Serial shooting on Xiaomi: how to make a sequence of photos without skips

Serial photography on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a feature for fixing fast movements, but a powerful tool for creating professional shots, without it it is difficult to catch the perfect moment in a sports competition, capture a jump of a child or photograph a flying bird. Many users do not even know that their Redmi, POCO Xiaomi 14 flagship model can do up to 100 frames per second – the main thing is to know where to turn on this mode and how to optimize it.

In this article, we'll look at not only the basic settings of serial photography, but also hidden features that the manufacturer doesn't advertise, such as how to keep all frames in maximum resolution, why images from the series sometimes disappear, and how to circumvent the restrictions on the number of photos in burst mode. And you will find out which Xiaomi models support serial shooting in the future. RAW — This is useful for those who are engaged in post-processing.

And we warn you right away, the standard way to hold the shutter button is not the most effective, and after reading this, you can customize the serial shot through gestures, voice commands, and even extra buttons on the body of your smartphone. Let's start with the basics, but in a couple of sections, we'll move on to advanced techniques.

Which Xiaomi models support serial photography?

Almost all Xiaomi smartphones released after 2018 can take a series of photos, but the capabilities of this mode depend heavily on the model and firmware version. MIUI. Here are the key differences:

• 📱 Budget models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3): Serial shooting is limited to 5-10 frames per second, without the possibility of saving in the RAW.
• 📱 Mid-size segment (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5): up to 20-30 frames / s, there is an option of pre-buffering (the smartphone starts shooting 1-2 seconds before pressing).
• 📱 Flagships (Xiaomi) 13T, Xiaomi 14 Ultra: Up to 100 frames/sec, support RAW, manually adjusting exposure in burst mode.
• 📱 Special versions (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro with Leica): unique Cinematic Burst mode for smooth transitions between frames.

To know exactly what your model is capable of, check the specifications on Xiaomi’s official website or open the Camera app. → Additionally. → Serial shooting: If the option is not on the menu, your smartphone does not support it (or needs an update). MIUI).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi 8, POCO F1) The serial shoot only works in Photo mode, not in Portrait or Night. Attempting to activate the burst in these modes will lead to the error "Function is not available".

How to turn on the serial shooting: 3 ways

The most obvious method is to hold the shutter button in the Camera app, but that's not the only option. Let's look at all the ways that we can do this, including the hidden ones.

Standard method (button retention)

Open the Camera app, go to Photo mode and:

1. Point the lens at the object.
2. Hold your finger on the round shutter (or physical volume button if the option is enabled in the settings).
3. The smartphone will start shooting at the maximum speed for your model.
4. Release the button to stop the recording.

The finished frames will appear in the gallery in the form of a separate Burst folder (or Serial shots in Russian firmware).

2. Through gestures (hidden function)

Many people don't know that you can activate serial shooting with double-pressing on the screen or with an up/down wire on Xiaomi.

1. Open the camera settings → Management → Gestures.
2. Enable the option of Serial Gesture.
3. Choose a gesture: Double touch or Swipe up.

This method allows you to do a series with one hand without blocking the screen with your finger – ideal for dynamic scenes.

3. Voice commands (only for the purpose of MIUI 14+)

If you have a firmware installed MIUI 14 or later, you can use the voice assistant Xiao AI:

1. Activate the assistant with the phrase "Hey Xiao" AI" button-button.
2. Say: "Put a serial shot" or "Burst mode" (in English it works more stable).
3. The camera will automatically go into serial shooting mode and make 10-20 frames.

This method is convenient if your hands are busy (for example, you are holding a child or sports equipment).

Serial shooting settings: how to get the maximum quality

By default, Xiaomi saves a series of photos in a compressed format JPEG You have to manually adjust the parameters to fix this, and you have to fix this.

Permission and format

Go to Camera Settings → Photo resolution and select:

• 📸 Maximum (e.g. 50 MP for Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ 200 MP for Xiaomi 13 Ultra).
• 🖼️ Format RAW (Available only on flagships. Included in Settings → Format → RAW+JPEG.

Please note: the shooting in RAW slows down the burst mode to 10-15 fps, but gives more editing options.

2. Pre-buffering (secret chip)

Some Xiaomi models can record footage 1 to 3 seconds before the shutter is pressed, which is called prebuffering.

1. Open the camera settings → Additionally.
2. Find the option Pre-record or Burst Buffer.
3. Select the duration of the buffer (recommended 2 seconds).

Now the smartphone will constantly record the last 2 seconds in the buffer, and when you press the shutter, it will save the frames before and after pressing, so you don't miss the key point.

Limitation on the number of personnel

By default, Xiaomi limits the series to 20-50 frames, but this can be bypassed:

• 🔧 Install a third-party Open Camera app from Google Play – it allows you to shoot 100 series+ staffing.
• 📲 In some models (POCO F5, Xiaomi 12T) Hack: Hold the shutter button for more than 5 seconds – the restriction will reset.

Set maximum permit|Insert pre-buffering (if any)|Shut down. HDR (speeds up)|Use a physical volume button-->

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even on top Xiaomi models, serial photography can malfunction, and let’s look at common mistakes and how to fix them.

1.Series footage missing

If only a portion of the images are displayed in the gallery (e.g. 10 of 30), the reason is:

• 🗑️ Memory Lack: Clear the Camera Cache in Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Memory.
• ⚡ Energy saving: add the Camera app to battery optimization exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimization).
• 🔄 Firmware error: update MIUI Up to the latest version or roll back to a stable assembly.

2.The series turns out blurry

Blurrency in burst mode occurs due to:

• 📸 Autofocus: Before shooting, touch the screen to fix the focus (it will appear the inscription). AE/AF Lock).
• 🌡️ Low Light: Turn on Night Mode (but Serial Shooting will be slower).
• 🤳 Hand shakes: Use a physical volume button or external shutter (such as headphones with a button).

3.The smartphone is overheating

Prolonged shooting (over 30 seconds) can cause overheating, to avoid automatic shutdown of the camera:

• ❄️ Take off your case before shooting.
• 🔋 Close the background apps (especially games and social networks).
• 📉 Reduce resolution to 12 MP (in Camera Settings) → Permission).

⚠️ Note: On models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (Xiaomi 13, POCO F5 Pro) overheating above 45°C camera automatically reduces the shooting speed to 5 frames / s. To return performance, let the smartphone cool down for 5-10 minutes.

Advanced Techniques: How to Shoot Like a Pro

Serial photography on Xiaomi is a really powerful tool when combined with other camera features. Here are some professional techniques:

1. Burst + manual settings (for flagships)

Xiaomi. 12S Ultra, 13 Pro and other top-end models can be manually configured:

• 🔘 Shutter speed: set up 1/1000c.
• 🎯 ISO: No more than 800, otherwise there will be noise.
• 🔄 White Balance: Choose Daylight for Natural Colors.

These settings are available in Pro mode (or Expert in Russian firmware). After setting up, switch to Serial Shooting - the settings will remain.

2. Serial shooting in RAW + Lightroom

If your model supports you RAW burst-mode:

1. Shoot the series in format DNG.
2. Import files to Adobe Lightroom.
3. Use the Auto-Tone function to batch all frames.
4. Export in JPEG 300 dpi resolution for printing.

This method allows you to save even severely under- or over-lit footage.

3. Shooting with the outer shutter

To minimize the tremors, use:

• 🎧 Headphones with volume button (connect over wire or Bluetooth).
• 🕹️ Xiaomi Game Controller (assigned as a shutter in Settings) → Additionally. → Input devices).
• ⌨️ Bluetooth keyboard (PrtSc button can work as a shutter).

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To quickly find the best shot in the series, open the folder in the Gallery, click Highlight and swipe through the thumbnails - the smartphone will show the animation of flipping.

Comparison with other brands: who is the best filmmaker?

Xiaomi's serial photography doesn't always lead in speed or quality, compared to the main competitors:

Xiaomi beats Apple in speed, but Samsung loses in prebuffering, but only Xiaomi and Google allow the series to be shot in the first place. RAW If you want to get detailed, go with Xiaomi or Pixel. If you want smooth animation for social media, go with Samsung.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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For perfect serial shooting on Xiaomi: 1) Use a physical volume button or gestures; 2) Enable prebuffering (if any); 3) Set the focus before shooting; 4) Clear the camera cache after long sessions.