Exposure, Color, And Light Conditions - Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact User Manual

To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Drag the list to view more settings.
3 Tap Launch with camera key > Launch and capture.
4 Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all
capturing modes.
5 Press and hold the camera key to launch the camera and take a photo.
To take a photo by tapping the screen
1 When using the camera, tap
2 Drag the list to view more settings.
3 Tap Touch capture > On or Only front camera.
4 Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
5 Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo.
This feature can also be used for videos.
To take a photo when recording a video
• When recording a video, tap
the shutter button.
Self-timer
Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep
your device steady and avoid blurred photos.
To use the self-timer with the main camera
1 While using the camera, tap
2 Close the settings menu. Your Self-timer setting is saved.
3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of
beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.

Exposure, color, and light conditions

Good exposure for your photos requires the right amount of light. The camera
automatically detects and adjusts to ambient light conditions.
Different exposures are required, for example, when taking photos of faces,
moving objects, or in low light.
You can also record videos in HDR to add brightness and contrast for a more
To record a video in HDR on the 83 page.
realistic effect. See
Optimizing light conditions
• Look for light with direction and color that gives a scene shape and depth. This
type of light occurs just before sunrise and at sunset. Natural light from a window
is also good.
• For higher quality photos in low light, you need to keep the camera steady. You
can place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer.
• Even if light conditions are poor, try to take photos with and without the flash.
Sometimes the quality is better without the flash.
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. The photo is taken as soon as you release
and select a delay time.
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