Master your Pixel 10 Pro camera — My 5 essential tips!

C. Scott Brown October 15, 2025
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Your Pixel 10 Pro takes great photos out of the box, but you're missing its best features. In this video, I'll walk you through my five essential tips (and a bunch of bonus tips!) to truly master the Google Pixel 10 Pro camera. We'll go beyond the simple point-and-shoot and dive into settings that will give you full creative control. Learn when to use the full 50MP resolution (and when not to!), how to balance light and shadows perfectly with quick access controls, and how to capture breathtaking shots of the stars with Astrophotography Mode. I'll also show you how to use Pro controls to turn your Pixel into a professional camera and even how to make a Portrait Mode photo after you've already taken it. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be taking photos you never thought were possible with your Pixel! 👀 Want to know more about the Pixel 10 Pro? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/DpUNeK_eiTc 🛒 Buy the Pixel 10: https://andauth.co/BuyPixel10CSB 🛒 Buy the Pixel 10 Pro: https://andauth.co/BuyPixel10ProCSB 🛒 Buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL: https://andauth.co/BuyPixel10ProXLCSB 👋 Curious about who I am and what I'm doing here? Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJUND21-ykk ✅ SUBSCRIBE for more personal tech takes: https://www.youtube.com/@cscottbrown?sub_confirmation=1 💬 Join my Discord to engage with me and other viewers: https://discord.gg/dkWjSPUnvA 📧 Business inquiries please use: [email protected] SOCIAL: https://www.bsky.app/profile/cscottbrown.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@c.scottbrown https://www.instagram.com/c.scottbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@cscottbrown https://www.reddit.com/user/cscottbrown/ PIXEL ACCESSORIES I PERSONALLY USE Google Pixelsnap charging stand: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGPKC21W?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGKMZBZC?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Victiv Pixelsnap tripod: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8BNDXFY?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 UGREEN Pixelsnap power bank: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F37VLJQW?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 GEAR I USE TO MAKE VIDEOS Sony Alpha ZV-E1 camera: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZWNWCZ9?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Sigma 24-70mm lens: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D49V35GV?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Audio-Technica AT897 Shotgun Mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TTN3Y?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Aputure Amaran P60x LED Light Panel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C5FZG4H?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Elgato Prompter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH3P9K1X?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Manfrotto Befree Live Tripod: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086MNYYZJ?tag=csb0a4-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Pixel 10 Pro is the best for photos! 00:29 - What is 50MP mode? 02:40 - BONUS TIP 1 03:08 - Quick Access Controls 04:54 - BONUS TIP 2 05:32 - Portrait Mode in BOTH ways 07:43 - BONUS TIP 3 08:20 - Astrophotography Mode 09:33 - BONUS TIP 4 10:03 - Pro Controls explained 11:32 - BONUS TIP 5 12:09 - Send me your photos shot on Pixel! ---------------------- Affiliate Disclosure: This video description and the comments below may contain affiliate links. When you buy through links in the description, I may earn an affiliate commission. This does not cost you more money. This also does not affect my editorial opinion. ---------------------- #pixel10pro #pixeltips #googlepixel #google #googlepixel10 #googlepixel10pro #googlepixel10proxl #pixel10 #pixel10proxl #phones #phonetips #phones #phonephotography #smartphone #smartphones #smartphonephotography #mobile #mobilephotography #tech #technology #techtips

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