Every supported camera exposes a different set of controls, so what you see depends on your camera's make and model.
Changes apply in real time — there's no "save" or "apply" button for individual settings. Adjust something and you'll see the result immediately in your video feed.
What You'll Need
A connected camera source — the camera must be online and connected to your Bridge. Controls are disabled when the device is offline.
A supported camera model — the available settings depend on what your camera supports.
Admin or Producer role — Viewers can watch but can't adjust settings.
No special plan requirement — image settings are available to all users with studio access.
Accessing Image Settings
Open your Studio and select the camera you want to adjust.
In the right-side panel, click the Image tab (sliders icon), located next to the Controls tab.
You'll see your camera's available settings organized into collapsible sections.
Common sections include Exposure, White Balance, Picture, Detail, and Gamma, though the exact sections depend on your camera's driver.
Adjusting Settings
Use the controls within each section to change values:
Sliders — Drag left or right to adjust values like Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, or Sharpness. The current numeric value is shown next to the slider.
Dropdowns — Select from a list of options (e.g., Exposure Mode: Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority).
Switches — Toggle a setting on or off (e.g., Noise Reduction).
Buttons — Trigger a one-time action (e.g., White Balance One-Push Trigger).
Toggle groups — Pick one option from a set of buttons (e.g., Anti-Flicker: Off / 50 Hz / 60 Hz).
There's a brief delay (~250ms) after you stop dragging a slider before the value is committed. This prevents flooding the camera with too many commands while you're still adjusting.
Some sliders — particularly for white balance gains — display colored gradients (like red-to-cyan or yellow-to-blue) to visually indicate the color temperature direction of the adjustment.
Conditional Controls
Some settings only appear or become editable depending on other settings. For example, manual white balance gain controls may only show up when White Balance Mode is set to "Manual." If a setting you're expecting to see is missing, check whether a parent setting needs to be changed first.
If a setting has an error state, a warning icon appears next to it — typically meaning the camera reported an issue with that value.
Resetting a Single Setting
Each control that's been changed from its default shows a small reset icon next to its label.
Hover over the label of the setting you want to reset.
A reset arrow appears if the current value differs from the camera's default.
Click the label (or the reset icon) to revert that single setting back to default.
Resetting All Image Settings
At the top of the Image panel, find the Reset All button (with a reset icon).
Click Reset All.
All image settings that differ from their defaults are reverted to the camera's factory defaults.
The Reset All button is grayed out when all settings are already at their default values.
Important: "Reset All" only resets image-related settings — exposure, white balance, picture, detail, gamma, etc. It does not affect PTZ speed, focus, zoom, or system settings. Those are separate.
Reset All vs Camera Factory Reset: "Reset All" in Iris sends default values for each setting individually through Iris. Some cameras also have a hardware-level "Image Settings Reset" or "Factory Reset" in Advanced Settings, which tells the camera itself to reset — and may affect additional internal settings not exposed in Iris. These are different operations.
Image Setting Presets
Presets let you save a snapshot of all your current image settings and recall them later with one click. For full details, see Image Presets.
Quick summary:
Open the Presets button at the top of the Image panel → a drawer slides open.
Click + to create a new preset (captures all current image settings + a thumbnail).
Click a preset card to apply it — settings are sent to the camera instantly.
Right-click a preset card to Update (overwrite with current settings), Rename, or Delete.
Drag and drop to reorder.
Tips and Best Practices
Select the correct camera driver. The right brand and model ensures you see all available image settings. A generic driver may hide settings your camera actually supports.
Experiment in setup, not live. Changes apply in real time — adjust during setup or downtime to avoid unexpected visual changes during production.
Use presets for different conditions — daytime, nighttime, stage lighting, etc. Switch between looks with one click.
Check parent settings if something seems missing. Conditional controls appear and disappear based on other settings' values.
What Happens If…
…your camera goes offline while adjusting? All controls become grayed out. Changes in progress may not be applied. When the camera reconnects, controls re-enable and reflect the camera's current state.
…you close the app while adjusting? Changes already sent to the camera remain in effect on the camera itself. Presets you've saved persist and will be available when you return.
…a preset doesn't highlight after applying? The system compares current camera state to the preset's saved values. A preset only highlights when all stored settings match exactly. Minor rounding or timing differences can prevent a match — right-click and "Update with current image settings" to re-sync.
…Reset All doesn't seem to change anything? If the button is grayed out, all settings are already at defaults. If it's enabled but nothing visibly changes, values may already be very close to defaults.
…a setting you expect is missing? Not all cameras support all settings. If hidden by a conditional dependency (e.g., a mode selection), changing the parent setting may reveal it.
…you try to adjust as a Viewer? Viewers have read-only access. You need Producer or Admin access to make changes.
…you remove and re-add a camera? Presets are tied to the specific device entry. If you delete the device and add it again, presets from the previous entry won't carry over.
…you power-cycle the camera? Whether settings persist after a reboot depends on your camera's firmware. Some cameras retain settings across power cycles; others revert to their internal defaults. Iris remembers what it last sent, but the camera's actual state after reboot is camera-dependent.
Troubleshooting
What's happening | Likely cause | What to do |
All controls are grayed out | Camera is offline or disconnected | Check that your Bridge is online and the camera is connected |
A specific control is grayed out | Depends on another setting's value | Check the parent setting (e.g., set Exposure Mode to "Manual" to unlock manual controls) |
Reset All button is grayed out | All settings are already at defaults | No action needed |
A setting shows a warning icon | Camera reported an error for that value | Try a different value, or check if the camera supports that setting in its current mode |
Preset doesn't highlight after applying | Settings drifted or didn't all apply | Re-apply the preset. If the camera doesn't support a stored setting, it won't match exactly. |
Preset thumbnail is blank or outdated | Thumbnail failed to capture | Right-click and choose "Update with current image settings" |
Expected setting is missing | Camera doesn't support it, or it's hidden by a conditional dependency | Try changing related settings (e.g., switch to Manual mode), or verify correct brand/model |
FAQs
Does "Reset All" reset my PTZ position or zoom? No. It only affects image-quality settings (exposure, white balance, picture, detail, gamma, etc.). PTZ, zoom, focus, and system settings are not touched.
Are image setting presets shared with other users? Presets are stored per-device within the Studio. All users with access see and can use the same presets.
Can I copy image settings from one camera to another? No built-in copy feature. If both cameras are the same model, you could save a preset on one and manually recreate on the other. Settings are device-specific.
How many presets can I create? No hard limit has been confirmed in the interface. You can create as many as you need.
What happens to presets if I remove and re-add a camera? Presets are tied to the device entry. Deleting the device and re-adding it means the old presets won't carry over.
Do image settings persist after a camera power cycle? It depends on the camera. Some retain settings; others revert to internal defaults. Iris remembers what it sent, but the camera's state after reboot is firmware-dependent.
What's the difference between "Reset All" in Iris and "Factory Reset" on the camera? "Reset All" sends default values for each setting through Iris. A camera's "Factory Reset" (found in Advanced Settings) tells the camera itself to reset, which may affect additional internal settings not exposed in Iris.
Why do some sliders have colored gradients? Those are white balance gain sliders. The gradient indicates the color temperature direction of the adjustment (e.g., red-to-cyan, yellow-to-blue).
What if I don't see all expected settings? Make sure the correct brand and model are selected. If a setting is hidden behind a conditional dependency (like a mode selection), try changing the parent setting. If it's still missing, your camera may not support it — contact support@tryiris.ai.
Use Cases
Color correction — Adjust exposure, white balance, and picture settings for a consistent look across multiple cameras.
Creative control — Experiment with different settings to create unique visual styles for your production.
Lighting transitions — Use presets for day/night or different stage lighting conditions and switch between them instantly.
Standardization — Save presets to maintain a consistent look across different sessions or scenes.
Multi-camera matching — Dial in each camera's settings to visually match across angles, even with different camera models.