Sony Xperia C3 Dual User Manual page 81

AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them
more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your
photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.
Picture effect
You can apply different effects on your photos. For example, you can add a Nostalgic
effect to make photos look older, or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Sweep Panorama
You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction
in an easy press-and-sweep motion.
To take a panoramic photo
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select
3
To select a shooting direction, tap
4
Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction of
movement indicated on the screen.
Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 31 photos in a window of two seconds – one second before
and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect image.
To use Timeshift burst
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select
3
To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. The photos
taken appear in thumbnail view.
4
Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then tap
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Portrait retouch
You can use the Portrait retouch feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as
you take them to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam setting to
brighten and smoothen the subject's skin while adding a spotlight pattern for the eyes.
To use the Portrait retouch feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
To display the style selector, swipe upward on the screen, then select a portrait
style for your photos.
4
To hide the style selector, tap the screen or swipe downward.
5
To display the frame selector, swipe to the left, then select a decorative frame.
6
To hide the frame selector, tap the camera screen or swipe to the right.
To use the Magic beam feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
To enable the Magic beam feature, tap
beam to the right.
4
To apply an inside eye spotlight effect, select a customized pattern.
Downloading camera applications
You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other
sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that you have a working Internet
connection, preferably over Wi-Fi® to limit data traffic charges.
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, then drag the slider beside Magic
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