Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) guide

Taking photos for a moving object is always challenging. Galaxy S6 offers Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) for you to get better photos with moving objects.

What is Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)?

Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) allows you to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition.

This feature can be found in some DSLR cameras, not commonly on smartphone cameras.

Basically, Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is utilizing the fast auto focus feature in Galaxy S6 camera to track the motion of the object and adjust the focus accordingly.

How to enable Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)?

By default, Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is turned off in most regions.  You need follow these steps to enable it before  you can use the auto focus tracking.

Step 1:  Start Galaxy S6 camera app

You can start Galaxy S6 camera with any of the following 4 methods as detailed in this page:

• Tapping the Camera app icon in the favorite tray in Galaxy S6 home screen.
• Tapping the Camera app icon in Galaxy S6 Apps screen (aka App drawer, All Apps).
• Pressing home buttons twice to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch (even when Galaxy S6 is locked. Please refer to this guide on Galaxy S6 camera quick launch).
• Using Google Now voice command  (e.g., “Start camera”) or S Voice command (“Open Camera app”).

Step 2: Go to Galaxy S6 Camera settings

Tapping gear icon in Galaxy S6 camera app interface as shown below.

Step 3: Enable Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)

In the Galaxy S6 camera settings, you can find the Tracking AF as shown in the left.

Tap the switch to enable it.

Once it is enabled, the color of the switch will be changed to green.

If you cannot find the tracking AF option in the camera settings, very likely, the front camera is active. You need switch to rear camera.

In other words, Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is for rear camera, not for front camera.

Please note, the setting for Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is persistent. If you want to disable it, you must manually disable it through the same procedure. Rebooting the phone will not change this setting.

How to use Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)?

Once Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is enabled, you can then use it in almost all Galaxy S6 camera modes.

In the preview window, tap the object on which you want to focus. Then tap shutter button to take photo or recording button to record the video.

If the object is moving, Galaxy S6 will automatically track the motion and adjust the focus accordingly in your photo or video.

You can de-activate Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) or change focus to other moving objects on-the-fly by tapping anywhere else in the preview window. This essentially change the focus of the photo.

When taking photos, in addition to tapping the shutter button, you can also use voice control or volume button to take the photo normally.

Can I use Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) when using front camera?

No, Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) works with rear camera only.

Why Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)  fail to track an object?

Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) may fail in some situations, for example,

• The object is too big or too small.
• The object moves excessively.
• The object is back-lit or you are shooting in a dark place.
• Colors or patterns on the object and the background are the same.
• The object includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds.
• The Galaxy S6 or S6 edge shakes excessively.
• The video resolution is high.

Can you use Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) on your Galaxy S6 or |Galaxy S6 edge?

If you have any questions or encounter any problems on using or enabling Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) on your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge, please let us know them in the comment box below

We will try to help you.

For other features of Galaxy S6, please check Galaxy S6 online manual page.

For detailed guides on how to use Samsung Galaxy S6, please check Galaxy S6 how-to guides page.

For detailed guides on how to use Galaxy S6 camera, please check Galaxy S6 camera guide page.