Our mobile phone has more and more sensors. It is no longer rare to find an entry-level or mid-range mobile that has three or four cameras. The good thing about the increase in sensors is that the shooting possibilities have become more extensive than ever. From the spectacular nature of macro photos, to the powerful new zoom magnifications and the use of wide angle, which we will talk about next.
When we talk about the wide angle, we think of photographs in which the landscapes have great prominence. That’s right, but when it comes to shooting with this type of camera, the possibilities are varied and limited only by our imagination. Generally, all the main sensors of our phones are wide-angle, but it has been the arrival of ultra-wide-angle sensors that have revived their use.
Capturing the unattainable
Remember that a wide angle lens achieves a greater depth of field. This means that the lens will be able to capture a larger proportion of the image. It is the ideal sensor to capture landscapes more widely than with other lenses. The difference between a wide angle and ultra wide angle lens is in the focal length, since if it is greater than 24 mm it is considered a wide angle lens. In both cases the viewing angles can vary between 60º and 180º.
Don’t forget to select it
Mobiles usually identify scenes and use wide-angle mode if necessary . But in another, we must check the option, for example if our terminal has an ultra wide-angle sensor. It is useless to focus on a large landscape if we have the macro sensor activated. In some mobile it can be represented by three small trees or put directly “Wide Angle” or “Ultra Wide Angle”
Starts indoors
It is a classic recommendation that photographers make to insiders on wide-angle photos. In a room for example or in the living room itself, we will have to try taking test shots with the standard sensor and then activating the wide angle. In this way we will begin to familiarize ourselves with the style and see its clear differences.
Awesome skies
If you are looking to surprise with your photos, look for an open field sky, preferably full of clouds or burned at sunset. Activate the ultra wide-angle sensor and capture more than half of the shot pointed at the sky. The wide angle will enhance the feeling of depth and the result can be impressive. Obviously the results improve with practice.
Close shots
If you use this sensor to take close-up shots, you will discover one of the most spectacular effects in photography, which is produced by distorting the image . Many artists use wide angles to highlight a close object while the field width is maintained for the rest of the shot.
Landscapes and spaciousness
As the main objective of this type of photo are usually the countries, we can activate the Pro mode of our mobile and modify some parameter. In general, the photo will be well lit, so we can manually reduce the ISO to improve shooting speed , since it will not need to capture excessive light.
The distortion, always present
Wide-angle lenses keep straight and vertical lines at bay, but only when the user keeps the lens pointed at the horizon firmly. Any imbalance can trigger distorted lines, especially at the edges.
The best advice is to activate the grid tool , which is found in the options within the camera app. It is an ideal method so that our wide-angle photos do not come out crooked and excessively distorted.
Don’t use filters
When taking the photo at a very large angle, applying filters can produce strange effects on the image , which are usually accentuated at the edges. However, it is not a fixed rule, so we can always try to apply them later but it is not recommended during the original shot.
The quieter the better
A wide angle shot of a sunset or even at night may require a longer exposure time. In this case, holding the phone can be a tedious and less precise task. It is recommended to have a mobile tripod on hand, as it is an economical and compact accessory to carry with us in the case of venturing to continue testing with the wide angle.
