The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is part of the company’s ultra-affordable lineup of smartphones. It features a 50-megapixel main camera that’s equipped with a f/1.8 aperture lens and PDAF (phase detection autofocus). The rear camera assembly also includes a 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro lens and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor to complement the main shooter.
The Galaxy A14 5G has been lauded for offering a lot of value for its price tag of just P12,990, including impressive hardware and camera performance. However, there are several ways to improve the camera performance of the Galaxy A14 5G even further—particularly when taking photos at night or in low-light environments. Here are a few tips you can utilize to make the most of your night photos with the Galaxy A14 5G.
Take Pics in Night Mode
Utilize the Night Mode feature to improve your low-light photos. You can access it via the Galaxy A14 5G’s camera app by tapping More in the selection of camera modes.
By using Night Mode, the camera’s dynamic range is improved, so highlights don’t get blown out. This makes night photo scenes with light sources (such as street lamps or building lights) look more balanced or visible. Night Mode also improves the overall sharpness of your night photos.
Take Photos in Pro Mode
Use the camera’s Pro Mode so you can take more control of your night photos. You can activate this mode the same way as the Night Mode. It allows you to control the camera’s ISO, exposure compensation, and white balance.
The three settings give you finer control of how your night photos will look, allowing you to be more creative with taking photos.
Adjusting the ISO lets you choose whether to brighten the scene or tame the highlights, while white balance allows you to adjust the tone or temperature of your photo.
Lastly, as its name suggests, exposure compensation lets you increase or decrease the camera’s overall exposure by several steps, giving you one last layer of adjustment to get your perfect night photo.
Use a Tripod/Gimbal
To complement the Night Mode, Pro Mode, or even the standard shooting mode of the Galaxy A14 5G’s camera, you can use either a smartphone-compatible tripod or gimbal to keep the device steady for shots that require lower shutter speeds, which is typical of night photos.
A gimbal is great for keeping the camera steady for shutter speed lengths of several seconds while also being relatively easy to carry around. A gimbal can also be used for shooting videos, so you’ll get a lot of use out of one besides taking better night photos.
Tripods are best for shots that require you to keep the camera still for an extended period of time. There are several options available, from a small tabletop tripod to a larger one that can also be used for larger cameras.
Order the Galaxy A14 5G Today
These are just some of the ways you can elevate your night or low-light photography with the Galaxy A14 5G. Its low-light camera performance is capable of punching well above its weight, especially when you maximize its features and complement them with accessories.
The Galaxy A14 5G is currently available through Smart Signature Plan 599 and above. When you select the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G with Smart Signature Plan 599, you only need to cash out PHP 7,200 or pay only PHP 200/month for 23 months with a downpayment of only PHP 2,600.
