Camera mode options

The Camera app has different modes to set the level of shot expertise for your photos and videos. Select the mode you want by tapping its icon at the top of the camera’s viewfi nder screen. The current mode is blue.

• Simple mode

  Simple mode allows you to take quick, no fuss photos. There aren’t any additional settings and video capture isn’t available while in this mode.

• Auto mode

  Auto mode allows you to apply commonly-used photography settings. This mode has both a Capture button and a Record button to immediately switch from taking photos to recording videos and visa versa. It also allows you to set a sharing method to immediately share your photo or video.

• Manual camera mode

  Manual camera mode allows you to manually set professional-type photography settings to capture the shot exactly as you want.

• Manual video mode

  Manual video mode allows you to manually set professional-type video settings to achieve the quality of video you want.

• Snap mode

  Snap mode allows you to easily take shots and record video that can be automatically mixed into a fun, quick movie using Video Studio.