To customize the still camera settings panel

1When the camera is open, press to display all settings.

2Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.

If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.

Still camera settings overview

Scene recognition

The camera determines which scene is most suitable. A scene icon and text appears when a scene is selected.

Normal

Front camera

Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.

3D Sweep Panorama

3D Sweep Panorama™ let you to take wide-angle, panoramic photos of any scene in 3D. Just press the camera key and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.

Sweep Panorama

Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just press the camera key and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.

Focus mode

The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.

Single autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.

Multi autofocus

The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off.

Face detection

The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the camera screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Infinity

Use when taking photos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may be blurred. Continuous autofocus is off.

Touch focus

Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen, the white focus frame turns green when the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Exposure value

Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

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