Sony Xperia XZ1 User Manual

Self-timerUse the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep
your device steady and avoid blurred photos.
To use the self-timer with the main camera
1 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap 
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2 Tap  Self-timer  and select the delay time.
3 Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of
beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.
When using the front...

To view, share, or edit photos and videos
1 When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2 Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
3 Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application. See Viewing photos and
videos
 on page 94 for more options.
Exposure, color, and light conditions
Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The cameraautomatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
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To adjust the exposure value
1 When using the camera, tap 
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2 Tap  EV and drag the slider to adjust the exposure value.
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
This setting is only available in Manual mode.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to how long the shutter is open and the camera sensor is exposed to light.
A fast shutter speed helps to freeze motion, while a slow shutter speed can create an  e

White balance
In Superior auto and Video modes, white balance adjustments are automatic. You
can adjust the white balance manually in Manual mode.
To adjust the white balance
1 When using the camera, tap 
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2 Tap  WB and select one of the  pre-de

Spot
Adjusts the exposure for a very small part of the objectTouch
Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure
should be optimized
Setting the right focus
The camera automatically sets the focus and detects faces in all capturing modes.It can also detect and track a moving object. A yellow frame indicates the face or moving object that is in focus.
One way to change the focus area is to move your camera around with the camera
key half-pressed. Once the focus is set, the...

Taking photos and videos of people

To predict a photo
1 When using the main camera, tap 
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2 Tap  More  > Predictive Capture  > Auto .
3 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.
5 Tap the thumbnail to view the result. Two to four photos are saved
depending on the movement of the object.  Predictive Capture can also
detect unexpected smiles.
6 Tap  SELECT THE BEST  to save one or more photos.
This option is only available in Superior auto mode for the main camera.
To...

videos in Super slow motion, or short sequences embedded within a videorecorded at normal speed.
The Slow motion  e

To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 
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2 Tap 
 and select a scene.
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a
video.
Panorama
Use the Panorama app to take wide-angle and panoramic photos.
To take a panoramic photo
1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select 
.
2 Tap 
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3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button.
4 Move the camera slowly and steadily in the direction of movement indicated
on...

To change the resolution
1 When using the camera, tap 
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2 Tap  Resolution  or Video resolution .
3 Select the resolution and close the settings menu. The setting is saved.
When using the main camera, the resolution can be set separately for each of the capturing
modes. The front camera resolution options are the same in all capturing modes.
Photo resolutions
Main camera:
19MP
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