Samsung EC-PL150ZBPRRU, EC-PL151ZBDLE1 manual Using face detection a p d b s, Detecting faces

Using face detection a p d b s

If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.

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In some scene modes, face detection is unavailable. t
Face detection may not be effective when:

-the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection)

-it is too bright or too dark

-the subject is not facing the camera

-the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask

-the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable

-the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably

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Face detection is not available when using a photo style, smart filter effect, or image adjustment option or when used with Tracking AF.

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Face detection is not available when using the digital zoom.

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Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available.

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Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst options are not available.

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When you take photos of detected faces, they will be registered in the face list.

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You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode. (p. 63) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be classified in Playback mode.

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The detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list or Smart Album.

Detecting faces

Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces).

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select Shooting “ Face Detection “ Normal.

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The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames.

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The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect

faces.

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When you use the burst option, the detected faces may not be

recognized.

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