Here's how to make the most of the BlackBerry Key2's camera

You buy a BlackBerry phone for keyboard, security or battery life, is not it? Absolutely, but since the release of KeyOne and the adoption of the Android operating system, the camera can also be added to the list. The new BlackBerry Key2 brings it to the next level, and even though it's not going to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus or the Huawei P20 Pro, it's certainly an artist capable of taking very shareable photos.

If the phone is running your hand, and you are ready to take some pictures, then it's time to read our guide on how to find and use all the best features of the device picture of the BlackBerry Key2.

The camera

-lens rear camera to follow the current trend. Both sensors have 12 megapixels, but the main lens has an aperture of f / 1.8 and a large pixel size of 1.28nm, while the secondary lens has an aperture of f / 2.6 and a size of pixel of 1.0nm. Other features of the camera include a dual-tone LED flash, phase-detection autofocus, and 4K video recording. Around the front is a selfie camera of 8 megapixels. Everything is used with the standard BlackBerry camera application.

5 functions you have to try

The camera of the BlackBerry Key2 is not complicated, so do not expect hours of learning, or weeks to try the different features. However, there are some that you should try, and we are sure that many will become the ones you use regularly.

Fashion portrait

The dual lens camera allows you to take pictures in bokeh style, where the # 39; blurred background around the main subject. BlackBerry cache the option to use the function, and this is not immediately obvious where it is.

• To the right of the camera shutter in portrait orientation is a button that looks like a camera. Touch it and a menu will appear, and the Portrait option is at the top right. Touch it to activate the function.
• Once activated, point the camera at a subject and when it is sharp, you will see a yellow notification indicating Depth Effect . You can press the shutter button now to take the picture. The camera will suggest getting away from the subject if it can not focus it.

Fashion zoom

The portrait mode is not the only advantage a dual lens camera brings to the Key2. It also adds a 2x zoom mode that does not sacrifice quality as one would expect from a single-lens digital zoom. It is easy to find and use.

• Open the camera application and directly above the shutter release is a small circular button with a 1x on the inside. Touch it and the camera switches to 2x zoom, this number appearing in the circle to confirm the change. Press again to return to 1x
• Do not forget that you can also use the zoom function from 1x to 2x by pinching the screen. This allows you to further adjust the zoom to get the picture you want, as a 1.5x zoom is preferred over the full 2x zoom. Be careful though, as you can zoom more than 2x, but the quality of your picture will decrease steadily.

Live Filters

BlackBerry Camera App has Live Photo Filters for improve your photos while you take them. Finding and using them is simple.

• With the phone in portrait orientation, look for the logo of the magic wand at the far right of the shutter button. Tap on it and a series of filters will appear. Each one of them changes the live picture on the screen, so you know exactly what the final result will look like. Swipe from left to right to see the different options.
• When a filter is active, the magic wand icon changes from white to color. If you prefer to return to an unfiltered view, swipe completely to the left and select the filter called None . Tap the magic wand icon again to turn off the filters.

Taking a Private Photo

If you'd rather take a private photo, and will not be sitting in your gallery for any the world to see, so the BlackBerry's private photo function is for you. Before using it, you must learn how to use BlackBerry Locker.

• With Locker all settings, instead of taking a picture using the shutter release, use the fingerprint sensor in the spacebar. However, it is important to simply touch the fingerprint sensor, not press the spacebar.
• If this step is correct, the photo will not be saved in your gallery or uploaded to the cloud. Instead, it is saved in your private gallery found in the Locker application. This is opened only after fingerprint authentication, ensuring that the photo remains private.

Enable manual mode

Prove that the BlackBerry Key2 has a camera to be taken seriously, there is a manual mode, but like several other features

• Once the application of the l & # 39; open camera, press the pinion Settings at the top right of the screen, then in the menu that appears, tap Control Mode . This is the first option on the list. In the following menu, tap Manual .
• If this is the first time you activate manual mode, the camera will tell you how to use the new mode when you return to the viewfinder. . All options scroll on the left side of the screen (portrait orientation), including focal length, aperture, ISO and white balance settings.
• Each setting can be set manually or left in automatic mode. To do this, we will use the white balance as an example. Look for the yellow marker next to him. This indicates that it is in automatic mode. At the bottom of the parameter list is a button marked Auto . Touch this to manually adjust the setting, or to lock the mode in automatic mode.
• To return to Auto mode for the camera, you must reverse the process and return to Settings Control Mode then go to Auto .

That's all for our BlackBerry Key2 camera guide. You just have to go out and take great pictures with the phone.