Video camera settings, Metering, Image stabilizer | Sony SGP312

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the amount of light striking the image you want to capture.

Center

Adjusts the exposure to the center of the image.

Average

Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.

Spot

Adjusts the exposure in a very small part of the image that you want to capture.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Image stabilizer

When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Preview

You can choose to preview photos or videos just after you shoot them.

Unlimited

The preview of the photo or video appears after you shoot it.

5 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 5 seconds after you shoot it.

3 seconds

The preview of the photo or video appears for 3 seconds after you shoot it.

Edit

The photo or video opens for editing after you shoot it.

Off

The photo or video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.

Video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

1Activate the camera.

2Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.

3To display all settings, tap .

4Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes.

Video camera settings overview

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

Full HD 1980×1080(16:9)

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1980×1080 pixels.

HD 1280×720(16:9)

HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.

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Xperia Tablet Z Contents Using the Socialife application Getting started with Email Using e-mailAbout the web browser Status and notification icons overview Application overview Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesAbout location services Using GPS Google Maps Calendar Alarm clock Xperia Tablet Z User guide Device overview Getting started To remove the memory card AssemblyTurning the device on and off To insert the memory card To turn off the device Setup guideTo access the setup guide manually Locking and unlocking the screen Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account Accounts and servicesMultiple user accounts Google account To add a new user Using multiple user accountsDifferent behaviors for settings To switch users Getting to know your device Using the keysBattery Charging the battery To check the battery level Battery notification light statusImproving battery performance Using the Stamina mode feature Estimating the standby time of your device Using Low battery mode Marking 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To open the Socialife application Transferring music to your device MusicListening to music To find song-related information online To adjust the audio volumeWalkman home screen To play a song To add a shortcut to a song To update your music with the latest informationTo enable the SensMe channels application To display the Walkman home screen Sharing music PlaylistsSharing music on Facebook Visualizer Enhancing the soundRecognizing music with TrackID Music Unlimited online service To get started with Music Unlimited To move between radio channels FM radioListening to the radio To listen to the FM radio Favorite radio channels Sound settings Camera controls overview Camera Face detection Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling facesAdding the geographical position to your photos General camera settings To adjust the still camera settings Using still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Resolution Self timer Smile Shutter Focus mode Image stabilizer Video camera settingsVideo camera settings overview Video resolution Metering Microphone Viewing photos and videos Album Sharing and managing photos and videos Analyzing photos with faces in Album Editing photos with the Photo editor application Photo albums To view geotagged photos on a globe Viewing your photos on a mapTo add a geotag to a photo To view geotagged photos on a map To change the map view To change the geotag of a photo To play a video in Movies VideosWatching videos in the Movies application Overview of Movies Managing video content Transferring video content to your device Instead Video Unlimited serviceTo delete a video Categories About the web browser Web browserTo open the web browser Connectivity Sharing content with Dlna Certified devicesPlaying files from Dlna Certified devices on your device Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device To turn on the NFC function NFC detection areaTo view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device To play a music track from your device on a DMR device To share a photo or video with another device using NFC Bluetooth wireless technologyTo share a contact with another device using NFC To share a music file with another device using NFC To give your device a name Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your device with another Bluetooth device Naming your device Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology Transferring and handling content using a USB cable Connecting your device to a computerTransferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi To start PC Companion To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer modeTo remove a pairing with another device PC Companion Screen mirroring Connecting your device to a TV set using a cableMedia Go To create a Smart Connect event Smart ConnectTo mirror the screen of your device on a TV screen To start the Smart Connect application Synchronizing your corporate email, calendar, and contacts Synchronizing data on your deviceAbout synchronizing data on your device 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