Use the Galaxy A42 5G's camera modes to enhance your photos

As mentioned, the A42 has amazing lenses, but what are the specs exactly? The triple rear camera has a 48 MP main lens, an 8 MP Ultra Wide lens, and a 2 MP depth lens. There's also a 13MP lens on the phone's front camera.

Note: The A42 does not have a Macro lens like the other 2021 A models have.

Sometimes things in life happen so quickly, it's hard to remember them later. Slow things down and relive the fun times with the Super Slow-Mo mode on your A42's camera.

Navigate to and open the Camera app, tap MORE, and then tap SUPER SLOW-MO. Tap Record when you’re ready. The Camera app will automatically begin recording a short clip for a few seconds. When it's finished, it will be saved in the Gallery app.

To view a Super Slow-Mo video, navigate to it in the Gallery app and tap Play super slow-mo video.

Say goodbye to nighttime photos that are too dark or covered in shadows. Your A42's Night Mode enables you to take picture in low-light settings, and the photos will still come out clear and visible!

To use this mode, navigate to and open the Camera app, and then tap MORE. Tap NIGHT MODE, and then tap Capture. The pictures will be saved in the Gallery app.

To get started, open the Camera app, and then tap MORE. Tap AR Zone, and then tap one of the available options:

Single Take is a helpful feature that takes multiple pictures and clips at once, all while using different filters. This means each picture or recording will come out with its own flair. Single Take will compile them all in one place, so you can pick and choose your favorite shots and delete any you don't want.

Sometimes specific objects, animals, or places look better in certain lighting. But how do you know what type of filter or lighting to use? Luckily, the A42 comes with the Scene Optimizer feature. This feature can detect what kind of object is being captured and then automatically adjust the camera's settings. For example, if you're taking a picture of your pet, the camera will be able to tell it's looking at an animal and will choose the best lighting!

Scene optimizer should be on by default, but here is how to turn it on just in case. Open the Camera app, and tap PHOTO. Tap the Settings icon in the top left corner, and then tap the switch next to Scene optimizer.

The A42 is compatible with Bixby Vision, which means Bixby is built right into its camera! Your phone's camera will be able to identify objects, translate text, find similar images, and much more.

To access Bixby Vision, navigate to and open the Camera app. Tap MORE, and then tap BIXBY VISION. From here, you can use Bixby Vision's many features.