Pro Mode

Pro mode lets you fine-tune photos and videos and gives you full control over metering, ISO sensitivity, exposure, and more when taking photos or recording videos.

Some of the above settings are not available when you shoot videos in Pro mode.

1. Open Camera and select Pro mode.

2. In Pro mode, you can customize camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking photos. You can also shoot videos by touching .

   Before shooting, you can:

   • Adjust the metering mode: Touch M to select a metering mode.

     Metering Mode	Description
     Matrix	Captures average light levels across the screen. Applicable when shooting landscapes.
     Center	Gives more weight to light levels at the center of the screen. Applicable when shooting portrait or macro photos.
     Spot	Concentrates on the light in a small area or point of the screen, such as the subject's eyes.

   • Adjust the ISO sensitivity: Touch ISO and drag the slider.

     In low-light conditions, a higher ISO sensitivity is recommended. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise.

   • Adjust the shutter speed: Touch S and drag the slider.

     When you are shooting static scenes or portraits, it is recommended that you lower the shutter speed. When you are shooting moving scenes, it is recommended that you increase the shutter speed.

   • Adjust EV exposure compensation: Touch EV· and drag the slider.

     Increase the EV value in low-light conditions and lower the value in well-lit environments.

   • Adjust the focus: Touch AF· and drag the slider.

     Focus Mode	Applicable Scenario
     AF-S (single)	Stationary subjects
     AF-C (continuous)	Moving subjects
     MF (manual)	Touch the subject on which you want to focus.

   • Adjust the color cast: Touch WB· and select a mode.

     When shooting in bright sunlight, select . In low-light environments, select .

     Touch to adjust the color temperature. If you want to give your photo or video a warm, cozy, or nostalgic tone, increase the K value. For a cool, calm, or futuristic tone, reduce the K value.

   • Use Horizontal level: Touch and enable Horizontal level.

     A horizontal guiding line will appear on the viewfinder. When the dotted line overlaps with the solid line, the camera is parallel with the horizontal level. It is recommended that you enable this function when shooting buildings or landscapes.

   • Use AF auxiliary light: Touch and enable AF auxiliary light for better focus in low-light environments.

   • Save RAW format photos: RAW format records more detail and allows you to have a wider range of post-processing options. Go to > Resolution and enable RAW format.

     Now when you take a photo, it will be saved in RAW and standard formats. The RAW format photos will be saved to the RAW photo album in Gallery.

     

     RAW format pictures take up more storage space than standard format pictures. Make sure that your phone has sufficient storage space.

3. Touch the shutter button to shoot a photo or video.