Following the wide availability of Pixel Camera 9.9, the new “education hub” with “visual inspiration of what each mode does” and help instructions is now available. It’s available for the Pixel 6+.
There’s now a question mark icon in the top-right corner. The circular icon against the black bar is not particularly disruptive.
Featuring large previews, the “Explore ways to take photos” section covers:
- Add Me: Make sure everyone is included in a group photo
- Panorama: Take stunning, high-resolution panoramas
- Astro: See how stars move across the night sky
- Night Sight: Take sharp and detailed photos in low light
- Macro Focus: Tiny objects, big detail. Capture stunning close-up
- Action Pan: Capture sharp details of a moving subject
- Long Exposure: Add a clever blur to moving subjects
- Portrait: Add a blurred background behind your subject
These are based on your Pixel’s available camera features.
Each has around 10 or so “Examples” with the photographer’s name in the corner. You can fullscreen the image (but not zoom) and swipe through all the photos. The “Open Camera” FAB (floating action button) launches the mode being discussed.
“How to” provides detailed instructions on how to use each mode, with a design that takes after Pixel Tips. The top tabs for Examples and How to use the Material 3 Expressive connected button group. The rounded rectangle becomes a pill when selected.
Explore ways to take videos
- Cinematic Blur: Blur your video’s background for a cinematic effect
- Macro Focus video: Capture big detail in tiny objects with close-up video
- Time Lapse: Condense extensive footage into seconds
- Slow Motion: Catch the details in slow motion
- Cinematic Pan: Give your videos a cinematic look with smooth panning
More tips
- 10-bit HDR: Record true-to-life videos with a wider range of colors
- Manual Lens Selection: Select which lens you want to use during photo capture
- Top Shot: Pick the perfect moment when taking a photo
- Save to Locked Folder: Keep your photos and videos in your Locked Folder
These examples and help pages rolled out as part of a server-side update with Pixel Camera 9.9.
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