Apple has released a firmware update for its Studio Display to improve its controversial 12MP ultra-wide webcam, it said in the throw 17 notes seen by 9to5Mac. While the company (more or less) addressed image quality issues in previous updates, users still She complained about the relatively high camera tilt that can be distracting on video calls. Now, the latest update “adds support for zooming, centering, and manual framing” to the webcam, giving users more control over its appearance.
The new controls now allow you to zoom and pan the image to help you position yourself in the frame the way you want, and you can return to the default settings by pressing the “recenter” button. This should be a big help for those using the webcam in manual mode, although it also works with Center Stage to automatically frame you in the image. The update also adds “minor stability improvements” to Studio Display. Please note that updating the Studio Display firmware also requires the latest version of macOS Sonoma that came out yesterday.
Also through the release of macOS Sonoma, Apple brought the same controls to the Continuity Camera that allows you to use your iPhone for video chats on Mac. This might be a better option for many Studio Display owners, as despite all fixes, webcam still not great.
