How to take portraits using Live focus feature in Galaxy A8+(SM-A730F)?

Last Update date : Oct 29. 2020

 

The Live focus feature allows the camera to capture the subject and the background separately so that you can get an out-of-focus photo with the focus on the subject. Adjust the background blur effect on the preview screen and take a photo that highlights the subject.

 

NOTE:
This feature is available only in Selfie mode.

 

● This feature is recommended that you position subjects from 0.3m to 1.2m away from the camera lens.

 

● Position the subject that you want to focus on close to the device. Also, use this feature in a place that has sufficient light.

 


Navigate to Camera → LIVE FOCUS → Focus → Capture → ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR → SAVE

Pictorial representation of the above settings are as follows :

1. From the Apps list, tap Camera.

 

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2. On the preview screen, tap .  to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.

 

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3. Tap LIVE FOCUS to use the Live focus feature.


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4. Focus on a particular subject by dragging the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level.

 

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5. Tap Camera icon to take a photo.

 

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You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature in Gallery.

5. Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR.

 

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6. Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level, and then tap √ to save photo.

 

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