Sony Xperia C3 Dual User Manual page 81

AR effect
You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make
them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into
your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the
viewfinder.
Creative effect
You can apply different effects on your photos or videos. For example, you can add a
Nostalgic effect to make photos look older or a Sketch effect for a more fun image.
Timeshift burst
The camera takes a burst of 31 photos in a window of two seconds – one second
before and after you press the camera key. So you can go back and find the perfect
image.
To use Timeshift burst
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select
3
Take photos. The photos taken appear in thumbnail view.
4
Scroll through the thumbnails and select the photo that you want to save, then
tap .
Sweep Panorama
You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical
direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion.
To take a panoramic photo
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then select
3
To select a shooting direction, tap
4
Press the camera key and move the camera slowly and steadily to the direction
of movement indicated on the screen.
Portrait retouch
You can use the Portrait retouch feature to apply touch-up effects to portrait photos
as you take them, to ensure the best results. You can also use the Magic beam
setting to brighten and smoothen the subject's skin while adding a spotlight pattern
for the eyes.
To use the Portrait retouch feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
To display the style selector, swipe upwards on the screen, then select a
portrait style for your photos.
4
To hide the style selector, tap the screen or swipe downwards.
5
To display the frame selector, swipe to the left, then select a decorative frame.
6
To hide the frame selector, tap the camera screen or swipe to the right.
To use the Magic beam feature
1
Activate the camera.
2
Tap , then tap .
3
To enable the Magic beam feature, tap
beam to the right.
4
To apply an inside eye spotlight effect, select a customised pattern.
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