Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium User Manual page 84

To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Drag the list to view more settings.
3 Tap Launch with camera key > Launch and capture.
4 Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all
capturing modes.
5 Press and hold the camera key to launch the camera and take a photo.
To take a photo by tapping the screen
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Drag the list to view more settings.
3 Tap Touch capture > On or Front camera only.
4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
5 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.
This feature can also be used for videos.
To take a photo when recording a video
• When recording a video, tap
the shutter button.
Self-timer
Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep
your device steady and avoid blurred photos.
To use the self-timer with the main camera
1 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap
2 Tap Self-timer and select the delay time.
3 Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of
beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
When using the front camera, tap
Shutter button
The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and
activated features.
Shutter button overview
Take a photo
Record a video/Resume recording
Pause a video
Stop recording a video
Turn on Slow motion or Super slow motion
Self-timer is activated
Touch capture is activated
Touch capture and Self-timer are activated
To adjust camera settings
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Select a setting or drag the list to view the available settings.
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. The photo is taken as soon as you release
to set the Self-timer.
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