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 8. Center area, 5. Lower area, 6, 7, and 9 to 14.

  1. Status indications (Main camera only)

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

    • (Close-up shooting): The icon appears when the Close-up shooting function is activated. The 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 function by tapping the icon.

  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. Level meter (Main camera only)

    The level meter helps you measure the angle of your device and keep the picture horizontal. When your device senses that it is level, the level meter turns green. You can also set the camera to indicate when the camera is level using sound, vibration, and the display. This setting is turned off by default. To turn on the setting, tap as follows and select the desired value.

    (Settings) > [Menu] > [Level]

  6. 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.

  7. Tap to change settings.

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

    • Product showcase (Main camera only): The camera settings are optimally configured for video recordings such as product reviews. The camera tends to focus on objects displayed in the center of the viewfinder. Tap to turn the function on or off.

    Tap the button to change more detailed settings.

    [Menu]

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

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

  10. You can select a mode.

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

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

  12. 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.

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

  14. 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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