Learn how to use Camera Modes on your Samsung Galaxy Note 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: Use this to 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: Use this to 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: Use this to 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: Use this to 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.

• The device may not take photos properly in other shooting conditions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Rich tone (HDR): Use this to take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas.
• Eraser: Use this to 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.
• Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
• Sports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.

Panoramic Photos

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

• Touch MODE icon > 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 Filter icon and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode.