How to capture better pictures in low light conditions (Sony Xperia)

Here are a few tips on settings you can change to capture better pictures in low light conditions with your Xperia phone.

• Use Normal capturing mode instead of Scene recognition capturing mode. Once you are in Normal capturing mode, use the Party scene setting and/or the Multi autofocus setting for better results.
• Use Fill flash mode.
• Use the Infinity focus setting when recording videos.
• Use the camera key correctly. Press the camera key halfway down to activate the auto focus setting. Press the camera key fully down to take a photo when the focus is locked correctly.
• Your subject should be as still as possible while you are taking a photo.
• Your camera should remain as steady as possible.

To use Normal capturing mode

• Activate the camera.
• Hold the phone in landscape orientation.
• Drag the slider button at the top right of the screen accordingly so that the still camera is selected.
• Tap the capturing mode icon at the top left of the screen, then selectNormal.

To use the Party scene setting

• Make sure the camera is in Normal capturing mode.
• Press the Menu key, then select Scenes.
• Tap Party.

To use the Multi auto focus setting

• Make sure the camera is in Normal capturing mode.
• Press the Menu key, then select Focus mode.
• Tap Multi auto focus.

To use Fill flash mode

• Activate the camera.
• Hold the phone in landscape orientation.
• Drag the slider button at the top right of the screen accordingly so that the still camera is selected.
• Press the Menu key, then select Flash.
• Tap Fill flash.

To use the Infinity focus setting

• Activate the camera.
• Hold the phone in landscape orientation.
• Drag the slider button at the top right of the screen accordingly so that the video camera is selected.
• Press the Menu key, then select Focus mode.
• Tap Infinity.

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