Fold 3, pictures open or closed?

[rsmin]

I asked this a couple of months ago and the thread kind of got off topic.

Question: when taking pictures do you take them with the fold open or closed? It's easier for me to snap a quick picture with the phone closed but it takes a "skinny" picture when I do that? Just curious as to what y'all do?

 

[BigMosley]

Usually with the phone opened unless I need to snap a quick picture of something quick and on the move. I can't stand going back looking at the small unfolded pictures while looking at the big screen.

 

[rsmin]

Usually with the phone opened unless I need to snap a quick picture of something quick and on the move. I can't stand going back looking at the small unfolded pictures while looking at the big screen.

Yep that's my problem. It's using the same camera, wonder why it doesn't do a normal size picture when shooting it closed?

 

[vimagreg]

Always closed for me.

 

[J Dubbs]

Yep that's my problem. It's using the same camera, wonder why it doesn't do a normal size picture when shooting it closed?

That is strange...

 

[rsmin]

Always closed for me.

Thanks. Do your pictures come out normal size or are they tall and skinny like the outer screen?

 

[BigMosley]

Thanks. Do your pictures come out normal size or are they tall and skinny like the outer screen?

It looks like if you have the camera setup for 3:4 on the outer screen while taking pictures it takes up the full screen of the phone on the inner screen.

 

[rsmin]

It looks like if you have the camera setup for 3:4 on the outer screen while taking pictures it takes up the full screen of the phone on the inner screen.

BigMosley, THANK YOU! That worked. Now I don't have to flip it open to snap a quick picture. Makes a huge difference for me now for taking pictures!

 

[mlblack16]

I asked this a couple of months ago and the thread kind of got off topic.

Question: when taking pictures do you take them with the fold open or closed? It's easier for me to snap a quick picture with the phone closed but it takes a "skinny" picture when I do that? Just curious as to what y'all do?

I don't understand what you're talking about with a "skinny picture."

Pics I take using the rear camera with the phone closed look normal even when I view them from the gallery with the phone opened.

 

[mlblack16]

BigMosley, THANK YOU! That worked. Now I don't have to flip it open to snap a quick picture. Makes a huge difference for me now for taking pictures!

Sorry, looks like you got it figured out regardless.

 

[rsmin]

Sorry, looks like you got it figured out regardless.

Yes, thanks. There was a setting that had the picture come out in the same size as the "skinny" outer screen of the phone. If that makes sense.

 

[Talderon]

Depends on the setting, but I find that I take most pics with the phone close.

 

[rsmin]

Depends on the setting, but I find that I take most pics with the phone close.

Thanks Talderon, now that I know I can get regular size pictures with the phone closed I will probably do that most of the time.

 

[Talderon]

Thanks Talderon, now that I know I can get regular size pictures with the phone closed I will probably do that most of the time.

Honestly, it's much easier with the phone close. I have never had any issues with resolutions and sizes. I especially like how much easier it is to take Panoramic pics with it closed.

 

[rsmin]

Honestly, it's much easier with the phone close. I have never had any issues with resolutions and sizes. I especially like how much easier it is to take Panoramic pics with it closed.

Totally agree, I just wasn't smart enough to know it would shoot like when opened! Totally changed how much more I like this phone now. It is a lot easier with it closed. Thanks

 

[OJsakila]

You need to adjust your settings. I take pics all day long with the phone CLOSED and they are identical to the ones I take with the phone open. I ONLY open the phone to take pics when I want to really focus in on something. You shouldnt be seeing a difference at all.

 

[rsmin]

You need to adjust your settings. I take pics all day long with the phone CLOSED and they are identical to the ones I take with the phone open. I ONLY open the phone to take pics when I want to really focus in on something. You shouldnt be seeing a difference at all.

Thanks

 

[Morty2264]

Man, I still find it so cool that Fold users have *options* when it comes to taking photos! Like, physical options. Not just camera modes. Amazing!