To customize the video camera settings panel

1When the video camera is open, tap to display all settings.

2Touch and hold the setting that you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.

If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.

Video camera settings overview

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

1920×1080(16:9)

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920×1080 pixels.

1280×720(16:9)

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

640×480(4:3)

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 640x480 pixels.

176×144(11:9)

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is limited to fit in a multimedia message.

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.

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 autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.

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 yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

Object tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

Self-timer

With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. 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.

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Sony SGP311U1B, SGP312U1B manual Video camera settings overview Video resolution, Photo light, Focus mode