[Photo] 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 [Photo] mode screen in the Camera app. Upper area, 1 to 3. Right side of the device, 4 and 7. Lower area, 5, 6, and 8 to 13.

  1. Google Lens

  2. Status indications

    • (Flash icon): Tap to turn the flash off or set it to auto. The background color of the flash icon turns white when the flash activates.

    • (Night shooting icon) (Main camera only): The icon appears when the light conditions become low and the [Night shooting] function automatically turns on. The [Night shooting] function allows you to take clear photos at night or in dark conditions. You can temporarily turn off the [Night shooting] function by tapping the icon.

    • (Close-up shooting icon) (Main camera only): The icon appears when the [Close-up shooting] function is activated. The [Close-up shooting] function switches automatically to the ultra-wide lens to focus on details of the subject when you get closer to it. You can temporarily turn off the [Close-up shooting] function by tapping the icon.

  3. Front camera lens

  4. Use the volume 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, tap the angle button again, and then slide it 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 volume button.

  6. Tap to change settings.

    • Aspect ratio: Tap to change the aspect ratio.
    • Timer: Tap to select a self-timer setting.
    • Flash: Tap to select a flash setting.

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

  7. Use the shutter button to launch the Camera app or take photos.

  8. Switch between the front and main camera.

  9. Select a mode.

    Swipe left or right to find the desired mode.

  10. Go back or exit the Camera app.

  11. 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.

  12. Use the shutter button to take photos.

  13. 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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