The Google Pixel's signature camera update brings the option to manually switch between lenses, a new "Pro" tab, and improved HDR+ frame selection.
Lens controls
Selecting a lens
Like the Pixel 8 Pro, the updated Pixel Camera 9.4 lets you manually switch between lenses cameras for earlier Pixel 6/7 Pro and Fold models. To change lenses, tap the settings icon in the bottom left corner or swipe up. In the new "Pro" tab next to "General" you can set the lens to be used in automatic or manual mode.
Zoom control
Instead of a zoom control above the shutter button, there is a mode switch between ultra-wide-angle, wide-angle and telephoto lenses. When you turn on manual mode, you can adjust the scale. By default, the camera opens in wide-angle lens mode.
RAW/JPEG settings
In Pixel Camera 9.4, the switch to select RAW or JPEG format has been moved to the Pro tab, which makes it easier to access this function for subsequent professional image processing.
Improved HDR+
The update also improves best-shot selection in HDR+ mode on Pixel 6 and later models. Thanks to an improved algorithm, the camera is now smarter at determining the optimal moment to create a composite image, taking into account criteria such as open eyes and smiles.
Glossary
- Google Pixel - a line of premium smartphones from Google
- Pixel Camera - proprietary camera app for smartphones Google Pixel
- HDR+ - High Dynamic Range technology to improve the quality of photos
- Google Pixel Fold - folding Google smartphone
- Google Pixel Tablet - tablet from Google
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The June Android Feature Drop update brought significant camera improvements to the Google Pixel 6/7 Pro and Fold. Pixel Camera 9.4 now lets you manually select the lens you want to shoot with, and enjoy enhanced HDR+ mode.
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Виталий
It's cool that Google is improving the camera on its Pixel smartphones. New features like manual lens selection and improved HDR+ make shooting even more convenient and better. 📷✨
Ельвира
This is cool! I love taking photographs, and such updates make me very happy. I'm looking forward to the new camera being available on my Pixel 6. I'm sure the pictures will be even better. 📸
Давид
Great innovations for professional photography! The Pro section will make it easier to choose the right camera settings, and improved HDR+ will help you take better shots. Now Pixel smartphones will become even more attractive to enthusiast photographers. 🤳📷
Ярослав
Ugh, they're coming up with some unnecessary fancy features again. Previously, we filmed perfectly without this, but now a bunch of unnecessary settings confuse and distract. Why complicate things? 😒
Эмилия
I don’t agree with Yaroslav at all! The new camera features are cool. I remember how I used to have to install third-party applications to configure the camera. Now all the functions are in stock, thanks a lot to Google. 💯📸
Антонио
Super! I especially liked the ability to easily switch between lenses. When traveling, this is very useful for different types of photography. I'm looking forward to this update on my Pixel 7 Pro. 🌍📷
Наталья
I think the updated camera will especially appeal to those who like to shoot portraits. Manual lens control and improved HDR+ algorithms should make portraits simply stunning! 👩🦱📸
Михаил
And I'm waiting for the update to arrive on the Pixel Fold. I can imagine what incredible photos you can take on a huge screen! The camera on it is already very cool, and with new functions it will become even more powerful. 😎📷