Nintendo 3Ds Camera; Taking Photos And Videos - Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

Take photos and videos in full 3D!
For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual.

Taking Photos and Videos

The two cameras mounted on the exterior of the system are used to take 3D photos. Each camera takes one photo: the left camera takes one for
the left eye, and the right camera for the right eye. These photos are then combined and appear in 3D on the 3D Screen
Right eye photo
Tips for the best 3D visuals
Ensure that you leave a minimum of 30 cm between the subject and the Nintendo 3DS XL system when taking photos / videos. Getting too
close to the subject will cause it to become blurred and out of focus, and can result in a blurred photo / video with a double image.
Taking a photo / video The closer the subject is
while too close to the when you take the photo /
subject will result in a video, the stronger the 3D
blurred or double image. effect.
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Left eye photo
One metre is the optimal Having objects far away
distance for 3D photos / in the background while
videos and will give a taking a photo / video will
vivid image. add to the 3D effect.
Taking Photos / Videos
Touch / or press L Button / R Button / A Button to take a picture or start recording video.
Nintendo 3DS Camera Features
Nintendo 3DS Camera contains a number of features to ensure you make the most unique creations possible!
Camera Modes
Sparkle Merge
Dream Pinhole
Low-light Mystery
Note:
You can use the Low-light camera mode when taking videos.
There are also other features not listed here, such as crosshairs, a timer, brightness and contrast adjustment, etc.
Video Modes
Frame Pick (take multiple photos to create
a stop-motion video)
Clip Link (record several segments and link
them together)
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