Panorama photos

[barticle]

Can anyone tell me how to take panorama pictures with my phone?

 

[ocnbrze]

Can anyone tell me how to take panorama pictures with my phone?

what phone do you have? it will depend on the specs of the phone and if it is a feature within the included camera app.

 

[barticle]

A Galaxy J7. I just downloaded an app called Panorama 360, but haven't quite figured out how to use it. I thought there was an easier way.

 

[Rob]

There should be a built-in feature of the Galaxy J7 that allows you to take panoramic photos. Try this:

• Open the camera (that came pre-installed on the phone)
• Tap the word "Mode"
• Select the option that says "Panorama"
• Tap the camera icon
• Slowly move the camera horizontally, staying within the lines, until you've captured the area you want
• Press the stop button

Are you able to find the "MODE" option in the Camera app?

 

[barticle]

No, it's not there. I checked Settings.

 

[ocnbrze]

what model number is your j7?

 

[barticle]

SM-S727VL

 

[ocnbrze]

well according to samsung, it should have the panoramic feature.

https://www.samsung.com/in/support/...norama-shooting-from-samsung-galaxy-j-series/

it should be in your camera under modes. everything that i looked on the net suggests that your phone should have it.

so is it just not there? is it greyed out? did you look in the mode setting in your camera app?

 

[barticle]

I don't see any Mode setting. I looked in Camera Settings, no Mode. It says Picture size 4:3. Funny thing is, I seem to recall taking a panorama about a year ago, but can't remember how I did it.

 

[ocnbrze]

its on the screen in the camera app as shown in the link i provided.

 

[barticle]

Not on my phone app. Nada.

 

[barticle]

But I thank you for trying to help.

 

[Rob]

You probably can't take a panoramic picture in 4:3 mode. Can you try to change your aspect ratio to 16:9?

It is likely that another camera setting you have selected or changed is preventing you from selecting the panoramic option. For example, if you were using the front facing camera you would not have the option to do a front facing panoramic photo. Most likely something you have selected (I'm thinking the 4:3 resolution) is preventing you from seeing this option.

 

[barticle]

By some miracle, I have discovered the secret. I clicked on Reset Settings, down at the bottom of Settings. I then learned I can enter Panorama mode by swiping left to right. This reveals 6 available modes, including Panorama. Thanks for the hints.