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Camera settings
Quick settings
On the preview screen, use the following quick settings.
The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.
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: Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos.
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: Set the device to record sound before or after taking a photo.
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: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-
weighted
uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of
the shot.
Spot
uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the
exposure of the shot.
Matrix
averages the entire scene.
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: Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo.
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: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality
photos, but they will take up more memory.
Camera settings
On the preview screen, tap
Settings
.
The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.
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Video size (rear)
/
Video size (front)
: Select a resolution for videos. Using a higher
resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more memory.
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Save pictures as previewed
: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original
scene, when taking photos with the front camera.
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Full screen view (16:9)
: Set the device to preview photos or videos using the full screen
ratio.
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Grid lines
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
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Location tags
: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
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GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed, such
as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
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Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the location tag setting.