Google Pixel 8 series camera features finally leaked
The highly-anticipated camera features of the Google Pixel 8 series have been leaked, revealing exciting enhancements.
In a surprising turn of events, a promotional video, likely intended for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch, has prematurely surfaced on the internet a couple of weeks ahead of schedule. This video highlights the Pixel 8 as an AI-powered device equipped with advanced camera capabilities and other handy features, such as web page summarization and call holding. While the latter two features are not new to Pixel 8, the focus here is on the camera enhancements.
Google Pixel 8 series camera features finally leaked
Google is finally addressing a notable absence in the Pixel 8's camera app by introducing some Pro controls. Despite favoring the point-and-shoot experience, Google's omission of a Pro mode has been a peculiar one over the years, considering that most other smartphone manufacturers offer such functionality for users who desire greater control.
The Pro mode on the Pixel 8 will encompass key parameters like ISO, shutter speed, and focus, accompanied by what appears to be a reset button to revert to default settings if you make significant adjustments that compromise your shot.
Moreover, these phones will continue to excel in their photography capabilities, including Real Tone, Night Sight, Astrophotography, and Super Res Zoom, all of which have been Pixel phone staples for some time. Notably, the video showcases an extreme close-up of a bug, suggesting the return of the macro mode.
A significant addition to the Pixel 8's photography arsenal is the Magic Editor feature, previously teased by Google at I/O in May. This feature empowers users to edit photos retrospectively, not only allowing the removal of unwanted objects but also enabling the repositioning of elements within a photo to enhance composition or conceal imperfections. For instance, one example demonstrates someone editing a family photo by substituting smiling faces for everyone in the image. This represents the AI magic that Google aims to showcase, and while the concept seems impressive, its real-world performance remains to be seen.
