Taking a photo, Tips for capturing better photos – HTC One E8 User Manual
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Taking a photo
1. Open the Camera app.
2. Switch to Camera mode.
3. Point the camera at what you want to capture. The camera adjusts the focus
automatically as you move it.
4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap
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Tips for capturing better photos
To get better captures with the Camera app, here are some tips on what to do while
taking your shots.
Improving focus and sharpness
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HTC One (E8) has autofocus, which works best on a subject that is not moving
too much. To change the focus, on the Viewfinder, tap the one you want to
focus on.
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If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock
the focus.
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You can manually adjust the sharpness of a photo by editing in Gallery. You can
also set the sharpness before taking a photo in the Camera settings.
Generally, it is better to sharpen a blurry image rather than to reduce the
sharpness in an image.
Taking well-lit photos
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HTC One (E8) automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. If the image
appears underexposed or that it appears dark on the Viewfinder, tap a part of
the image that is in shadow. Conversely, tap a well-lit object in the image if the
image seems to be overexposed. Focus on an object with a neutral tone for a
balanced exposure. Keep in mind that tapping on another object may shift the
focus from your subject.
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If you are using the default settings and the photo still appears too dark, switch
to Night scene, but place HTC One (E8) on a level surface to keep it steady.
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If there are parts of the image that are in shadows and others are in highlights,
use HDR to capture multiple shots of different exposures and combine them
into one shot. Keep HTC One (E8) steady or place it on a level surface when
using HDR.
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When taking a panoramic photo, consider the whole scene and focus on an
object that has a neutral tone to help keep the exposure balanced in the
composite image.
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If your subject is lit from the back, use Backlight scene to highlight the
foreground and keep some details of the background.
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