9 Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Camera Settings and Tricks
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21+ pack compelling hardware and software to capture some jaw-dropping photos. But as we all know, it’s not the hardware specs alone that make a great photo. The camera settings also need to be tweaked so that you can get the max out of the camera app. In this post, we have compiled a list of the best camera settings and tricks of the Samsung Galaxy S21 to up your photography game.
Save Images in Efficient Formats
Without a doubt, the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21 come with ample internal storage. And hence, it makes sense to use this storage efficiently and cleverly. If you want to save space, it only makes sense to save the photos in the HEIF (High-Efficiency Image File) format and videos in the HEVC format. These file formats allow your phone to capture photos and videos that are considerably smaller than conventional JPG photos.
To make this change, head over toSettings, select Format and Advanced Optionsfrom the menu, andtoggle the switch for HEIFpictures.
Similarly,head overto thevideo modeand selectAdvanced Recording Options. Once in, toggle theswitch next to High-efficiency videos, and that’s about it.
After that, the phone will save your photos and videos in more efficient formats without compromising their clarity and details.
Master Single Take
Single Take is one of the most interesting features on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and is gold for people like me who love capturing photos. The best thing about the Single Take feature of the Galaxy S21 is that you can fine-tune the recording time.
For instance, if you want the recording mode to get wrapped in 5 seconds, that is totally doable. To do so,tap on the timer iconin the lower-right corner. Next,drag the slider right.
Do note that you can extend up to 15 seconds. Now, all you need to do istap on the shutter button, and you will see the magic come to life. At the same time, you can also choose the modes you want to be activated while capturing Single Takes. For example, if you do not want filtered videos, you can keep them disabled.
This way, yourphone’s storage will stay freefrom unnecessary videos.
Turn on HDR10+ Recording
That Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ also bundles HDR10+ support, which is great for capturing photos and video playback.
To enable HDR10+ on your camera,switch to the video modeand then tap on Resolution. Make sure that it’s set to FHD. Next, tap onSettings > Advanced Recording Optionsand toggle theswitch next to HDR10+ videos.
For those uninitiated, HDR10+ allows the camera to capture an increased color range, thereby making your videos more dynamic.
Activate the 108MP Mode
Again, if you have the Galaxy S21 Ultra like me, you can also shoot in 108MP. By default, all the phone photos are pixel binned, but you can enable the dedicated 108MP mode.
Head over to the camera app,tap the Ratio iconat the top, andselect 3:4 108MP. Simple, right?
After that, the phone will shoot all the photos in high-resolution. Do note to reverse this setting when capturing normal day-to-day photos since 108MP photos are massive in size, or else you will see your phone’s storage fill up in no time!
Create Funny GIFs
Another funny thing about the Galaxy S21 Camera is that you cancreate funny GIFsright from your own camera. Cool, no?
Once you see a funny situation unfolding,open the Cameraapp andswipe down on the Shutter button, and that’s it.
The phone will start snapping images to make a GIF right away. However, ensure theSwipe Down function is set to GIFin settings.
Use Director’s View
By now, you must already know that the Samsung Galaxy S21’s camera comes with plenty of video shooting modes, and the Director’s view is one of them.
This mode gives you more control over the videos you shoot by allowing you to record a video with both the rear and front camera working simultaneously. Woah, right? This mode is useful, especially when you want to record both sides of the camera.
To turn it on, select More from the ribbon below and tap on Director’s view. Then, start shooting.
Capture Moving Object with Ease
Have you ever tried clicking photos of babies and toddlers? If you haven’t, let me tell you that it’s not an easy job since they are always on the move. Thankfully, the cameras in the Galaxy S21 series come with a toggle to make this job easier.
Justhead over to Settingsandscroll downuntil you seeTracking Auto-focus. From now on, your smartphone’s camera will keep the subject in focus no matter how fidgety they move.
Change the Skin Tone
Do you prefer warm color tones on your selfies? If yes, the Galaxy S21 has a hidden trick for you. It lets you pick from two color tones — Warm and Natural — so you do not have to spend time on a photo editing app like Snapseed to change the color temperature.
Change the camera mode to the selfie mode, and then head over to Settings. Once in, scroll down until you see the option for Selfie color tone. Tap on it to pick your preferred option.
Take Beautiful Vertical Panoramas
The Galaxy S21’s camera is quite smart. Apart from the regular panoramas, it lets you take vertical panoramas as well. Thankfully, you do not have to make any special changes in the settings.
All you need to do isselect the panorama modeand thenmove the camera vertically. The phone is smart enough to determine which way the camera is moving, and based on that, it will start capturing.
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Last updated on 13 August, 2024
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