Code reportedly found in the Camera app in the latest iOS 27 beta appears to point to the introduction of some major pro photography and videography features. While the stock camera app has grown in power over time, the reported discoveries seem surprising for an app primarily geared to point-and-shoot usage. Apple has historically tried to walk a tightrope between making its own Camera app extremely easy to use for snapshots while also giving some degree of creative control to those who like to use it as a more serious camera. Despite the gradual evolution of the app, however, most keen photographers and videographers tend to use third-party apps instead. The reported introduction of some powerful features normally associated with professional cameras may well change this, if the discoveries do indeed turn out to be accurate.

Developer pdfu says they discovered code supporting four main features not currently enabled in any of the betas. Exposure scopes add a complete implementation of waveform and histogram views to help users judge exposure in different formats. Focus peaking emphasizes edges with strong local contrast, highlighting in-focus areas. Highlight clipping uses zebra indicators to warn users about overexposed areas that exceed RGB values of 255. Manual focus introduces a slider for true manual focus control, potentially limited to upcoming new iPhones.

Other features reportedly include an option to take a series of self-timed photos, common for group shots when placing the iPhone on a tripod.