Sony Xperia Z5 - Video camera settings

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Video camera settings

To Adjust the Video Camera Settings

1

Activate the camera.

2

Swipe the screen to select

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3

To display settings, tap .

4

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

Video camera settings overview

Scene Selection

The Scene selection feature helps you quickly set up the camera for common situations

using pre-programmed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to produce the

best possible video quality in a specific recording environment.

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Auto

Scene selection is automatic.

Off

The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.

Soft snap

Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.

Landscape

Use for videos of landscapes. The camera focuses on distant objects.

Night scene

When turned on, light sensitivity is increased. Use in poorly lit environments. Videos of fast-moving

objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. Turn off night mode when lighting

conditions are good to improve the video quality.

Beach

Use for videos of seaside or lakeside scenes.

Snow

Use in bright environments to avoid overexposed videos.

Sports

Use for videoing fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring.

Party

Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or

candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support.

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

Full HD (30 fps)

1920×1080(16:9)

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.

Full HD (60 fps)

1920×1080(16:9)

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 60 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio.

HD

1280×720(16:9)

HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.

VGA

640×480(4:3)

VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

MMS

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

so that video files can fit in a multimedia message.

Auto-Capturing (Video)

Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically while recording a video. When

using the Smile Shutter™ feature, the camera automatically takes snapshots of smiling

faces while you continue to record your video.

To Turn On Smile Shutter™ (Video)

1

Activate the camera.

2

Tap .

3

Find and tap

Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter.

SteadyShot™

When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps

by compensating for the small movements of your hand.

Intelligent active

Activate to compensate for major and minor camera shakes.

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Standard

Activate to remove the high-frequency camera shakes.

Off

The stabilizer is turned off.

Flashlight

Use the flashlight to provide lighting for videos when ambient lighting conditions are poor

or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is available on the video camera

screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light, even if

lighting conditions are poor.

On

Off

Further Camera Support Information

Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other useful information. To

access support, follow the steps below.

1

Open the camera application.

2

Tap , then tap

More > Help

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