{"id":151737,"date":"2022-12-08T11:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T11:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/pixel-7-pro-gets-macro-mode-with-google-camera-update\/"},"modified":"2022-12-08T11:47:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T11:47:00","slug":"pixel-7-pro-gets-macro-mode-with-google-camera-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/pixel-7-pro-gets-macro-mode-with-google-camera-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Pixel 7 Pro gets macro mode with Google Camera update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Pixel 7 Pro launched with version 8.7.165<\/strong> of Google Camera, and 8.7.250<\/strong> is now rolling out with the addition of Macro Focus settings but also with the removal of the double-tap action gesture.<\/p>\n

At launch (on version 8.7.165), Google turned on Auto Macro so that \u201cCamera uses Macro Focus automatically when taking photos at a close range.\u201d It appeared in Settings under Composition and was enabled by default. In our experience, entering 2x zoom could also trigger Macro Focus.<\/p>\n

When your Pixel 7 Pro got close enough to a subject, it would automatically switch lenses to allow for macro shots. A yellow flower icon would appear with a tap letting you turn Macro Focus off temporarily.<\/p>\n

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Google Camera 8.7.250 now removes the toggle from Settings and instead elevates it to the dropdown menu that appears when swiping down on the viewfinder or tapping the top-left control pill. <\/p>\n

Appearing alongside More light (flash), Top Shot, Timer, and Ratio, Macro Focus is set to \u201cAuto.\u201d \u201cOff\u201d disables the feature and a \u201cMacro is off\u201d message will appear at the top of your screen when you get close to something. A white flower icon that features a slash will also show up, and tapping it will switch you back to Auto. <\/p>\n

\u201cOn\u201d will keep Macro Focus enabled \u2014 by switching lenses immediately \u2014 all the time and you get a \u201cMacro is locked\u201d message. As such, the Pixel 7 Pro now has a traditional macro \u201cmode.\u201d<\/p>\n

one: auto<\/em> | 2 & 3: off<\/em> | 4: Front<\/em><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, this latest version of Camera 8.7 removes the Double-tap action. This gesture let you zoom (1x to 2x and vice versa) or switch between the rear and front-facing cameras. Google removed this option starting with the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G \u2014 continuing with the Pixel 6 series \u2014 and its initial inclusion on the Pixel 7\/Pro was mostly likely a mistake.<\/p>\n

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