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How to Use Optical Zoom Lenses on Phones
How to Use Optical Zoom Lenses on Phones
Updated over 4 months ago

Can I Pinch to Zoom in While Photographing?

When photographing, there may be times that you want to zoom in for a closer shot! It's only natural to want to use your fingers to pinch your screen to zoom. We strongly advise that you *don't* do this, as it results in a lower quality zoom!

Is There a Better Way to Zoom?

The best way to zoom in on your subjects is to take advantage of the Optical Zoom Presets within your phone's camera!

How Many Optical Zoom Presets Are There?

The amount of Optical Zoom Presets you have available are dependent on how many lenses your camera has. But regardless of how many lenses you have, stick to using the Optical Zoom Presets for the best results!

Using Optical Zoom with Photo Mode

  • While in Photo Mode, you'll find the Optical Zoom Presets centered in the lower part of the screen, where you can easily switch between them.

Using Optical Zoom with Portrait Mode

  • While in Portrait Mode, the Optical Zoom Presets get shifted to the left side of the screen. To adjust which Zoom Preset you're using, simply tap on the icon.

  • You'll then be able to select which Zoom Preset you'd like!

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