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Camera basics

Take photos, videos, and selfies using the camera.
On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.

Zooming

Before taking a photo or video, slide two fingers apart on the Viewfinder screen to zoom in or together to zoom out. You can also freely zoom in or out while recording.

Choosing a capture mode

Switch to a capture mode to use for taking photos or videos.
  1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
  2. On the Viewfinder screen, you can:
    • Tap to switch to the front camera to take a photo/video selfie, or tap to switch back to the main camera.
    • Tap or to quickly switch between Photo and Video modes.
    • Tap to switch to Panorama mode.

Turning the camera flash on or off

Tap the flash icon to choose a flash setting.

When using or , the camera intelligently sets the best flash brightness for your photo.

When you've switched to the front camera, you can also tap the flash icon to turn the flash on or off.

Setting the photo quality and size

  1. Switch to Photo or Selfie Photo mode. See Choosing a capture mode for details.
  2. Tap .
  3. Tap Picture size to choose a photo resolution.

Choosing a scene mode

Choose a scene mode that best suits the lighting conditions, scenery, or types of subject you're photographing.
  1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
  2. Choose whether to use the main or front camera to take photos. See Choosing a capture mode for details.
  3. Tap , and then select a mode such as Night, Sports, or any other mode that suits your needs.
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