Next month, it looks like new features coming to the Pixel 8 series will bring it closer to a DSLR-level experience. Photos leaked by Kamila Wojchowska Demo a new “Pro” mode in the Google Camera UI for the Pixel 8 Pro.

This new UI can be accessed by swiping up on a small white bar below the shutter button. In this new menu, parameters such as ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and focus can be manually controlled. These features were previously available for many years through GCam’s custom apps, and now they’re coming to the official app. After selecting a parameter, a transparent slider may appear for adjustments, and a reset button to return it to the default.

The Pixel 8 series will also incorporate a new feature that supports artificial intelligence in the photography experience. Magic Editor is a new feature coming to select Pixel phones to upgrade the Magic Eraser experience. It will have the ability to combine the best parts of different frames into one image. It also gives users the ability to move subjects around the image frame, and even change the time of day by replacing a mid-day sky with a sunset.

Camera	Pixel 8	Pixel 8 Pro	Pixel 7 Pro
rear head	50MP Octa PDAF 1.2 µm pixel width Aperture f/1.68 Image sensor size 1/1.31 inch Super Res Zoom up to 8x	50 MP Octa PDAF 1.2 µm pixel width Aperture f/1.68 Image sensor size 1/1.31 inch	50 MP Multi PDAF 1.2 µm pixel width Aperture f/1.9, 25mm Image sensor size 1/1.31 inch Laser AF, OIS
Ultrawide rear	12 megapixel ultra wide camera with Auto focus 1.25 µm pixel width Aperture f/2.2 Field of view of 125.8 degrees Lens correction	48 MP Quad PD extra wide camera with automatic focus 0.8 µm pixel width Aperture f/1.95 Field of view of 125.5 degrees Lens correction	12 megapixels, 1/2.9 inch image sensor size 1.25 µm pixel width Aperture f/2.2 126˚ (Ultra Wide)
Rear telephoto		48 MP Quad PD 0.7 µm pixel width Aperture f/2.8 Field of view of 21.8 degrees 5x optical zoom Super Res Zoom up to 30x	48 MP Multi-PDAF, OIS 0.7 µm pixel width Aperture f/3.5, 120mm 1/2.55 inch sensor size 5x optical zoom
front	10.5 MP Dual PD 1.22 µm pixel width Aperture f/2.2 Fixed focus 95 degree field of view	10.5 MP Dual PD 1.22 µm pixel width Aperture f/2.2 Auto focus 95 degree field of view	10.8 megapixels 1.22 µm pixel width Aperture f/2.2 21mm lens 1/3.1 inch sensor size

Google is seemingly bringing massive upgrades to the camera department. For the first time in any Google device, the Pixel 8 Pro will get an autofocus front-facing camera, a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera with autofocus. Users can expect greater consistency between lenses when taking photos or videos.

The leaked spec sheet above shows many new features coming to the Pixels. The audio eraser is another AI feature that can isolate background noise from the video subject. You can learn more about the upcoming Pixel event here.

source: 91 portables