How To Use Camera Modes – Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro

Learn how to use Camera Modes on your Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro. Several photo effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits.

• Touch MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.
• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
• Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.
• Best photo: Take a series of photos, and then save the best one.
• Best face: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image.
• Touch Camera icon to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. When Gallery opens, touch the yellow frame on each face, and choose the best individual pose for the subject. After choosing a pose for each individual, touch Save to merge the images into a single photo, and save it.
• Sound & shot: Take a photo with sound. Touch Camera icon to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo.

Note: While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.

• Drama: Take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows trails of the movement.

To get the best shot, follow these tips:

• Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
• Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction.
• Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects.
• Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colors.
• Avoid taking photos of a subject that is too close or too far away to fit within the viewfinder or that is too long such as a bus or a train.
• Rich tone (HDR): Take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas.
• Eraser: Erase the movements of moving subjects in the background.
• Touch Camera icon to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the original photo, touch Show moving objects, and then touch the highlighted area.

To get the best shot, follow these tips:

• Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos.
• Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colors.
• When taking photos of a subject that is moving very little or moving a great deal, the camera may not recognize all of the movements.
• If there are multiple subjects moving in the background, the camera may not recognize all of the movement.
• Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
• To get the best shot, follow these tips:
  • Move the camera slowly in one direction.
  • Keep the cameras viewfinder within the guide frame.
  • Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognizable backgrounds, such as empty skies or plain walls.

• Sports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.

Panoramic Photos

A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.

• Touch MODE > Panorama.
• Touch Camera icon and move the camera in one direction. When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, touch Stop icon. If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops shooting.

Applying Filter Effects

Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.

• Touch View icon and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode.

Note
This guide will work on all Samsung Galaxy Tab Pros; including Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2