Using Manual Camera Mode; Using Other Camera Modes; Recording A Video - Zte Z899VL User Manual

Camera
Use special photo or video camera modes: Panorama, Multi Exposure, and
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Timelapse.
9 Adjust the focus point and exposure.
10 Switch between the back and front cameras.
Set a time delay before the camera takes a picture after you tap the
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shutter icon.
Turn the High-Dynamic Range (HDR) feature on or off (only available for
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the back camera).
WARNING! Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not point the flash toward the
eyes of people or animals.
NOTES:
• You can pinch or spread your fingers on the screen or use the Volume Key to zoom in
or out before taking a picture.
• In PHOTO camera mode, when you tap the camera to focus, the exposure bar appears
beside the focus point. You can drag
• When using the front camera, you can tap

Using Manual Camera Mode

You can use the Manual camera mode to adjust more camera options for your photo,
such as ISO, white balance, and exposure.
1. Press the Home Key > > MANUAL.
2. Aim the camera at the subject. You can make the following adjustments.
• Drag the green circle to any area on the screen that you want to focus on. Press and
hold the circle to lock the focus.
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up or down to adjust the exposure.
to use smile detection.
• Drag the yellow square to any area on the screen where you want the camera to
meter exposure to adjust the photo brightness. Press and hold the square to
lock exposure.
• Tap to unfold more options: ISO, overall exposure, white balance, or interval for
time-lapse pictures. You can also tap one icon to unfold one setting.
3. Tap to take the photo.

Using Other Camera Modes

Besides capturing photos in the traditional way, your Camera app offers other powerful
and interesting camera modes. Tap
• PANORAMA: Capture panorama photos both horizontally and vertically.
• MULTI EXPOSURE: Capture multiple photos to create collages and special effects.
• TIMELAPSE: Record time-lapse videos (back camera only); you can set the time
interval between each frame.

Recording a Video

You can record video clips at normal speed with the front or back camera. The back
camera also allows you to record timelapse videos.
1. Press the Home Key > .
2. Tap VIDEO to capture a normal-speed video.
3. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. You can
tap any area on the screen that you want the camcorder to focus on before and
during recording.
4. Tap to start and to stop recording. You can also tap
resume recording.
NOTES:
• You can pinch or spread your fingers on the screen or use the Volume Key to zoom in
or out before and during recording.
in the viewfinder screen to find them all.
/ to pause or
Camera
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