Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, famous for its camera. 108-megapixel main module, ultra-wide-angle lens, macro and night photography mode make it a versatile tool for shooting in all conditions. However, many users use only 20% of the camera’s capabilities, unaware of the hidden functions and subtleties of the settings.
This article will help you understand all the nuances of working with the Redmi Note 10 Pro camera, from basic principles to professional techniques. We will take a detailed look at the interface of the application, analyze each shooting mode, learn how to adjust the parameters manually and avoid typical errors, and pay special attention to hidden features that are not written in the official instructions, but can dramatically improve the quality of your shots.
Camera Interface: What is Where and Why You Need It
When you first run the Camera app on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, you see a minimalist interface with basic controls, but behind that simplicity, there are many options that can be activated by swiping or clicking on icons.
At the top of the screen are:
- 🔄 Front/rear camera switch – fast switching between modules.
- ⚙️ Camera settings – access to advanced parameters (resolution, aspect ratio, timer).
- ✨ Shooting modes - swipe left / right for selection (photo, video, portrait, night, etc.).
- 📁 Gallery – quick view of the last picture taken.
At the bottom of the screen are:
- ⏺️ Shutter button – for photo or video recording.
- 🔍 Zoom - slider or buttons 0.6x (wide-angle), 1x (basic), 2x/5x (zoom).
- 🌙 Night shooting mode – appears automatically in low light conditions.
- 🎭 Filters – imposition of effects in real time (available in photo and video modes).
Swipe up the screen opens the panel with additional modes: Panorama, Professional Mode, Documents, Clone and others. Swipe down hides all the controls, leaving only the viewfinder - useful for framing.
Basic camera settings: what to change first
By default, the Redmi Note 10 Pro camera is set to a universal mode that works for most scenarios, but a few simple changes will help improve the quality of shots without going into professional settings.
Open the camera settings (cog in the upper right corner) and pay attention to the following settings:
| Parameter | Recommended value | Why is it important? |
|---|---|---|
| Photo permission | 108 MP (9:16) or 12 MP (4:3) | 108 MP gives maximum quality, but files weigh ~20-30 MB. 12 MP is enough for social networks and saves space. |
| Relationship of parties | 4:3 for photo, 16:9 for video | 4:3 uses the entire sensor, 16:9 is more convenient for viewing on screens. |
| Timer. | 3 seconds or 10 seconds | Useful for selfies or tripod shooting to avoid shaking. |
| Watermark | Off. | Watermark with a smartphone model spoils the frame and is difficult to remove. |
| Shutter sound | To taste. | In some countries, shuttering is prohibited by law. |
Pay special attention to the section Additional settings:
- 🔄 Save settings – enable the camera to remember the last mode used.
- 📸 Shooting at the press of the volume button is convenient for fast shots.
- 🌓 Night mode for front camera – improves selfies in the dark.
- 🔍 Double-pressed zoom increase – quick zoom to 2x.
⚠️ Note: If you shoot in 108 MP format, note that when processing such files in third-party editors (for example, Lightroom) artifacts can occur. Xiaomi uses its own pixel binning technology, and not all programs support it correctly.
Shooting Modes: When and How to Use Each
The Redmi Note 10 Pro offers 12 basic shooting modes, but most users are limited to standard Photos and Videos, and we'll go through each mode in detail, with examples of applications.
Photo (main mode)
Universal mode for most scenarios. It's automated. HDR, Scene recognition (sky, food, text) and exposure optimization:
- 📱 Click on the subject to capture focus and exposure.
- 🌞 In sunny weather, avoid shooting against the light - turn on HDR manually (Settings) → HDR).
- 👆 For macro objects, put the camera on 3-5 cm to the subject (autofocus will work with a delay).
2. Night mode
Activated automatically in low light or manually via swipe, using multi-frame photography and noise reduction algorithms.
- 🕒 Hold your smartphone still. 2-4 Seconds (a timer will appear on the screen).
- 🌃 In total darkness, turn on Ultra-Night mode (appears when you click on the moon icon).
- 🚫 Avoid shooting moving objects – it will be blurred.
Install the smartphone on a stable surface|Turn off autofocus (click on the screen to fix)|Use a 3-second timer to avoid shaking|Check the white balance in manual mode-->
3. Portrait mode
Bokeh blurs the background to capture people or objects, works on both the front and the main camera.
- 👤 The distance to the object should be 1-2 Meter (too close, the effect will disappear).
- 🎨 After shooting, you can adjust the blur level in the gallery (Edit → Boke).
- 💡 For better results, shoot in good lighting.
Professional regime (Pro)
Full control over shooting parameters: exposure, ISO, White balance, focus, suitable for power users:
- ⏱️ Excerpt: from 1/4000c (for bright light) to 32c (for night photography with tripod).
- 📊 ISO: 100-500 daylight, 800-3200 dusk.
- 🎯 Focus: manually (useful for macro photography) or car.
- 🌡️ White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, etc.
In professional mode, you can save photos in format RAW (sohr. RAW This gives you maximum flexibility in post-processing, but the files take up a lot of time. ~50MB.
Other regimes
Briefly on the remaining regimes:
- 📜 Documents: optimizes text shooting (automatic perspective correction).
- 👥 Clone: allows you to take several pictures with one object in different poses (tripod is needed).
- 🌄 Panorama: swipe up/down for vertical panorama.
- 🎥 Slow-motion video: 120/240/960 fps (the higher the level) FPS, lowered).
- 🎬 Short video: quick recording of clips long 15-60 music-shop.
💡
To shoot moving objects (children, animals, sports) use the mode Sports video in the video settings - it increases the frame rate to 60 FPS smoothly.
Secret Camera Features You Didn't Know About
Xiaomi often hides useful options in obscure places, and here are some tricks that will take your photography to the next level:
1. Double pressing of the power button
In system settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Double press the power button, you can set the camera to turn on quickly, and this works even on a locked screen, which is convenient for snapshots.
2. Filming in format HEIF
Format HEIF (or HEIC) It takes up 2 times less space with the same quality as the JPEG. Included in Camera Settings → Photo format → HEIF. Disadvantage: Not all social networks and devices support this format.
3. Manual focus control in video
While recording video, you can manually adjust focus by swiping your finger across the screen up/down (the focus scale will appear on the left of the recording button), which is useful for creating a cinematic refocus effect.
4. Shooting with the screen off
In professional mode, you can press the power button to turn off the screen, and the camera will continue shooting, which saves battery power over long timelapses.
5. Starlight's hidden mode
In night mode in total darkness (for example, in a room without light), hold your finger on the screen for a long time. You will be prompted to activate Starry Sky Mode - it is optimized for shooting the starry sky with long exposure.
How to turn on the shooting mode in RAW
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes that spoil the frame, and here are the most common problems and solutions:
⚠️ Warning: If your photos are blurry in good light, check the security glass on the camera (<90%) They make autofocus worse. The best thing is a transmissible glass. 99% oleophobic.
1. Lights and shadowed faces
Problem: in the photo, the person turns out to be dark, and the background is overlit (or vice versa).
Decision:
- 👆 Click on your face on the screen to capture the exposure.
- 🌞 Turn it on. HDR manually (Settings) → HDR → On.).
- 📊 Reduce professionally ISO before 100-200 And increase the shutter speed.
2. Blurred macrophotos
Problem: when shooting small objects (flowers, insects) the photo is not sharp.
Decision:
- 🎯 Use manual focusing in pro-mode.
- 🖼️ Put the camera on. 3-5 See the object and wait for the yellow frame of autofocus.
- 💡 Shooting in good lighting (macromodule does not work well in the dark).
3.Noise in night photos
Problem: Night shots are grainy, despite the night mode.
Decision:
- 🕒 Increase the time of shooting to 4-6 Seconds (hold your smartphone still).
- 📉 In pro-mode, set up ISO 800-1600 and endurance 1/10s.
- 🔋 The battery should be charged. >20%, otherwise the camera limits performance.
4. Distortion of edges in wide-angle mode
Problem: Straight lines around the edges of the frame (like walls) look curved.
Decision:
- 📏 In the wide-angle settings, enable distortion correction.
- 🖼️ Don't use it. 0.6x For architecture, it is better to take a step back and take a step back. 1x.
- ✂️ In post-processing, trim the edges (10-15% sideways).
💡
The most common mistake when shooting video is vertical orientation. Always shoot video in a horizontal format (16:9), even for storyboards, which will avoid black bars when viewing on the video. TV YouTube.
Post-processing: how to improve the photo directly on the smartphone
Even a perfectly shot can be improved with the built-in Redmi Note 10 Pro tools. Xiaomi Gallery offers basic editing features, while the Photos app (from Google) offers more advanced ones.
1. Built-in gallery editor
Open the photo. → Edit. Options available:
- 🎨 Filters: 12 preset styles (click on the magic wand icon).
- ⚖️ Correction: exposure, contrast, saturation, shadows, glare.
- ✂️ Trimming: change in aspect ratio, turn, perspective.
- 🖌️ Retouch: removal of spots, background blur (for portraits only).
- 📝 Text/stickers: Adding inscriptions and stickers.
2.Editing RAW-file
If you're filming in RAW, Use apps like Lightroom Mobile or Snapseed to fine-tune:
- 🌡️ White Balance: Correct shades with a pipette.
- 📊 Curves: adjust RGB-channels separately for accurate color correction.
- 🔍 Noise suppression: In Lightroom, use the Luminance slider to remove grain.
3. Creating collages and videos
The Xiaomi Gallery has a built-in tool for creating:
- 🖼️ Collages: up to 9 photos in one grid.
- 🎬 Video from the photo: automatic editing with music and transitions.
- 📅 Albums by date/place: automatic sorting of photos.
For more advanced video editing, install CapCut or KineMaster – they are optimized to work on Xiaomi smartphones.