14 DAY TRIAL // Most Lumia smartphones have great cameras, and even though not all are high-end, they offer great results for the price you pay. Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, Microsoft's latest Windows Phone handsets, are no exception.
But in order to grab decent or great-looking pictures, Lumia owners need some knowledge on how they should use the camera, as well as install some third-party apps.
Luckily, Microsoft is now providing those tips and users who are heavily relying on their Lumia phones to take action pictures will be pleased to know that they are not hard to follow. So, here are a few tips on how to get the perfect action shot with your Lumia phone's camera.
First of all, regarding of what Lumia handset you own, if you want to take a picture of a moving subject, you should avoid keeping your smartphone still because you will be limiting the window of opportunity.
Instead, you should follow the moving subject with the camera taking photos while keeping it in focus. However, keep in mind that you should pivot your body to match the speed of the subject instead of running or moving the camera too much.
Some apps only work on more powerful Lumia smartphones
The result should be better the longer you manage to keep the subject in the frame, and in addition, you will be able to create a nice looking blurry background and a perfectly focused subject.
Also, there are some apps that can help Lumia users get great action pictures such as Blink, which has been recently updated by Microsoft Research and is capable of capturing a burst of photos even before you press the shutter.
The well-known Lumia Camera application is also a great tool for taking good pictures, but it's only available for some Lumia smartphones with better cameras.
Microsoft also recommends third-party apps like Snap It!, Turbo Camera, SloPro, but also its own Hyperlapse Mobile, which allows users to create a smooth and stabilized time-lapse version of a picture.
