| Use Light Painting to Shoot Light Trails |
Light painting helps you capture light trails by allowing the shutter to stay open for a longer time. No manual aperture and shutter adjustment is involved.
Just choose from the available options depending on the subjects and light conditions. To reduce camera shake, a tripod is recommended to steady your device.
Capture Car Light Trails in Traffic Trails Mode
Traffic trails mode lets you create artistic photos of car light trails at night.
Go to and select Traffic trails.
Find a spot where you'll see the light trails created by cars from a distance. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image.
Touch
to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.When the exposure is just right, touch
to finish shooting.
Capture Light Drawings in Light Graffiti Mode
Light graffiti mode lets you create patterns or write words by moving a light source in front of the camera.
In Light painting mode, select Light graffiti.
In a dark environment without distracting light sources, move a suitably bright light source of an appropriate colour, such as a small torch or glow stick, in front of the camera. Avoid exaggerated body movements as this may affect the shooting results.
Touch
to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.When the exposure is just right, touch
to finish shooting.
Capture Rivers and Waterfalls in Silky Water Mode
Silky water mode lets you capture silky smooth photographs of waterfalls and rivers.
In Light painting mode, select Silky water.
This feature works best when taking photos of a stream or waterfall where there is a lot of flowing water.
Touch
to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.When the exposure is just right, touch
to finish shooting.
Capture the Beauty of the Stars in Star Trails Mode
Star trails mode lets you use your camera to capture the movement of the stars in the night sky.
In Light painting mode, select Star trails.
For best results, choose a clear night in a location without light pollution and with an unobstructed view of the sky.
Touch
to start shooting. Look at the shot in the viewfinder.When the exposure is just right, touch
to finish shooting.