LG G4 Manual Camera Best Settings

The LG G4 features a professional-grade manual camera mode with 16MP sensor, f/1.8 aperture lens, OIS, and manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus. Below are optimized settings for various shooting scenarios to maximize image quality and creative control.

1. Camera Overview 2. Basic Settings Guide 3. Portrait Photography 4. Landscape Photography 5. Low Light Settings 6. Action/Sports Photography 7. Manual Mode Controls 8. RAW Format Shooting 9. Video Recording Settings 10. Pro Tips & Techniques 11. Troubleshooting

Camera Overview

Key camera specifications: 16MP 1/2.6" sensor, f/1.8 lens, OIS, Laser AF, manual mode with RAW support.

Feature	Description
Sensor	16MP 1/2.6" CMOS
Aperture	f/1.8 (bright lens for low light)
OIS	Optical Image Stabilization
Laser AF	Fast autofocus system
Manual Mode	Full control over exposure settings
RAW Support	DNG format for professional editing
Shutter Speed	1/3200s to 30 seconds
ISO Range	50-2700
White Balance	Manual presets and custom Kelvin
Focus	Manual focus with focus peaking

Basic Settings Guide

Recommended starting settings for general photography.

Mode: Manual for full control, Auto for quick shots
Resolution: 16MP (5312x2988) for maximum detail
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 for widescreen, 4:3 for standard
Grid Lines: Enable for better composition
HDR: Auto for high contrast scenes

TIP! Use manual mode for creative control; auto mode for convenience.

Portrait Photography

Optimal settings for people and portrait shots.

ISO: 100-200 (lower for better quality)
Shutter Speed: 1/125s - 1/250s
Aperture: f/1.8 (for background blur)
White Balance: Daylight or Cloudy
Focus: Single point AF on eyes
Exposure Compensation: +0.3 to +0.7 for brighter skin

PRO TIP: Use f/1.8 aperture for beautiful bokeh effect.

Landscape Photography

Settings for capturing wide scenes and nature.

ISO: 50-100 (minimum for maximum detail)
Shutter Speed: 1/60s - 1/125s
Aperture: f/2.8 - f/4 (for depth of field)
White Balance: Daylight or Auto
Focus: Manual focus at hyperfocal distance
Use Tripod: Recommended for sharp results

NOTE: Use lower ISO and smaller aperture for maximum sharpness.

Low Light Settings

Optimal settings for night and indoor photography.

ISO: 400-800 (balance noise and sensitivity)
Shutter Speed: 1/30s - 1/60s (use OIS)
Aperture: f/1.8 (maximum light gathering)
White Balance: Auto or Tungsten for indoors
Focus: Use laser AF or manual focus
Use RAW: For better post-processing

WARNING! High ISO above 800 may introduce noise.

Action/Sports Photography

Settings for fast-moving subjects.

Setting	Recommendation
ISO	200-400
Shutter Speed	1/500s - 1/1000s
Aperture	f/2.0 - f/2.8
Focus Mode	Continuous AF
Burst Mode	Enable for sequence shots
OIS	Keep enabled

TIP: Use faster shutter speeds to freeze motion.

Manual Mode Controls

Detailed explanation of manual controls.

ISO: Controls sensor sensitivity. Lower = less noise, higher = more sensitivity.

Shutter Speed: Controls exposure time. Faster = freeze motion, slower = motion blur.

White Balance: Adjusts color temperature. Use presets or custom Kelvin.

Manual Focus: Use focus peaking (red highlights) for precise focus.

Exposure Compensation: Adjust brightness without changing manual settings.

RAW Format Shooting

Benefits and settings for RAW photography.

Enable RAW in camera settings
Shoot in Manual mode for full control
Use lower ISO (50-400) for best results
Expose to the right without clipping highlights
Process in Lightroom or Snapseed

ADVANTAGE: RAW preserves maximum image data for editing.

Video Recording Settings

Optimal settings for video recording.

Resolution: 4K UHD (3840x2160) for maximum quality
Frame Rate: 30fps for standard, 60fps for smooth motion
Stabilization: OIS enabled
Audio: Use external microphone for better sound
Manual Video: Adjust exposure and focus during recording

NOTE: 4K recording uses more storage space.

Pro Tips & Techniques

Advanced techniques for better photography.

Use grid lines for rule of thirds composition
Bracket exposures for HDR processing
Use manual focus with focus peaking for precision
Shoot in RAW for maximum editing flexibility
Clean lens regularly for clear images
Use tripod for long exposures and low light

PRO TIP: Practice manual mode to master exposure triangle.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Solution
Blurry photos	Slow shutter/camera shake	Increase shutter speed; use OIS; use tripod
Noisy images	High ISO	Use lower ISO; better lighting; shoot RAW
Out of focus	AF issues	Use manual focus; clean laser AF sensor
Dark images	Underexposure	Increase exposure compensation; lower shutter speed
Colors wrong	White balance	Set correct white balance; shoot RAW

Reset: Camera settings > Reset to default if needed.

Support: LG Customer Support for technical issues.