Lesson 1 — Core Camera Hardware
The Huawei P60 Pro uses a triple rear camera system plus a wide-angle selfie camera. Its design focuses on light intake, optical flexibility, and practical shooting performance.
48 MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera
- Variable physical aperture: f/1.4 to f/4.0
- Mechanical 6-blade iris
- Optimized for low light, portraits, and controlled depth of field
- Optical image stabilization for steadier photos
48 MP Ultra Lighting Telephoto Camera
- 3.5× optical zoom, up to 100× digital zoom
- Wide f/2.1 aperture for a telephoto camera
- 90mm equivalent focal length
- Also functions as a powerful macro lens
13 MP Ultra-Wide Camera
- 13mm equivalent focal length
- f/2.2 aperture
- Autofocus support
- Ideal for landscapes, interiors, and group photos
13 MP Front Selfie Camera
- Wide-angle framing
- f/2.4 aperture
- Supports 4K video recording
- Useful for selfies, video calls, and vlogging
Lesson 2 — RYYB Sensor Technology
Huawei replaces the usual RGGB color filter with RYYB on key rear sensors. That swap increases light capture and helps the phone produce brighter, cleaner images in dim scenes.
Traditional RGGB
Uses green filters in the sensor layout. Good, but more conservative in low light.
Huawei RYYB
Yellow filters let in more light, helping the camera perform better in darker environments.
Lesson 3 — Variable Physical Aperture
This is one of the P60 Pro’s signature features. Instead of relying only on software blur, it uses a real adjustable mechanical aperture. This lesson now includes how to operate it in Pro mode and when to use each setting.
What changes?
Wide open at f/1.4: best for low light and stronger background blur in portraits.
How to operate the variable aperture
- Open the Camera app and select Pro mode.
- On the Pro interface, touch A for Aperture.
- Drag the slider to select one of the 10 distinct f-stops: f/1.4, f/1.6, f/1.8, f/2.0, f/2.2, f/2.5, f/2.8, f/3.2, f/3.5, f/4.0.
Apply the same control in video
You can also adjust aperture while recording in Pro mode video. Switch to the Video tab within the Pro interface, then tap the A icon to choose the aperture setting that matches your scene.
Use f/1.4 — Wide aperture
- Lets in maximum light
- Creates shallow depth of field
- Ideal for portraits and subject isolation
- Produces creamy natural background blur
- Highly recommended for low-light scenes
Use f/4.0 — Narrow aperture
- Increases depth of field
- Keeps foreground and background sharper
- Best for landscapes and architecture
- Useful for group photos
- Great for product and food photography
Quick interpretation of the 10 f-stops
f/1.4–f/2.0: Strong blur and low-light strength. f/2.2–f/2.8: Balanced look for everyday scenes. f/3.2–f/4.0: Deeper focus for landscapes, group shots, products, documents, and food.
How the 10 manual f-stop settings differ
The 10 manual f-stop settings (f/1.4, f/1.6, f/1.8, f/2.0, f/2.2, f/2.5, f/2.8, f/3.2, f/3.5, and f/4.0) represent the different physical openings of the camera’s mechanical aperture blades. They mainly change two things: how much light enters the lens and how much of the scene stays in focus.
Wide Apertures / Small f-numbers
f/1.4 to f/2.0 opens the blades wider, lets in more light, and creates a shallow depth of field. These settings are ideal for single-subject portraits, low-light scenes, and isolating a subject with natural bokeh.
Mid-range Apertures
f/2.2 to f/2.5 gives a balanced middle ground. They are useful when lighting is uneven or when you want some background softness without making too much of the scene blur away.
Narrow Apertures / Large f-numbers
f/2.8 to f/4.0 closes the blades down, reduces light intake, and increases depth of field. These settings are best for landscapes, architecture, large group portraits, food shots, and product photography where you want more of the frame to remain sharp.
By sliding between these 10 stops in Pro Mode, you get DSLR-like control over both exposure and the artistic feel of the image instead of leaving everything to software automation.
Lesson 4 — Telephoto Super Macro
Instead of forcing users to lean too close with an ultra-wide macro, the P60 Pro uses its telephoto camera for close-up photography. That means better perspective, better subject separation, and less chance of your phone casting a shadow over the subject.
Best subjects
Flowers, insects, jewelry, textures, watch faces, fabrics, and small product details.
Why tele-macro is useful
You keep more distance from the subject, so lighting is easier and composition feels more natural.
Practical tip
Move slowly and tap to focus. Tiny subjects react like celebrities with bad mood—fast movements ruin everything.
Lesson 5 — Instant Night Photography
The P60 Pro is designed to capture night scenes quickly without forcing the user to hold still for too long. Large apertures, RYYB sensors, and advanced processing help keep shots bright and usable.
Why it works
- Main camera opens as wide as f/1.4
- Telephoto lens stays bright at f/2.1
- RYYB sensors pull in more light
- Image processing reduces noise and improves clarity
Night shooting advice
- Brace your elbows when possible
- Use the main lens first for the cleanest result
- Tap bright signs or mid-tones to control exposure
- Do not overuse digital zoom in very dark scenes
Lesson 6 — Super Moon Photography
The Huawei P60 Pro gives you two strong ways to capture a stunning supermoon: an automated AI-assisted method for fast results, and a manual Pro Mode method for users who want full control over exposure and focus.
Method 1 — Automated “Super Moon Scene”
This is the easiest way to get a dramatic moon shot. Huawei’s AI helps solve the exposure challenge of shooting a very bright moon against a dark sky. It enhances crater and surface detail while also trying to brighten foreground elements like buildings or trees for a more balanced composition.
- Open the Camera app and make sure Master AI is enabled by tapping the AI icon.
- Point the phone at the moon and place it near the center of the frame.
- Make sure the moon is at least half illuminated, since the AI needs enough visible moon surface to recognize it.
- Gradually zoom to 10× or higher.
- Wait for the small moon icon to appear on-screen, confirming that the phone has detected the moon and locked focus.
- Hold the phone steady and tap the shutter button.
Method 2 — Manual Control in Pro Mode
If you want more creative control, Pro Mode lets you manually set the key exposure values instead of relying on AI automation.
- Open the Camera app and switch to Pro mode.
- Zoom to 10× or higher.
- Set Focus (AF) to MF, then move the focus slider to infinity (usually marked with a landscape or mountain icon).
- Set ISO low, around 100 to 200, to avoid blowing out the moon into a white circle.
- Use a fast Shutter Speed (S), starting around 1/250s to 1/500s. If the moon still looks too bright, go even faster until the detail looks clean and well-defined.
General tips for the best supermoon results
Use a tripod
At 10× zoom or higher, even tiny hand movement becomes obvious. A tripod or very stable support can make a major difference in sharpness.
Frame the foreground
For a more breathtaking “supermoon” image, include silhouettes or foreground elements such as trees, mountains, rooftops, or buildings. This adds scale and atmosphere.
Clean the lens
Wipe the camera lens before shooting. Fingerprints, dust, or a dirty protective film can cause flare, blur, halos, and lost contrast around the moon.
Quick moon-shooting checklist
Fast route: AI on → center the moon → zoom 10×+ → wait for moon icon → shoot.
Manual route: Pro Mode → 10×+ → MF to infinity → ISO 100–200 → shutter around 1/250s to 1/500s → shoot steadily.
Lesson 7 — XMAGE Color Styles
Huawei includes multiple color looks so users can choose whether they want natural rendering or something more dramatic for social content.
Original
Closest to natural color rendering. Great for realistic scenes, product shots, and documentation.
Vivid
Boosts contrast and saturation. Good for social media and colorful environments.
Bright
Adds lively texture and extra punch. Useful for travel scenes and architecture.
Lesson 8 — Pro Mode, RAW & Manual Control
For users who want DSLR-style control, Pro Mode unlocks manual settings. It is the “I know what I’m doing” room of the camera app, especially when you combine manual exposure with RAW capture.
Controls available
- ISO control
- Shutter speed
- White balance
- Manual focus with focus peaking
- Metering options
- Manual aperture selection across multiple f-stops
RAW advantages
- 10-bit DNG files preserve more editing data
- Useful for recovering highlights and shadows
- Better for professional post-processing workflows
- Ideal when color grading or detailed retouching matters
Starter manual settings
Portrait: ISO 100–200, 1/60s, f/1.4 or telephoto.
Landscape: ISO 50, 1/200s, f/4.0.
Night city scene: low ISO if stabilized, slightly slower shutter, wide aperture.
How to enable and use RAW capture
To capture high-quality RAW photos in Pro Mode on the Huawei P60 Pro, first enable RAW output and then take advantage of the manual controls. RAW is highly recommended for professional-quality images because it preserves uncompressed image data, giving you much more flexibility for editing exposure, contrast, white balance, and color without degrading image quality.
How to enable RAW
- Open the Camera app and swipe to Pro mode.
- Enable RAW in one of two ways:
- Tap the gear icon (Settings) and enable RAW + JPEG output.
- Or touch the storage format icon in the viewfinder and choose RAW.
What happens when you shoot RAW
Once enabled, the phone saves two versions of each photo: a standard JPG and an uncompressed DNG RAW file. The JPG uses less storage and is easier to share, while the 10-bit DNG retains significantly more detail for post-processing. These RAW files can be found separately in a dedicated RAW photo album in Gallery.
Tips for studio-quality RAW photos
- Keep ISO appropriate for lighting: Use ISO 50–200 in daylight for cleaner files, and raise it to 400–800 only when indoor or low-light conditions require it.
- Adjust shutter speed for motion: Use a fast shutter such as 1/1000s to freeze action, or a slower shutter such as 1 second or longer for night scenes, ideally with a tripod.
- Use the variable aperture: Choose f/1.4 for blurred-background portraits and f/4.0 for landscapes and architecture.
- Stabilize your shots: RAW captures every detail, including camera shake. Use a tripod, stable surface, timer, or voice shutter when possible.
Editing your RAW photos
RAW photos are designed to be edited. To recover highlights, lift shadows, fine-tune white balance, and shape color more precisely, use an app with strong RAW support such as Adobe Lightroom Mobile, Snapseed, or Photoshop Express.
Lesson 9 — Light Painting
This creative suite helps users capture long-exposure style results without needing to wrestle with full manual setup each time.
Included presets
- Traffic Trails
- Light Graffiti
- Silky Water
- Star Trails
Best practice
Use a stable position or tripod. Even smart processing loves stability. A moving phone during long exposure is basically abstract art, and not always the good kind.
How to capture star trails
To shoot star trails on the Huawei P60 Pro, use the dedicated Star trails option inside Light painting. Instead of relying on one very long exposure that can increase heat and noise, this mode captures a sequence of shorter exposures and stacks them together in real time.
Step 1 — Prepare your setup
- Use a tripod: the camera must remain completely still for an extended period, or the foreground and trail structure may blur.
- Find the right environment: choose a clear night, an open view of the sky, and a location away from strong city light pollution for cleaner trails.
Step 2 — Select the mode
- Open the Camera app.
- Go to More → Light painting.
- Select Star trails.
Step 3 — Capture the image
- Touch the shutter button to start shooting.
- Watch the star trails form and gradually lengthen on the screen as the phone stacks exposures in real time.
- Once the trails reach your desired length and the overall exposure looks right, touch the shutter button again to stop the capture.
Quick star-trails checklist
Tripod → dark location → More → Light painting → Star trails → tap shutter to start → wait for trails to build → tap shutter again to finish.
Lesson 10 — Multi-Cam
Compatible Huawei devices can work together to capture one event from different angles. That is useful for interviews, performances, and small productions.
Example setup
Use one phone for a wide shot, another for zoomed detail, and another for presenter-facing coverage. It is a neat trick for creators who want more than one viewpoint without carrying a whole film crew in their backpack.
Lesson 11 — Advanced Video Capabilities
The P60 Pro supports high-resolution video recording with an emphasis on low-light clarity and cinematic flexibility.
4K UHD
Record high-resolution video up to 60fps for smoother motion and sharper detail.
Ultra Lighting Video
Brightens dim scenes and preserves texture with reduced noise.
HDR Vivid
Improves dynamic range so bright and dark areas balance better in footage.
Lesson 12 — Audio Zoom
As you zoom into a subject while recording, the phone’s microphones attempt to emphasize sound coming from that direction and reduce surrounding noise.
Useful for
Concert clips, speakers on stage, distant presenters, or anything where the subject is far enough away that normal audio would feel washed out.
Lesson 13 — AI Movie Effects & Advanced Video Capabilities
AI Movie Effects work as a real-time creative tool within the Huawei P60 Pro’s professional video system. They are designed to bring cinematic style to everyday recordings without needing heavy post-processing later.
What AI Movie Effects do
These effects let you apply a polished movie-like look while recording, so you can stylize footage directly in the camera app instead of editing everything afterward. In plain terms: less laptop drama, more instant cinema.
AI Color
Keeps the main subject in full color while rendering the background in monochrome, creating a dramatic selective-color effect.
Background Blur
Adds a digital depth-of-field effect to simulate a cinematic focus style and put more attention on the subject.
21:9 Cinematic Ratio
Lets users shoot in a widescreen 21:9 aspect ratio, matching the look of standard theatrical presentation.
In-video snapshots
While recording with AI Movie Effects enabled, you can still tap the shutter button to capture photos with the same cinematic look currently applied to the video.
Ultra Lighting Video & HDR Vivid
The P60 Pro uses its large light intake and processing pipeline to produce clearer night footage with stronger texture and less visible noise. HDR Vivid can be enabled to improve contrast, highlight retention, and color richness frame by frame.
4K UHD across all lenses
The device supports 4K UHD video at 60fps across its lenses, and it is also notable for offering 4K video on the front selfie camera, which is especially useful for creators and vlog-style shooting.
Steady Shot
AI-assisted stabilization reduces camera shake for smoother handheld footage and more gimbal-like movement. Depending on the mode, enabling it may reduce certain resolution or zoom options.
Audio Zoom
As you zoom in visually on a subject, the microphone array can emphasize that subject’s sound and reduce surrounding ambient noise.
High efficiency format
This saves storage space when recording large 4K or cinematic files, though compatibility can be reduced on older devices and software.
Why this lesson matters
AI Movie Effects are not just decorative filters. They sit on top of a deeper video system that includes high-resolution capture, low-light optimization, stabilization, directional audio behavior, and storage-efficient recording options. That combination makes the P60 Pro capable of shooting, styling, and outputting polished footage directly on the phone.
Lesson 14 — Camera UI, Zoom Ring & Quick Menu
The interface is designed to make key settings accessible without burying everything in menus. Good design matters; nobody wants to fight the UI while the sunset is leaving.
Zoom Ring
Provides a more tactile, controlled zoom adjustment for precise framing.
Quick Menu
Places useful toggles close to the shutter so one-handed use feels easier and faster.
Lesson 15 — Hands-Free Shutter
Hands-free capture helps when the phone is mounted, placed on a table, or held at a tricky angle.
Gesture Control
Raise your palm to trigger a countdown before the photo is taken.
Audio Control
Use a voice command to capture a photo without physically pressing the shutter.
Lesson 16 — Documents Mode & Scanning
Documents Mode helps flatten and correct perspective when photographing paperwork, IDs, notes, or presentation slides.
Useful cases
- Receipts and invoices
- ID card capture
- Meeting notes
- Whiteboard and presentation snapshots
Lesson 17 — AI Smart Remove
In the Gallery app, users can select distracting objects and let AI reconstruct the background. It is basically a polite way of telling the random photobomber, “You were never here.”
Remove people
Useful for unexpected background distractions.
Remove lines or clutter
Can help clean up power lines or small visual interruptions.
Finish the image
The AI tries to fill the background naturally after removing the selected element.
Lesson 18 — Extra Smart Features & Capturing Motion
Beyond the headline hardware, the P60 Pro also benefits from computational photography tools and manual shooting options that help in real-world scenes, including moving subjects.
Helpful additions
- AI Scene Recognition
- HDR photography for difficult lighting
- Motion capture support for fast subjects
- Portrait optimization for skin tone and bokeh
Why this matters
These features help the phone adapt faster to real-world situations where users are not standing still in perfect studio lighting. Real life is messy; smart cameras are supposed to help with that.
Capturing a moving car with a blurred background (panning)
To photograph a moving car so that the car stays sharp while the background becomes blurred, use Pro Mode and manually control focus and exposure. This effect is achieved by combining the right settings with the classic photography technique of panning—tracking the car with your phone at roughly the same speed as the subject while taking the shot.
Recommended Pro Mode setup
- Open the Camera app and switch to Pro mode.
- Touch AF and choose AF-C (continuous auto-focus) so the phone keeps tracking the moving subject.
- Touch S and select a slower shutter speed. Very fast shutter speeds like 1/1000s freeze everything, but for panning you need a slower shutter so the background can streak while you track the car.
- Lower the ISO to a value such as 50 to reduce light sensitivity.
- Touch A and use a narrower aperture such as f/4.0 to further reduce light entering the lens.
How the technique works
With a slower shutter, the background keeps moving across the frame during the exposure, which creates blur. If you smoothly follow the car with the camera at the same speed, the car stays much sharper than the background. That difference is what creates the dramatic sense of motion.
Important: the phone settings make the effect possible, but the actual background blur depends on your hand movement and timing. Smooth tracking matters as much as the exposure settings.
Quick panning checklist
Pro Mode → AF-C → slower Shutter Speed → low ISO → narrower aperture like f/4.0 → smoothly track the car while pressing the shutter.
Lesson 19 — Practical Shooting Guide
Knowing the feature is useful. Knowing when to use it is where the good photos start.
Portraits
- Use the main camera at f/1.4 or the telephoto lens
- Keep some distance from the background
- Use Original or Bright color style depending on mood
Landscapes & Architecture
- Try f/4.0 for deeper focus
- Use the ultra-wide carefully to avoid edge distortion
- Keep the horizon level
Night Scenes
- Use the main camera first
- Brace the phone when possible
- Let the camera expose for bright signs carefully to avoid clipping
Macro, Food & Product
- Use telephoto macro for detail
- Use f/4.0 for products and food when you want more of the subject sharp
- Watch your light direction for better texture
Lesson 20 — Quick Quiz
A short review section to reinforce what you learned.