Google Pixel 8 Pro Unveils Five Innovative Camera Features in Upcoming Flagship Model
With the Pixel 8 series now official, Google has revealed several camera-centric updates that the Pixel 8 Pro in particular will receive at launch and in the future.
While the camera hardware has changed with the introduction of a new 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 50-megapixel main camera, the changes coming to the Pixel devices are primarily related to the software, specifically the creative AI-based software features.
Here’s a look at the Pixel 8 Pro’s new camera features.
Pro controllers
Until now, Pixel phones lacked a separate manual mode where you could adjust settings like ISO, white balance, shutter speed, and focus. However, the Pixel 8 Pro allows users to customize these settings, giving them more control over their own images. Now they don’t have to rely on a smartphone to choose settings for them. Google also notes that Pixel 8 Pro photos still benefit from HDR+ even when shot in manual mode.
Video Boost and Video NightSight
Google is extending its HDR+ image processing process to videos as well. Thanks to Tensor G3 and Google data centers, users can now get HDR+ video capabilities. Likewise, just as NightSight enhances images taken in low light, Google applies similar enhancements to videos shot in low light. This provides users with more flexibility in shooting conditions.
Double exposure
This feature is available for both Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It is designed to produce sharper videos with less noise in challenging lighting situations. Google achieves this by taking two images simultaneously – one optimized for low-light conditions and one optimized for high dynamic range.
Audio Magic Eraser
Have you ever recorded a video with annoying background sounds like babies crying or car horns? Audio Magic Eraser on the Pixel 8 series phones allows users to remove unwanted audio from their videos using the Google Photos app.
Best Take
The Best Take feature allows users to capture a series of similar photos taken close together – allowing for an automatic composite photo with all the best looks. This is especially useful when shooting groups of people, as the likelihood of someone Blinking or not getting the ideal look is quite high. Users can also manually select other expressions from other images taken from the same group. This feature is based on Google’s machine learning and AI algorithms.
