Sony Xperia Z3 Compact - Manual (Page 90)

Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Center
Adjusts the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculates the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
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.
Video stabilizer
When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabiliser
helps you by compensating for small movements of the hand.
SteadyShot™
Activate to remove the high-frequency camera shakes.
Intelligent active
Activate to remove the overall and detailed camera shakes.
Off
The video stabilizer is turned off.
Microphone
Select whether to pick up the surrounding sound when recording videos.
Preview
You can choose to preview videos just after you shoot them.
On
The preview of the video appears after you shoot it.
Edit
The video opens for editing after you shoot it.
Off
The video is saved after you shoot it, and no preview appears.
Flash
Use the flash light to record videos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is
a backlight. The video flash icon is only 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
Scene selection
The Scene selection feature helps you to quickly set up the camera for common
situations using pre-programmed video scenes. The camera determines a number of
settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible video.
Off
The Scene selection feature is off and you can shoot videos manually.
Soft snap
Use for shooting videos against soft backgrounds.
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