HTC One max User Manual page 60

60 Camera
Improving focus and sharpness
§ HTC One max has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving
too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap the one you want to
focus on.
§ If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock
the focus.
§ You can manually adjust the sharpness of a photo by editing in Gallery. You can
also set the sharpness before taking a photo in the Camera settings.
Generally, it is better to sharpen a blurry image rather than to reduce the
sharpness in an image.
Taking well-lit photos
§ HTC One max automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. If the image
appears underexposed (the image appears dark on the Viewfinder), tap a part
of the image that is in shadow. Conversely, tap a well-lit object in the image if
the image seems to be overexposed. Focus on an object with a neutral tone for
a balanced exposure. Keep in mind that tapping on another object may shift the
focus from your subject.
§ If you are using the default settings and the photo still appears too dark, switch
to Night mode, but place HTC One max on a level surface to keep it steady.
§ If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights,
use HDR mode to capture three shots of different exposures and combine them
into one shot. Keep HTC One max steady or place it on a level surface when
using HDR.
§ When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an
object that has a neutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the
composite image.
§ If your subject is lit from the back, use Backlight scene to highlight the
foreground and keep some details of the background.
Other tips
§ In Camera settings, tap Grid to help frame the subject better or improve the
composition.
§ If taking pictures under fluorescent or incandescent bulbs and the subject
appears to be off-color, choose a white balance option in Camera settings.
Check the image on the Viewfinder and select the option that displays the
closest color to the natural color of the subject.