A new Google Pixel 7 camera bug affects macro photos captured by users.
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This camera issue was first shared on the Google Pixel subreddit. Based on the comments of affected users, the Pixel 7 camera bug prevents them from saving macro photos captured in low-light conditions.
As of writing, the scope of the camera bug is still unknown. Google also hasn't confirmed if it is already working on a fix to solve the glitch.
New Google Pixel 7 Camera Bug Affects Macro Photos
According to 9To5Mac's latest report, the new camera bug affects Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro that are running the Google Camera 8.7.250.494820638.44 update.
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A video showing the camera bug revealed that the issue prevents Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro from saving images captured in low-light. Even when the flash is used, the captured photos are still unable to be saved on the device's memory.
Meanwhile, some affected users tried to pull a logcat while taking a photo using their Pixel 7 devices.
In this experiment, they discovered that the bug was caused by the Android smartphone's Camera app. Because of this, many users speculated that the HDR of Pixel 7 models is to blame, claiming that the bug happens when the image-capture algorithm glitches.
How to Temporarily Fix It
Since Google hasn't announced any official fix for the latest Pixel 7 camera bug yet, many users decided to find methods that can temporarily solve the issue.
One of these is adding more light to a shot. Users explained that using a lamp or another light source will allow affected Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices to save their captured macro photos.
Another solution would be turning off the device's flash and relying on the Night Sight mode. If you want to learn more details about this second temporary fix, you can visit Android Police's report.
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