Camera basics

Take photos, videos, and selfies using the camera.

• On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
• You can also press POWER twice to launch the camera.
  Tip: Make sure Quick launch camera is enabled in Settings > Display & gestures > Advanced.

You'll see Photo mode, which is the default capture mode.

Icon or button	Function
	Open the camera settings menu.
	Switch ultra-wide angle on or off.
	Switch between the front and main cameras.
	Capture a photo.
	View the last photo or video taken.

Turning the camera flash on or off

Tap the flash icon , and then choose a flash setting.

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

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. Tap the capture mode you want to use.

   You can also swipe left or right in portrait orientation, or swipe up or down in landscape orientation to switch between capture modes.

   

   Icon	Mode
   	Professional mode
   	Video mode
   	Photo mode
   	Bokeh mode
   	AR sticker mode

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.

Related How-tos

Choosing a capture mode

Taking ultra-wide or standard photos

Using HDR

Taking photos in Bokeh mode

Selfies and people shots

Taking continuous camera shots

Recording video

Taking a photo while recording a video

Adding stickers to your shots

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