Basic photos and selfies

Take a photo

  1. Frame your subject:

    • To zoom, drag the viewfinder up or down.
    • To set focus location, touch the viewfinder then drag the focus ring.

    • To change the exposure, touch the viewfinder then slide to the desired exposure.
    • You can switch between camera lenses.
    • You can add gridlines to help compose your photo.
  2. To take the photo, do one of the following:

    • Touch .
    • Touch & hold to take a rapid series of photos.
    • Touch for a timer.
  3. To review your photo, touch the thumbnail at bottom right. Then:

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

Take a selfie

  1. On the viewfinder, switch to the front camera:

    • Touch .
    • Or, twist your phone twice.

  2. If needed:

    • Adjust the beauty filter or mirroring.
    • If you've got a large group, take a wide, panoramic selfie by touching > Group selfie.
    • On moto g5G plus, select the camera to use: for the standard camera, and for the ultra-wide camera.
  3. To take the photo, do one of the following:

    • Touch .
    • Touch for a timer.