Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Help Guide - Page 88

Still camera settings overview, Resolution, Self-Timer, Focus mode

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Still camera settings overview Resolution Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory. 13MP 4128×3096(4:3) 13-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 9MP 3920×2204(16:9) 9-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. 5MP 2592×1944(4:3) 5-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution. 2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. 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 sec.) Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (2 sec.) Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken. On (0.5 sec.) 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. 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 autofocus 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 autofocus 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 88 This is an Internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

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Still camera settings overview
Resolution
Choose between several resolutions and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo
with a higher resolution requires more memory.
13MP
4128×3096(4:3)
13-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
9MP
3920×2204(16:9)
9-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
5MP
2592×1944(4:3)
5-megapixel resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on non-widescreen
displays or print in high resolution.
2MP
1920×1080(16:9)
2-megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays.
VGA
640×480(4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
This setting is only available in
Manual
capturing mode.
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 sec.)
Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 sec.)
Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (0.5 sec.)
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.
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 autofocus
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 autofocus
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
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