Recording videos in the [Video] mode

  1. Find and tap (Camera icon).
  2. Select the [Video] mode.
  3. Tap (Switch camera icon) to switch between the main and front camera.
  4. Point the camera at the subject.
  5. When using the main camera, tap one of the angle buttons to switch angles of view.

    To zoom in or out on the image, slide the angle button to the left and right (in the portrait orientation) or up and down (in the landscape orientation). You can seamlessly zoom in and out without switching angles of view.

    You can also zoom in or out on the image by pinching in or out on the viewfinder or by pressing the volume button.

  6. Touch the subject on which you would like to focus in the viewfinder.

    • The focus frame (A) will appear.

      The camera will focus on the touched subject and start tracking.

      To cancel focusing, tap the focus frame.

    • The color adjustment slider (B) and the brightness adjustment slider (C) will appear.

      Drag the sliders to adjust the color and brightness.

    Image showing the focus frame, A, the color adjustment slider, B, and the brightness adjustment slider, C, in the viewfinder of the [Video] mode.

  7. Tap (Start video recording button) on the screen or press the device shutter button.

    To stop recording a video, tap (Stop video recording button) on the screen or press the device shutter button again.

    To take a photo when recording a video, tap (Snapshot button).

Hint

  • Make sure the lenses are clean. A fingerprint or a little dirt can diminish photo and video quality.
  • Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth. This type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window is also good.
  • Check your device’s memory status often. High-resolution or high-frame-rate videos consume more memory.

Recording buttons on the screen

  • (Start video recording button): Record a video

  • (Pause video recording button): Pause a video

  • (Resume video recording button): Resume recording

  • (Stop video recording button): Stop recording a video

Note

  • Note that some functions may not be available depending on the settings.

Hint

  • You can also launch the Camera app by performing the following operations.
    • Long press the device shutter button.
    • Touch and hold (Camera button) from the lock screen.
    • Press the power button twice. To enable this function, find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Quickly open camera], and then tap the switch.
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