Discover camera modes and settings on your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra combines an advanced camera system, including a powerful 200 MP main camera, with intelligent software features to help you capture photos and videos in more creative ways. From foldable-exclusive tools like Cover Screen Preview and Dual Screen to intelligent features such as Video Reframe and Camera Assistant, this guide introduces the available camera modes and settings and explains how they can help you get the most from your device.

• Rear Wide camera: 200 MP with autofocus (AF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
• Rear Ultra Wide camera: 50 MP with autofocus (AF).
• Rear Telephoto camera: 10 MP with autofocus (AF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
• Rear video recording: Up to 8K UHD at 30 fps.
• Front camera: 10 MP (main display) and 10 MP (cover display).
• Front video recording: Up to FHD at 60 fps (main display) and 4K UHD at 60 fps (cover display).
• Key camera features: Cover Screen Preview, Dual Screen, Video Reframe, Camera Assistant, 360 Audio Recording, Portrait, Hyperlapse, Super Steady, Single Take, and more.

Cover Screen Preview displays a live camera preview on the cover screen, allowing the person you're photographing to see exactly how they'll appear before you take the picture. They can adjust their pose, expression, and position in the frame, making it easier to capture natural-looking portraits, group photos, and family pictures.

Dual Screen lets both you and your subject view the camera preview at the same time. While you frame the shot on the main screen, the person you're photographing can see a live preview on the cover screen to adjust their pose, expression, or position before you take the picture. This makes it easier to work together, capture more natural-looking photos, and help everyone feel confident about the final result.

Video Reframe lets you adjust the framing of your videos after you've finished recording. Rather than trying to keep your subject perfectly centered while filming, you can capture a wider view and let Galaxy AI create a new video that follows the person you choose. It's a convenient way to create polished, subject-focused videos without needing to record the moment again.

Camera Assistant gives you greater control over how your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra camera works. Rather than changing how your photos look, it lets you customize your camera's behavior to suit the way you like to take pictures and record videos. Whether you want quicker shutter response, additional camera options, or more control over certain settings, Camera Assistant makes it easy to personalize your camera experience.

1. Open the Camera app, then tap the Quick controls icon.
   
2. Tap the Settings icon.
   
3. Scroll to the bottom of the menu, then tap Camera Assistant.
   
   Note: If Camera Assistant isn't installed, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Once the installation is complete, open Camera Assistant.
4. Camera Assistant includes a variety of settings that let you customize how your camera behaves. Some useful options include:
   
   • Quick tap shutter: Take photos as soon as you tap the shutter button, reducing the delay before the picture is captured.
   • Auto lens switching: Automatically switches between compatible camera lenses to help capture the best shot based on zoom level, lighting, and subject distance.
   • Photo softening: Adjusts the amount of image sharpening to create a softer, more natural look.
   • Auto HDR: Improves photos with bright highlights and dark shadows by capturing a wider range of detail in challenging lighting conditions.
   • 24 MP resolution: Lets you capture higher-resolution photos when you want more image detail.
   • Prioritize focus over speed: Waits for the camera to achieve focus before taking the picture, which can help produce sharper photos of stationary subjects.
   • Timer multi-photo options: Captures multiple photos automatically when using the camera timer, giving you more shots to choose from.
   • Swipe Shutter button to edge: Lets you choose what happens when you swipe the shutter button, such as taking burst shots.

360 Audio Recording lets you capture realistic, three-dimensional sound when recording videos with compatible Galaxy Buds. Rather than relying only on your phone's microphones, your earbuds work together to capture the sounds around you, helping your videos feel more immersive and lifelike. It's ideal for concerts, travel, family gatherings, and other moments where you want to preserve both the sights and the sounds.

1. Connect your compatible Galaxy Buds to your Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
2. Open the Camera app, then tap the Quick controls icon.
   
3. Tap the Settings icon.
   
4. Tap Audio options under Videos, and then turn on 360 audio recording.
   
5. Return to the camera and start recording your video. The 360 MIC indicator appears when the feature is active.