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Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro
Common Camera Settings

2026-10-10 02:18:16.617

Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro
Common Camera Settings

Refer to this info for basic operation and advanced settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for the camera on your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Camera app
    .
  2. To switch between Photo and Video mode, tap the
    Shooting Mode icon
    .
  3. Review the following chart for info on additional camera settings:
    Common Camera Icons
    Icon
    Title
    Description
    Capture photo icon
    Capture
    Take a photo.
    Photo Mode icon
    Photo Mode
    Tap the toggle Shooting Mode icon to switch to Photo mode.
    Switch camera icon
    Switch Camera
    Switch between front / rear camera.
    Video Mode icon
    Video Mode
    Tap the toggle Shooting Mode icon to switch to Video mode.
    Menu icon
    Settings
    Adjust camera settings.
    Flash icon
    Flash
    Set to Off, Auto, or On. Located under Settings.
    Timer off icon
    Timer
    Set a timer to 3 or 10 seconds. Located under Settings.
    Aspect icon
    Aspect Ratio
    Select the width / height screen ratio. Located under Settings.
    Zoom icon
    Zoom
    Choose 1.5x (regular photo), .5x (ultra-wide angle photo), or 2 (zoomed in).