Mode overview (Video)

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 and 6. Lower area, 5, and 7 to 13.

  1. Status indication

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

    • (Flash) (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 zoom button to zoom in or out.

  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 or by pressing the zoom button.

  6. Use the shutter button to launch the Camera app or start or stop recording videos.

    Hint

    • To activate launching the Camera app by long-pressing the shutter button, find and tap as follows, and then tap the switch.

      [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Shutter button] > [Launch Camera app]

    • You can select the action performed when you press and hold the shutter button while using the Camera app. Find and tap as follows.

      (Settings) > [Menu] > [Press and hold shutter button]

      You can select from among the following settings.

      Video recording / Switch modes / Off

  7. 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 button to change more detailed settings.

    [Menu]

  8. You can switch between the front and main camera.

  9. You can select a mode.

    Swipe the screen left or right to find the desired mode.

  10. You can go back or exit the Camera app.

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

    (Share): Tap the icon to share a photo or a video.

    (Edit): Tap the icon to edit a photo or a video.

    To hide or show icons, tap the screen.

    For more information about the Google Photos app, go to the following URL.

    support.google.com/android/

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

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

  13. Tap the icon to select the finish of images. (Look)

    Each preset look 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 the button.

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