Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 User Guide for Android 1.6 - Page 76
Improving photos with Scenes, Scenes settings, Tips when using the camera
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To switch between map and satellite views 1 From the Home screen, drag upwards. 2 Find and tap Geotags. 3 Press . 4 Tap Map mode and select an option. Improving photos with Scenes Before you take a photo, you can set up the camera for common situations using preprogrammed scenes. The Scenes feature determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Scenes settings Auto The camera uses settings that fit most conditions Twilight Use when taking landscape photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to longer exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface Beach/snow Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos Sports Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring To select scenes 1 Activate the camera. 2 If the still camera is not selected, tap . 3 Tap the active scene key at the bottom right in the viewfinder, for example, . 4 Tap a scene and take the photo. Tips when 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 viewfinder 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 Mobile 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. 76 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.