Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Still camera settings

Self-timer

With the self-timer, you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function

to take self-portraits or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can

also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.

On (10 s.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

On (2 s.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

On (0.5 s.)

Set a half-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.

Off

The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Smile Shutter™

Use the Smile Shutter™ function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts

to before taking a photo.

Focus mode

The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous

autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow

focus frame stays sharp.

Single auto focus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold

the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is

taken when you release your finger.

Multi auto focus

The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the

yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your

finger. Continuous autofocus is off.

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 blue frame shows which face is selected and in

focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Touch focus

Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch

and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The

photo is taken when you release your finger.

Object tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

HDR

Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light

or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail

and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

ISO

You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by

increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to take a bright image even in dark

conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value.

Auto

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Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

50

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50.

100

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100.

200

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200.

400

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400.

800

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800.

1600

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.

3200

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 3200.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the

amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

Centre

Measures the centre of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject

there.

Spot

Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.

Face

Measures the amount of light on the face, and adjusts the exposure so that the face is neither too dark or

too bright.

Multi

Divides the image into multiple regions, and measures each region to determine a well-balanced

exposure.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Image stabiliser

When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser helps

you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

Preview

You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video apears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.

Edit

The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.

Off

The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.

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Face recognition

You can register faces in the Camera application so that the camera automatically

focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.

Flash

Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a

backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon on the

camera screen:

Auto

The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.

Fill flash

Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This setting removes unwanted

dark shadows.

Red-eye reduction

Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.

Off

The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting

conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the

self-timer to avoid blurred photos.

Torch

The flash light is turned on when you take photos.

Scene selection

Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations

using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you

to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.

Off

The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.

Soft Skin

Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.

Soft snap

Use for shooting photos against a soft background.

Anti motion blur

Use for minimising camera shake when shooting a slightly dark scene.

Landscape

Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.

Backlight correction HDR

Use to improve details in high contrast shots. The built-in backlight correction analyses the image

and automatically adjusts it to give you a perfectly lit shot.

Night portrait

Use for portrait photos taken at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the

camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Night scene

Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the

camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.

Hand-held twilight

Use for taking hand-held low-light photos with reduced noise and blur.

High sensitivity

Use for taking photos without a flash under low light conditions. Reduces blur.

Gourmet

Use for shooting food arrangements in bright colour.

Pet

Use for taking photos of your pet. Reduces blur and red eyes.

Beach

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