Sony ST27A, ST27i manual Photo light, Self-timer, Quick launch, Focus mode

HVGA format with 3:2 aspect ratio. 480x320 pixels.

QVGA

Quarter VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio. 320x240 pixels.

MMS

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.

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.

Quick launch

Quick launch settings let you activate the camera from sleep mode by tapping the screen.

Launch and capture

By tapping the screen, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch only

By tapping the screen, the camera is launched from sleep mode.

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 green frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. 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.

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