Sony ST27A User Manual
3D camera
The 3D camera helps you take wide-angle, panoramic photos that capture more of
the scene and add depth to the subject. 3D Sweep Panorama photos can be played
back on a TV that supports 3D. In Sweep Multi Angle mode, the camera takes several
images at different angles as you sweep across the scene. These images are saved
together in an MPO (Multiple Picture Object) file. When you tilt the camera during
playback, the camera sensor detects motion and displays the image in a 3D-like view
on the camera screen.
To activate the 3D Camera
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From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3D Camera overview
1
Switch between still and video camera
2
Directional arrow – helps you pan the camera
3
View photos and videos
4
Settings bar
To take a photo in 3D Sweep Panorama mode
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Activate the 3D camera.
2
Tap the icon on the top left of the screen, then select 3D Sweep Panorama if it
is not already selected.
3
Tap the screen to lock the focus.
4
Pan the camera from left to right in a steady horizontal movement.
Tips for taking 3D Sweep Panorama photos
Note these limitations when taking 3D photos:
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3D shooting is not suitable: when the subject is large or not stationary; when the main
subject is too close to the camera; and when the subject offers little contrast, such as
the sky, a sandy beach, or a lawn.
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3D images consist of several JPEG images and associated MPO files. If you delete an
MPO file on the camera (while it is connected to a computer), you will no longer be
able to view the associated JPEG image.
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If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given shooting time,
a grey area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster
to record a full 3D image.
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Under low light conditions, images may be blurred. To get the best results, shoot
images in bright outside light.
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Under lights that flicker, such as flourescent lights, 3D shots may not be successful.
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When you press the camera key halfway down, you set the Auto Focus lock and the
Auto Exposure lock. If the brightness, focus and other conditions change
considerably between the time you set these two locks and the time you press the
camera key fully down to take the shot, the shot might not be successful.
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