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(800x600), Basic (640x480) and MMS
setting to make sure that the camera produces the best
picture quality available. Note however, that better picture
quality requires more storage space. For MMS and e-mail
attachments it may be necessary one of the other
settings???. To define the quality in the image mode in the
camera, select Options > Settings
..
Background
Use a simple background. For portraits and other pictures
with people, avoid having your subject in front of a
cluttered, complex background that may distract attention
from the subject. Move the camera, or the subject, when
these conditions cannot be met. Move the camera closer to
the object to take clearer portraits.
Depth
When taking pictures of landscapes, add depth to your
pictures by placing objects in the foreground. Note
however, that if the foreground object is too close to the
camera, it may be blurred.
Lighting conditions
Changing the source, amount, and direction of light can
change photographs dramatically. Here are some typical
lighting conditions:
(xx??.). Use the Fine • Light source behind the subject. Avoid placing your
subject in front of a strong light source. If the light
source is behind the subject or visible in the display,
the resulting picture may have weak contrast, may be
too dark, and may contain unwanted lighting effects.
You can use the flash to add more lighting to shadows.
See 'The flash', p. 11.
• Sidelit subject. Strong side light gives a dramatic
effect but may be too harsh, resulting in too much
contrast.
• Light source in front of the subject. Harsh sunlight
may cause the subjects to squint their eyes. The
contrast may also be too high.
• Optimal lighting is found in situations where there is
plenty of diffused, soft light available; for example, on
a bright, partially cloudy day or on a sunny day in the
shadow of trees.
Record videos
If the camera is in image mode, select video mode by
selecting Options
To select the front camera to, for example, include
yourself in the video, select
To use the main camera again, select
camera.
> Video mode.
Options > Use front camera.
Options > Use back
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