How to use the gesture camera function
With the continuous upgrade of smartphone camera functions, gesture photography has become the focus of many users. This feature not only frees your hands, but also makes selfies and group photos more convenient. This article will introduce in detail how to use gesture photography, and attach recent hot topic data for reference.
1. Overview of gesture photography functions

Gesture photography is a function that triggers the camera shutter by recognizing specific gestures. It is common in mobile phones of Huawei, OPPO, Xiaomi and other brands. Users only need to make preset gestures in front of the camera (such as opening their palms or making a "V" sign), and the camera will automatically count down to take pictures.
2. How to enable gesture photography for popular brands
| brand | Open path | Support gestures |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Camera-Settings-Gesture photo | Palm facing the camera/V shape |
| OPPO | Camera-Settings in the upper right corner-Gesture photo | Open palm/clenched fist |
| Xiaomi | Camera-Three horizontal lines-Settings-Gesture photo | Biye gesture/smile |
| vivo | Camera-upper left corner menu-gesture photo | Hover your palm for 2 seconds |
3. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | heat index | platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI Photography Skills Competition | 9,850,000 | |
| 2 | Gesture photo hidden function | 6,230,000 | Douyin |
| 3 | Mobile phone photography composition rules | 5,710,000 | little red book |
| 4 | Travel photo pose challenge | 4,980,000 | Kuaishou |
| 5 | Night scene mode comparison evaluation | 3,560,000 | Station B |
4. Tips for using gestures to take pictures
1.Light requirements: Make sure the gesture area is adequately illuminated. Backlighting may affect the recognition success rate.
2.distance control: It is recommended to keep a distance of 0.5-2 meters between the gesture and the lens. Some models need to see the gesture prompt icon in the viewfinder.
3.Advanced usage: Huawei Mate60 series supports sliding between the front and rear lenses, and OPPO Find X7 can recognize the heart gesture to start recording.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
| question | solution |
|---|---|
| Gestures not recognized | Check whether the AI photography mode is enabled/restart the camera APP |
| Serious delay in taking photos | Turn off HDR mode/clear phone cache |
| Taking pictures by mistake | Adjust gesture sensitivity in settings |
6. Creative applications of gesture photography
1.pet photography: Use gesture control to avoid scaring pets, and the effect is better when used with cat snacks
2.Underwater shooting: Waterproof mobile phone with gesture function can avoid the risk of water entering the keys
3.sports scene: You can take a selfie without stopping while riding. You need to cooperate with the voice assistant to confirm the shooting.
According to the latest data, the usage rate of gesture photography function has reached 73% among Generation Z users, making it one of the most popular camera functions after beauty filters. Master these tips and you can easily take professional-looking photos!
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