Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ set up new standards for the 2018 flagship smartphone camera.
The dual aperture rear camera and the 960 fps (frames per second) super slow-motion mode are two of the prominent unique features of Galaxy S9 camera and
As in previous generations of Galaxy phones, Samsung included a bunch of new camera features for Galaxy S9 camera (and Galaxy S9+ camera). The camera app was also updated.
These Samsung Galaxy S9 camera guides will help you understand and effectively use the camera in Galaxy S9 and S9+.
About Samsung Galaxy S9 camera guides
As an online owner-help-owner community, Galaxy S9 guides release many high-quality how-to guides to help you properly use Galaxy S9 and S9+.
Galaxy S9 camera guides section covers all aspects of using the camera in Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.
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In short, Galaxy S9 camera guides section only includes guides related to using the camera in Galaxy S9 and S9+.
List of Samsung Galaxy S9 camera guides
We added Galaxy S9 camera guides after we test them in our phones under different conditions (to make sure the guides works on your phone as well).
So, this Galaxy S9 camera guides list is regularly updated.
You can always check back again if you do not find the Galaxy S9 camera guides you want.
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Here is the list of published or coming-soon Galscuy S9 camera guides.
1. How to use the updated camera app in Galaxy S9 and galaxy S9+?
This Galaxy S9 camera guide explains the items in Galaxy S9 camera app user interface (UI) and how to use them.
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2. How to use the two apertures of the main rear camera of Galaxy S9 and S9+?
Dual aperture, which allows the system to choose the suitable Galaxy S9 camera aperture depending on lighting conditions, is one of the significant improvements in Galaxy S9 (and S9+) camera compared to previous Galaxy phones.
This Galaxy S9 camera guide explains dual aperture feature in Galaxy S9 and shows you how to manually choose Galaxy S9 camera aperture in the Pro mode.
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3. How to use the second main camera in Galaxy S9+?
4. How to use Galaxy S9 portrait mode?
5. How to use Bixby Vision in Galaxy S9 camera?
6. How to use super slow-motion mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
This Galaxy S9 camera guide explains what you can do (and cannot do) with Galaxy S9 super slow motion mode, how to use the super slow-motion mode, how to edit super slow-motion videos, how to add music to the video, and how to share super slow-motion videos with others as videos or GIF animations.
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7. How to use Pro mode in Galaxy S9 camera?
Galaxy S9 camera Pro mode gives you full control of your shootings: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, autofocus mode, filters, white balance and exposure. If you properly use the Galaxy S9 camera Pro mode, you may get far better pictures than using the Auto mode (default).
This Galaxy S9 camera guide explains the what Galaxy S9 camera Pro mode is, when you may need it, and all settings for Galaxy S9 camera Pro mode.
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8. How to access, download, use, and manage Galaxy S9 camera modes?
9. How to use Galaxy S9 camera effects?
10. How to use live focus in Galaxy S9 camera?
11. How to use Galaxy S9 camera settings?
Galaxy S9 camera settings will help you get the desired photos and effectively use the camera in Galaxy S9 and S9+.
This Galaxy S9 camera guide explains the meaning and usage of all entries in Galaxy S9 camera settings.
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12. How to use Galaxy S9 camera burst mode?
13. How to add Galaxy S9 camera mode shortcuts to Home screen?
14. 6 ways to start Galaxy S9 camera app
You can open Galaxy S9 camera using different methods including using Galaxy S9 camera quick launch, app icon in Galaxy S9 lock screen, app icon in Galaxy S9 Home screen and Apps screen, Bixby voice command and Google Assistant voice command.
This Galaxy S9 camera guide shows you how to use these 6 different ways to start Galaxy S9 camera in Galaxy S9 and S9+.
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16. How to show photos on Galaxy S9 Home screen?
This Galaxy S9 guide shows you how to show photos on Galaxy S9 home screen using the picture frame widget provided by Samsung. You can also tweak the slideshow by including or excluding photos, adjusting slideshow timing, the layout of photos, and how the photos fill the spots.
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How to use the pro mode ? I dind1t find the explanation. thanks
To use pro mode, you need some basic photograph knowledge. If you are not sure, you just set one parameter, e.g., ISO andn let the phone set others.
We are preparing the guide for Pro mode. I will check whether we are ready to release it this weekend or early next week.
I need de dual camera mode, the front and back camera at same time!
Unfortunately, Samsung removed the dual-camera mode in S9 without explanation (low usage? licensing? stupidity? arrogance?). The last device got the dual camera mode is S8 and S8+.
I am teaching a class and want to use the selfie video mode. However, the text on my white board behind me is backwards (mirrored). I really need to use this mode so I can accurately monitor what the lesson looks like. What can I do to make this happen?
In camera settings, your can enable save as previewed to avoid mirrored selfies. It works for both photos and videos.
On my S9, purchased in Dec. 2018, when I switch to pro mode to try out various options, how do I
1) switch back to auto mode when there isn't an "auto" option along the top of my screen or anywhere else?
2) also, there is no "flower" mode, so what do I use for taking close up photos of flowers or other things?
1. Photo mode is the Auto mode. Samsung changed the default to auto mode a long time ago. When you open the camera app, or exit from Pro mode, you should be in Photo mode already.
2. Flower mode is under auto mode with the scene optimizer on. When the camera detects flowers or similar object, it will apply flower mode automatically. The scene optimizer icon should also change to a flower. Scene optimizer can recognize 20-30 different scenes/objects. Anyway, remember to turn on (it is on by default) the scene optimizer. You can tap the scene optimizer icon to turn it on/off. You can also set it in camera settings.
Anyway, if you have updated the phone to Android 10, the camera app interface should like that one on Galaxy S20 as explained in this guide.