Using video camera settings
To adjust video camera settings
1Activate the camera.
2If the video camera is not selected, drag 
to 
.
3Tap one of the settings icons on the left of the screen.
4To display all settings, press 
.
5Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes.
To customise the video camera settings panel
1When the video camera is open, press
to display all settings.
2Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is cancelled.
Video camera settings overview
Scenes
The Scenes feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common situations using
Off
The Scenes feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Portrait
Use for portrait videos. Settings are optimised to give slightly softer skin tones.
Landscape
Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects. When Landscape is selected, focus mode is changed to Single auto focus.
Night
When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed videos.
Sports
Use for videos of
Party
Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of
Photo light
Use the light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight.
On
Off
Sometimes the video quality can be better without a light, even if lighting conditions are poor.
Metering
This function automatically determines a
Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
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