Pro Mode

Pro mode gives you full control over focus mode, metering, exposure compensation, and more when shooting, so that the photos and videos will look more professional.

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

1. Open Camera and select Pro mode.

2. Customise camera settings to shoot unique and professional-looking photos. You can also shoot high-quality videos by touching .

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

     Metering Mode	Description
     Matrix	Measures the light in the whole frame. Applicable when shooting natural landscapes.
     Centre	Places more emphasis on light levels at the centre of the screen. Applicable when shooting portraits.
     Spot	Concentrates on the light in a small area of the screen, such as the subject's eyes.

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

     In low-light conditions, increase the ISO sensitivity. In well-lit environments, lower the ISO sensitivity to avoid image noise.

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

     The shutter speed affects the amount of light allowed to enter the camera lens. When you are shooting stationary scenes or portraits, lower the shutter speed. When you are shooting moving scenes or objects, 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 select a focus mode.

     Focusing 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 colour cast: Touch WB and select a mode.

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

     Touch to adjust the colour temperature.

   • Use high resolution: Touch to take a photo with the highest possible resolution.

     

     When this feature is enabled, the camera does not allow you to zoom in or out.

   • Save RAW format photos: RAW format records more detail and allows you to have a wider range of post-processing options. On the Pro mode screen, touch to enable RAW.

     Afterwards, photos that you take will be saved in RAW and standard formats. The RAW format photos will be saved to the RAW photo album in Gallery.

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

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

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