Sony LT29i User Manual

Video camera settings

To adjust the video camera settings

Activate the camera.

Tap one of the settings icons on the screen.

To display all settings, tap .

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

Video camera settings overview

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats.

Full HD

1980×1080(16:9)

Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1980×1080 pixels.

1280×720(16:9)

HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1280×720 pixels.

MMS

Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this video format is

limited to fit in a multimedia message.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Self timer

With the self-timer you can record a video without holding the device. Use it to record

group videos where everyone can be in the video. You can also use the self-timer to

avoid shaking the camera when recording videos.

On (10 sec.)

Set a 10-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

On (2 sec.)

Set a 2-second delay from when you tap the camera screen until the video begins to record.

Off

The video begins to record as soon as you tap the camera screen.

Focus mode

The focus setting controls which part of a video should be sharp. When continuous

autofocus is on, the camera keeps adjusting focus so that the area within the white

focus frame stays sharp.

Single autofocus

The camera automatically focuses on the selected subject. Continuous autofocus is on.

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 yellow frame shows which face is selected and in focus. Face

detection cannot be used for all scene types. Continuous autofocus is on.

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 Manual capturing mode.

Metering

This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the

amount of light striking the image you want to capture.