A method of controlling an imaging device includes detecting that a function extension button of the imaging device is triggered, where the imaging device includes a gimbal and a camera carried by the gimbal. The method further includes obtaining attitude information of the gimbal; controlling the imaging device to perform an extended function based upon a combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information in response to the obtained attitude information being preset attitude information of the gimbal; and adjusting an operating parameter of the imaging device based upon the combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information.