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title: 2.3 Manual Camera Mode – Android
description: "Manual mode gives direct access to the camera shutter without the quality gate. Use this when: - You want full control over the exact moment of capture. - You are using a third-party macro lens attachment. - The quality gate…"
url: "https://cnri.edu/docs/2-3-manual-camera-mode-android/"
updated: "2026-03-24"
category: Capturing Eye Images
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# 2.3 Manual Camera Mode – Android

Manual mode gives direct access to the camera shutter without the quality gate. Use this when:

- You want full control over the exact moment of capture.

- You are using a third-party macro lens attachment.

- The quality gate is rejecting good images due to non-standard lighting.

Tap the shutter button to capture. The "Not an Eye" check still runs after capture.