OpenCam 2.0 brings ‘Open Gate’ 4:3 full‑sensor video to iPhone 17 and iPhone Air

OpenCam 2.0 expands support to Apple’s latest iPhones, including the iPhone 17 family and iPhone Air. Its hallmark feature remains Open Gate capture: recording the entire sensor in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which preserves more vertical detail than the default 16:9 video in Apple’s Camera app.

For mobile creators, that extra canvas means flexible delivery without reshoots. Capture once, then reframe for multiple formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1 or cinematic crops) in post, or pair with anamorphic lenses for wider looks.

• Device support: iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air (plus recent iPhones).
• Open Gate 4:3: Full‑sensor readout for a wider field than 16:9.
• Manual controls: Deeper control over exposure, focus, white balance and color; project presets (feature set may vary by device).
• Workflow gains: One master take; export multiple aspect ratios for YouTube, TikTok/Reels and widescreen edits.
• Availability: Rolling out via the App Store; check release notes for model‑specific capabilities and frame rates.

Context: In cinema, “Open Gate” uses a camera’s full sensor to maximize resolution and reframing options—popularized by systems like ARRI ALEXA. OpenCam brings a similar approach to iPhone workflows.

Learn more: OpenCam on the App Store (search)

Note: Actual features depend on device hardware and iOS version. Verify supported modes and performance in the latest OpenCam release notes before production use.

Discussion: Would you shoot Open Gate 4:3 and reframe later, or stick with in‑camera 16:9 framing?