Galaxy S6 edge. GalaxyTake Pictures and Record Videos

 2. Tap Settings > Help, and tap a topic to learn more.
Take Pictures and Record Videos
The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera.
Capturing Pictures/Videos
n File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG (.jpg).
n File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4 (.mp4).
Camera Cautions
If Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images/videos. Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand.
Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods. This may discolor color filter and affect color of images.
Flash Warning
Do not shine the flash close to eyes. Do not look directly at the flash when shining. Do not shine the flash at other people's eyes. It may affect eyesight.
Take a Picture
You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera.
1. From home, tap Apps Camera and Video
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The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Aim the camera at your subject and then tap .
The shutter clicks and the picture is captured and saved to your phone.
Tip: You can launch the camera from the lock screen. Swipe camera.
up from the lock screen to open the Viewfinder Screen
The Viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options.
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n Shortcuts Menu: Gives quick access to frequently-used camera settings:
l Effect: Add a special graphical effect.
l HDR (Rich tone): Save the picture in HDR (rich tone) only.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
l Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. Toggle through flash options—on, auto, or off (rear camera only). n
Camera Settings: Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera settings. See Camera Options and Settings.
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Gallery: View your picture or video in the Gallery application.
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Record Video: Begin recording video.
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Capture Picture: Take a picture.
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Switch Between Front/Rear Cameras: Switch between the rear camera and the front camera.
Shooting Modes: Select a shooting mode.
Record Videos
Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video camera.
1. From home, tap Apps Camera and Video
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The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Record .
Video recording begins.
3. Tap to pause recording. Tap to stop recording.
The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your phone.
Shooting Modes
Your phone’s camera offers many shooting modes, to make your pictures or videos special.
1. From home, tap Apps Camera and Video
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2. The camera viewfinder appears.
3. On the Camera screen, tap a mode to select it. to choose a shooting mode. Scroll available modes, and then tap l Auto: Automatically adjusts the exposure to optimize the color and brightness of pictures. In Auto mode, you can take single or burst shots (take burst shots by holding Capture to take multiple shots until you lift your finger).
l Fast motion: Record videos at a low frame rate for viewing in fast motion.
l Interval shot: Take a new picture every few seconds using the front camera.
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