Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch) - Common Camera Settings
Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., storage, timer, shooting modes, etc.) for your Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch).
For additional info on camera settings, refer to the camera section of the user guide.
Settings
- From a Home screen, tapCamera
.
If unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera. - TapSettings
.
- Select an option:
- Save options
- HDR
- Shooting methods
Save Options
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- Tap any of the following options to turn on
or off
:
- HEIF pictures (Photo)
- Pictures as previewed
HDR
HDR (High Dynamic Range) - Combines photos or videos taken at different exposures for one optimal photo or video.
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- Tap theHDR (rich tone) switchto turn on
- With HDR on, select 'Apply when needed' or 'Always apply'.Selected when blue dot appears.
Shooting Methods
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- TapPress Volume key tothen select an option (e.g., Take picture or record video, Zoom, etc.).
- Tap any of the following options to turn on
- Floating Shutter button
- Show palm
Self-timer
Used to select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo automatically.
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- Tap theSelf-timer icon
.
- Select an option:
- Off
- 2 secs
- 5 secs
- 10 secs
Ratio
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- Tap theRatio icon
.
- Select an option:
- 3:4
- 9:16
- 1:1
- Full
Filters
Used to apply a beauty or filter effect.
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- Tap theFilters icon
.
- Swipe left to choose a preset effect (e.g., Warm, Cool, Lolli, etc.).
Switch Camera
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- On the photo preview screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display or tap theCamera Facing icon
to switch between rear and front-facing camera.
Scene Optimizer
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- Tap theScene Optimizer icon
to automatically adjust the color and effect for the current scenery.
If the icon doesn't display, tapSettingsScene optimizer switchis on
Shooting Modes
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- To change the camera mode, swipe left or right to select an option:
- PanoramaTap theCamera buttonthen pan slowly in one direction.
- ProManually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone.
- Live focusTap an object less than 20 inches away to focus on it then tap the Camera button to take a picture.
- PhotoCapture a picture.
- VideoCapture video.
- HyperlapseCreate time-lapse videos.
Lens
- From a Home screen, tapCameraIf unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tapCamera.
- Tap the Wide-angle lens icon
for basic photos or Telephoto lens icon
for 2x optical zoom.