Sony Ericsson Xperia XA1 Ultra Dual SIM User Guide - Page 97

Self-Timer, Soft Skin Effect, Object Tracking, Metering

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16MP 5344×3008 (16:9) 16-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 12MP 3968×2976 (4:3) 12-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 12MP 4608×2592 (16:9) 12-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays. 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 with everyone in the photo. You can also use the selftimer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. 10 sec. Set a 10-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key. 3 sec. Set a 3-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key. Off The photo is taken as soon as you tap the shutter button or press the camera key. Soft Skin Effect You can turn on the Soft skin effect on your device to make skin tones slightly softened while taking selfies in Manual and Superior auto capturing modes. Object Tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. HDR Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight 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 The ISO sensitivity can be set to adjust automatically, or can be manually adjusted to sensitivity settings ranging from 50 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. Face Measures the amount of light on your subject's face, and adjusts the exposure so the face is neither too dark nor too bright. 97 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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16MP
5344×3008 (16:9)
16-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to
view on widescreen displays.
12MP
3968×2976 (4:3)
12-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on
non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
12MP
4608×2592 (16:9)
12-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to
view on widescreen displays.
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 with everyone in the photo. You can also use the self-
timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.
10 sec.
Set a 10-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.
3 sec.
Set a 3-second delay in taking the photo from when you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.
Off
The photo is taken as soon as you tap the shutter button or press the camera key.
Soft Skin Effect
You can turn on the
Soft skin effect
on your device to make skin tones slightly softened
while taking
selfies
in
Manual
and
Superior auto
capturing modes.
Object Tracking
When you select an object by touching it in the
viewfinder,
the camera tracks it for you.
HDR
Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong backlight 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
The ISO sensitivity can be set to adjust automatically, or can be manually adjusted to
sensitivity settings ranging from 50 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.
Face
Measures the amount of light on your subject’s face, and adjusts the exposure so the face is neither too dark
nor too bright.
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