Take photos

Open the camera

Do any of the following:

Take a photo

  1. If needed, adjust settings such as flash or photo size.

  2. Frame your subject:

    • To zoom, pinch in or out.

    • To set focus location, tap the screen where you want the focus.

    • To change the exposure, tap the screen then slide .
  3. To take the photo, do one of the following:

    • Tap shutter icon.
    • Touch & hold shutter icon to take a rapid series of photos.
    • Tap for a timer.
    • To tap anywhere on the screen instead of using shutter icon, tap settings icon and turn on Tap anywhere to capture.
  4. To review your photos and videos, tap thumbnail at bottom left. Then:

    • To view all thumbnails, tap the screen, then tap to open the Photos app.
    • To view photos later, open the Photos app or other photo app you installed.

Take a selfie

  1. In the Camera app, tap switch cameras icon to switch to the front camera.
  2. If needed, adjust the beauty filter.
  3. To take the photo, do one of the following:

Take a panoramic photo

  1. In the Camera app, tap menu icon > .
  2. Frame one side of the scene.
  3. Tap , then slowly pan horizontally across the scene. Keep your motion smooth and use a steady speed.
  4. When you reach the end of your scene, tap .

Take photo with adjustable focus (bokeh)

Keep the subject of your photo in focus and blur the surrounding scene as little or much as you like.

  1. On the viewfinder, touch menu icon > .
  2. Be sure you're within 1.5 meters (5 feet) of your subject. It's best if nothing is in the way and the subject stands out.
  3. Move the focus ring to your subject.
  4. Move the slider to increase or decrease blur around the subject.

  5. Tap shutter icon.

Use macro lens for up-close detail

Use the dedicated macro lens for up-close shots with vivid detail of your subject and a naturally blurred background thanks to the very short focal length. Capture every detail in nature or small, fine objects like jewelry.

  1. On the viewfinder, touch menu icon > .
  2. Get close to your subject.
  3. Touch shutter icon.

Share a photo you've just taken

  1. Tap the photo's thumbnail, to the left of shutter icon.
  2. Tap Share.
  3. Select the way you want to share.

You can also:

Fix an issue

If you’re having issues, try these troubleshooting steps.