User's Manual

Apps
Options
Photo size (rear or
selfie camera)
Set the photo resolution for the camera.
Video size (rear or
selfie camera)
Set the video resolution.
Action Cam video
size
Set the Action Cam Video size.
Slow motion size Set the video resolution for a slow motion video.
HDR
Turn on HDR (high dynamic range) eect for better pictures
in challenging lighting situations, such as outdoors.
Selfie photo mirror Turn on to take a mirrored selfie. Note that the viewfinder
will not show a mirrored selfie, but the photo will be
mirrored after you take it. (If your phone has Active Photos,
it must be turned o to use this feature.)
Quick capture Twist twice to open or switch between front and back
cameras.
Tap anywhere to
capture
Capture photos or videos by tapping anywhere on the
screen. Zoom by scrolling up or down with one finger.
Shutter sound Turn the shutter sound on or o.
Assistive grid Overlay a grid to help align the subjects in your photos or
videos.
Leveler Take perfectly level photos using a guide line in the
viewfinder.
Watermark Add a watermark or signature to your photos.
Auto smile capture Automatically detect smile and take a photo when all of the
subjects (limited to five faces) in the viewfinder are smiling.
Options
Gesture selfie Hold up your palm to start a two-second timer to take a
selfie.
Smart composition Generate an alternate shot that uses the professional
photography rule of thirds.
Shot optimization Turn on automatic tuning and scene detection.
Google Lens
Find out more about the things you see in the viewfinder.
See Identify items using Google Lens™.
Storage Choose a storage location for your photos and videos
(Phone or Memory card).
Save location Turn on to tag photos with a location.
Take portraits
You can use the portrait mode to add a blur eect and make portions of your photo
black and white, while keeping the main subject in perfect focus.
Find it:
Camera > Menu > Portrait
1 Line up your subjects. The closest subject is prioritized automatically. Tap the screen
to change the focal point.
2 Slide the bar to increase or decrease the background blur.
3 Tap to take the photo and hold your camera steady.
Tip: For best results, subjects should be 2-6 feet away and not side-by-side. When
photographing people, aim for the waist up.
Take close ups and change the background
Use cutout mode to get a close portrait, cut it out from the background, and replace the
background with something else.
Note: Available when using the back camera only.
Find it:
Camera > Menu > Cutout