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Samsung Galaxy devices are known for having great cameras and tons of features.
This combination means a Samsung camera app with a lot going on.
We’ll share some of the best features you should be using.
Justin Duino / How-To Geek
Some of the features in this list are not available on all Samsung Galaxy devices.
Some camera features are reserved for high-end models with multiple cameras.
The higher the frame rate, the smoother motion will appear.
Movies are typically shot in 24 FPS, while phones typically shoot videos in 30 FPS.
The Samsung camera app has the ability to switch between a few different frame rates.
Certain frame rates are only available at specific resolutions.
Some high-end models can shoot at 24 FPS in 8K.
Samsung Galaxy devices have a “Hyperlapse” feature built-in to the camera app.
It’s easy to use, and doesn’t require any advanced knowledge of photography.
Just ensure you have something to hold your phone steady while it’s recording.
Long-exposure photos show the movement and the passage of time.
It’s a bit like the static equivalent of a timelapse video.
There’s a little more fine-tuning required to get a great long-exposure photo.
A little trial and error goes a long way.
you’re free to get some truly amazing results once you dial it in.
You’ve got a few options at the top and some shortcuts at the bottom.
The Pro Mode for videos includes those same controls, plus the ability to choose which microphone to use.
Both modes can be found by tapping “More” in the bottom toolbar.
No more fumbling around to reach the button with one hand.
Did you know Samsung Galaxy cameras can do Portrait Videos too?
The Portrait Video feature attempts to do the same thing as Portrait Mode for photos.
It blurs the background, making the subject stand out.
It doesn’t work quite as well as the photo version, but it’s still pretty neat.
Simply tap “More” in the toolbar and select “Portrait Video.”
Sometimes the original aspect ratio doesn’t fit what you want.
Samsung Galaxy devices make this easy to do.
Most Samsung Galaxy devices have a main “Slow Motion” mode that shoots at 240 FPS.
If you have a high-end model, you may also have the 960 FPS “Super Slow-Mo” mode.
You’ll want to reserve the latter for very fast-moving objects as the video quality is not as good.
Thankfully, with a Samsung phone, you’re free to simply use the camera app.
It will automatically detect when you’re pointing it at a document.
Simply check that the entire document is in the viewfinder and wait for it to be detected.
You’ll see a yellow outline around the document and a yellow button in the bottom corner.
Tap it, and it’s possible for you to adjust the corners and save it as a PDF.
It can be done directly from the camera appif you enable it in configs.
It’s a simple little trick, but it’s a lot easier to use than a dedicated app.
There’s a good chance your phone also has multiple cameras on the back.
With all of these tools at your disposal,Samsung phonesmake great cameras.
