Sony Xperia E3 - Still camera settings

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Still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

1

Activate the camera.

2

To display all settings, tap .

3

Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.

Still camera settings overview

Resolution

Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo

with a higher resolution requires more memory.

5MP

2560×1920(4:3)

5-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen

displays or print in high resolution.

3.7MP

2560×1440(16:9)

3.7-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

2MP

1632×1224(4:3)

2-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen

displays or print in high resolution.

2MP

1920×1080(16:9)

2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.

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VGA

640×480(4:3)

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

These settings are only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Self timer

With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to

take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also

use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.

On (10 sec.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

On (2 sec.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

Off

The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Smile Shutter™

Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to

before taking a photo.

Focus mode

The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous

autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so the area within the colored focus

frame stays sharp.

Single autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the

camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken

when you release your finger.

Face detection

The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera

automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the

screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face

detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Touch focus

Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and

hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is

taken when you release your finger.

Object tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

HDR

Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight or in

conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and

produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Preview

You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.

5 seconds

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The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.

Edit

The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.

Off

The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.

Face registration

You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder automatically

focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.