Taking photos with the self-timer
When you use the self-timer, the Camera app counts down before taking the shot. You can set the
countdown time.
1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Choose the capture mode you want to use. See Choosing a capture mode on page 85 for
details.
3. Tap to set the countdown time.
4. To start the timer, tap . Or simply squeeze the lower sides of your phone. The camera
takes the photo after the countdown.
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.
Before capturing
§ Make sure that the camera and flash lenses are clean and without fingerprints. The same goes
for the laser autofocus sensor. Use a soft, clean, microfiber cloth to wipe them.
§ Hold the phone so that your fingers aren't blocking the camera and flash lenses. Also make
sure that your fingers aren't near the laser autofocus sensor.
For clear, sharp shots
§ The laser autofocus intelligently finds the best shot based on its position and pointed
direction.
§ Tap the screen to focus on a subject. Adjust the exposure to brighten the subject or make the
subject look darker and richer. For details, see Quickly adjusting the exposure of your photos
on page 88.
§ If the subject is moving, on the Viewfinder, press and hold the subject to lock the focus.
§ 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 EXODUS 1 steady or place it on a level surface when using HDR. See Using HDR Boost
on page 92 for details.
§ 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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