They have one of the best cameras on a smartphone, all reviews clearly show that the Google Pixel they are a media capture machine. And the software is the main culprit; as much as the camera app lacks some key settings. Thankfully, Google is fixing one of the major shortcomings with the latest app review.
Having the Google Camera on the phone means having access to taking amazing quality photos and videos. This concerns the app that comes standard on Pixels and also smartphones that can install a well-suited GCam. High quality smart rendering, stunning background blur, natural in shots, and one of video’s best weapons: focus tracking. But what if you want to correct this focus?
Say goodbye to constant recentering in Google Camera
Focus lock on the Google Pixel 6a
Until now, we could mark a point in the scene on the phone screen so that the Google Camera kept this point in focus even if the subject moved. Now, there was a good chance of losing the image if Google Pixel insisted on recentering the image; something that might happen too often during video recording.
As in most smartphones, the Pixels now have a manual fixing of the AF point. By anchoring this focus, static shots ensure that what you choose will always look sharp once the result is processed. It will be enough to keep the distance and position of the phone; and as long as the object does not move: any movement will lose sharpness.
Thanks to the fix, the Google Camera software will not insist on automatically seeking focus; For what there will be less risk of missing the shot in close-ups and macrosBlurring during static shots is also fixed; like recording a phone screen, for example. The novelty seems like a small addition, but the truth is that it represents a big step forward for those looking for a more professional take on Google Pixel photography.
Focus Lock is now available for all Google Pixels that have updated the app to version 8.7.5. To correct this focus, simply hold down the phone screen at the point you want to block. An orange box will appear on the mark with a small padlock icon: the focus will remain fixed until there is a new key to focus on another element. It only remains for Google to decide whether to include a professional mode in the Pixel camera, another of the historical shortcomings that is still unresolved.
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