Accidental discovery re: camera

[Patkid]

I remember reading that you could touch the screen to show the camera where you wished it to focus.
I was trying that and in holding the focus spot on the screen after a second or so the camera snapped the shot. No push of track thingy.
Replicated.
Did I just miss this info? I was really surprised.
For me, this makes the shot really steady and clear.
I hope this is not 'old news' but I could not find this info after a couple of forum searches.
Pat

 

[mikeydingo]

wow i knew about the tap for auto focus but now i know i can snap pics like this thank you

 

[alison03]

lol I cannot figure this out. I tap the screen and release quickly and it autofocuses (like normal).

If I just hold a spot on the screen nothing happens. Then when I release it autofocuses but doesn't take a picture.

After about 10 tries holding my finger down, I got it to take a picture, but can't figure out what I did differently?

 

[mikeydingo]

yea it ddnt work my first try either idk y

 

[Deleted User]

I remember reading that you could touch the screen to show the camera where you wished it to focus.
I was trying that and in holding the focus spot on the screen after a second or so the camera snapped the shot. No push of track thingy.
Replicated.
Did I just miss this info? I was really surprised.
For me, this makes the shot really steady and clear.
I hope this is not 'old news' but I could not find this info after a couple of forum searches.
Pat

Yep, just tried it. Worked for me.

 

[zemerick]

lol I cannot figure this out. I tap the screen and release quickly and it autofocuses (like normal).

If I just hold a spot on the screen nothing happens. Then when I release it autofocuses but doesn't take a picture.

After about 10 tries holding my finger down, I got it to take a picture, but can't figure out what I did differently?

You need to wait a bit after turning on the camera, or taking a pic. You will notice it focus a little, and center focus square will turn green then disappear. Now you can hold your finger to take a pic.

NOTE: If you held down too early, and it is not taking the pic. Slide your finger down a litte...but make sure you held on for atleast 3 seconds or it will just bring up the brightness adjustment.

Oh, and yea...sorry. This was already listed in the tips and tricks section. It's good to know though

 

[prerunnerseth]

wow... thanks! this produces really clear shots... I think i move the phone a little when i have to physically press the track thing.

 

[alison03]

You need to wait a bit after turning on the camera, or taking a pic. You will notice it focus a little, and center focus square will turn green then disappear. Now you can hold your finger to take a pic.

NOTE: If you held down too early, and it is not taking the pic. Slide your finger down a litte...but make sure you held on for atleast 3 seconds or it will just bring up the brightness adjustment.

Oh, and yea...sorry. This was already listed in the tips and tricks section. It's good to know though

Got it! I wasn't waiting fo the square to focus and turn green. Yep, once it does that and I hold down the screen it works. Thank you!!

 

[NoShftShck16]

lol I cannot figure this out. I tap the screen and release quickly and it autofocuses (like normal).

If I just hold a spot on the screen nothing happens. Then when I release it autofocuses but doesn't take a picture.

After about 10 tries holding my finger down, I got it to take a picture, but can't figure out what I did differently?

You have to tap, let it focus then tap and hold.

Good luck!

 

[Syv3n]

I remember reading that you could touch the screen to show the camera where you wished it to focus.
I was trying that and in holding the focus spot on the screen after a second or so the camera snapped the shot. No push of track thingy.
Replicated.
Did I just miss this info? I was really surprised.
For me, this makes the shot really steady and clear.
I hope this is not 'old news' but I could not find this info after a couple of forum searches.
Pat

Thanks that really makes for the camera to take awesome pictures..I really believe its an 8.2 MP now..

 

[1967ls2]

Thanks!! That worked awesome..

 

[RobCohn]

Thanks!! It worked for me too!!@

 

[greenrolaids]

thx for the tip.

I wish the camera could remember its flash setting.

I usually turn off the flash so i dont freak people out, but when i back out of the camera app the flash automatically turns back to auto.

Nothing like trying to sneak a camera shot in slightly dark bar, and scaring the hell out of half the people there.

 

[Patkid]

I think I'd like to be in a corner in that bar..............just watching.
LOL
That flash is BRIGHT

 

[airjordan223]

Wow thats pretty cool, thanks for the tip

 

[CaptJager]

Thanks this has helped me with all the pictures I take are now crystal clear and look like a 8mp camera. Thanks again

 

[Stole 71]

Thanks for the tip!

 

[renesis22]

Nice!!!!!

 

[Deleted User]

AWESOME!!!!!! yes this is much better than auto focus THEN pushing the optical joystick. Picture quality is much better this way...

This phone rules!

 

[Kyuss]

Good stuff. I've been using the delay for taking pics because there is a 2 second delay option. This did wonders for improving my stability with the phone since it doesn't snap the pic as you're pushing the button in.

 

[rcicu]

thanks for the great tip

 

[eipee73]

This tip needs to be added in like 72pt bold font to all tips and tricks threads. This has significantly improved my picture clarity. Thanks a ton!

 

[sillyrabbitt123]

T h a n k s ! ! ! Awesome!

 

[oim415]

thanks for the tip. This makes the camera tons better to use. Is anyone having a problem with the camera locking up when using the flash?

 

[MisawaCraig]

Great tip, Thanx