How to set up the camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: from basic parameters to professional modes

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is still a popular choice among users who value the balance of price and quality. Despite the release in 2018, its dual camera (12 MP) + 5 MP) is capable of delivering impressive results when set up correctly, and many owners are unaware that the standard settings of the Camera app are not available. MIUI This article will help unlock the full potential of the module, from adjusting exposure to fine-tuning manual mode for shooting in difficult conditions.

We're not just going to look at obvious options like this. HDR It's also a hidden feature, available through an engineering menu or third-party apps, and we'll focus on the autofocus issues that often arise after updates. MIUI, And also, you know, streamlined video for social media, and all the instructions were tested on the current versions of the firmware (MIUI 14/15) and adapted to the features of the iron Redmi Note 5 (codename).

Basic camera settings: where to start

Before you get into professional modes, you should optimize the standard settings, launch the Camera app and tap the gear in the upper right corner, and here are the key options that affect the quality of your images:

• 📸 Photo resolution: select 12 MP (4:3) for maximum quality. 9 MP (16:9) format is only suitable for panoramic frames.
• 🔄 Save Settings: Activate this option so that settings don’t reset after the app is closed.
• 🎞️ Video quality: for Redmi Note 5 optimal Full HD (1080p) at 30 frames/s. 4K It's software interpolated and it gives artifacts.
• 📱 Camera gestures: Turn off voiceshot and smile – they eat up CPU resources and slow down autofocus.

Notice the Watermark section, and many users complain about the automatically added Shot on Redmi Note 5 tag, which spoils the frame to remove it:

1. Go to Camera Settings → Watermark.
2. Choose No Watermark or customize your own text (maximum 10 characters).
3. To completely remove, you will need to disable the Date and Time option in the same menu.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI The watermark settings may be reset. Check this setting after each system update.

Optimization of autofocus and exposure

Redmi Note 5 is equipped with phase autofocus (PDAF), But his work often suffers because of software constraints. MIUI. If the camera is long "catch" sharpness or takes pictures with a blurred foreground, follow the following steps:

1. Open the camera settings → Autofocus.
2. Select Continuous Autofocus Mode (AF-C) instead of the standard one-time (AF-S).
3. Activate the option Tracking the object – it will help when shooting moving subjects.

For manual exposure adjustment (especially useful in contrast lighting):

• 🌞 Touch the screen at the point where you want to measure the light.
• 🔽 Swipe your finger up/down on the slider that appears to adjust the brightness.
• 🔒 Lock the exposure with a long press on the screen (the icon will appear). AE-L).

Redmi Note 5: Its main camera uses Sony sensor IMX363 with a pixel size of 1.4 μm, which means that ISO At 3200, there's a lot of noise reduction, eating up parts. ISO manually!

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Professional Mode: Hidden Opportunities

Pro mode in the camera MIUI It allows you to access manual settings similar to SLR cameras, to activate it:

1. Open the Camera app.
2. Swipe your finger to the left on the screen or touch the icon. PRO bottom-line.
3. Click on the gear in the upper right corner for advanced options.

Key parameters for setting:

• 📐 White balance: for natural colors, choose Auto or Daylight. Avoid the incandescent lamp - it adds an ugly yellow hue.
• ⏱️ Shutter speed: to capture water or glowing tracks use the values from 1/4 before 2 Hold your smartphone still or use a tripod.
• 🎯 Focus: manually set the value from 0.5m for macro to ∞ On the Redmi Note 5, the minimum focal length is 8 cm.
• 📊 ISO: Keep it within 100 to 800 for daytime shots, and at dusk you can go up to 1,600, but not higher.

Save settings to custom presets (available in MIUI 12+):

1. Configure all parameters in Pro mode.
2. Touch the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Select Save Settings and assign a name to a preset (e.g., "Portrait of the Day").

Double camera setting and portrait mode

The second 5MP camera in Redmi Note 5 is responsible for collecting depth data, which allows for a bokeh effect, but by default, this module is often turned off to save charge.

1. Go to Camera Settings → Double camera.
2. Turn on the option to use the second camera.
3. Select the mode of operation: Portrait or Extended Bokeh.

For ideal portraits, follow these tips:

• 👤 The distance to the object should be 0.5-1.5 meters. Closer - the focus will be lost, then - the blurring effect weakens.
• 🌈 Avoid monochromatic backgrounds (white walls, sky) and the algorithm is worse than separating the object in such textures.
• 💡 Lighting should fall from the front or side. Counterlight leads to artifacts at the boundaries of the object.

If the effect of blurring seems too aggressive:

1. In Portrait mode, touch the Boque icon (stylized aperture).
2. Move the slider to the left to reduce the intensity of the blur.
3. For fine-tuning, use the Radius slider in manual settings.

⚠️ Note: Portrait mode on Redmi Note 5 does not work when shooting video. For blurred video, you will need third-party apps like Filmic Pro or Cinema. FV-5.

Video Shooting: Optimization for YouTube and TikTok

Redmi Note 5 video module supports recording in Full HD 1080p It's 30 or 60 frames per second, but there's some nuances:

To change bitrate and other hidden parameters:

1. Install the Camera2 API Probe app from Google Play.
2. Check for level support LEVEL_3 (It should be supported).
3. Use Open Camera or Footage to manually adjust the bitrate.

To stabilize the video without loss of quality:

• 🎥 In a standard cell. MIUI Enable video stabilization in the settings.
• 🚫 Turn it off when shooting with hands – the algorithm cuts the edges of the frame.
• 📱 Use a tripod or improvised support (for example, a smartphone on a stack of books).

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For smooth zooming while shooting video, use the zoom slider in the Open Camera app. MIUI makes sharp jumps when changing zoom, which spoils the frame.

Solving Common Camera Problems

Even after you set it up properly, Redmi Note 5 users may face typical problems.

1.The camera is not focusing

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – often helps with software failures.
• 🧹 Clear the app's cache Settings → Annexes → Camera. → Memory. → Clear the cache.
• 🛠️ Check the physical condition of the module: gently tap on the back beside the camera (sometimes helps when the focusing mechanism sticks).

2 Grainy photos in the dark

• 🌙 Turn on the mode Night and keep the smartphone still 2-3 seconds.
• 📉 Reduce. ISO before 800 And increase the shutter speed to 1/4manually.
• 🔦 Use an external light source (a flashlight from another phone).

3.The camera app is flying out

• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🗑️ Remove updates for the Camera app (if available in the app menu).
• 🔧 Reset the camera settings to factory.

If the problem persists, check the integrity of the camera plume.

1. Remove the back cover (need a mediator and a hair dryer to soften the glue).
2. Disconnect and reconnect the plume to the motherboard.
3. Blow the contacts with compressed air.

⚠️ Warranty: Disassembly of the smartphone will void the warranty (if it is still valid).For the Redmi Note 5 2018 release, the warranty period has long expired, but be careful with fragile elements!

Third-party applications for enhanced capabilities

Standard camera. MIUI limited MIUI Camera API. For full control of the shooting, install one of these applications:

To install GCam on Redmi Note 5:

1. Download the version from BSG or Urnyx05 (Look for configurations for whyred).
2. Install. APK-file by allowing installation from unknown sources.
3. Import the config (for example, Urnyx05_whyred_V2.xml) via app menu.
4. In GCam settings, turn off Sabre and turn on HDR+ enhanced.

Recommended GCam settings for Redmi Note 5:

• 📷 Mode: Photo (not Photo)+ — he's slowing down).
• 🌄 HDR: HDR+ enhanced HDR+ auto.
• 🎯 Focus: AF Trackpad for accurate tipping.
• 📊 AWB: Cloudy for natural flowers.

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The GCam gives 15-20% more detail than a standard camera. MIUI, But it can overheat the processor during long shooting!

FAQ: Frequent questions about camera setup