Sony Ericsson Xperia T User Guide - Page 240
Using the video camera, Rule of thirds, Hold it steady, Get closer, Consider variety
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Tips on using the camera Rule of thirds Don't place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry photos by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object. Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject, you can fill the camera screen view with your subject. Consider variety Think about different angles, and move towards the subject. Take some vertical photos. Try different positions. Use a plain background A plain background helps highlight your subject. Keep your lens clean Cell phones are used in all kinds of weather and places, and carried in pockets and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens. Using the video camera To record a video using the camera key 1 Activate the camera. 2 If the video camera is not selected, drag to . 3 To start recording a video, press the camera key. 4 To stop recording, press the camera key again. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To record a video by tapping the screen 1 Activate the camera. 2 If the video camera is not selected, drag to . 3 To display all settings, tap . 4 Tap Capturing method > Touch capture if it is not already selected. 5 Tap the camera screen to start recording. 6 Tap the camera screen to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. To record a video by tapping the on-screen button 1 Activate the camera. 2 If the video camera is not selected, drag to . 3 To display all settings, tap . 4 Tap Capturing method, then select On-screen button if it is not already selected. 5 Point the camera toward the subject. 6 Tap to start recording. 7 Tap to stop recording. Shoot your videos in landscape orientation to get the best results. 107 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.