Testing different 'Scene Mode' options with the Galaxy S2 Camera

Using the Galaxy S2 Camera, you have the option to choose from the original camera settings with autoflash enabled, or you can choose from either presets:

1) 'Scene Mode'
2) 'Shooting Mode'
3) 'Effects

Note that you can only choose from one of the preset ranges above. For instance when you choose from the 'Scene Mode' settings, you will not be able to choose many of the other settings in the menu. Note that for many of the 'Scene Mode' options listed below, you do not have the option to use a flash, and for others, you will not have the option of auto-flash. Below is a selection of images taken of the same object, in the same position and lighting, using different preset options from the 'Scene Mode' I began by resetting the camera settings. Thus with Autoflash enabled. I took a 8mp photo using the following presets, where 'AF' = Autoflash, 'F' = Flash on, and 'NFO' = No Flash Option

Beach/Snow 'NFO'

 

Orig Cam Settings 'AF'

Portrait

Portrait 'F'

Landscape 'NFO

Night 'NFO'

Sport 'NFO'

Party Indoor

Sunset 'NFO'

Dawn 'NFO'

Fall Colour 'NFO'

Candlelight

Backlight

  Backlight 'F'

About the Galaxy S2 Camera

The Galaxy S2:

Here is a good introductory blog about the feature settings on the Galaxy S2:
http://mysamsunggalaxys2.blogspot.com/2011/08/galaxy-s2-camera-features.html

Below is a video walkthrough and review of the camera on the S2:

Welcome and Introduction

Hi all,

I've set up this blog to document my experience researching, testing and ultimately using the camera on my new Samsung Galaxy S2. I basically opted to buy a good fully featured phone for, music, videos, camera, apps and internet instead of splashing out on a new dedicated camera. I will be going travelling next month, so I opted for a Samsung S2 because it was an all in one solution for what I wanted whilst travelling:

1. To be able to quickly access wireless internet and check emails on the go.
2. To be able to store and access a large volume of my favourite music.
3. To be able to use my phone as a wifi hotspot for my laptop.
4. To have a high resolution camera with a flash
5. To have quick access to a camera for shooting pictures and video
6. To have access to gps and mapping software for hiking, travelling, navigating.
7. To have quick access to language translation tools.
8. Be able to convert currency quickly
9. Be able to access plenty of reading material

These were my main needs whilst travelling. To access offline maps when hiking or exploring, I've downloaded 'Lotus' from the app store and downloaded the areas I will mainly be travelling. When travelling, it is not possible to have with you a large collection of books, so I've also downloaded plenty of ebooks to read from my phone. There are plenty of apps available that will allow you to translate and speak common local language phrases offline without an internet connection. Similarly, there are apps available that will let you check currency conversation whilst offline, such as 'Exchange Rates' by Russell Wilson.

Ultimately I found that a high spec smartphone was the best way to fill them. Having been impressed with the quality of photos from my Samsung Galaxy S, I opted to sell my Galaxy S for a good price and update to the Galaxy S2 because it now has a;

1. LED Flash
2. 8 mega-pixal resolution (3264x4268)
3. 1083@30fps Video
4. Geo-tagging, face & smile detection, red-eye reduction, image stabilisation
5. 16gb of internal memory with additional 32gb additional MicroSD expansion
6. Duel core processor and 1GB of ram, for multi-tasking and smooth lag free use.
7. More battery power, and better power management with the Super-amoled plus screen
8. Larger 4.3 inch super-amoled plus screen

Hopefully I will be able to document how I've learned to make the best use of the Camera and it's features on my phone. This blog will document what the different features on the Galaxy S2 Camera do, and how to tweak them for different results. I'll post picture comparisons to demonstrate this. I'll test Market apps that can extend the features on the phone, such as 'HDR Camera+', which allows you to take high range colour images by combining 3 shots into one. And of course, I will look at the many camera filter apps available. Finally, I hope to document my experience learning how to take more interesting and better photos.

Shane