7 Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera Tips and Tricks

The S24 Ultra is a pocket-sized powerhouse with a camera system that rivals professional setups. Having spent some time with it, we’ve come up with the best camera tips and tricks for the smartphone. Continue reading to elevate your photography experience on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra!

Capture Photos in Full 200MP Resolution

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with flagship-level cameras, including a 50MP periscope telephoto lens and a 200MP wide lens. However, by default, the phone uses Pixel Binning to shrink these photos to 12MP to ensure maximum detailing without taking up a huge space on your device. That being said, you can unleash the raw power of these two lenses by capturing images in full resolution.

To do that, simply open the Camera app on your Galaxy S24 Ultra. Now, tap on the resolution icon in the top bar. By default, it should be set to 12MP.

Enable and Customize Intelligent Optimization

The shots taken from the Galaxy S24 Ultra are great out of the box. However, there are instances where some users might find the shot overprocessed. To click images with a more natural color profile, open the camera app, and tap on the gear cog in the top-left corner. Then, tap on ‘Intelligent Optimization’.

Use Focus Enhancer

Similar to most competing devices, the S24 Ultra makes use of its Ultrawide lens as a macro lens. This allows you to easily capture close-up shots while also ensuring every detail is razor-sharp. To do that, simply open the camera app and place the camera close to the subject, like you would for a macro shot. Then, tap on the Focus Enhancer icon in the bottom-left corner.

Use Astrophotography Mode

While the S24 Ultra has a dedicated night mode that works very well, it can’t do justice if you’re trying to capture the night sky. Thankfully, Samsung also includes an astrophotography mode. To use it, open the camera app and head over to the More page. Here, tap on Expert RAW.

Now, tap on the astrophotography mode icon at the top. You can then adjust the duration of the shot from four minutes to ten minutes. You can also set the camera app to show the star trails based on your location.

Use Different Shooting Methods

One of the best S24 Ultra camera features is the ability to use hand gestures and voice commands to click photos. This comes in super handy, especially if your camera is propped up afar (see best phone tripods with ring lights).

To use these modes, simply open the Camera settings, scroll down, and tap on Shooting Methods. Then, you can enable the toggle next to voice commands, and the Show palm setting.

Use Auto Frame for Videos

Moving on to videos, you can try using the Auto Frame feature if you’re recording a moving subject. It crops the frame to ensure that your subject is always in focus and in the center of the frame. The feature is super handy for capturing dynamic action shots or vlogs.

To use it, simply open the camera app and switch to the Video mode. Now, tap on the framing icon in the lower-right corner. You should get a notification that Auto framing is now On, with the framing icon turning yellow. That’s it!

Use Instant Slow-mo for Videos

One of the best AI-based features that Samsung announced for the Galaxy S24 Ultra is Instant Slow-mo. Once enabled, the phone’s AI will generate additional frames based on movements and insert them into your normal videos.

This allows you to convert your normal fast-paced videos to stunning slow-motion videos without any effort. To do that, open a video and tap on the Edit icon. Now, tap on the Speed icon as shown.