How To Use Camera Settings On Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Learn how to use Camera Settings on your Sony Xperia Tablet Z. You can customize the camera settings for taking photos and even change the settings panel.

To adjust the still camera settings

Activate the camera.
To display all settings, tap Settings icon.
Select the setting that you want to adjust, and then edit as desired.

To customize the still camera settings panel

When the camera is open, tap Settings icon to display all settings.
Touch and hold the setting you want to move and drag it to the desired position.
If you drag the setting outside of the settings panel, the change is canceled.

Still camera settings overview

Superior auto: Optimize your settings to suit any scene.
Burst: Use the Burst speed shooting mode to capture several photos in quick succession by keeping your finger pressed on the shutter button. You can choose between three burst speeds, which come with different resolution levels, that is, different picture sizes.
Normal
Front camera: Select the front camera if you want to take self-portrait photos.
Picture effect: Apply effects to photos.
Scene selection: Use a preprogrammed scene type to quickly set the camera for common situations.
Sweep Panorama: Use this setting to take wide-angle, panoramic photos. Just tap the screen and move the camera steadily from one side to the other.

Resolution

Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.

32642448(4:3): 8 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
31042328(4:3): 7 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
31041746(16:9): 5 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays or print in high resolution.
16321224(4:3): 2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-widescreen displays.
19201080(16:9): 2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen displays.
640480(4:3): VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
7MP is the maximum resolution available when photos are taken using Superior auto mode, when HDR is turned on in Normal mode, or when Scenes is (selected in Backlight correction HDR) mode.
The 8MP resolution is only available when Normal capturing mode is selected and HDR is turned off, and when Scenes mode is selected (except in Backlight correction HDR mode).

Self-timer.

With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos.

On (10 sec.): Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
On (2 sec.): Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the photo is taken.
Off: The photo is taken as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Smile Shutter

Use the smile shutter function to determine what kind of smile the camera reacts to before taking a photo.

Quick launch

Use quick launch settings to launch the camera from the lock screen.

Launch and capture

After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.

Launch only (still camera): After you drag inward, the still camera is launched from sleep mode.
Launch and record video: After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.
Launch only (video camera): After you drag inward, the video camera is launched from sleep mode.
Off

Focus mode

The focus function controls which part of a photo should be sharp. When continuous autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the yellow focus frame stays sharp.

Single autofocus: The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
Multi autofocus: The focus is automatically set on several areas of the image. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger. Continuous autofocus is off.
Face detection: The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by frames on the screen. The camera automatically focuses on the nearest face. You can also select which face to focus on by tapping it on the screen. When you tap the camera screen, a blue frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.
Touch focus: Touch a specific area on the camera screen to set the area of focus. Continuous autofocus is off. Touch and hold the camera screen until the yellow focus frame turns blue, indicating that the focus is set. The photo is taken when you release your finger.
Object tracking: When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.

Exposure value

Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased amount of light.