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Xperia X10 - Focus Mode; Advanced Settings

Xperia X10
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2MP 16:9
2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen
displays
Scenes
Use Scenes to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera
has determined a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo
Normal
The camera automatically adjusts settings for a photo
Portrait
Use for portrait photos. Face detection is turned on. Settings are optimized to give slightly softer skin
tones
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments (without the flash). Due to long exposure
time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface
Night portrait
Use for portrait photos at night or in poorly lit environments (with or without the flash). Due to long
exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos
Sports
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring
Party
Use for indoor photos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or
candlelight. Due to long exposure time, the camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface
Document
Use for photos of text or drawings. It gives the photo increased and sharper contrast
Focus mode
Focus controls which part of a photo should be sharp
Single auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. The white focus frame turns green when focus
is set. Continuous autofocus is on, which means that the camera adjusts the focus as long as the camera
key is pressed halfway down
Multi auto focus
The camera automatically focuses on several areas in the viewfinder. The white focus frames turn green
when focus is set. Continuous autofocus is on, which means that the camera adjusts the focus as long
as the camera key is pressed halfway down
Macro
Auto focus for extreme close-up photos. Continuous autofocus is on, which means that the camera
adjusts the focus as long as the camera key is pressed halfway down
Face detection
The camera automatically detects up to five human faces, indicated by white frames. A green frame shows
which face has been selected when auto focus is used. Focus is set on the face closest to the camera.
Face detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on, which means that the
camera adjusts the focus as long as the camera key is pressed halfway down
Infinity
Use when taking photos at a distance. Focus is set on subjects far away. Subjects close to the camera
may be blurred
Advanced settings
Select additional still camera settings
Photo light
Use the light to take photos when lighting conditions are poor or when there is a backlight
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