Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?

Last Update date : Sep 25. 2020

What is Dual Capture

With one shot, you can capture both a photo with the focus on the subject (Live Focus) and a wide angle background. (Normal image). If the Dual capture feature is ON while the user takes Live Focus photos (with the telephoto camera), the main camera also takes photos simultaneously. Therefore, this feature enables:
 
① (Telephoto camera) User can get object-oriented out-of-focus photos (portrait)
② (Main camera) User can get photos containing backgrounds as well. (portrait + background)

How do I take Images with Dual Capture

Dual capture feature allows you to take a Live focus photo zoomed in on the subject and a photo with a wide angle background, all in one shot.

Note: This feature is available only in Live focus mode and user cannot check the preview of main camera while using Dual capture feature

1 From the Apps list, tap Camera.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?
2 On the preview screen, tap live focus icon to use the Live focus feature.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?
3 Make sure the dual capture feature is activated. Both a Live focus and normal picture will be saved.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?
4 Tap Camera icon to take a photo.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?

To view dual captured photos, 

5 Select a photo taken with the dual capture feature.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?
6 Tap the WIDE ANGLE at top of the screen to view the photo with a wide angle background.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?
7 A wide angle background version of the photo will appear. To return to photo with the focus on the subject , tap the CLOSE UP.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?
8 To save the photo as another file, tap more icon and tap Save as new file.
Galaxy S9+ Only - What is Dual Capture and How do I take Images with Dual Capture feature?

 

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