Focus Mode - Sony Xperia V LT25i User Manual

Optimise your settings to suit any scene.
Normal
Front camera
Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.
Picture effect
Apply effects to photos.
Scene selection
Sweep Panorama
Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera
steadily from one side to the other.

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 that the area within the white
focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and
hold the camera screen until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The
photo is taken when you release your finger.
Multi auto focus
The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen
until the white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when
you release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off.
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the camera
screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to
focus on by tapping it on the screen. Touch and hold the camera screen until the white focus frame
turns green, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. 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 white focus frame turns green, indicating that the focus
is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Exposure value
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased
amount of light.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
HDR
Use the HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light
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.
Image stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the phone steady. The stabiliser helps
you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
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