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.
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
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.
Capturing method
Select the method you use to record a video.
Record a video by using the
Touch capture
Identify a particular focus area by touching the camera screen with your finger.
Focus mode
The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white focus frame stays sharp.
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.
Infinity
Use when recording videos from a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera may be blurred.
Video size
Adjust the video size for different formats.
VGA
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.
QVGA
Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 320x240 pixels.
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