diff --git a/vilib/vilib.py b/vilib/vilib.py
index a36c592..819a503 100644
--- a/vilib/vilib.py
+++ b/vilib/vilib.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 os.environ['LIBCAMERA_LOG_LEVELS'] = '*:ERROR'
 from picamera2 import Picamera2
 import libcamera
+from libcamera import controls
 
 import cv2
 import numpy as np
@@ -233,7 +234,11 @@ def camera():
 
         # init picamera
         picam2 = Picamera2()
-
+        picam2.set_controls({"AwbMode": controls.AwbModeEnum.Auto})
+        picam2.sensor_mode = 3 
+        picam2.iso = 0 #Auto.This will yield less noise during day exposures and keep the iso down in low light for less noise. 
+        picam2.framerate_range = (0.167, 6) #this should match the values available in sensor mode, allowing upto a 6 second exposure
+        picam2.exposure_mode = 'nightpreview' #raises the gains, and lowers the iso
         preview_config = picam2.preview_configuration
         # preview_config.size = (800, 600)
         preview_config.size = Vilib.camera_size