Advanced Photo & Video Features

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
 

• Access camera modes
• Customize photo and video settings
• Crop a photo
• Access camera filters
• Access and use Pro mode
• Access and use Beauty mode
• Access and use Google Lens
 

Access camera modes

From the Camera app, swipe left or right to access camera modes such as Pro, Panorama, Portrait, Night, and Time lapse.

Note: Professional allows you to manually adjust settings such as ISO, shutter speed and exposure levels. Panorama allows you to create wider photos by stitching together multiple photos. Portrait allows you to enhance the subject matter and adds sharpness to photographs. Night allows you to capture stunning details even in low light conditions. Time Lapse allows you to capture videos and play them back at a fast playback speed. 

Customize photo and video settings

From the Camera app, select the Settings icon then edit settings as desired.

Crop a photo

1. From the Camera app, select the Gallery icon. Swipe left to the desired photo, then select the Edit icon.

Note: Alternately, from the home screen, select the  Photos app then navigate to and select the desired photo.



2. Select Crop. Select and drag the crop corners to crop as desired, then select Save copy.

Access camera filters

From the Edit screen, swipe left to Filters. Select the desired filter, then select Save copy.


 

Access and use Pro mode

Pro allows you to manually adjust settings such as ISO, shutter speed and exposure levels. To access Pro mode, from the Camera screen, swipe left to PRO. Edit settings as desired then select the Capture icon.

Access and use Beauty mode

From the Camera screen, select the Beauty mode icon. Select the desired beauty mode option, then use the slider to edit as desired.

Access and use Google Lens

1. From the Camera app, swipe left to Google Lens. Point the device's camera at an object or location, then select the Shutter icon.

2. Select the desired Google Lens feature and follow the prompts.