Taking ultra-wide or standard photos

Switch the main cameras to ultra-wide angle to capture more of landscape scenes. Change back to standard angle to take regular shots.

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Tap to turn on ultra-wide angle.
3. Point the camera at what you want to capture.

   Distortion may occur when using ultra wide angle. If this happens, tap to remove the distorted edges.

   
4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .

To switch back to capture standard shots, tap .

Setting the photo quality and size

1. In Photo mode, tap .
2. Choose an aspect ratio next to the Photo setting.

Taking continuous camera shots

Do you want to take photos of moving subjects? Whether it's your kid's football game or a car race, you can capture the action.

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Switch to Photo mode. See Choosing a capture mode for details.
3. Press and hold .

   The camera takes consecutive shots of your subject.

Taking photos with the self-timer

When you use the self-timer, the Camera app counts down before taking the shot. You can set the countdown time.

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 Camera basics for details.
3. Tap , and then select the countdown time.
4. To start the timer, tap . The camera takes the photo after countdown.

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Taking continuous camera shots

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