Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441 User Manual page 79

To adjust towards a strong backlight
1 When using the camera, tap Mode >
2 Tap and select On.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
White balance
White balance is automatically adjusted when taking photos and videos. In Manual
mode, you can adjust the white balance manually.
To adjust the white balance
1 When using the camera, tap Mode >
2 Tap WB and select one of the pre-defined light conditions, for example
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
White balance settings
Auto
Adjust the color balance automatically
Cloudy
Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky
Daylight
Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions
Fluorescent
Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting
Incandescent
Adjust the color balance for warm lighting conditions, like under light bulbs
Optimizing exposure
Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimize
exposure.
Exposure metering is automatically adjusted when taking photos and videos. You
can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode, for example for a specific part
of a photo.
To adjust the exposure with metering
1 When using the camera, tap Mode >
2 Tap > Metering.
3 Select an exposure option and close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera.
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