2.5 Section 2: Advanced Light Reading & Metering Modes

Ultra-wide rear camera selection

Automatic camera selection for the focal length you choose.

Where to find it

Viewfinder Focal Length slider

Summary

The app automatically selects the best rear camera (standard or ultra-wide) based on the focal length slider. Uses selectBestCameraForFocalLength to pick the camera with the closest field of view.

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How it works

What it does

As you slide the focal length control, the app switches between the phone's rear cameras (usually standard and ultra-wide) to match the focal length you selected. If you set the slider to 35mm and the phone has an ultra-wide camera, the app might switch to ultra-wide to get closer to 35mm. Set it to 50mm and it might switch back to the standard lens.

Why it matters

Different cameras see different angles. The standard rear camera is typically 50mm-ish; the ultra-wide is typically 20mm-ish. By switching cameras the app gives you a preview and reading that more closely matches the focal length you intend to shoot with.

Manual override

The camera selection is automatic and happens in the background. If you want to force a specific camera you can tap the camera selector (if the UI includes one) to lock to a single lens.

Limits

The app can only choose from cameras the phone has. If you set the slider to 28mm but the phone only has a 50mm standard and a 13mm ultra-wide, the app picks the closest (ultra-wide) or asks you to pick one. Very old or low-end phones may have only a single rear camera, in which case no switching happens.

Implementation notes (for developers)
selectBestCameraForFocalLength auto-picks based on focal length.

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