In this article, we’re focussing on your TikTok camera – specifically on your ability to access the 0.5x tool which enables you to take a more zoomed out selfie.
Not only does the 0.5x tool allow you to capture more of your look (and a slightly distorted spaghetti view of your arm) but it’s an increasingly popular way of sharing your background and where you are in the world.
Let’s look at the hallmarks of a 0.5x selfie and how to access the zoom function yourself.
How to Spot a 0.5x Selfie
A true selfie that has been taken using the 0.5x tool will show a zoomed out image with the arm of the photo taker weirdly elongated to one side.
The end result is a slightly trippy aesthetic, which shows more of the selfie-takers own look and the space around them. It has become an especially popular way of taking a group photo and of sharing an especially candid view of your current situation or location.
3 Steps to Access the 0.5x Tool Yourself
- Open your TikTok app and click on the plus sign in the centre at the bottom of your screen to capture a new image
- Make sure that the camera is switched to selfie mode and that you have photo selected from the carousel of capture options
- If the feature is available to you, you will see a 0.5x icon above the photo button. Click on this to change the viewpoint of your lens – then capture your selfie as preferred!
Note: The 0.5x tool is only available to those with an iPhone 12 or newer device, with access to an ultra-wide camera lens. If you don’t have this, you can access the same style of photo through editing and filters or ask someone else to take a photo of you in the same style!
We hope this helps! The 0.5x tool is another aesthetic trend that’s sweeping TikTok, with countless creators generating unique selfies and fun group photos to share with their followers. Try it for yourself and see what you think.
