Iphone & Android camera tricks

Do you have an iPhone or Android? Discover the 7 must-have tricks that will change your mobile experience. Don't wait any longer and get the most out of your device!

Every time we see something we like and don't want to forget, it's as easy as immortalizing it instantly with that smartphone we probably carry in our pocket. Our mobile devices have become our main photo and video cameras in our daily lives. Do you think you are getting the most out of your smartphone camera? Knowing how to master the features and settings offered by your device's camera will boost your photography skills and make for better-looking photos. So take a look at these tricks that we have compiled, and that you may not know yet, to get the most out of your camera.

1. Control exposure and focus

If you see that your photo is going to be a little dark or that, on the contrary, it has too much light there is a very simple adjustment. Touch the screen at the point where you want the camera to adjust the exposure and slide your finger up or down to adjust the exposure manually. Also, with this function, tapping on a point will focus on the spot you want to focus on.

2. HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode

In simple words, HDR is used to detect the highlights and shadows in the image you want to capture and prevent some elements of the photo from being brighter than others. It is important to activate it when there are strong contrasts of light and shadow.

3. Shoot in RAW

The main advantage of the RAW format is that it preserves the raw photo. If you shoot in RAW format the photo will be taken with the data captured by the camera's sensor and will allow you to fine-tune exposure, color and other parameters later. However, if you keep the JPG format, the photo is saved in the memory of the card, with the settings that the camera considers, and will not allow changes.

4. Activate the grid or grid

A function that makes a difference and to which we do not usually give importance is to use the rule of thirds. One thing is to frame or compose the images by eye and the other is to follow a grid that will help your photograph to be much better compositionally.

5. Take advantage of the special camera modes

These functions were created to take advantage of the different scenarios we encounter. Depending on the intention you have when taking a picture, you will want to use one mode or another. So experiment with portrait, panorama, night and other modes offered by your device for those specific situations you may encounter and want to capture.

6. Use image stabilization

This function is built into all smartphones and helps to reduce the vibrations of the image captured through the sensor. This way you will avoid any kind of movement that makes your picture look blurry. As long as that is not your intention.

7. Take advantage of natural light

One of the best options for photography is provided by nature: natural light. Shoot at different times of the day, at dawn or dusk you will get a soft, warm and magical light.

And, of course, always make sure your camera lens is clean! Apply these tricks and see how they improve your photos and tell us about it.

Keep discovering more about how to get the most out of your photos with these links that will surely interest you:
- The best phone photography courses from Domestika
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