Focus Mode - Sony Xperia S LT26i User Manual

Self-timer
With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record
group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to
avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.
On (10 s.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
On (2 s.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.
Off
The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.
Quick launch
Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen. If the device is
in sleep mode of camera, press the camera key.
Launch and capture
After you drag inwards, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.
Launch only (still camera)
After you drag inwards, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video
After you drag inwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.
Launch only (video camera)
After you drag inwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Off

Focus mode

The focus setting controls which part of a video 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.
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 green frame shows which face is
selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is
on.
Infinity
Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the
camera may be blurred.
Exposure value
This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value
indicates an increased amount of light.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
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