Sony 1271-4773, 1271-4774 Focus mode, Exposure value, HDR, White balance

By pressing and holding down the camera key, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch and record video

By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first video is shot immediately after the camera

video camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch only (video camera)

By pressing and holding down the camera key, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.

Off

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

Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. 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.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Exposure value

Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased

amount of light.

HDR

Use the HDR (High Dynamic Range) setting to take a photo against strong back light or

in conditions where the contrast is sharp. HDR compensates for the loss of detail and

produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

White balance

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

Auto

Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

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

Fluorescent

Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.