Unlocking Portrait Mode On Your Lg Stylo 4 Camera

The LG Stylo 4 is a great budget phone with impressive hardware, but its camera has been criticised for its poor software. The camera washes out colours and doesn't offer many customisation options. However, you can still access portrait mode on the LG Stylo 4 by installing a third-party camera app or using a software upgrade. In this article, we will explore the different ways to access portrait mode and improve your photography experience with the LG Stylo 4.

Camera app settings

To access the Camera app settings on the LG Stylo 4, open the Camera app and follow these steps:

Opening the Settings Menu:

• On the viewfinder screen, tap the Settings icon. This icon is located in the lower-left corner of the screen.
• The camera settings menu will open, displaying the various setting categories in a grid layout.

Navigating the Settings Menu:

• Tap on one of the categories to access its specific setting options.
• Scroll through the list to find the desired setting you wish to adjust.
• Tap on another category to make additional setting changes if needed.
• Once you've finished adjusting the settings, tap the Back key to exit the menu.

Common Camera App Settings:

The following are some of the settings you can adjust within the Camera app:

• Flash: Turn the flash on, off, or set it to auto.
• Lens Swap: Swap between the rear and front camera lenses.
• Capture Mode: Choose from Auto, Magic Focus, Panorama, and Dual. Magic Focus allows you to change the focus after taking a photo, while Dual captures photos or videos using both lenses simultaneously.
• Dynamic Tone (HDR): Enhances photos taken in tricky lighting conditions by combining multiple exposures.
• Image Size: Adjust the file size and resolution of your photos.
• Voice Shutter: Enables you to take photos using voice commands like "Cheese" or "Smile."
• Timer: Sets a delay timer for taking photos, useful when you want to be in the frame.
• Grid: Displays an overlay grid on the viewfinder to help you align your subjects and improve composition.
• Storage: Choose between saving photos to internal memory or an SD card.
• White Balance: Adjusts the ambient lighting to improve color accuracy in different lighting conditions.
• Color Effect: Applies artistic effects like Mono, Sepia, or Negative to your photos.
• Geotagging: Adds location information to your photos.
• Shutter Sound: Customizes the shutter sound, or turns it off.
• Auto Review: Sets the duration for which a photo is displayed on the screen after capturing it.

Adjusting flash

Adjusting the flash on your LG Stylo 4 camera can be done in a few simple steps.

Firstly, open the Camera app on your phone. From the camera screen, you should see a Flash icon. Tap this icon repeatedly until you reach your desired flash setting. You can toggle between having the flash On, Off, or set to Auto.

Additionally, you can adjust the flash settings from the camera settings screen. To do this, open the Camera app and then tap the Menu icon. From here, you can tap the Settings icon in the lower-left corner to access the camera's Settings menu. The setting categories will be displayed in a grid. Tap the Flash setting to adjust it to your preference. You can also adjust other settings such as the picture size, timer, voice control, and storage location.

It is important to note that the flash settings may vary slightly depending on your specific LG Stylo 4 model and the version of the Camera app you are using.

Capture modes

The LG Stylo 4 has a variety of capture modes that can be accessed by opening the Camera app and tapping the Mode icon. The available capture modes are:

Auto

This mode captures an automatic photo shot, allowing the camera to adjust settings such as focus, exposure, and white balance to create an optimal image.

Magic Focus

Magic Focus allows you to change the focus of your photo after you've taken it. Simply tap the focus icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, then tap the area of the photo you want to sharpen. This mode gives you more control over the final image and lets you experiment with different focal points.

Panorama

Panorama mode is perfect for capturing wide, panoramic scenes. To use this mode, hold your phone steady and tap the Capture button. Slowly sweep the camera across the scene, and the phone will stitch together a single, seamless panoramic image.

Dual

Dual mode captures a photo or video using both the front and rear camera lenses simultaneously. This is ideal for vlogging or capturing your reactions along with the main action. You can resize or move the small image window by touching and holding it.

Dynamic Tone (HDR)

HDR mode enhances your photos by combining multiple exposures into one optimised image. It's particularly useful in tricky lighting situations, as it helps capture more detail in the highlights and shadows, resulting in a well-balanced photograph.

Selfie

When using the front-facing camera, you can access additional settings such as image size, scene mode, white balance, colour effect, timer, geotagging, shutter sound, auto review, and reset. These settings allow you to customise your selfies, ensuring you capture the perfect shot every time.

Image size

The image size, or resolution, of a photo taken on an LG Stylo 4 can be adjusted in the Camera Settings menu. To access this menu, open the Camera app and tap the Settings icon in the lower-left corner of the viewfinder. The setting categories will be displayed in a grid. Tap one to access its available setting options, then tap the setting you want.

The LG Stylo 4 offers three image size options to choose from: 5M 2560x1920 (4:3), W3M 2240x1344 (5:3), and 1M 1280x960 (4:3). The first number in each option represents the number of megapixels, and the second number represents the resolution in pixels. For example, selecting 5M 2560x1920 will result in photos with a resolution of 2560 pixels by 1920 pixels and a size of 5 megapixels.

It's important to note that the image size selected will impact the quality and file size of the photos taken. A higher image size will result in larger file sizes and higher-quality images, while a lower image size will result in smaller file sizes and lower-quality images.

Additionally, the aspect ratio of the image can also be adjusted. The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between the width and height of the image. The LG Stylo 4 offers a choice between 4:3 and 5:3 aspect ratios. This setting will affect the overall look and feel of the image, with the 4:3 ratio producing more square-like images, and the 5:3 ratio resulting in images that are wider and more rectangular.

By understanding the image size and aspect ratio settings, users can customize their photos to fit their specific needs and preferences.

Voice commands

To use voice commands to take photos on the LG Stylo 4, first open the Camera app. From the camera settings screen, select the Cheese shutter switch to enable voice commands. You can then take a photo by saying "Cheese," "Smile," "Whiskey," "Kimchi," or "LG."

To open the Voice Command app, tap the Apps icon from the Home screen, then the App tab (if necessary), followed by the Tools folder, and finally Voice Command.

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