Sony C1504, C1505 manual Self timer, Microphone, Shutter sound

Off

The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

Night scene

When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting conditions are good to improve the video quality.

Sports

Use for videoing fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.

Exposure value

This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light.

White balance

The white balance setting adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.

Auto

Adjust the color balance automatically to the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjust the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjust the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky.

Self timer

With the self timer you can record a video without holding the phone. Use it to record group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.

On (10 sec.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

On (2 sec.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

Off

The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Capturing method

Select the method you use to record a video.

On-screen button

Record a video by using the on-screen button on the camera screen.

Touch capture

Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.

Camera key only

Record a video by using only the hardware camera key.

Microphone

Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.

Shutter sound

Choose whether to turn on or turn off the shutter sound when you record a video. 70

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