Everything You Need to Know About iPhone 17’s Center Stage Camera

Apple’s new iPhone 17 series comes with an 18MP Center Stage front camera that keeps you perfectly framed during video calls and recordings. Its square sensor and intelligent auto-adjustments make selfies, especially group shots, look effortless. In this blog, we’ll show you how to make the most of Center Stage, and take control of features like auto-rotate!

What Is Center Stage?

Center Stage is a smart camera feature that automatically keeps you centered during video calls and recordings. It pans, zooms, and even switches between horizontal and vertical orientations, adjusting its field of view to include everyone in the frame. When taking selfies, the camera keeps the shot tight for a personal feel, then expands as more people join, ensuring no one is cropped out. It works with FaceTime, Zoom, Teams, and other supported apps, creating a more natural and professional video experience without any manual adjustments.

How to Take Photos with Center Stage?

Center Stage isn’t just for video calls, it also works when taking selfies or portraits with the front camera:

Step 1: Open the Camera app and select the Front camera
Step 2: Ensure Center Stage is enabled (check the Control Center icon)
Step 3: Frame your shot and move naturally; the camera will keep you centered automatically
Step 4: Tap the shutter button to capture the photo

This feature is especially useful for group selfies or dynamic shots where subjects might move around.

How to Disable Auto-Rotate in Center Stage?

If you prefer a fixed view instead of Center Stage automatically following your movements, you can disable auto-rotate:

Step 1: Open the Camera app or start a FaceTime/Video call
Step 2: Tap the Control Center icon
Step 3: Look for the Center Stage toggle and switch it off
Step 4: Your iPhone will now use a static frame instead of automatically panning

This gives you more control over your camera framing when you don’t want it to follow movement.

Why You’ll Love The Center Stage 

The Center Stage front camera on Apple’s iPhone 17 series makes video calls, selfies, and recordings more dynamic and fun. Stay in the loop with the latest Apple news, tips, and updates by checking our iSTYLE blogs or following us on Instagram!