Sony Xperia Z3 Compact - Manual (Page 87)

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 stabiliser
When taking a photo, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser 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 apears 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.
Face registration
You can register faces with the Camera application so that the viewfinder
automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder.
Flash
Use the flash to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a
backlight. The following options are available when you tap the flash icon in the
camera screen:
Auto
The camera automatically determines if the lighting conditions require the use of a flash.
Fill flash
Use this setting when the background is brighter than the subject. This removes unwanted dark
shadows.
Red-eye reduction
Reduces the red colour of eyes when taking a photo.
Off
The flash is turned off. Sometimes photo quality can be better without the flash, even if lighting
conditions are poor. Taking a good photo without using the flash requires a steady hand. Use the
self-timer to avoid blurred photos.
Flashlight
A torch or camera light is turned on when you take photos.
Scene selection
Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations
using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you
to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Soft skin
Take photos of faces using an enhanced beauty effect.
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