Galaxy Note 4 explained: Camera features

Galaxy Note 4 explained: Camera features

November 5, 2014

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How about that camera on the Galaxy Note 4, right? It doesn't matter if you like it

objectively

or subjectively. If you love taking photos with your smartphone (or phablet), you'll love the Galaxy Note 4's 16 MP (Megapixel) rear camera and fast AF (Auto Focus) with Smart OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). that sounds great, then you'll really like the Galaxy Note 4 camera features we're about to explain.

First, let's start with the Selfie (or

wefie

) optimized features

It's obvious that Samsung wanted to meet people's need for a better front camera on their mobile devices with the Galaxy Note 4. Samsung not only increased the megapixel, but also significantly improved the angle of the front camera to 90 degrees. , compared to the previous 77.

“If only Bradley's arm was longer. Best picture ever. Yes, that's what Ellen DeGeneres said when she posted, presumably,

one of the most epic selfies

at the Oscars last year. As his commentary suggests, one of the most frustrating things about taking a

selfie

for many people was the limited angle you get with the front camera.

Therefore, Samsung decided to develop the mode '

Wide

selfie

', which is basically 'Panorama mode for selfies'. With the 120 degree camera angle of the "wide" mode

selfie

you can take selfies as if you had a 1 meter long arm. By the way, the feature's engineers told us that they've taken thousands of selfies to find out how the movement of the wrists and arms affect selfies. (yes!)

Wait, there are more Selfie features

Selfies aren't always about getting angles. You want the

selfie

looks as good as you actually look and you want it to be easier to take. This is why the Galaxy Note 4 has the features listed below:

beauty face

An improved version of that of the Galaxy S5. It automatically recognizes your face, its features and contours and improves the image by smoothing and brightening your skin tone (and a few other secret recipes). You can control the degree of brightness.

HRM sensor

The Galaxy Note 4's front camera lets you take selfies using your heart rate monitor sensor. So you don't have to awkwardly force your finger forward on the screen. And check this - you don't need to press anything. All you have to do is gently place your finger on the sensor and remove it. So you're less likely to shake the phone when pressing a physical button, so you're less likely to end up with a blurry selfie

. Yes, we told you that the engineers took thousands of photos to check everything - their fingers had something to do with this idea 😉

▲Use the HRM sensor to take a

selfie

Rear Camera Selfie

It allows you to take selfies more easily with the rear camera. The camera will automatically detect and focus on your face when taking a self-portrait.

▲Rear-Cam

selfie

Fashion

Rear camera features recommended by engineers

If you're one of those people who just don't care about a million camera modes and just want to point and shoot without having to worry about anything, that's fine. The Galaxy Note 4 camera only presents the basic functions that are frequently used on the screen and hides the rest.

But, there are actually a lot of great camera modes that might change your mind. It's not just us at Samsung Tomorrow who recommend the camera features below; Samsung Tomorrow also spoke with the Galaxy Note 4 camera developer engineers of the Galaxy Note 4, and they highly recommend

the

following features. So feel free to try out each feature to see how you can use it.

▲Galaxy Note 4 Basic Camera Modes

▲Go to “Manage Modes” and you can activate four additional camera modes

Virtual visit

You can create an interactive virtual tour of your surroundings, especially useful when traveling and want to capture more vivid memories.

Dual camera

You can take photos and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same time, to create a picture-in-picture. You can switch between the front camera and the rear camera to control which image appears in the smaller photo. Therefore, it is recommended when a group member takes a group portrait.

Sequence Shot

(downloadable feature)

It captures every movement of your subject. It is highly recommended for athletes, such as golfers, who wish to improve their posture.

Oh yes, there is also a feature called “food”, which makes food photos more delicious.

The technology behind the bong

The Galaxy Note 4 has a monster 16MP image sensor on the rear camera, a 3.7MP for the front. It also features an F1.9 lens, which is 60% brighter than the F2.4 lens of its predecessor. A nice combination for better photos. So what makes this device special?

▲Galaxy Note 4 Camera - Basic Settings Layout

Advanced digital zoom

With the improved clarity and precision, Galaxy Note 4 has significantly improved the digital zoom feature. You can zoom up to x8.

Smart OIS

(Optical Image Stabilizer)

Intelligent Optical Image Stabilizer that counteracts camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in dark environments. It greatly reduces dark and blurry images or shaky videos.

Fast AF

(Auto Focus)

Just like the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy Note 4 supports Quick AF. The Galaxy Note 4's fast autofocus lets you capture moving objects by helping you focus on the object before it disappears or moves away. So you have a better chance of capturing, say, a running cat rather than a fuzzy furry half-leg.

▲Joshua Cho (left, senior engineer, camera development) and

Changhyun< /p>

Chun (manager, product planning)

We will close our segment of

Galaxy Note 4 Explained: Camera

remembering that you can also record videos in UHD with the Galaxy Note 4. The advanced specs and camera features of the Galaxy Note 4 give you great freedom in the type of photos you can take. What's your favorite feature of the Galaxy Note 4 camera? Leave us a comment to let us know. Thank you!

*All features, specifications and other product information provided herein, including but not limited to product benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and capabilities are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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