Is that than ensured that the underlying data layout is not changed? I need an image buffer that is densly packed without some 16bit alignment like here: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/accelerate/vimage_buffer?changes=_7_1&language=objc Or do i than have to ensure 16byte aligned cropping, to get dense packed crop area?

only for cross-reference, i posted the same question on stackoverflow: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/70112572/searching-for-reliable-way-to-select-iphone-13-macro-camera-device