Camera basics
Taking a photo or recording a video is quick and easy, as is sharing it with your friends.
Take a photo
Shoot sharp and vibrant photos – capture the best moments in your photo album.
Depending on your phone, the features of the Lumia Camera app may vary.
To download the Lumia Camera app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Camera may not be available for all phone models.
1. Tap Lumia Camera.
Tip: To open the camera with Cortana, tap the search key , tap , say Open
camera, and follow the instructions. Cortana is not available in all regions and languages.
For information on the supported languages, go to www.windowsphone.com.
2. To take the photo, tap .
Tip: To see the screen at its best, make sure you're not covering the light sensor.
Tip: Why not try other cool Lumia apps to make the most of your photos? To reframe
your photo while keeping the full-resolution original, or to apply filters and other special
effects, use the Lumia Creative Studio app. To take great-looking selfies, use the Lumia
Selfie app.
View the photo in full-resolution view
To view the photo you just took, depending on your phone, do either of the following:
• Tap the round thumbnail at the corner of the screen.
• Tap .
This full-resolution photo can only be viewed in Lumia Camera.
Glam up your selfie
Use the Lumia Selfie app to take cool selfies. Your photo is enhanced and ready to be shared
in a snap.
To download the Lumia Selfie app or check that you have the latest version, go to
www.windowsphone.com. Lumia Selfie may not be available for all phone models.
1. Tap Lumia Selfie.
2. To take a selfie with the front camera, simply tap the screen.
3. To take a selfie with the main camera, tap to switch cameras, if needed. Look into the
camera lens, follow the beeps to line up the shot, and hold still as the camera takes your photo.
Tip: To avoid camera shake, tap > timer, and select a delay.
4. To reframe the selfie, slide your fingers apart or together, and tap .
5. To enhance your selfie, tap .
6. To apply a filter to your selfie, tap .
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