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How do I use the moto z2 play camera?

Take and share photos

Capture moments before they pass by. Open your camera in under two seconds with two twists of your phone, even from a locked screen. Your camera has features and settings that provide clearer, more detailed, and more vibrant photos.

Take a photo

1.  Open the camera:

  • Touch
  • Twist your phone twice from any screen to open the camera immediately.

2.  Frame your subject:

  • To switch between front-facing and back-facing cameras, touch Image
  • To zoom, drag the viewfinder up or down.
  • To set focus location, touch the viewfinder then drag the focus ring.
  • To change the exposure, touch the viewfinder then slide to the desired exposure.
     

3.  Touch  to take a photo.

Tips:

  • To shoot continuously, touch & hold ; your captures are counted on the shutter.
  • To touch anywhere on the screen instead of using , touch Settings and turn on Tap anywhere to capture.

4.  To review your photos and videos, touch thumbnail at bottom right. Then:

  • To view all thumbnails, touch the screen, then touch  to open the Photos app.
  • To view photos later, open the Photos app or other photo app you installed.

Adjust basic settings

You'll see these frequently-used settings when you open the Camera:

Image   HDR mode for high contrast

Image     Flash

Image     Timer

Image     Switch modes: take video, slow-motion video, panoramic photos, or switch to Professional mode to manually control advanced settings like shutter speed, exposure, white balance, ISO, and focus.


Adjust advanced settings

Swipe right to change these camera settings:

  • Shutter Sound: Turn sound on or off.
  • Storage: Specify where new photos or videos are stored.
  • Quick capture: Enable/disable Twist to open gesture.
  • Location: Turn geo-tags on or off.
  • Photo size (rear camera): Adjust file size and dimensions.
  • Tap anywhere to capture: Touch anywhere on Camera to take pictures instead of 

Take panoramic photos

The camera includes a Panorama mode that lets you create a single image by panning across a scene.

To take a panoramic photo:

  1. On the viewfinder, touch  > Panorama
  2. Frame one side of the scene for your panorama.
  3. Touch , then slowly start panning across the scene. Keep your motion smooth and use a steady speed.
  4. When you reach the end of your scene, touch Image

Troubleshooting tips

  • Third-party cases can interfere with the camera. Try removing the case if you have image-quality issues with photos.
  • Please make sure there is not a protective covering over the camera lens.
  • Ensure the camera lens is clean and free from any obstructions. Take a dry cloth and gently clean the camera lens.
  • Make sure your finger is not covering or shading the camera lens while taking the photo or video.
  • To enable all features and get optimized performance, visit the Play Store to ensure you are running the latest version of Motorola Camera.

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