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Google Pixel 7 / 7 Pro - Common Camera Settings

2026-10-22 06:46:37.733

Google Pixel 7 / 7 Pro - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for your Pixel 7 / 7 Pro.
Common Camera settings detail

Settings

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
    Camera icon (lower-right).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Settings Menu icon
    Settings icon (lower-left).
  3. Select an option then adjust as preferred or tap the switch(es) to turn on on icon or off off icon:
    • More light
    • Top Shot
    • Timer
    • Macro Focus
    • Ratio
    • More settings
      • Save location
      • Camera sounds
      • Google Lens suggestions
      • Social share
      • Gestures
      • Frequent Faces
      • Device storage
      • Advanced
        • Show dirty lens warning
        • RAW /JPEG control
        • Store videos efficiently
        • Social media depth features
        • Enable time lapse for astrophotography
        • Timer light
      • Framing hints
      • Grid type
      • White balance
      • Exposure
      • Camera photo resolution
      • Save selfie as previewed
      • Videos stabilization
      • Audio zoom

More light

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
    Camera icon (lower-right).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Settings Menu Dropdown icon
    Settings icon.
  3. Tap one of the following More light/Flash icons Flash:
    • None
    • Night sight
    • Flash On

Timer

Used to select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo automatically.
  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
    Camera icon (lower-right).
    If unavailable, swipe up or down from the center of the display then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Settings Menu icon
    Settings icon.
  3. Tap the
    Timer icon
    Timer to select an option:
    • Off
    • 3 seconds
    • 10 seconds

Switch Camera

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
    Camera icon.
    If not available, swipe up to view all apps then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Tap the
    Camera Facing icon
    Camera Facing to switch between rear and front-facing camera.

Shooting Modes

  1. From a Home screen, tap the
    Camera icon
    Camera icon.
    If not available, swipe up to view all apps then tap
    Camera
    .
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Tap the
      Photo icon
      Camera icon, then swipe left or right to select an option:
      • Action Pan
        Focus on subject and adds blur in the background.
      • Long Exposure
        Adds blur to moving subjects in photo.
      • Portrait
        Tap an object less than 20 inches away to focus on it then tap the Camera button to take a picture.
      • Photo
        Capture a picture.
      • Night Sight
        For photos taken at night.
      • Panorama
        For panoramic photos.
      • Photo Sphere
        For a 360 degree photo.
    • Tap the
      Video icon
      Camera icon, then swipe left or right to select an option:
      • Pan
        Slows down panning movements.
      • Blur
        Create a cinematic effect by blurring background.
      • Video
        Capture video.
      • Slow Motion
        For videos taken in slow motion.
      • Time Lapse
        Creates a short-form time lapse.