Superior auto mode detects the conditions in which you are taking photos and automatically adjusts the settings to ensure that you take the best photos possible.

Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for taking photos and videos.

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.

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.

You can take wide-angle and panoramic photos from the horizontal or vertical direction in an easy press-and-sweep motion.

The camera takes a burst of 61 photos in a window of two seconds – one second before and after you tap the on-screen camera button. So you can go back and find the perfect image.

You can use the Face in picture mode to turn on the front and main cameras at the same time, so you can take a photo of yourself together with the subject.

Multi camera mode lets you take a photo that combines images from two different angles and devices. You see two images in the camera viewfinder of your device – one from your own camera and one from a connected Xperia™ device or a Sony camera that supports NFC and Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. You can then edit what you see in the viewfinder before taking a photo.

So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can use Multi camera mode for the best effect.

You can set up Multi camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology.

You can download free or paid camera applications from Google Play™ or other sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over ‎Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

Use Quick launch settings to launch the camera when the screen is locked.

Launch only After you drag inwards, the main camera is launched from sleep mode.

Launch and capture After you drag inwards, the still camera is launched from sleep mode and a photo is captured.

Launch and record video After you drag inwards, the video camera is launched from sleep mode and starts recording.

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Add geographical location (geotag) information to your photos when you take them.

Identify a focus area, and then touch the camera screen with your finger. The photo is taken as soon as you release your finger.

Choose to turn on or turn off the shutter sound.

You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage.

You can disable the touch screen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the camera.

This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting conditions. It also allows you to adjust the exposure manually in the -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV range. For example, you can increase the image brightness or decrease the overall exposure by tapping the plus or minus controls accordingly when the white balance setting icon is displayed.

	Auto Adjusts the colour balance automatically to suit the lighting conditions.
	Incandescent Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
	Fluorescent Adjusts the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
	Daylight Adjusts the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
	Cloudy Adjusts the colour balance for a cloudy sky.