Sony Xperia C3 User Manual page 80

AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos and make them more
fun. This setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos as you take them. Just
select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder.
Picture effect
You can apply different effects on your photos. For example, you can add a Nostalgic
effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second
before and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect
image.
To use Timeshift burst
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select
3
To take photos, press the camera key fully down and then release it. The
photos taken appear in thumbnail view.
4
Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then
tap .
Social live
Social live is a camera shooting mode that lets you stream video live to your
Facebook™ page. You just need to have an active internet connection and be logged
into Facebook™. Videos can be up to 10 minutes long.
To broadcast live video using Social live
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select
3
Log in to your Facebook™ account.
4
Tap to start broadcasting.
5
To take a photo during the broadcast, tap
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To stop broadcasting, tap
Portrait retouch
Use this feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos as you take them so that
you ensure the best results. The Magic beam setting not only brightens and
smoothens your skin in the photo, but also adds a lovely spotlight pattern in your
eyes. The Portrait retouch feature also allows you to take photos by just tapping the
back cover.
To use the Portrait retouch feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
To display the style selector, swipe upwards on the screen, then select a
portrait style for your photos.
4
To hide the style selector, tap the screen or swipe downwards.
5
To display the frame selector, swipe to the left, then select a decorative frame.
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To hide the frame selector, tap the camera screen or swipe to the right.
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To take a photo, press the camera key fully down and then release it.
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