Asus ZenFone 5 User Manual

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Camera home screen
Tap the icons to start using your camera and explore the image and video features of your phone.
* on selected models only
Use advanced camera settings
Change flash 
settings*
Switch between the 
front and rear cameras
See the galleryZoom in or zoom out
Record videos
Take photos
Use Turbo Burst 
						

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Image settings
Adjust the appearance of your captured images by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.
IMPORTANT!  Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s home screen, tap   >  .
2.  Scroll down and configure the available options.
Image
Configure the image quality using these options. 
						

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Shoot mode
Set your shutter speed to Timer mode or change the Burst speed under this option. 
Focus & exposure
Enable Touch auto-exposure or Face detection under this option. 
						

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Video settings
Adjust the appearance of your recorded videos by configuring your camera’s settings using the steps below.
IMPORTANT!  Apply the settings first before taking images.
1. On the camera’s home screen, tap    >  .
2.  Scroll down and configure the available options.
Image
Configure the video quality using these options.
Focus & exposure
Enable Touch auto-exposure under this option. 
						

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Advanced camera features
Explore new ways of capturing images or videos and make captured extra special moments using the 
advanced camera features of your phone. 
IMPORTANT!  Apply the settings first before taking images. Available features may vary per model.
Time Rewind
After selecting Time Rewind, your shutter starts taking burst shots two seconds before you actually press the 
shutter button. As a result, you get a timeline of images where you can choose the best image to save on your 
Gallery. 
NOTE: The Time Rewind feature can only be used on the rear camera.
Capturing Time Rewind photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap  .
2.  Tap  
  > Time Rewind.
3.  Tap  
  or the volume key to start capturing photos. 
Using the Time Rewind viewer
1. After pressing the shutter, the Time Rewind viewer appears on the bottom of a captured photo. Rotate 
the button on the viewer to browse through the photos you just took.
NOTE: Tap Best to view the best photo suggestion from the timeline.
2. Select a photo then tap Done to save it to Gallery. 
						

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HDR
The High-dynamic-range (HDR) feature allows you to take more detailed images for low-light and highly 
contrasting scenes. HDR is recommended for use when taking images on brightly lit locations, helping balance 
out the colors produced on your image.
Capturing HDR photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap  .
2.  Tap  
  > HDR.
3.  Tap  
  or the volume key to start capturing HDR photos.
Panorama
Capture images from various angles using Panorama. Images captured from a wide angle perspective are 
automatically stitched together using this feature. 
Capturing panoramic photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap  .
2.  Tap  
  > Panorama.
3.  Tap  
  or the volume key then pan your phone to the left or right to capture the scenery.
NOTE: While panning your phone, a timeline of thumbnails appears on the lower part of your screen as it captures 
the scenery.
4. Tap  when finished. 
						

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Night
Take well-lit photos even on night time or on low-light situations using the Night feature of your phone.
NOTE: Keep your hands steady while before and while the phone is capturing the image to prevent blurry results.
Capturing Night photos
1. From the Camera app’s home screen, tap  .
2. Tap 
   > Night.
3.  Tap  
  or the volume key to start capturing Night photos. 
						

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Low light
Resolve light issues using the Low light feature of your phone. This feature optimizes the use of burst shots in 
low-light photography settings.
Capturing Low light photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap  .
2.  Tap  
  > Low light.
3. Tap 
 or the volume key to start capturing Low light photos.
Capturing Low light videos
1.  From the Camera app screen, tap  .
2.  Tap  
  > Low light.
3.  Tap  
  or the volume key to start capturing Low light videos. 
						

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Selfie
Take advantage of your rear camera’s high megapixel specs without worrying about pressing the shutter 
button. Using face-detection, you can set your phone to detect up to four faces using the rear camera then 
automatically capture your selfie or group selfie. 
Capturing Selfie photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap  . 
2.  Tap  
 > Selfie.
3.  Tap  
  to choose how many people should be included in the photo.
4.  Use the rear camera to detect faces and wait for your phone to start beeping, counting down until it 
captures the photo. 
5.  The Time Rewind viewer appears onscreen on top of a captured photo. Rotate the button on the viewer 
to browse through the photos you just took. 
6.  Select a photo then tap Done to save it to Gallery. 
						

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Miniature
Simulate the tilt-shift effect of DSLR lenses via the Miniature feature. Using this feature allows you to focus on 
specific areas of your subject, adding a bokeh effect that can be used on both photos and video using your 
phone.
Capturing Miniature photos
1. From the Camera app screen, tap  .
2.  Tap  
   > Miniature.
3.  Tap   
  or      to select your focus area. 
4.  Tap  
  or    to increase or decrease the background blur. 
5.  Tap  
  to capture Miniature photos. 
Depth of field 
Take macro shots with a soft background using the Depth of field. This feature suits close up photos of 
subjects for a more defined and dramatic result.
Capturing photos with depth of field
1. From the Camera app screen, tap  .
2.  Tap  
  > Depth of Field.
3.  Tap  
  or the volume key to start capturing macro photos.