To view, share, or edit photos and videos
1
When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2
Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
3
Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.
Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See
Viewing Photos and
Videos
on page 97 for more options.
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Exposure, color, and light conditions
Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera
automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces,
moving objects, or in low light.
Optimizing light conditions
•
Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth. This
type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window
is also good.
•
For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You
can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.
•
Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the flash.
Sometimes the quality is better without the flash.
To use the flash
1
When using the camera, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for
example .
2
If required, change the flash setting.
3
Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
When the background is brighter than the object, use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark
shadows.
Color, brightness, and exposure value
Your camera automatically adjusts the color, brightness, and exposure value by
detecting the light conditions and estimating the color temperature of ambient
light. Digital cameras can only estimate the color temperature, so you may need to
adjust the settings to get it correct.
If you experience yellow-colored photos in indoor environments or bluish photos
when using the flash, try adjusting the color in Superior auto mode.
To achieve better exposures in low light environments, change the brightness
when using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when
using Manual mode.
To adjust the color and brightness
1
When using the camera, tap .
2
Tap
Color and brightness
.
3
Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness.
4
Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
5
Tap to reset and close the color setting.
This setting is only available in Superior auto and Video modes.
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