[Q] How To Take A Pictures Underwater

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Hello,
I'm just asking something about taking pictures underwater. As far as I know, there are so many review about "video recording" not taking pictures under water using ur Z2.

So, maybe some of you already trying to take a pictures under water, as far as I know, you can take a Pictures if it on timer (i try it but no working) because it's not working when in the water. And another option is using smile detection, but it's not really effective i think,

The last thing i know is using camera button near the volume buttons, it's ok to using it under water ? Will the water coming in to the phones when i pressed it ? anybody have the experienced for this ?? :confused: thanks.
 
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its IP58 Certifies meaning that with this phone you can almost do anything underwater exept open the flaps

underwater the screen doesent respont but you can use the camera button

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Best way I've found is open the app, and either start the video then submerge the phone and video, or use the camera button to snap away.

I've found it only works when fully submerged. If only half the phone is under then the water presses buttons, however when it's fully under its fine. Must be that the water is acting as your fingers so when only half or part submerged it just presses there, however when it's completely under it doesn't quite know where to press, so it doesn't. If that makes any sense haha. My advice. Fully submerge and either start recording before, or for pictures, use the shutter button on the side

Attached is a quick one I just took

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In small apps there is a touch block floating app. I'm pretty sure it's there so you can take underwater pictures without the screen going mental.

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Press the multitasking button, then the small grey arrow in the bottom left corner. There should be an icon called touch block right there. It's preinstalled on the phone. :D

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I found that focusing on something out of the water then taking a picture underwater works best. But that's just me. :)

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edge3uk said:
Press the multitasking button, then the small grey arrow in the bottom left corner. There should be an icon called touch block right there. It's preinstalled on the phone. :D

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What a find! Didn't know about that. Good man!

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Envious_Data said:
its IP58 Certifies meaning that with this phone you can almost do anything underwater exept open the flaps

underwater the screen doesent respont but you can use the camera button

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Thanks for the info, but have u already trying that ? because to be honest I'm still afraid to do that

edge3uk said:
In small apps there is a touch block floating app. I'm pretty sure it's there so you can take underwater pictures without the screen going mental.

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Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm little confused. I know touch block already, but how can i take a pictures under water since I can't press the camera button ? using a timer ?
 
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It just blocks the screen. Shutter button still works.

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strongylad28 said:
Best way I've found is open the app, and either start the video then submerge the phone and video, or use the camera button to snap away.

I've found it only works when fully submerged. If only half the phone is under then the water presses buttons, however when it's fully under its fine. Must be that the water is acting as your fingers so when only half or part submerged it just presses there, however when it's completely under it doesn't quite know where to press, so it doesn't. If that makes any sense haha. My advice. Fully submerge and either start recording before, or for pictures, use the shutter button on the side

Attached is a quick one I just took

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Nice advice, I'll try later.. so it's Ok for real to using the camera button ?:D
 
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Absolutely. I've done it loads. Only way to take pics underwater. Personally I think that's the main reason why it's there

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Thanks for all of your experiences and knowledge. I think all the answer is really helpful thanks everyone. Cheers :good::good:
 
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    its IP58 Certifies meaning that with this phone you can almost do anything underwater exept open the flaps

    underwater the screen doesent respont but you can use the camera button

    Sent from my D6503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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    Best way I've found is open the app, and either start the video then submerge the phone and video, or use the camera button to snap away.

    I've found it only works when fully submerged. If only half the phone is under then the water presses buttons, however when it's fully under its fine. Must be that the water is acting as your fingers so when only half or part submerged it just presses there, however when it's completely under it doesn't quite know where to press, so it doesn't. If that makes any sense haha. My advice. Fully submerge and either start recording before, or for pictures, use the shutter button on the side

    Attached is a quick one I just took

    Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
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    edge3uk
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    Press the multitasking button, then the small grey arrow in the bottom left corner. There should be an icon called touch block right there. It's preinstalled on the phone. :D

    Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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