Sony Xperia XA Ultra - Video camera settings

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Video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

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Activate the camera.

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Swipe to

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To display settings, tap .

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

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Video camera settings overview

Scene selection

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

situations using preprogrammed video scenes. Each scene setting is designed to

produce the best quality video possible in a specific recording environment.

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 videos of 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.

HDR video

Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong

backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the

loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas.

This setting is only available in

Manual capturing mode.

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.

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.

Object Tracking

When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.

SteadyShot™

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

you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

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