Using Auto Focus on the Galaxy S21

Last Update date : Jan 14. 2021

Auto Focus allows you to quickly lock in on a selected point, subject, or area to produce sharper images. This works great for all sorts of high-speed motion situations from sports photography to your children and pets. Follow the below guide to learn how to use Auto Focus on your Galaxy S21.

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.

1 Head into the Camera app
Launch the Camera app
2 Swipe to PHOTO
Swipe to PHOTO
3 Touch an area on the screen then tap on lock icon to activate Auto Focus. You will then be able to manually adjust the light exposure within the shot by draging the bar from left to right to suit your preference
Activate Auto Focus and adjust light exposure to suit your preference
4 When you are ready to take your photo simply tap on the Capture button
Capture Photo
5 Once captured you will be able to view the Photo within the Gallery app
Viewing captured Photo in Gallery app

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