Photo sharing

Show your talent Did you know that mobile camera technology is now so good you could print your images at fashion magazine quality? Will your photography skills pass the close up test?
Getting started
Sharing your photos from your mobile

How do I transfer my photos?

  • It's simply a question of choosing a picture on your mobile and then choosing how and where to transfer it
  • Bluetooth is good if you want to share it with someone next to you
  • MMS and email messages are better to send it further away
  • You can even move it to your PC with Nokia Photos and email it from there
  • Or upload it to the Internet for the world to see using a web service like Ovi or Flickr
  • You can learn more about sharing here
Images organised using photo albums

How can I edit and organise my photos?

  • Getting your photos organised means your best shots won't get lost
  • You can easily move them to your PC with Nokia Photos and sort them into albums
  • You can choose the best ones, edit them and email them to your friends
  • Or you can upload your photos directly to Internet and store them there
  • Sign up for Ovi for your free unlimited storage space
Mobile photography tips & tricks

How can I become a better mobile photographer?

  • You have a camera in your pocket, it's always with you so why not use it?
  • Check your camera's settings and put them to use so you get the best out of your camera
  • There's no need to be camera shy. Practice and take lots of shots to get used to photographing
  • Want to upgrade to a mobile with more camera features? Check out Nokia devices that are optimised for photography
  • Looking for new applications? You can find and download the latest applications and photo gallery software from Ovi Store

Mobile photography

Take a quick look at one of your favourite pictures. It's sure to make you feel something - happy, sad, in love... The reason is simple - the picture is telling a story about the people, the subject or the place within the frame. This is the photographers art. It's the moment before the shutter snaps that matters.

It would be great if you could add this magic to every picture you take. Guess what? With a Nokia 6700 classic in your pocket, a little knowledge and time to practice, you can.

Set up your camera

Mobile photography, setting up

Here's a little secret. Most Pro photographers make use of all the settings on their camera to get the best shots. That's what they are there for, so try them all out.

Resolution

The easiest place to start - Resolution determines size of the final image, and thus the sharpness and detail in a photo. The bigger the resolution, the greater the sharpness and detail in your picture. The trade off is that high resolution images mean larger file sizes. Unless you are planning to shoot hundreds of images, go for the quality larger resolution settings can give you.

White Balance

Mobile photography, white balance White balance lets your camera adjust for different kinds of light. Is it cloudy? Sunny and bright? Are you indoors? These different light levels can have a big effect on your shot. Pick the right setting and the colours you see will be clear in your final image.

ISO & Exposure

Now we are talking about light sensitivity. If you're in low light, such as dusk, and want brighter pictures, the higher ISO numbers here will give your shots a boost. Always keep the camera phone steady and still to avoid blurring and use your flash for indoors photos. If you are outside in bright light, choose a lower ISO number for better quality.

Subject Settings

A great trick to help you shoot like a Pro. Subject settings, such as portrait or close-up, are already optimised for the best results. Nothing to do but shoot — another ace up your sleeve.

Framing

Your subject is the most important thing in your picture, but probably not the whole story. Think about placing he, she or it off-centre to show more of the background environment. Or would a close-up tell your audience more. The best approach is to experiment. You will know when you've found the best shot, and your friends will probably tell you too.

Mobile photography, framing Just Shoot

Digital Photography gives you limitless options. So there's no need to be camera shy - just take lots of shots. Capturing moving objects requires some practice, and a moment’s thought about shutter delay.

With mobile photography, you can see it, shoot it and share it within moments. And there’s always more to learn.

So now you are are on your way to shooting like a pro photographer, a true storyteller. What kind of story will you tell next?

Ready to learn more? Follow our guide - 'Go Pro in 60 Seconds'

Shoot like a Pro with the Nokia N86 8MP

Shoot like a pro with Nokia N86 8MP

The N86 8MP is a professional camera in your pocket. So right from the moment you hear the 'click' of it’s mechanical shutter, you can be confident you've taken a great photo. There’s enough memory packed into the compact design to store thousands of high-quality images, so you can keep on shooting all day. The N86 8MP even won a professional award - the TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) for best 'Mobile imaging device'. So if you love photography, the N86 8MP is your perfect companion.

Experience the Nokia N86 8MP mobile device

Life through a Carl Zeiss lens

Life through a Carl Zeiss lens

A camera is only as good as it's lens and it doesn’t get better than the Carl Zeiss Tessar. On the new N86 8MP you get perfect colour definition and imaging far sharper than ever before. With the latest optics, an ultra wide-angle lens (equivalent to 28mm) plus a far greater exposure range, you can shoot professional quality photos anytime, anywhere. Perfect for anyone who loves photography or just wants to snap great photos every time.

Find out more about N86 8MP's lens

Applications from Ovi Store - Share your photo-life

Ovi Store applications

It’s time to release your favourite photo moments into the world. It's easy to organise your photos and share them with the people who matter using Ovi Store applications. You can access them from your mobile device, PC or Mac. Then you can start sharing your moments as they happen, anytime, anywhere with Ovi Share.

Make your photo-life easier and more enjoyable with some of the great new applications from Ovi Share. Create seamless slideshows from your favourite photos with PhotoFlow. Add wild special effects filters in real time with PhotoTwister. Or ‘stitch’ three of your favourite photos together to make an amazing panoramic image with Autorama. There’s no limit on space and no limit what you can create and share on Ovi.

Explore the applications at Ovi Store