and standard broadcasting

HEVC (H.265) – A modern codec with much higher compression efficiency, delivering better quality at smaller file sizes, ideal for 4K, HDR, and modern streaming

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