How To Use Camera Lens Sony Xperi XZ Premium (User Guide)

1	Front camera lens
2	Select the capturing mode
3	Switch between the front and main camera
4	Zoom in or out
5	Use the camera key to activate the camera, take photos or record videos
6	Tap the thumbnail to view, share or edit photos and videos
7	Save your location
8	Use the shutter button to take photos or record videos
9	Go back or exit the camera
10	Capturing mode settings
11	Flash settings

Basic camera tips

• Make sure the lens is clean. A fingerprint or a little dirt can diminish photo quality.
• Use the self-timer when you need extra time to prepare, or to avoid blurred photos.
• Check your device's memory status often. High resolution photos and videos consume more memory.
• Read more about Taking great pictures with your Xperia™ Camera or Xperia™ Camera Photography.

To launch the camera

• Press the camera key fully down, swipe  from the lock screen or tap  from the Application screen.

Capturing modes

Your camera is equipped with four capturing modes. Two are for taking photos, theSuperior auto mode and the Manual mode.

Superior auto optimises settings automatically for many different scenarios. Manual mode is useful when you want more creative control.

Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.

To select a capturing mode

• When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video or Camera apps modes.

Capturing modes overview

	Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings
	Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimised
	Video Record videos
	Camera apps Use photo and video apps

To switch between the main and front camera

• When using the camera, tap  to switch between the main and front camera.

To use the zoom

• When using the camera, pinch in or out on the camera screen or use the volume key to zoom.

If you zoom in three or more times, this can affect image quality. Instead, take the photo without zoom, then crop it.

To take a photo

• When using the camera, press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo.

To record a video

1. When using the camera, swipe the screen to select .
2. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to start or stop recording.

The maximum recording time is six hours.

To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time

1. When using the camera, tap , then tap More > Quick launch > Launch and capture.
2. Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all capturing modes.
3. Press and hold the camera key to launch the camera and take a photo.

This feature can also be used for videos.

To take a photo by tapping the screen

1. When using the camera, tap , then tap More > Touch capture > On or Front camera only.
2. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved in all capturing modes.
3. Tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo or record a video.

This feature can also be used for videos.

To take a photo when recording a video

• When recording a video, tap . The photo is taken as soon as you release the shutter button.

Self-timer

Use the Self-timer to get more time to prepare for a photo. It also helps to keep your device steady and avoid blurred photos.

To use the self-timer with the main camera

1. When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap .
2. Tap Self-timer and select the delay time.
3. Close the settings menu. The Self-timer setting is saved.
4. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. A series of beeps marks the countdown until the photo is taken.

When using the front camera, the Self-timer is set by pressing .

Shutter button

The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features.

Shutter button overview

	Take a photo
	Record a video/Resume recording
	Pause a video
	Stop recording a video
	Super slow motion
	Self-timer is activated
	Touch capture is activated
	Touch capture and Self-timer are activated

To adjust camera settings

1. When using the camera, tap .
2. Select a setting or press More.
3. When More is selected, swipe the list to view the available settings.

Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected.

To view, share or edit photos and videos

1. When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video.
2. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos.
3. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video.