Table of contents:
- Double chamber
- Dynamic focus
- Two photos at the same time
- Rule of thirds
- AE / AF lock
- No need to go over the filters
- Try the filters included in the Note 8
On August 23, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was officially presented. Without a doubt, one of the most advanced mobile phones of the moment. Among the many novelties it includes, we find the double camera on the back. It thus became the first Samsung mobile with a dual camera. The system is similar to that of other manufacturers, with a wide-angle lens accompanied by a telephoto lens. Today we are going to know 7 tips to make the most of the magnificent camera of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
Double chamber
Actually, more than advice is to know what we have in hand if we have acquired this terminal. As we said, the Note 8 has a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f / 1.7 aperture. It is accompanied by a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with f / 2.4 aperture.
The combination of both allows a 2x optical zoom. In addition, both lenses have an optical image stabilizer.
With this in mind, we must know that we can switch between both objectives just by pinching the screen.
Dynamic focus
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a dynamic focus feature. This allows us to control the depth of field and adjust the effect of capturing out of focus light. But the best thing is that we can have it in display mode, before even taking the photo.
That is, it is possible to work depths using different approaches in the same image. So we can have a preview of how the photo will look, before even shooting.
Two photos at the same time
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 includes a dual capture mode. The two rear cameras take the photo simultaneously and both are saved to the film. Thus we get a version of the photo with the telephoto lens and another with the wide angle.
Samsung has called this Dual Capture system and with it we can capture both the complete scene and the details. But the most important thing about this system is that it is not a zoom, but another photo. That is, both images have the same quality.
Rule of thirds
To get the perfect framing we can follow the two-thirds rule. This is a technique used to distribute space within an image and to enhance a person or object. In this way, the human eye focuses on an element previously selected by the photographer.
This rule applies in photography, but also in art. To comply with this rule, we must imagine the image divided into three imaginary thirds, both horizontal and vertical. The image will be divided into 9 equal parts, being the points of intersection of the imaginary lines that we will use to place the person or object that we want to highlight.
As is logical, this rule will help us to take better photographs with any device. In addition, most offer the possibility of activating the grid on the screen, making it much easier for us to follow this rule.
AE / AF lock
AE and AF are automatic functions included in smartphone cameras, very useful for capturing images in which objects and people are not moving. AE is the setting for the amount of light entering the lens and AF is the focus point that the user selects.
However, if we want to freeze the movement things get complicated. To achieve this, we must open the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera application, concentrate on a point in the image and touch the screen for a few seconds with your finger until “AE / AF Lock” appears.
No need to go over the filters
This is also general advice. Let's not go overboard with the filters in the photos. Many users abuse the filters and end up spoiling the image.
According to international Instagram studies, the most used filters in the world are TrackMaven, Lo-Fi, X-Pro II and Valencia. That is, people prefer images with bluish and / or warm tones, but not red.
It is important that, generally, we apply only one filter on the image. Another option is to make a later retouch with an editing app.
Try the filters included in the Note 8
If you like filters, it is best to try the ones that the phone already includes. Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has dynamic filters similar to those offered by some social networks. But the best thing is that we can apply them instantly, being able to see the result at the moment.
We can even test some of the filters before capturing the image. This will allow us to see if that is really the effect we are looking for. We can also adjust the light and color to get the perfect photo according to our tastes.
And here are the 7 tips to get the most out of the camera of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8. As you have seen, many of them can also be applied to other devices.
