Use Pro Mode to Shoot Like a Pro

Open Camera, and select Pro mode.

From there, feel free to:

• Adjust the metering mode: Touch M, and select a metering mode.

  Metering Mode	Usage Scenario
  Matrix	Measures light across the entire frame; ideal for shooting natural landscapes.
  Center	Focuses in on light near the center of the screen; ideal for shooting portraits.
  Spot	Focuses in on light from a specific tiny region, such as from a subject's eyes.

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

  In low-light environments, you'll generally want to increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, you'll want to reduce it to avoid image noise.

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

  The shutter speed determines the amount of light that is able to enter the camera lens. When shooting stationary scenes or portraits, it is recommended that you use a slower shutter speed. Likewise, when shooting fast-moving scenes or objects, you'll want to increase the shutter speed.

• Adjust the aperture: Touch A, and drag the slider.

  A smaller f-number will create a more blurry background. To take portrait shots, try small f-numbers. To shoot scenery, try large f-numbers.

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

  It is recommended that you increase the EV value in low-light environments, and decrease it in well-lit environments.

• Adjust the focus: Touch AF·, and select a focus mode.

  Focus Mode	Usage Scenario
  AF-S (single-shot auto-focus)	Stationary subjects
  AF-C (continuous-shot auto-focus)	Moving subjects
  MF (manual focus)	Touch the subject of interest to focus in on them, or on specific features, such as their face.

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

  When shooting in bright daylight, select . When shooting in overcast conditions or low-light environments, select .

  Touch to adjust the color temperature.

• Select the storage format: Pro mode allows you to save the photo in different formats. Touch in the viewfinder to select your preferred format.

  Images in JPG format require less storage space.

  If you select RAW format, your phone will automatically save photos taken in DNG and standard formats. DNG format retains more details, and gives you access to a wider range of post-processing options, but takes up more storage space.

• Enable AF assist light: For better focus performance in low-light environments, touch to enable AF assist light.

Touch the shutter button to take the picture.

Under Pro mode, touch to switch to Video mode. From there, feel free to:

• Adjust the metering mode: Touch M, and select a metering mode.

  Metering Mode	Usage Scenario
  Matrix	Measures light across the entire frame; ideal for shooting natural landscapes.
  Center	Focuses in on light near the center of the screen; ideal for shooting portraits.
  Spot	Focuses in on light from a specific tiny region, such as from a subject's eyes.

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

  In low-light environments, you'll generally want to increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, you'll want to reduce it to avoid image noise.

• Adjust the aperture: Touch A, and drag the slider.

  A smaller f-number will create a more blurry background. To take portrait shots, try small f-numbers. To shoot scenery, try large f-numbers.

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

  The shutter speed determines the amount of light that is able to enter the camera lens. When shooting stationary scenes or portraits, it is recommended that you use a slower shutter speed. Likewise, when shooting fast-moving scenes or objects, you'll want to increase the shutter speed.

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

  It is recommended that you increase the EV value in low-light environments, and decrease it in well-lit environments.

• Adjust the focus: Touch AF·, and select a focus mode.

  Focus Mode	Usage Scenario
  AF-S (single-shot auto-focus)	Stationary subjects
  AF-C (continuous-shot auto-focus)	Moving subjects
  MF (manual focus)	Touch the subject of interest to focus in on them, or on specific features, such as their face.

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

  When shooting in bright daylight, select . When shooting in overcast conditions or low-light environments, select .

  Touch to adjust the color temperature.

Touch to start recording.