How to snap the perfect photo with your camera's Burst Mode

CyberGuy shows how to take a sequence of action photos using Burst Mode and select the best one.

Have you ever found yourself scrolling on social media, seen an amazing action shot or photo of some kind of movement frozen in time, and wondered how they did that?

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It’s actually easier than you might think. We’re here to reveal their secret. They likely used what's known as Burst Mode on their iPhone or Android.

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Burst mode, also known as continuous shooting mode, is a nifty feature that lets you snap a rapid burst of photos all at once, giving you more options to choose from. iPhone and Android cameras have this feature which allows you to take multiple frames in one second and arrange them in a sequence to analyze the movement and identify potential blur or motion.

By capturing multiple frames in rapid succession, the camera can analyze the subtle variations between frames and determine the sharpness or blurriness of each individual frame. This information helps you select the best shot from the sequence or identify any frames that may have been affected by motion blur.

Additionally, burst mode enables you to select the ideal frame from a long exposure shot, which offers you greater flexibility and creative possibilities in your photography.

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iPhones and Android phones have a Burst Mode feature which allows you to take multiple photos at once. (CyberGuy.com)

Burst mode is mainly used when the subject is in successive motion, such as when taking pictures of wildlife, sports, or even fireworks at night.

It can be used to capture a better photo of any moving subject, like birds, people jumping, kids playing, or even shoot action like skateboarding, cycling, swimming shots, and more. It’s perfect for capturing those fleeting moments that are gone in an instant.

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Pro Tip: You can also press and hold the volume up button to take Burst shots. To enable this:

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Screenshot instructions on how to set up the Burst shots feature on an iPhone. (CyberGuy.com)

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Screenshot instructions on how to select the desired photo from the Burst shots. (CyberGuy.com)

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Settings may vary depending on your phone’s manufacturer

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Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer

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So, there you have it. Burst mode is the secret behind those incredible action shots and frozen moments you see on social media.

Whether you have an iPhone or an Android device, you can easily capture a rapid burst of photos to ensure you don't miss any of those fleeting moments.

The next time you find yourself scrolling through social media, wondering how those stunning shots were taken, remember that you have the power to freeze those fleeting moments with Burst mode on your phone.

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