[Video] mode overview

The interface switches automatically, so you can use the camera both vertically and horizontally.

Image showing where each function is located on the [Video] mode in the Camera app. Upper area, 1 to 3. Right side of the device, 4. Lower area, 5 to 12.

  1. Status indication

    • (Light icon) (Main camera only): Tap to turn the light on or off.

    • (Flash icon) (Front camera only): Tap to turn the flash on or off. The entire screen will light up when you turn the flash on.

  2. Front camera lens

  3. Current settings for resolution and frame rate

    Tap repeatedly to change the settings.

  4. Use the volume button to start or stop recording videos.

  5. Tap one of the angle buttons to switch angles of view.

    To zoom in or out on the image, slide the angle button to the left and right (in the portrait orientation) or up and down (in the landscape orientation). You can seamlessly zoom in and out without switching angles of view.

    You can also zoom in or out on the image by pinching in or out on the viewfinder.

  6. Tap to change settings.

    • Resolution: Tap to change the resolution.
    • Frame rate (Main camera only): Tap to change the frame rate.
    • Light (Main camera only): Tap to turn the light on or off.

    • Flash (Front camera only): Tap to turn the flash on or off.

    Tap the [Menu] button to change more detailed settings.

  7. Switch between the front and main camera.

  8. Select a mode.

    Swipe left or right to find the desired mode.

  9. Go back or exit the Camera app.

  10. Tap the thumbnail to view photos and videos in the Google Photos app.

    Tap (Share icon) to share a photo or a video, or (Edit icon) to edit it. To hide or show icons, tap the screen.

    For more information about the Google Photos app, go to support.google.com/photos.

    Tap (Back button) to return to the Camera app.

  11. Tap to start, pause, and stop recording videos.

  12. Tap to select the finish of images (Look). Each one is optimized with a different combination of color tone, saturation, contrast, sharpness, brightness, and other image elements, so you can set up image processing with your ideal balance of these elements.

    For details about each preset look, tap (Read more button).

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