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Configuring settings for Camera
Tap
to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both
still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode
used.
• E dit shortcuts: Reorganise shortcuts to frequently-used options.
• S hooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
• R ecording mode: Change recording mode.
• S cene mode: Change the scene mode.
• E xposure value: This determines how much light the camera's sensor receives. For
lowlight situations, use a higher exposure.
• T imer: Use this for delayed-time shots.
• E ffects: Select among various photo effects that are available.
• R esolution: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up
more memory.
• W hite balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar
to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
• M etering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene. Spot measures
the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
• G uidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
• I mage quality: Higher quality images require more storage space.
• V ideo quality: Set the quality level for videos.
• G PS tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
• T o improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.
• Y our location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
• S torage: Select the memory location for storage.
• R eset: Reset the camera settings.
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