Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions - Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium User Manual

Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
To view, share or edit photos and videos
1 When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
3 Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.
Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See
videos on page 98 for more options.

Exposure, colour and light conditions

Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera
automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces,
moving objects or in low light.
You can also record videos in HDR to add brightness and contrast for a more
To record a video in HDR on page 87.
realistic effect. See
Optimising light conditions
• Look for light with direction and colour that gives a scene shape and depth. This
type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window
is also good.
• For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You
can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.
• Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the flash.
Sometimes the quality is better without the flash.
To use the flash
1 When using the camera, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for
example .
2 If required, change the flash setting.
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.
When the background is brighter than the object, use Fill flash to remove unwanted dark
shadows.
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