Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

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 pressing and holding down the camera key.

Launch and capture

By pressing and holding down the camera key, the first photo is captured immediately after the camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch only

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

Off

While the phone is in sleep mode, the camera cannot be launched, even when you press and hold down the camera key.

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.

Exposure value

This setting allows you to determine the amount of light in the image you capture. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light.

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Sony 1261-4434, XPERIA P, 1261-4445 manual Video resolution, Photo light, Adjust the video resolution for different formats