Your Pixel Pro camera has a lesser-known viewfinder trick you may have missed

Pixel phones pack a great camera setup, even though many would agree that there are even better Android camera phones out there. While Pixels remain great for point-and-shoot use cases, the manual camera mode on the Pixel Pros is a great jumping point for anyone interested in becoming a better photographer. The mode is surprisingly well-equipped, and to this day, people are discovering features that they previously hadn’t noticed.

Reddit user YouBugged just noticed that their Pixel 10 Pro has a zoomed-in viewfinder window available whenever they use manual focus.

When users switch to manual focus, Pro Pixels provide focus peaking visual cues, which many have already noticed and used.

However, many users may have missed the small overlay button that appears in manual focus mode. Tapping this button presents an additional zoomed-in viewfinder in the top right. The focus peaking visual cues are displayed in the smaller viewfinder, allowing you to achieve a much more precise focus. You can tap anywhere on the main viewfinder to re-centre the view visible inside the smaller viewfinder.

Pro controls are present in the Pixel Camera app on the Pixel Fold, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. You can use Pro mode to gain granular control over key settings, such as Focus, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance, Exposure, and Shadows, while also adjusting other key settings, including lens, resolution, and format.

To access Pro controls/Manual mode on your supported Pixel, open the Pixel Camera app, and click on the settings slider button on the bottom right.

Did you know about the focus peaking viewfinder on your Pixel Pro? Do you have any other lesser-known Pixel camera tips to share? Let us know in the comments below!