In this guide, we will make you aware of a nifty workaround that might help you fix the issue of a shaky Pixel camera when recording at 60 FPS. When it comes to smartphone photography, then there’s hardly an iota of doubt that the offering from the Silicon Valley giant is the best in this domain. Ever since the inception of the Pixel series, these devices have stood out among the thick and thins of time, easily outpacing their competitors.
And the tradition is being continued even with its latest flagships. With that said, these devices aren’t free from their fair share of issues either. One such issue that has been bugging the users for quite some time is related to the USP of the device itself- yes, we are talking about the camera.
In this regard, numerous users have voiced their concern that their Pixel device’s camera tends to get shaky while recording 5X video at 60 FPS via the Telephoto lens. The more you try to zoom in, the more the video tends to get shaky. One thing to note is that the issue is only there at 60 FPS, it isn’t there at 30, and neither in FHD and 4K.
What makes the matter even more infuriating is the fact that the problem is persistent over the past couple of months, but is still yet to be addressed, let alone the release of a patch. So if you are also facing this issue, then this guide will make you aware of a nifty workaround that might help you rectify it. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
Fix Pixel 5x Camera Shaky when Recording at 60 FPS
In order to rectify this issue, you’ll have to change the video stabilization setting to a different mode. By default, Pixel devices have three modes: Standard, Locked, and Active. Here’s what each of these means:
- Standard: To capture light movement. It is great for everyday shots.
- Locked: To capture still shots. Keeps the camera locked onto your scene like a tripod. It’s the best mode if you don’t need to move the camera.
- Active: To capture heavy movement. Gives you a smooth video when you are on the move. It’s also the best for action shots.
So as of now, your best course of action is to make a switch to a different mode and then check if it spells out success for you or not. Here’s how it could be done:
- Launch the Camera app and switch to the toggle to Video
- After that, tap on the Video Settings icon at the bottom left.
- Finally, choose the Video Stabilization Mode of your choice.
- You may refer to our above description for each of these modes.
That’s it. These were the steps to fix the issue of a shaky Pixel camera when recording at 60 FPS. While this might not be the most viable or feasible approach of getting the job done, but as of now, this is our best [or rather the bet]. With that said, as far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
