Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 User Manual page 22

Basics
Using zoom features
Select / or drag it to up or down to zoom in or out. Alternatively, spread two fingers
apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
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: Take photos or record videos by enlarging the subject.
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: Take basic photos or record normal videos.
Zoom features are available only when using the rear camera.
Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE)
You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from
automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources.
Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and
exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a picture.
This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode.
Using the camera button
If you add another camera button, you can move it anywhere on the screen and take photos
more conveniently. On the preview screen, tap
Floating Shutter button switch to activate it.
Options for current shooting mode
On the preview screen, use the following options.
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: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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: Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo.
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: Select an aspect ratio for photos.
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: Select an aspect ratio for videos.
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: Select a resolution for videos.
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: Apply a filter effect or beauty effects.
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: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Center-weighted uses the light in the center portion of the shot to calculate the
exposure of the shot.
calculate the exposure of the shot.
The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode.
Spot uses the light in a concentrated center area of the shot to
Matrix averages the entire scene.
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