Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions - Sony G8343 User Manual

To take a photo by tapping the screen
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Drag the list to view more settings.
3 Tap Touch capture > On or Front camera only.
4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
5 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.
This feature can also be used for videos.
To take a photo when recording a video
• When recording a video, tap
the shutter button.
Self-timer
Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep
your device steady and avoid blurred photos.
To use the self-timer with the main camera
1 While using the camera, tap
2 Close the settings menu. Your Self-timer setting is saved.
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of
beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.

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.
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.
Colour, brightness and exposure value
Your camera automatically adjusts the colour, brightness and exposure value by
detecting the light conditions and estimating the colour temperature of ambient
light. Digital cameras can only estimate the colour temperature, so you may need
to adjust the settings to get it correct.
If you experience yellow-coloured photos in indoor environments or bluish photos
when using the flash, try adjusting the colour.
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. The photo is taken as soon as you release
and select a delay time.
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