Sony SGP312 User Manual

White balance

This function adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions. The white

balance setting icon is available on the camera screen.

Auto

Adjusts the color balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.

Incandescent

Adjusts the color balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.

Fluorescent

Adjusts the color balance for fluorescent lighting.

Daylight

Adjusts the color balance for sunny outdoor conditions.

Cloudy

Adjusts the color balance for a cloudy sky.

This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.

Using still camera settings

To adjust the still camera settings

Activate the camera.

To display all settings, tap .

Select the setting you want to adjust, then edit as desired.

Still camera settings overview

Resolution

Choose between several picture sizes and aspect ratios before taking a photo. A

photo with a higher resolution requires more memory.

8MP

3264×2448(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.

5MP

3104×1746(16:9)

5 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-

widescreen displays or print in high resolution.

2MP

1632×1224(4:3)

2 megapixel picture size with 4:3 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on non-

widescreen displays.

2MP

1920×1080(16:9)

2 megapixel picture size with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos that you want to view on widescreen

displays.

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.