Accidental discovery re: camera

[krispy_mobile]

Sweetness. Thank you.

 

[tluv00]

 

[esmail]

Here is another tip:

When you get the zoom panel out, you can manipulate the zoom on the camera anywhere on the screen by moving your fingers up and down, no need to be on the control element.

I still don't get great pics with the camera, that's one of the few disappointments I have with the phone - but all the pluses far outweigh this.

Cheers.

 

[Hellequin]

great tip thank you

 

[theineffablebob]

I've been doing this since day one. I didn't know it wasn't a documented feature.

 

[Doc_Stew]

Why isn't this info anywhere in the manual (or is it)? My pictures are SO much better! I finally have pictures that are in focus! Thanks!

 

[cjant]

Thanks makes taking pics easier

 

[foreWard]

I just noticed that when in the camera if you swipe up or down anywhere on the screen the zoom feature will automatically pop up....probably old news, too, but I had been clicking the +/- button, this was easier.....

 

[CarlWinslo]

good find

 

[NYC Coyote]

Amazing find!!! I just tried this and my photos are soooo much sharper since I"m not pushing the camera to one side!!!

 

[jasonb1985]

Awesome! Thanks.

 

[davewjr]

I just noticed that when in the camera if you swipe up or down anywhere on the screen the zoom feature will automatically pop up....probably old news, too, but I had been clicking the +/- button, this was easier.....

anyone know of a way to swap the "swipe finger" for zoom trick for exposure levels instead...im not big on digital zoom...

 

[chl]

Nice find!

 

[buffettgirl]

sorry for the bump but these this trick made ALL THE DIFFERENCE for me with pictures today!!!

 

[Nathan Baxter]

Works well with the Desire too...awesome

I'll just slink back to my own handset sub-forum now...

 

[Markus729]

Works for me too. Nice tip. I've never read about this in any manual.

 

[Shorte85]

Same here! I didn't know that I could do this. Very nice to have this ability to do that because it does help keep the phone steady and it was driving me nuts having to hit the track button because when I did it and it moved just a tad too much it made the picture look slightly fuzzy, but now that I can just hold down the screen it makes it so much easier!

Thanks for this tip!

 

[bassdelux15]

Yea, i found this out the second day i had my phone. I was testing the camera and i held to focus and ended up taking the photo, was really happy it had that option haha

 

[laurel25]

I found this accidentally too and really does seem to make for better, clearer pictures.

 

[Shorte85]

I just noticed that when in the camera if you swipe up or down anywhere on the screen the zoom feature will automatically pop up....probably old news, too, but I had been clicking the +/- button, this was easier.....

Thanks, I didn't know you could do that! Although I noticed that you still have to click on the +/- button for the zoom in order to press and hold to take the picture rather than having to hit the track ball unless I'm doing something wrong. But definitely easier than having to click on the +/- and then swipe the bar at the top, and then click on the +/- sign to take the picture.

 

[bmoore0013]

Makes using the camera alot easier. Wish I had known this earlier!

 

[Travel Girl]

Love this!!!
Thanks!

 

[bluemsw]

thanks for the tip. this is awesome. I found all i have to do is just long press until my phone takes the pic.