If there’s one thing Final Fantasy games are known for, it’s their beauty.Final Fantasy 16is no different, showcasing some of the best visuals present in the whole series. Valisthea’s unparalleled wonder leaves many eager to capture its beauty, which is done best with the game’s Photo Mode.
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Accessing Photo Mode in this game isn’t as clear-cut as it is in other games with similar functions. Photo Mode is scarcely mentioned during the game’s tutorial that explains all the menus. Here we have an explanation of how to access Photo Mode and explanations for each of this mode’s various options.
How To Use Photo Mode
You can access Photo Mode as soon as you complete the tutorial battle with Murdoch.Press start, go to the Attributes menu, then tap the touchpadto use Photo Mode.
From here, you can control the camera. The left stick is used to move the camera, and the right stick is used to rotate the camera. L2 is used to raise the camera, and R2 is used to lower the camera.Pressing R3 will completely reset the camera and all options.
Photo Mode Options
You’ll be givenseveral options for capturing photos. The table below will explain each of Photo Mode’s options and how they affect the photo.
Setting
Example
Pressing triangle will turn off the camera’s UI, allowing for clean shots of gameplay. Press triangle again to bring back the UI.
The Roll option will tilt the camera a full 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning up the Roll will tilt the image to the right, while turning it down will tilt the image to the left.
Field of View adjusts the size of the image, allowing for more to be included in the photo.
The Clive option makes Clive disappear. However, party members like Torgal will remain.
Depth of Field is dependent on both the Focal Distance and Blur options. These two options work in conjunction to capture photos with a blurred background and clear focal point.
Focal Distance adjusts what the camera will focus on. A lower setting makes the camera focus on what’s closest to it, while a higher setting makes the camera focus on what’s farthest.
Blur adjusts the blurriness created by adjusting the Focal Distance. Experimenting with both of these options together is the best way to create clear images with shallow backgrounds.
