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2
Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
3
Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.
Hint
This feature can also be used for videos.
To take a photo when recording a video
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When recording a video, tap
release the shutter button.
Self-timer
Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep
your device steady and avoid blurred photos.
To use the Self-timer with the main camera
1
While using the camera, tap
2
Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps
marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
Exposure, color and light conditions
Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera
automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces,
moving objects or in low light.
You can also record videos in HDR to add brightness and contrast for a more
To enable or disable HDR video recording on page 92.
realistic effect. See
Optimizing light conditions
•
Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth. This
type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window
is also good.
•
For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You
can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.
•
Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the flash.
Sometimes the quality is better without the flash.
To use the flash
1
When using the camera, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for example
(Auto flash icon).
2
If required, change the flash setting.
3
Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video.
Note
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
Hint
When the background is brighter than the object, use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark
shadows.
Color, brightness and exposure value
Your camera automatically adjusts the color, brightness and exposure value by
detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient
(Camera icon). The photo is taken as soon as you
(Self-timer icon) and select a delay time.
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