Keys to take advantage of the camera of the samsung galaxy note 8

If something could be discussed with the Samsung Galaxy S8, it was the few changes that its camera section experienced. Although it was still one of the best cameras on the market. Some changes that have come from the hand of your new Note 8, with a photographic set to remove the hiccups.

The camera of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 consists of a double lens with a resolution of 12 megapixels. One of them is a wide-angle type, while the other is a telephoto lens that allows 2X optical zoom. In both cases, with an optical image stabilizer so that the photos are not blurred. And with numerous advanced modes such as dynamic focus (bokeh mode) or slow motion. Today we bring you a series of simple tips so that you can get the most out of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera.

Use the zoom

Let's face it. Until now, using the zoom on the mobile had been synonymous with lost photos too many times. Poorly defined, pixelated objects, photos that were blurred… It is true that some models, such as the iPhone 7 Plus or the Huawei P10 Plus had already incorporated a 2x optical zoom thanks to their second camera. But the work of the Korean firm with the Note 8 is, simply, fantastic. Not only because of its own two-magnification optical zoom. Its digital zoom maintains remarkable quality to the limit. Even with 10x we can take pictures with more than acceptable sharpness.

It is worth messing around with this function and getting closer to details, objects or animals (as in this case) without having to move. To use the feature, simply pinch the screen with two fingers and drag them to zoom in or out on the scene.

Activate the floating camera button

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is not exactly a small mobile. That's why using your camera in certain environments can be a bit more complex, especially when doing it with one hand. Therefore, it can give you a lot of play to introduce the floating button. This icon moves around the screen at will, so you can place it where it suits you best to take the photo.

You will find it in the camera settings, Floating Camera Button.

Example of wide angle mode on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Close-up example on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Try to use dynamic focus if you want to take advantage of the 2x optical zoom

One of the novel features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is its dynamic focus mode. It is the same as the bokeh mode on models like the Huawei P10 Plus. When used, the image is combined between the two lenses (the wide angle and the telephoto lens with 2X zoom). The fact is that from this mode we have the option to choose a posteriori between the photo taken with the normal camera or the zoom. Something that does not happen if we activate the change between the objectives through the x2 / x1 button on the screen.

Choose the video size well at all times

Another of the tips that can give you game. Keep in mind that the main camera of the phone is capable of recording video in 4K UHD resolution. But keep in mind that this size will quickly drain the space of the mobile. Also, the time limit per clip is placed around 5 minutes.

In normal use, video in Full HD resolution should be sufficient. Speaking of Full HD, we can also talk about the 60fps mode, to achieve a more fluid image and a theater effect. Of course, in this mode we will not be able to enjoy HDR or video effects ( something that also happens in 4K recording). From the Full HD in 60fps you will not be able to take photos while recording.

The flash, only as a last option

The flash has been a very useful addition to mobile cameras for years. But for a while now, the targets have improved greatly in their performance at night. Something that is taken to a very high level in the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Photos at night will come out sharp and with good level of detail without the need for a flash. And what is more important. With a more natural result.

Download the extra modes

Among the modes that Samsung offers us by default, there is especially one that is conspicuous by its absence. We are talking about the animated GIF mode. A very fun addition that can give us a lot of play and that works with both the main and secondary cameras. It is not the definitive mode, but it will triumph among friends.

Do not abuse the effects

If we drag our finger across the screen to the left, the effects appear on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera. A good collection of filters for our photos. Of course, we are not very fond of taking photos with this type of filter (less on special occasions). Samsung has worked them well, but it is always preferable to take the raw snapshot and then add those effects afterwards with programs like Snapseed. In this way we will have greater versatility when taking the photo and we will not lose the original.

Activates alternative shooting methods for the front camera

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a considerable size. There's no doubt. And taking a selfie can be heavier in some conditions, especially when you can only hold the phone with one hand. For this reason, it can give us a lot of play to use alternative shooting methods. You have them in the camera settings (on the nut button). From here you can activate the voice controls, press the screen anywhere to take a selfie or press the heart rate sensor on the back as if it were an alternative button.

Photo gallery

Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera

We end this article with a review of the characteristics of the Note 8 cameras.

Main chamber

• -Dual sensor (12 megapixel wide angle sensor, 12 megapixel telephoto sensor)
• -Aperture of F1.7 on the wide angle sensor, F2.4 on the telephoto sensor
• -Video recording in UHD 4K at 30fps
• -2X optical zoom
• -10X digital zoom
• - Slow motion at 1 / 8x
• -ISO up to 800
• -HDR +
• -Optical image stabilization in the two sensors
• -Dual tone flash

Secondary camera

• -8 megapixel resolution
• -Video recording in QHD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels)
• -Aperture of F1.7
• -Flash on screen
• -HDR