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| Source: OPPO. Manage shutter speed, a night view of the Dubai skyline. Shot by Jolie on the OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G. |
OPPO has come up with photography tips in conjunction with the launch of its new Reno4 Pro 5G smartphone. Boasting a quad rear camera including a Sony 12 MP Ultra Night wide-angle video lens and beautification capabilities the flagship variant of the Reno4 Series is designed to enable amazing captures in challenging low-light, backlight or bright light conditions.
UAE-based Pixelville Photographer Jumana Jolie collaborated with OPPO to share her top nine tricks for capturing memories using a good camera smartphone:
1. Frame the shot
Use the rule of thirds to frame the elements in a shot for more visually captivating photographs. Using the Reno4 Pro 5G's camera, imagine your image is divided into a nine-square grid with horizontal and vertical lines. Position the subject along any of the lines or an intersection of the lines and leave the other two-thirds of the frame relatively open. This off-centre positioning prompts the viewer's eye to sweep the entire photograph.
2. Create a sense of depth
Capturing a panoramic view in a room is easy with the OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G's Sony IMX708 wide-angle lenses. Always consider placing a person or object in the foreground to give a sense of scale and highlight the depth of the room.
3. Don't use flash
Forget about flash if you are indoors in cosy lighting. For night or low-light shots, work in your smartphone's pro mode and increase the ISO of the camera. The higher the ISO, the faster the camera sees the scene with the available light. Ultra Dark Mode on OPPO's Reno4 Pro 5G is triggered automatically when taking a photo in a dimly-lit environment thanks to the smartphone's triple laser detection auto-focus (LDAF) rear camera. OPPO's Reno4 Pro 5G auto focuses in low light conditions faster, by 142%.
4. Let there be light
Allow more light into your shot by increasing the aperture and capture the natural beauty of the colours and décor of the season. With a steady focus, your subjects and the lights will pop, while leaving the background in shadow, resulting a beautifully balanced photo. The OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G can do this and more, due to its triple rear camera including a 48 MP main camera, 12 MP Ultra Night wide-angle video lens and a 13 MP telephoto lens that supports 5x hybrid optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom. In addition, the 32 MP selfie beauty camera, powered by AI Portrait and Ultra Steady Video algorithms, enables outstanding selfies.
5. Try HDR mode
For group shots and landscapes, turn on the phone's High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode. This allows the camera to take multiple shots at different exposures and merge them together to get the best detail in both the brightest as well as darkest areas of the shot. Using OPPO's latest HDR video algorithm, the Reno4 Pro 5G can adjust the exposure based on the lighting to achieve a wider dynamic range while taking a photo. OPPO's latest smartphone can also record every detail in a portrait even if the subject is backlit, or in high contrast scenes like sunrise and sunset while transitioning naturally between highlights and shadows.
6. Manage Shutter Speed
When walking through a festive market with brightly lit displays of stationary reindeers, snowmen and Santa, slow your shutter speed and allow more exposure time, capturing the full beauty of the light display. The triple-camera setup in the Reno4 Pro 5G enables you to take high-quality photos and videos without concerning about motion blur, lighting, or distance.
7. Close quarters
Keep your subject close to the camera. Staying close to the subject will increase the blur in parts of the image that are out of focus (bokeh), thus capturing your subject in full detail. Supported by Reno4 Pro 5G's rear triple camera, the Ultra Dark Mode is triggered automatically when taking a photo in a dimly-lit environment. The camera automatically brightens the dark environment, so photos are clearer, even when there is just 1 lux of light.
8. A full frame
Fill your frame with everything that you are trying to capture, including some negative space or reflective surfaces. Shiny surfaces improve photos by softly reflecting the lights, so choose appropriate props. OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G's Sony ultra-wide angle makes sure everything fits within your frame.
9. Stay steady
Use the support of the wall behind you or balance your phone hand with your other hand to make sure you stay still long enough take a blur-free shot. Alternatively, use the phone's timer and set it down on a table or a pile of books. OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G's Ultra Steady 3.0 brings superior electronic image stabilisation to your shots; and the camera will automatically choose the proper exposure.
Other OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G feature highlights include Ultra-Steady Mode, Smart Slow Motion and Cinematic Mode.
The Reno4 series is design-led. There are three variants headlined by the Reno4 Pro 5G, followed by the Reno4 Pro and Reno4. All three phones boast the Reno series' aesthetic of a slim and light build, AMOLED screens, fast charging, and the latest and best in camera technology. The series also boasts unique night portrait and night wide-angle video features that encourage users to explore their creativity.
- The starter Reno4 model has exclusive artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features and comes in three colours including the exclusive Nebula Purple. It has a price tag of AED1,499.
- The Reno4 Pro adds extended functionality with 256 GB storage and super-fast charging in 36 minutes. It also has a 3D curved Borderless Sense display for a more elegant feel and is available for AED1,999.
- The Reno4 Pro 5G brings next-gen connectivity at 5G speeds. Thin and light, the premium model has a curved 3D screen and a patented diamond-cutting Reno Glow technique applied to its Galactic Blue chassis. The OPPO Reno4 Pro 5G is available at key retailers and e-commerce platforms across the UAE, priced at AED 2,499.
