To record a photo or a video, simply turn on the camera, choose the mode, then press the shutter button.
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Alternatively, you can press the shutter release to get the same effect.
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You can't wait until you see a flash and press the shutter release, as you will, of course, have missed the event.
You're meant to watch this video on a loop and then press the shutter when you see the frame you want, at which point all the other images get deleted.
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To ensure the best shot is captured, HTC ImageSense also introduces autoburst which will automatically take a burst of shots if the subject moves while you press the shutter button.
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There's a growing choice of 3D-capable digital cameras from Sony. 3D Sweep Panorama captures extra-wide 3D scenes: just press the shutter button and sweep the camera from side to side.
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It has a brilliantly fun Self Shot setting when the flip-up screen is set up like a mirror, as shown here, you simply tap it to take a pic instead of fumbling to press the shutter button.
The remotes also enable the bulb function for long shutter applications, as well as functions of the camera that are affected by a half-press of the shutter, including the engagement of the AF system or starting and stopping video capture.
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Being the filthy non-purists that we are, we're most excited by the camera's 720p video mode, which offers decently fast autofocus with a half press of the shutter button, and zero jelly vision to worry about.
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When using Smart Photo Selector, V2 users can capture up to 20 shots with a single press of the shutter button, and the camera will then automatically select the five best images to keep based on factors such as exposure, focus and facial recognition.
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With a single shutter press, the camera takes two shots consecutively, using the first image to estimate depth information to create a dramatic three-dimensional still image.
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