Tapping to change exposure not working at default zoom on Pixel 8 series

Tapping to change exposure not working at default zoom on Pixel 8 series،

The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have received favorable reviews for their top-notch camera capabilities. However, recent reports have highlighted a strange bug that affects tap exposure, preventing users from adjusting the exposure of an image by tapping the viewfinder, particularly when the zoom level is set to 1x by default. Google Pixel cameras are, in general, known for their impressive image processing capabilities and user-friendly interface. However, this recent bug reported by 9to5Google and spotted by a Reddit user, seems to cause disruptions in what would otherwise be a smooth experience. According to reports, tapping anywhere on the screen with 1x zoom does not properly adjust the image exposure, resulting in overexposed or underexposed photos.

Tap to change exposure not working with default zoom on Pixel 8 series

Bug activated Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro do not change exposure even when tapping different areas of the image at 1x | Source

Adding to the confusion, adjusting the zoom level slightly above or below the standard 1x, say to 0.9x or 1.1x, miraculously brings back the tap exposure function. This inconsistency makes us think that this could not be intentional, and most likely an unintentional bug.

This bug also extends to adjusting the exposure after taking the photo, meaning you won't be able to recover any of the lost details (such as shadows or highlights) after processing, even when editing. editing the RAW version. Fortunately, there is a workaround to the problem, which involves zooming in slightly, tapping to enable auto exposure, and then switching back to 1x.

The bug was confirmed by 9to5Google to affect both the Pixel 8 And Pixel 8 Pro camera on version 9.2.113.600672654.18. At the time of writing, the bug has not yet been acknowledged by Google, although a error report has been dropped. Although the bug may not seem very significant, it interferes with the Pixel camera's main goal of being user-friendly and reliable. Hopefully, Google will take quick action to resolve this issue and fix this bug via a software patch.