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Adjust photography settings
Before you take a photo, you can adjust settings to get the best photo for your situation.
Use a timer
Tip: Use a tabletop tripod to stabilize the phone when taking timed shots.
1.
If you're taking a selfie, touch
2.
Touch
> Timer, then select number of seconds.
3.
Frame your shot, and when you're ready, touch
4.
Take your place in the shot (if you're taking a selfie, simply wait) and smile!
Use a flash
To set the flash mode (off, always on, or auto), touch
Use a grid for framing
Enable a grid in your viewfinder to better frame your shots and check your camera tilt.
1.
On the
Camera screen, tap
2.
Turn Assistive grid on
To get rid of grid lines, turn Assistive grid off
Use HDR in high-contrast lighting
Taking a photo of a bright scene that also includes dark shadows? Use HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode.
The camera captures multiple exposure levels and combines them into a single photo for vibrant colors and
more detail in both light and dark areas.
To set HDR mode (off, always on, or auto mode), touch
HDR is best for:
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Landscapes with bright sky and shaded hills or foliage
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Outdoor portraits with lots of contrast
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Backlit scenes with dark shadows and streams of sunlight
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When both the camera and subject are stationary
Do not use HDR for:
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Action shots
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Low-light indoor photos
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Settings.
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to start the countdown.
on the viewfinder.
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